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Playa Esmeralda Beach Resort

3.0 of 5
Paseo Vicini, Guayacanes | San Pedro de Marcoris, Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic
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Playa Esmeralda Beach Resort
Ranked #2 of 19 hotels in Juan Dolio
3.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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Grande Prairie, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We stayed at this resort for 12 days (we were a group of 8) and in my opinion it is a gem. The service in the buffet, housekeeping and front desk was prompt and always professional. All needs were met in a timely fashion and everyone was more than happy to accomodate our requests for extra towels etc. The food... More

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012
5
people found this review helpful

I made my reservation for this place togo with my boyfriend and since i arrived, i tell him "Im not going to stay here". Fisrt of all, there was not Parking available for more than 10 cars... but its ok. We entered into the lobby and the guy in reception is the WORST customer service i've seen in my life.... More

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Rosa Smith, Gerente at Playa Esmeralda Beach Resort, responded to this review
21 March 2012

Apology for the inconvenience, we are working to improve our services each more. NOTE: our check in is from 15:00 pm and our check out from 13:00 pm for the room you can stay in the Hotel until 17:00 pm Rosa Smith Management More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
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I was able to visit this location without paying--I was on a trip with a group of friends. I have never been to an all inclusive resort before, so I didn't have many expectations; but sadly, this was really below even standards I've experienced before. The food was really, really bad. I'm not a person to complain about food; but... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

That's honestly my best description. This place is small (42 rooms), and they are way under-staffed. The entire stay the ONLY bar on the resort would be unmanned for hours. Our group finally resorted to just going behind the bar and making our own drinks. Don't expect anyone to wait on you near the pool/deck. Just not going to happen.... More

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Ottawa, Ontario
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

I was looking for a relatively inexpensive place to stay while in DR for volunteer work, and it is that. On the positive side: it is clean, fridge in room, well landscaped,small resort,bar drinks free and usually, but not always good, friendly staff,AC was cold, room facing the ocean. Negatives: food is uninteresting and repetitive, service is slow, breakfast rarely... More

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Brooklyn, New York
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
5
people found this review helpful

My friend and i moved here after a night at a not so nice place and we were so happy we did. It's intimate and friendly, clean and well taken care of. The staff is delightful and helpful, the beach is private and charming. It was the perfect relaxing vacation. We felt so at home and welcome. I will go... More

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Santo Domingo
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
7
people found this review helpful

The hotel is very nice and the room gets all the applause, very clean and the staff is nice, but it the alcoholic beverages are the worst category, I recommend that you bring your own drinks or buy one in any "Colmado" near, the food is good, but always cold, that is always cold, and the variety is extremely limited... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2010
6
people found this review helpful

past the turn-style that is boca chica lies guayacanes and playa esmeralda. it's been renovated recently. i don't know what it looked like before but it's very tastefully decorated now. the rooms are spacious, the bathrooms clean with ample towels. the rooms are decorated with understated colors with local artwork. everything is very clean. it's quiet and relaxing. they do... More

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Two Rivers Wi
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Spent a delightful day/evening at Playa Esmeralda, in Jan 2010, after a mission trip. It's newly remodeled, and everything has been updated,and freshly painted. Was surprised to see a bidet in the bathroom. The help, especially Claudia and Emelio, were very polite and eager to be helpful. More

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Ontario Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2010
3
people found this review helpful

Let's start with the positive. The resort was clean and new. They were just finishing a large renovation/upgrading of all of the rooms. The bathroom fixtures were new and the rooms were very clean. We felt safe there. There was security 24 hours per day. The security guards were pleasant and helpful. The staff were very eager to help and... More

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Address: Paseo Vicini, Guayacanes | San Pedro de Marcoris, Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic
Price range (per night):* RM126 - 220

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