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Bahia Principe San Juan Hotel ReviewsPage 1 2 3
| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Jun 2008 |
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First Choice |
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Mr D NEWTON |
| Overall
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1/10 |
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just arrived back from our holiday and what a relief it is to still be living and writing this review as I have [-] out my entire body mass in the last hour. The whole family suffered with severe case of the [-].
After seeing the hotel on the internet, it looked proper pucker like, however it was a very different story when we arrived at the destination. We were greeted by a family of cockroaches inside our bed sheets and had to move rooms after also discovering that in the minibar there were large amounts of animal excrement.
The following day we went down to the filthy beach which left as lot to be desired for, and whilst down there, were bitten by sand fleas. The staff were very rude as on several occasions, semen was found on my bed sheets and [-] on the toilet seat.
The drains around the complex were also very dangerous, as there were no covers on them on occasions leading to me falling down one. If it wasn't for my oversized head, I would still be completely emerged in shit to this day.
My advice to anyone wanting to go is to ****ing wise up, dont be tight. Go to trecco bay, Porthcawl, South Wales, half the price, double the scum
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| Board Basis: |
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| Date of
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May 2008 |
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Thomas Cook |
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Ms T Bell |
| Overall
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8/10 |
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We arrived back from this resort on 7th June 08 and what a fabulous holiday we had...there were no creatures in the room and the drains we all covered, the grounds were immaculate.
This holiday is one of the best I have had with Thomas Cook from checking in to landing home..Check in took less than 5 mins at Manchester and on arrival at the Dominican we were greeted by the rep. Water was available on the transfer bus and we also checked in on transfer so no waiting around at the hotel. The rooms were basic but clean and tidy. We found if we left the mini bar guys a $1 tip every day you got extra beer, coke etc. We did have trouble with the air conditioning which kept leaking but once we contacted guest services it was fixed straight away.
The restaurants were clean and well staffed, staff were always polite and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We tried the Mexican, Med and Italian restaurants which you have to book in advance (make sure you do otherwise you will miss out), out of all the Mexican was the best and they did lush Strawberry Margarita's. The buffet restaurant was also nice, although the food was the same everyday almost, the meats were cooked in different sauces but then that's what you would expect in an AI holiday. The omlettes for breakfast were mmmm.
The bar staff were always smiling and helpful, although the drinks are of a poor quality for an AI holiday we tried several times to get inebriated to no avail, so we bought some 151 rum from the shop and that did the trick ! (Its also good for bites if you do get bit, burst the top and put some rum on, it will sting like hell but it works - only 151 though)
The entertainment staff worked extremely long hours from about 7am-3am yet they still managed to entertain both the adults and kids every day all day. The night time shows were not really our kind of thing but if you have chance to watch the 'Fantasy Show' then its one not to miss !!
The trips were good too. We did the Laguna Jeep Safari, Puerto Plata City Tour which included the Rum Factory (if you are going to bring Rum home buy from here it was the cheapest out of all the shops on the resort and trips) and Amber Museum and of course Paradise Island - oh not forgetting the Reps night out on Saturday. The best was the Laguna Jeep Safari - it was fun, interesting. The guys who organised the trip were friendly, informative and full of fun. The reps night out was also good, drinking from 5.30pm till you get home about 11ish, we saw a voodoo show, had a meal and lots of fun.. Paradise Island was a bit dissappointing but only due to the time we spent on the bus, 2.5 hours to get there, 25 mins on a speedboat, 1 hour on the Island and then another 25 mins speedboat to lunch then a further 4.5 hours back to the hotel !! Wear and take plenty of suntan lotion even if it is cloudy, we were there 1 hour and I got burnt ! the Island was beautiful and ideal place for lovers - shame about the travel time (the reps won't tell you how long it takes they will give you an approx time of 2 hours!)
The only down side to the holiday was the sand fleas that ate me alive and we also think that they were in the bed although it was only me who took a liking too ! My advice is to inform the rep and reception and they will fumigate your room. I have since been informed if you take Vitamin B 4 weeks before you go this will deter any creature from having a nibble on you !! or a garlic supplement.
I would defo go back but only for 10 days if we weren't doing any trips as the hotel was so isolated. The shops on the resort aren't badly priced for clothes and gifts although they are a much of a muchness.
Fab holiday all round and a really good place for kids !
