Sirenis Cocotal Beach Resort

Other than the room service everything was absolutly great. The staff was great, the animation team was fabulous, and the people staying there were also delightful. By the second day of my stay, I already felt like I was at home. I was given a chance to meet many great people at the Sirenis hotel and I would go back in an instant. Also for those people with younger kids, I would most definitly suggest that you go to Sirenis as well. The staff take great care of the kids from what I saw and also involve them in great activities. From what I saw even the youngest of them all have a blast. People there are just too friendly!I've been to many different places but I never felt the comfort like the one of Sirenis Resort.

Dec. 4, 2003-->I just got back two days ago from the Sirenis Cocotal Resort and I am totally speechless. As a matter of fact my friend that came along with me this week and I are planning to go back sometimes in January for a second round. Cannot wait!! The staff there was amazing; so friendly, professional and welcoming. The entertainment team that consisted of Robert the MC, Juan and Deury the DJ's, Roberto the great dancer with the perfect body, Ronaldo, Jesus, and Auturo other GREAT dancers, Carment "electra" and Naomie "campbell" the friendliest girls on the resort, along with a few other great memebers whose names I can't quite rememeber, made sure that there wasn't a single dull moment at Sirenis. Their nightly perfomances were outstanding as well, everything from Aladin, to the Michael Jackson and CATS specatacls. Along with getting the golden chance to meet these energetic people, I also had a chance to meet people from several different sides of the world, and hopefully soon enough I will have a chance to see them again! Right Adam? Everyone had their own story and made my experience remarkable. While staying at the resort I was able to take some spanish lessons, play beach volleyball, learn the monchata, maragnea and salsa. The best part was that I was able to use these steps in club while dancing with the guys from the entertainment team. I've been to many different places but I've never had an experience like this one!!!!!!!!!!!

my husband and I stayed Nov 6-13. The hotel is really 2 hotels in one. Total rooms aprox 1000 with lots of walking between your room, restaurants and beach. Do not book this property if you like a medium size hotel and have trouble walking. The sand is NOT white. It is the color of light brown sugar. The majority of the cliental are European. 80% of the beach is topless. I just didn't appreciate the topless women at the swim up bar. We were very dissapointed that the water was too rough for snorkeling. We had had to pay for a bus to take us to the Caribbean Sea to snorkel. Even so, we had to pack our own lunch (challenging) where we were taken down the service road to another resort. Not a pretty sight. Felt very uncomfortable as couldn't really enjoy the beach as you felt like an intruder. The snorkelling was ok, the fish really like banana's. We did try almost all the reservation restaurants. We ordered the fish at each one and they were all excellent. The service was not good at half of them. No real complaints about the food except there was no traditional dishes to try. Very medetterian. We did not get sick until the day we flew home. It has taken almost two weeks to get over it. For those of you who always get attacked by mosquitos, DO NOT forget your bug spray! Our room was clean, but the maid service had challenges. We couldn't seem to get toilet paper. I even tried to get some with the front desk. Well, 9 hours later still none. It's getting very anoying running back and forth to the lobby. At 2am a leak started. We were told someone would be right down. By 3:30 still no one. Back to the front desk to ask again and for them to also bring the T.P. Shortly a man came and banged around for 1.5 hours. Must have kept the entire building awake. Problem fixed, but still no T.P. and now he's used our set of towels that we have been re-using all week. Not many people speak Engligh at this resort. Luckily I showed him the empty roll. We were NEVER left any bottled water or even hand soap for that matter. Had to remember to stop at the bar on the way back to the room each night. They said the mini bar would be refilled each day. NO. The hallways are VERY dark. Could barely see enought to put our key in the lock. We only wantch 2 night shows. Could not understand what they were saying. Especially when they would give out 20+ awards each evening for what I could not tell you. Spanish or French is a must at this resort. I would go back to the D.R. but would stay on Barvaro Beach next time.

