Reviews of Barcelo Talanquera Beach Resort, Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic

i visit talanquera beach resort...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Miss Rd Dearn

Comments:

i visit talanquera beach resort recently on the 11th of september 2008 the overall holiday was very good really enjoyed. the trips that they oferd around the hotel is a definate visit the catalina trip is something to visit or the saona ilsand i didnt... read more

Myself and my partner recently...

Overall Rating:

2/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

May 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mr D Rich

Comments:

Myself and my partner recently visited Talanquera on a last minute deal hoping for a nice peaceful break in the sunshine! Afer the long flight, there was a 3 hour transfer! when we did finally arrive at the hotel, the grounds are beautiful and the... read more

Talanquera Beach Resort was...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

emma0563

Comments:

Talanquera Beach Resort was fantanstic the room was big and spacious with a huge bed. Bathroom was basic but clean, the cleaners put coffee and water and pop everyday in our room. the resort was very clean the staff were cleaning leaves and sweeping... read more

We thought this place was...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mr D Sharpe

Comments:

We thought this place was fantastic. We all read the poor reviews before we went but we were amazed with the quality that we experienced.



The staff were always cleaning, mopping and serving us drinks. Despite the number of... read more

I travelled here with my partner...

Overall Rating:

3/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2005

Tour Operator:

Lastminute

Submitted By:

Miss J HUMPHREYS

Comments:

I travelled here with my partner and 2 children aged 3 and 13 at the time. I feel it was very poor judgement on the travel agents part, as there was nothing for children on the complex and not many families.



At night it was... read more

I have been visiting the...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Miss G Burbidge

Comments:

I have been visiting the Talanquera for the past 5yrs and let me tell you it’s a great place to stay.



The rooms are great, the food is great and the staff are fantastic. You always get a warm and friendly welcome it’s that... read more

I visited this hotel with my...

Overall Rating:

4/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Miss S Crowther

Comments:

I visited this hotel with my grandmother and young son and was quite disappointed.



The hotel was okay in itself but certain aspects such as the food, bad entertainment and rowdy locals at weekends let it down.

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My girlfriend and I travelled to...

Overall Rating:

4/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

heppy

Comments:

My girlfriend and I travelled to the Dominican Republic on the 6th of Sept. for 2 weeks. When we booked the Talenquera beach resort we were promised a nice and relaxing holiday.



On arrival at the airport after a lovely flight... read more

We chose this resort, on the...

Overall Rating:

3/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mr Keith Halsey

Comments:

We chose this resort, on the Caribbean side of the island on the basis of access to water sports particularly sailing. We were seriously disappointed and the best we managed at the resort was a bit of canoeing around a 50m x 75m area and some... read more

I recently returned from...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

May 2005

Tour Operator:

Airtours

Submitted By:

Miss J Webb

Comments:

I recently returned from Dominican and I thought it was excellent value for money.



I was delayed 26 hours before I even got there so you can imagine I was not looking forward to the flight.



The... read more

My wife and I stayed at the...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

May 2004

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mr Paul Ricketts

Comments:

My wife and I stayed at the Talanquera Resort - Juan Dolio between April 28 and May 12 2004 and found it a most pleasant place. Our room overlooked the beach area, only 50 meters from the sea, and it was stunning to wake up each morning to a view of... read more

We booked this all-inclusive...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2003

Tour Operator:

JMC Holidays

Submitted By:

Ms H S Holdroyd

Comments:

We booked this all-inclusive deal becuase it was very cheap (approx £400 per person) so were not disappointed that it was not top notch luxury. However it was very basic, food was average to below average accomodation OK but our toilet did break... read more