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
May 2008 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
| Submitted
By: |
Mr A Taylor |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
| Comments: |
I have just got back from a 7 night stay with my wife at this resort and what can i say it was fabulous. I wish we had gone for 2 weeks. The food was fantastic and plenty to choose from and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The cleanliness of this complex is top notch, rooms cleaned daily, pool was cleaned daily and there was always a members of staff cleaning up around the pool and beach area during the day. Before entering the buffet and restaurants you had to rub anti-bacterial liquid into your hands.
The entertainment during the day and night was very enjoyable, the entertainment team were crazy but it was never too much and they didnt get on your nerves. If you wanted a break from the poolside you just had to walk a few yards to the beach which was out of this world and was very peaceful, also i would like to point out that the water was very shallow which i thought was good, as my wife doesnt reall like swimming in sea water but she swam in this every day.
The accomodation was good and we never had any problems with our room, the grounds surrounding the complex were beautiful, and are maintained superbly.
During the evening once the entertainment had finished at 11pm they would open up the bars and disco on 'The strip', which was on the road leading upto the hotel but still on the complex and this was really fun and laid back and not too rowdy at all, children were also aloud but not into the disco, and there was also a casino if you fancied a little flutter.
I could go on all day about this complex so i would like to say that overall this was a fantastic holiday and dont be put off by the negative comments you may read. My wife and I are looking to go back and i would reccomend this holiday to anyone.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Mar 2008 |
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Operator: |
First Choice |
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Miss Rose Wilkins |
| Overall
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10/10 |
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I've just today returned from a week long holiday at the Bahia Principe in Rio San Juan in the Dominican Republic. This is my review for all of you to read ad I hope you find it useful...please make sure you read the very last paragraph. Very important.
Flight: Standard First Choice charter flight from Bristol to Puerto Plata. This went via Manchester to refuel which we were only told about once we were on the plane so make sure you ask when booking or checking in. This wasn't really a problem as it was only a half hour stop.
Transfers: Easy peasy. Out the door at airport, you give the hotel name to the rep at the door, and she tells you which bus to get on. Bahia Principe is about an hour and fifteen to thirty minutes from the airport, and you are checked in whilst you are on the bus so there is no waiting around. It seems like a long distance, but the bus is air conditioned, and it is just fascinating to watch the people and the countryside if you havn't visited before. It will fly past.
You will be given your room key, and a map showing where your room is situated. The porter will bring your baggage, so on arrival you can go and get settled.
Accomodation: The rooms were wonderful. Spotless. Each is between 50m and 150m from the beach, and all have balconies or terraces. The rooms are cleaned daily (in the morning) and the mini bar is also stocked daily (this is also A.I). We had a fan in the ceiling as well as a very efficient air conditioning unit on the wall. It was usually kept quite cool in the room, although if you go out and leave the air con on, the maid will turn it off. Would suggest closing the curtains to stop the sun coming in if you will be out. The bathroom was excellent, I was expecting not being able to have a decent shower all week but it ended up having a better shower than I have at home! Plenty of complimentary shampoos etc so no need to bother taking your own.
Food and Drink: The Bahia has several different bars and restaurants, all serving at different times of the day. If you read older reviews, you will see people complaining of food poisoning etc, but this really is not the case any more and not something to worry about. You are more likely to throw up or get diorreha from sun stroke. The food was all well cooked and tasted fantastic. The main buffet area has a different theme every night so you won't be eating the same thin twice. Bahia also has 4 a la carte restaurants, which you can vist up to 3 times per week. These require booking in advance.
Many people worry about the water and ice etc. You really don't need to. The ice is all made from purified water, and any water you have in the restaurants is also purified. Just don't drink the tap water. Bottled is provided in the mini fridge in your room. Drinks from the beach bars are in plastic cups, although you are welcome to take your own mug if you wish and they will fill it. You may get a drink in a glass from the bar bar in the evening, an you should hang on to the glass if you get one...there arn't many!!
Mosquitos: Personally I used Jungle Formula, and it worked for me. My boyfriend insisted on buying 95% deet based stuff from eBay that really wasn't needed. It was just paranoia I think. We saw very few mosquitos and neither of us received any bites. Keep doors shut in the apartment though just in case. All the outside areas of the resort are sprayed early morning with proper heavy duty repellant, and it seems to work. I went out on many occasions with none on, and it wasn't a problem. If you have a plug in mossie killer, you can take it with an adapter, but with the voltage changes it may not work very well.