plane journey and airport. Me and my sister have recently returned from a two week visit to sirenis, this has been our 2nd year here and would go back time and time again. our holiday started on the 13th October the plane touched down around 5pm (dominican time) from Gatwick after a long 9hr journey sadly it was raining when we arrived but we were determined that would not put us off. As we walked into the airport we were greeted by friendly airport staff who persisted on trying to take our luggage to the coach for us but experience from the previous year reminded us not to as they want tipping but the walk to the coach is literaly centimeteres away. Coach journey and first impression. I must admit the coach journey to the hotel is hell, as after a nine hour flight the last thing you want to do is get on a coach for a following two hours, maybe this was because it was dark and wet and we couldn't see the real dominican life and friendly waves and blowing kisses as you travel through their poor but friendly towns. When we arrived at the hotel (wow!) we had tears in our eyes as it was so fantastic. we were welcomed with a complimentary drink, the cases were left for the porters to take to your room a small tip is appreciated. After check in we made our way to our room. We were tired from the long journey so decided to have a quick look around to see if we recognised any of the animation team from the previous year and to see if everything was still as wonderful. Food is available 24/7 but to be honest we just wanted a good night sleep. The hotel. If you are expecting the Ritz then this is the place for you everything is immaculate and you wouldn't believe the size of the place! The room had two double beds a bath/shower, mini bar stocked daily with soft drinks and colour tv. We were lucky enough to have a sea view but most importantly it was very clean. The lobby is huge with marble flooring and has a double sided bar in the middle so you drunks don't have to worry about queuing for your all inclusive drinks. This is where our favourite bar staff Mario and Fidor worked. This is also where the main restaurant is im not joking there is food to suit everyone! not all to our taste but we soon found out what we liked by the end of the holiday. The pool and beach and Entertainment. The pool opens at nine but people are in there from seven. This is the biggest pool i have ever seen in my life and contains two pool bars, say hi to Esteban for us he works in the cocotal side poolbar bar if you give him a small tip he will make sure you are well looked after he never stops smiling and dancing. If you have any cds you want him to play round the pool he will be happy to, and by the end of the day will know all the words. All the entertainment takes place around the pool 9 o clock spanish lessons with the lovely Manuel and stretches on the beach with the beautiful Carmen Electra! Crazy games are at 10 o clock on the beach with MC Jesus you must take part as it could entail a medal and certificate in the evening shows and were also very funny. At 11:00 there will be a merengue lesson on the beach with all the entertainers followed by the club dance i can guarantee you will know this by the end of your stay. Lunch is between 12:00 and 3:00 so you can either relax by the pool or on the beach or go and stuff your faces. The beach is better than you can imagine and is like being in paradise you can take part with the watersports or swim in the turquoise waters. If you are taking small children then there is a fantastic kids club entertainer called Angelica who will take care of your naughty naughty children (as she says, )she is the sweetest person and is very funny. If you fancy going to the gym Ishmel will look after you and he also does the aerobics on the beach on an afternoon (a very sweet guy) . Evening Entertainment. After filling your faces or boozing at the bar! its show time folks! Entertainment starts at 10:00 in the theatre BEWARE to put on your mosquito sprays as these could ruin your holiday and cost you a bomb at the doctors. The theatre is where you meet all the entertainers Ricky Martin(very funny) Manuel. Jesus, Naomi Campbell, Carmen Electra, Henry, Roberto (great dancer), Ronald, Eminiem (dont know his real name but he is very good at doing the languages and he Loves-his-job. Mimi, mira, and Condorito the clown (shorts dude). After the show you can either go back to the lobby until 12:00 thats when the bar closes or hot foot it down to the disco untill 2:00am no doubt the entertainers will be in there dancing the night away they never get bored of it. There is also a sports bar in the resort this is where Antonio works behind the bar he is very friendly and has a lovely smile. there is a pooltable and foozball in here. I would recommend this hotel to anyone and will see you next year back at the Sirenis Hotel!!!