Money: Many people are unsure whether to take Dominican Pesos or US Dollars. We took Dollars and this was fine. Infact, if you are English, it is a lot easier to take dollars as the exchange rate is easier to work out (roughly £1:$2 at the moment). If you take travellers cheques in Dollars, they will only be cashed in Pesos, and you will get a poor exchange rate, so take cash and credit cards. The place is all inclusive, so you will only need money for tipping and excursions (if you do any). Excursions can be paid for easily by card if you book with the tour operator. We found may places that would even accept the Sterling Pound, but this is at a poor rate and should be as a last resort only.
Tourist Cards: You will be given the appropriate forms on the plane and on arrival you will hand these in with $10 (cash only) on arrival. If you fly first choice, you will probably only pay to enter the country, as the exit fees are included in your A.I price.
Beach/Pools: Many people choose to sit round the main pool. Unsure why as there is a wonderful beach. Head for the left end, its much nicer (and quieter).
General cleanliness: The entire place was kept immaculate, all the time. I could not tell you of a single fault. Paths swept, grass cut, beaches raked, trees pruned, litter picked, bins emptied, ashtrays changed after almost every cigarette. Cannot find fault!
Excursions: We did the Laguna Jeep Safari, Gone Fishing, and Paradise Island. Gone Fishing I think was a waste of money. My boyfriend is a keen fisherman and has been to many countries fishing. Of course a fish isn't guaranteed, but 4 out of 8 people spent the morning throwing up, and we caught nothing. So pointless as far as I was concerned.
Laguna Jeep Safari. This was interesting if nothing else. You go to the mountain villages to start with, you will visit a school, and a church, and a local house. These felt a bit intrusive, but some people didn't mind it. The children will come running from their homes to wave, usually asking for sweets!
Paradise Island. Would recommend to anyone. Its long trip from Bahia Principe, but so worth it. You drive 2 hours on the bus, then you will be on a speed boat for about 25 minutes, then you arrive on the most wonderful island. About 50m x 20m, with 4 or 5 small wooden huts for shade. You are standing on pure soft white sand, and surrounded by a reef, in the middle of the sea. You can snorkel or dive, and see and feed the fish and you will be there for 2 and a half hours. Food and drink is available A.I. Then you get back on the boat and head for the shore where you head back within the mangroves. Its then 3 hours return on the bus. This is an amazing trip, and the best day we had. Although you will do about 30 knots for 25 mins on the boat, so anyone uncomfortable on the water so be sitting near the back, near the edge to hold on. The captain was excellent and very experienced.
Return flight: You can find out all your transfer information from your rep in the second yellow office outside the main lobby area. Our flight was heavily delayed due to a lack of fuel, but I doubt this will be a recurring problem. The transfer reps are lovely and there is always someone around to help you if you get confused.
THE IMPORTANT BIT: Do not book this resort during the Canadian/American spring break. The Bahia will hold around 2200 people in total, after the first two days of our holiday, the place filled up with coach load after coach load of Canadian spring breaks students aged from 16 to 18maximum. They were unsupervised, and at a bar with a A.I drinks, it gets ridiculous. Many had armbands that showed they were underage, but many of the students were paying departing guests as much as $200 for their bands, as well as many choosing to pay the barman to serve them. There must have been 1500 of them by the time we left. It was exhausting. I wont go into detail as i don't want to put you off the Bahia, but my advice, check before you go.
Overall, I would most definately visit again. A beautiful country, with wonderful, happy people. Bahia Principe is a brilliant resort, and well worth the money, just don't visit in march!!
P.S Any questions? Don't hesistate... rosieyz250@btinternet.com
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Feb 2008 |
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Operator: |
First Choice |
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Mrs C Lawrence |
| Overall
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1/10 |
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What can we say? We were expecting a relaxing, high quality/service holiday (as we had previously stayed at another Bahia Principe resort and that was how it was). The first week in the San Juan resort was pretty much how we had expected, it was a little rowdy from about 20 or30 (at a guess) university students, but c'est la vie, we thought. We heard/saw one all night party from one room, but we did not complain, we were there on holiday and was not going to let them ruin our mood.