I read every review about Sirenis & I even emailed them to the resort. We arrived & were greeted with warmth & cold drinks.Checked in within 5mins & off to a beautiful ocean front room in bldg L(close to beach markets) the room was great with a huge heart shaped tub. Had 1 leak & it was taken care of in less than 10mins. We took medicines incase we got sick. WE DIDNT GET SICK. We stuffed ourselves with different foods & tried several drinks on the menu from the several bars that were available. Our vacation rep warned us of consuming drinks with coco cream. He said it was like a laxative & drinking too many would make you go to the bathroom. I had at least 7 one day & I was fine.The rooms were always clean, the minibar was stocked,fresh towels daily. The beach was beautiful with plenty of lounge chairs, towels. The pool was amazing & great for nonswimmers & kids.There was always music around the walking areas, dance lessons & games. Take insect repellant & universal outlet adapters if you are taking curlers or electric razors.They provide irons & hair dryers.Tv has about 6 US stations (espn, fox, nbc & showtime)The disco played local & USA music & it wasnt crowded at all.Dont shop at the stores in front of the resort-very expensive.If u must shop-have small bills.they never have change There are markets on each side of the resort on the beach. Less than 5min walk.They are very nice & reasonable.They all have the same thing.Barter with the prices.They enjoy it & you can get good deals.I have stayed at several resorts in the Carib/Mex & this was the best so far.Every restaurant had great food & the buffets were excellant.They even celebrated Halloween & were in costume & had decorations with the food & a scary walkthru.We saw several kids really enjoying themselves.Take a book for the flight & the 1hour transfer time from the airport.If you book excursions-you need to be ontime for departure or you will be left.No one should have to wait on you.A french couple got off the bus & returned 15mins later only to find the bus was gone.They were cursing so loud you could here them on both sides of the huge lobby & they expected the hotel to do something for there error.Lots of guest that were just relaxing or waiting for transfers to airport were yelling at the couple & we all applauded when they left in a taxi.That was the only bad thing-& the resort wasnot responsible for that.If you have your doubts,dont!! This resort is amazing, beautiful, relaxing & has a lot to offer for singles, couples & families.Everyone is always smiling & happy & ready to offer assistance.Some may not be able to speak eng that well, but they make an effort & most times get assistance from other co-workers to help u.They deserve way better pay than what they get.We really appreciated all of their help & had no bad experiences at all.It was a wonderful 4 days & I hope to go back before the end of the year.

We stayed at Sirenis Cocotal from October 18 to 25. My husband and I were travelling with our children aged 2 and 4. It was not our first vacation in the Caribeans. We had been to Cuba (Varadero, Cayo Coco and Cayo Largo), Cancun and Dominican Republic (South Cost) before. Overall, we had a nice week. Below are the "plus" and "minus" of this destination: Plus: - Nice and large room. However, we were located in bloc E, which is quite far frome the pool/beach area. It is however close to the main retaurant and show area. - Food was good, within the Caribeans standards (better than Cuba and more variations in the menu). My youngest child got sick once but it could be more his fault than the chef's (too much bacon for breakfast or drank the pool's water?). - Huge pool, very good for children. Also two playground areas for kids. - Many children on the site, which was good for us but would definitely be a turn-off for singles or couples. - Personnel was friendly, especially Angelica who was in charge of the kids mini-disco every night at 8. We had fast and efficient service to change beddings the night my son was sick. We either spoke French or English and had been very well understood. Minus: - Many, too many "moskitos". I got eaten at night. I still have the marks on my legs. It is enough for me not to go back again. Bring bug spray (a must!). - The route between the airport and the hotel is full of holes and there is even an unpaved section. Be prepared for "extreme" bus. - The water at the hotel is not drinkable. It was not our intention to drink it anyway (we did not do it in Cuba or Cancun even if it was drinkable) but it is not reassuring when you see your children playing in the pool all day. - The airport of Punta Cana is not air-conditionned. When returning, be prepared for a lot of sweat during the 3-hour waiting period before boarding. Also, be prepared to spand a lot of US dollars if you want to drink or eat something at the airpot ($4 for a juice!). - The beach (sand portion) is very nice but the water is nicer in Cuba or Cancun. It has not this cristal blue-green colour that we had seen before and it gets deep very fast. Also the swimming area is very small. When we were there, there were not many people in the water. Most people swam in the pool. Finally, the weather was nice during the week but there has been some rain on night. Bring an umbrella, the hotel does not provide them as opposed to some places we have been to. Reason for the 3-star rating: good hotel, nice setting, good food but on our view not above average. Have a nice vacation!