However, nothing prepared us for the gradual daily onslaught of more and more and more Canadian 14 to 18 year olds that eventually saturated the whole resort, I was officially told by their rep that by the weekend there were over 750 of them and when we left, more were arriving, they were there to celebrate their Spring break/graduation break, and so they did. Unfortunately any small children or adult over 18 had their holiday ruined. What we saw was apalling behaviour; 'children' drunk and disorderley from lunchtime throughout the dayand evening and we could hear them all through the night, all night parties, vomiting anywhere (including on the buffet), urinating in public areas, sexual behaviour in public areas, security people everywhere watching and waiting for the next bit of trouble, they grouped by the hundreds, often chanting disgusting words, they were intimidating to be next to, they were rude, bad language, disrespectful in so many ways (even the professional shows were at risk,3 nights that we saw, where drunk students just got on the stage during their performances, I have a long list of comments and complaints that were registered and signed for from first choice and the hotel guest manager...and we were definately not on our own We had to wait two and a half hours in the complaint queue and were still not near the front so we made an appointment with the rep for later that day. The hotel did then open a piano bar that had a sign saying adults only (which meant no students - which is an admission in itself that they new they were serving children/underage alcohol. oh, and classy...we were served drinks from polystyrene cups!!! I may also be over 40, but no disrespect to the piano player..but I'm not dead yet. Also they shut the adult bar at 11pm.. I go to bed later than that at home. Anyway, bottom line here...check out any Canadian holidays (american too, we were told they do the same in Mexico?) and DO NOT GO AT THE SAME TIME. PS our rating was based on the obvious market they sell to, I would not agree with there rating for the time we were there, but it does happen every year. The management shoud be ashamed of them selves for disrespecting their staff and allowing them to be serving these students with animal behaviour. I felt sorry for them...especially the dancers during their shows, that could have ruined their careers with their antics. Disgusting.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Feb 2008 |
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Operator: |
sunwing |
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Miss JB Joana |
| Overall
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10/10 |
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Bahia Principe is a wonderful hotel!!!! It is rated 4****+ but I totally give it *****! We just got home at 4am and I'm still sniffling! The resort itself is in between 2 cities. 18km form Gaspar and 14km from San Juan. The advantage is that it has no other resorts surrounding it so there are no disturbances. The night entertainment is beyond your imagination! Every night they have a different presentation starting with mini disco for kids followed by the best night life u can get. The staff is really friendly and if u need something their services are extremely quick. There is a ton of vegitation. There are 3 a la carte restaurants with reservations needed, buffets and a snck bar open 24/7. The food is great and the services r good too. It is no doubt a resort that is not worth missing!!!!!!!!!Take my advice and GO! Dominican Republic Puerto Plata Bahia Principe
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Aug 2007 |
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Airtours |
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Miss Sophie Garnett |
| Overall
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9/10 |
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What a wonderful relaxing holiday resort - luxurious and fabulous!
Don't go for the wild night life but if you want to lie on a beach for 2 weeks reading with the occasional dip in the pool or sea then this is the place for you. Our room was lovely and cleaned daily - plus mini bar refills.
Our days consisted of relaxing, then drinks on our balcony at dusk. Finally the day was rounded off with either a buffet meal or a delicious meal in one of the resorts 4 restaurants. Light evening entertainment was available - nothing special but enjoyable none the less.
A wonderful holiday - just wish we could afford to do it every year!
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Aug 2007 |
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Operator: |
First Choice |
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Mr S Tedman |
| Overall
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10/10 |
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We stayed at the Bahia Principe San Juan at the same time as all the problems were being reported on the news.
We had a fabulous time there with relatively no problem at all, only the air-con but that was soon fixed. The food was very varied and always fresh and well presented.
The staff couldn't have been more pleasant and the holiday rep Max was the best ever her speech was most informative and nothing was too much trouble for her.
We had a brilliant time and I think that some others on that holiday were just looking for some kind of compensation, there were people staying there from all over the world, and we didn't hear one complaint from anybody.
Have a great holiday.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Aug 2007 |
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Operator: |
First Choice |
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firstchoice |
| Overall
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4/10 |
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We arrived on the 22nd July 2007 and the transfer was approx 1 1/2 hours.
The staff are very friendly and the hotel looks impressive. People always pack themsleves around the main pool. Could never understand this as there is a beautiful beach with plenty of sun loungers and of course plenty of shade.
On arrival the maintenance team were fixing our allocated room as the air conditioning was not working, so we knew we were going to have problems. In total we have the hotel maintenance staff called out 8 times. Dont get me wrong as soon as we reported the problem they temp fixed it the same day!
As soon as we hit day 5 of the holiday my husband and myself were starting to experince stomach upsets, but by day 7 I had to take myself and one of my daughters to the complex doctor. God were were in for a shock on that 8.00am morning, there were 26 people already in the doctors waiting room all with the same symptons sickness and diarrhoea as us! We patiently waited for several hours because there was one doctor. He was great and very calm about the whole overload of very sick people, which were turning up constantly. He prescribed us both with an injection, medication and electrolite. However even after 24hrs we still did not feel 100%, and by then my husband had also caught the sickness and diarrhoea.
We have now landed back home in England and booked a doctors appointment for the same day. We now have to go back to our doctors the next day to have blood tests to investigate the cause of this very serious sickness and diarrhoea bug which as today 6th Aug, we still have. Faeces and sick was floating in the pool on several occassions but the pool was never closed!
General overview on the Bahia Principe is that the staff and always very polite and helpful, hotel looks grand, presentation of food great, but there is a very serious underlying problem which is causing a constant line up of very ill guests. The staff in the restuarant even commented to us at our dinner table that the complex managers were indeed worried of the crisis this resort is having as guests were to ill to come to eat at mealtimes.
I felt I had to write this as a pretty resort is not always what it seems. The watersports equipment is a joke if you are a keen waterpsport person. On the first day my husband and daughter went out in a pedlo, however it sunk and they had to be rescued. The windsurf and catarmarans are all very tired and roughly held together but all sorts and really in need of being replaced. Well best of luck and a well stocked medicine cabinet if you choose to go to this resort.
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All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Jul 2007 |
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Operator: |
MyTravel |
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Ms L Jackson |
| Overall
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1/10 |
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I'm writing this 4 weeks after the return of my holiday, and would advise anyone not to book a holiday at his complex.
On arrival it looks absolutely wonderful, but two days into my holiday the real implications of booking a holiday in such a poor country started to set in. Sickness and diarrhoea spread through the whole family, leaving us bedridden. The whole complex was affected!
Blame was given to the fact us English love to drink alcohol and eat spicy food!
Four weeks later my appetite has still not return, bodily motions are still not the same and to put insult to injury I'm receiving a disciplinary at work for being off sick.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Jul 2007 |
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Operator: |
First Choice |
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Miss L Fennell |
| Overall
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5/10 |
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Well where I start... We booked our holiday through First Choice and decided that we would upgrade on the flights to premiere class that was our first mistake.
Not only were our seats not together, there were hardly any soft drinks available. To top it off on the return flight the in flight entertainment system wasn't working, which meant we had nothing to do for 9 hrs (and no apology).
Once we arrive at the Dominican Republic we decided to put the flight situation behind us and enjoy our holiday. We arrive at the hotel to be met with cocktails and a real warm welcome.
We were given the keys to our room and the porter bought our bags along. The rooms are basic and the air conditioning leaves a lot to be desired, but hay the complex looked amazing and we had everything we needed. A couple of days after we arrived we went on a city tour... if I could say anything about this it would be 'don't bother'.
After a couple of days my partner and I began to get really poorly with sickness and diarrhoea, we visited the rep who told us to drink more water. Over the next few days we got worse and I contracted a throat infection.
We went to visit the doctor, who straight away sent us to hospital, where we spent the next two days. We believe that the cause of our sickness was the food and that my throat infection came about because of the swimming pool.
On the whole the complex is very luxurious and there's plenty to eat and drink and entertainment to all hours. However, underneath the surface I think this hotel has some serious problems that need addressing.
I'll leave you to make your own mind up!
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Jun 2007 |
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Operator: |
Airtours |
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By: |
relaxer |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
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We were really scared after reading other reviews, so we went prepared and couldn't believe what we found. It was amazing, from the people to the beach and the food, every part was brilliant. Ignore the reviews that say it’s horrible and old they are wrong.
The Thomson flight was ok in length, the plane was nice but pity about the crew who seemed disorganised and safety didn't seem their top priority.