We went to the Dominican on 28th September 03 for 2 weeks, had booked the sirenis Cocotal and i had read many reviews on it. All i can say is that the reviews i read about it being excellent were truly correct and any negative reviews, to me did not seem true at all. The hotel itself was lovely, staff worked really hard to keep it clean and maintained and always had a smile on their faces. We are both in our twenties and i did wonder if we would get bored as i had read it was isolated but that certainly wasn't the case, we had a great time sunbathing and swimming round the enormous pool, stopping off at the pool bars every day and the weather was glorious (couple of bad days of rain near the end of holiday). There was always activities going on throughout the day which were always good fun and i found it impossible to get bored, the beach barbecue is lovely, i recommend it to anyone. The entertainment in the evening was brilliant, we loved Ricky Martin and Robert, the lines they used were hillarious, we were in stitches most night. We ventured into the nightclub twice, it's free to get in but you have to pay for drinks but for a bottle of the local beer it works out at a £1, the music wasn't the best but it was a laugh and it was also very air conditioned, after sitting in the theatre watching the show, it was nice to go in there to cool down. We mainly ate in the speciality restaurants, there was 5 to choose from and we had no problem getting reservations for them, the italian, steakhouse and mexican were my favourites, the buffet was nice but we found we just picked if we ate there and not just have one proper meal but there was always plenty of variety. Breakfast was always good, nice fresh bread every day and lots of everything else. We travelled with Airtours and there were many excursions to go with them but we booked a trip with Manwell from the hotel to go on a snorkelling/diving trip, it was cheaper than others and we had a brilliant time, i had never been snorkelling before and was pretty scared and apprehensive but the guides we had were brilliant, they got in the water and really helped me and then there was no stopping me! The only bad thing about the trip was the coach ride to get there, it took about an hour and a half and i felt sick at the end of it, the roads are HELL! The rooms were nice, they were quite basically furnished but clean and i liked the mini bar (which was stocked every day). I enjoyed all of this holiday but there was an extra special part, my boyfriend upgraded us to a suite with king size bed, separte bathroom, toilet, shower and JACUZZI, we stayed in this room for 8 nights, it had a balcony over looking the sea and big bay windows, my boyfriend is now my fiance after he proposed so it certainly won't be a holiday i'll ever forget and i would definately go back and recommend to all as i think it caters for everyone! One last thing, if you're travelling with airtours, i would say take extra food, i wasn't impressed with the food (lack of) we got for a 8 and a half hour flight!

My wife and I chose to vacation in Punta Cana to celebrate our anniversary. We returned a couple of days ago, very happy with our decision. The staff was very friendly. The food ranged from average to excellent. We really enjoyed the Chinese a la carte restaurant. The pool and beach area was gorgeous. This was one of the most relaxing vacations we've ever had.The only things keeping me from assiging the Sirenis Cocotal are the prices in their shops ($8 for a stupid can of Pringles) and the comfortable, yet kind of plain guest rooms.We travel internationally a couple of times per year and always try to visit a new area, but neither of us would be opposed to vacationing at the Sirenis Cocotal again.

I have just returned from the cocotal beach resort with my boyfriend,we were quite excited to be up-graded to a five star,but when we got there we found it to be three star quality.The food was average,a good choice of restaurants but not ideal for vegetarians,as not lots of choice,and staff havent caught on not to use the same utensils for veggie dishes as they do for meat dishes.A beautiful complex,overlooking the beach,the staff were very friendly,and the evening entertainment was brilliant,well done Robert and team,"CAN YOU FEEL IT,ITS BURNING,I LOVE MY JOB!!!!" But the complex is in the middle of nowhere,so unless you pay silly prices for operator excursions or hire a car you are stuck there for the duration of the holiday1! We would go again,but not in a hurry and only for a week!

An excellent choice!Beatiful beach, topless woman, cold Presidente Beer. What else could you ask for?Book it now !