Upon arrival we were greeted with cocktails checking in was great and the porters delivered our bags straight away. The main restaurant was big and at dinner it caters for every taste from burgers and chips to squid.
To be honest there was really too much choice but you manage to squeeze in dessert and your glass is never left empty they keep filling it up with wine, water or pop.
Breakfast and lunch are the same but at night we booked the Italian which was nice, the Mediterranean was like an English restaurant with steak, but the fish restaurant was the best as long as you do like fish and lots of it.
When you arrive don't have pina coladas or banana mamas because they use coconut milk, which acts as a laxative and take diarrhoea tablets because everyone has a bad stomach from time to time.
The pool is large but people are crammed in like sardines when you've got this sandy beach right in front of you. To the right of the beach by the water sports it isn't that good, its stony but if you go left you've got white sand and a bar and snack bar so your well catered for.
The maids come in everyday and the man comes in and stocks up your fridge with 2 beers 2 waters a coke and sprite. The people are great everyone's got a smile on their face and says hello, they can't do enough to help you. The entertainment is from 10-11pm it then stops including the bars and everything moves down to the street which is open till about 3am.
We went to Ocean World and swam with dolphins which were great it cost $155 and the Puerto Plata and Sosua tour; it was a full day out with lunch included and free drinks when you stop at places like gift shops and the rum factory. That cost $42 and you can get your hair braided on Sosua beach for about $20, all the tours were booked through our tour operator and your picked up and dropped off at the hotel.
We had never been to the Dominican Republic before but our travel adviser suggested it and we trusted him to provide us with a relaxing holiday, and it was. We can't fault any part of it except for the fact that we had to return home.
The only word I can use is amazing, it was all so perfect and we are already looking up to book again and we haven't even been back a week yet. Hi to Wendy and Lee hope your drive back was ok.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jun 2007 |
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Operator: |
First Choice |
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By: |
Mr D Heathfield |
| Overall
Rating: |
7/10 |
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On arrival to your hotel you will get a very warm welcome and a nice fruit cocktail, which is just what you want after a long day!
Your may find your room a little basic but then you are only using it to shower and sleep in! The hotel grounds are fantastic and very well looked after.
The buffet style restaurant is a+ with over 10 different main courses to choose from every day. My only problem with the al la carte restaurants is that you have to wear long trousers in them and the air conditioning is very poor, so this can become very uncomfy to say the least!
The staff at the hotel are very friendly and always try and help. The local alcoholic drinks are not great but they do the trick if you have enough of them.
One bit of advice, as soon as you get there buy a flea deterrent band from the hotel shop, as the bites are very sore!!
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Mar 2007 |
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Operator: |
First Choice |
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By: |
Miss O.W Warin |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
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The hotel was so incredible I keep begging my mum and dad to take me again. The rooms are very clean and the maids even leave you little chocolates on your bed or make swans out of your towels which I thought was really sweet.
The animation team are so awesome and they have poolside games every day for you to join in with. The evening entertainment was really funny with so much fabulous dancing.
They do this special show every Friday that is called Madonna on Holidays and this is such good fun to watch. The manager of all the dancers always seems to be really cheerful and has a really cheeky face. He will do everything he can for you.
Luciano, who does the shows every night can speak at least eight different languages and the rest of the animation team, can speak at least 3 fluently!
They own at least a mile of beach so it’s always easy to find a sun bed. The complex itself is at least a mile in each direction so if you want a good night’s sleep there is no chance of you ever hearing the nigh time entertainment.
The street is really good because it’s like a shopping mall in itself and you always have loads of room because it’s so big.
We went on a banana boat and that was really good because the sea was quite rough so we were bounced and jumped all over the place.
I guarantee you will get lost in the buffet area because it’s just so big! They will even cook you an omelette with whatever you want in it, right in front of you!
You really must go to this hotel and the Bahia Principe song is so catchy, you won’t want to miss it!
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Feb 2007 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
| Submitted
By: |
Mrs Mva Von Arx |
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We travelled with 2 children age 3 and 7. The food was great but the wait for the a la carte dining was a bit too long for the kids. The staff was friendly. The grounds nice
The gild club would be best choice. We went with other family that were able watch the kids for a day and did the paradise island day trip. It was a real highlight.
We suggest bringing some of your own snacks for little children. All in all a very nice vacation.
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