Best All-Inclusive in Puerta Plata?

[cameron]

Originally Posted by Keith&Cris

I'm only replying so I can be subscribed to this thread! Cause I don't know how to do it otherwise!! I also want to know what's the best AI in POP area.

I have stayed at the RIU Merengue and the Sosua Bay Hotel and both were very very nice.

[johnsr]

Originally Posted by vakuform

Greetings DR fans,
I am not one to cower in an all-inclusive - I have traveled all over the DR on 5 trips - Santiago, Sosua, Jarabacoa, Constanza, Cabarete, Rio San Juan, Cabrera, etc.

But, I want to bring my Dominican girl to a nice impressive all-inclusive for her birthday. It's only for a long weekend so I was looking to stay in Puerta Plata. Any recommendations? Jack Tar?

Thanks

We have stayed at the Coral (by Hilton) Marien six times in the past two years and also own a time-share there. We love the place!!! As has been mentioned the staff is terrific, food is very good, and there is plenty to do or, if you prefer just chill out! You will have a wonderful time there, I guarantee it!!
John
P.S. I will not refund your money if you don't like it!

[Keith&Cris]

Can anyone tell me iof the Iberostar Costa Dorada is part of the Playa Dorada complex?? If not, is it near Sosua?
Thanks for your reply!

[FireGuy]

Greetings from Nova Scotia.

No.

ICD is about 1 - 2 km. west of Playa Dorada in Costa Dorada and about 20km. east of Sosua.

Gregg

[URock]

Originally Posted by FireGuy

I concur with sliverghost (silverghost) with the minor exception that I personally find the Vacation Club people at Marien Coral by Hilton to be offensive while there are none of these at the Iberostar Costa Dorada.

Mi dos pesos.

Gregg

You got that right......... It's definitely not worth the t-shirt that they offer.

[baileyboy]

Originally Posted by vakuform

Greetings DR fans,
I am not one to cower in an all-inclusive - I have traveled all over the DR on 5 trips - Santiago, Sosua, Jarabacoa, Constanza, Cabarete, Rio San Juan, Cabrera, etc.

But, I want to bring my Dominican girl to a nice impressive all-inclusive for her birthday. It's only for a long weekend so I was looking to stay in Puerta Plata. Any recommendations? Jack Tar?

Thanks

Coral Marien by far! And I haven't had any problemas with the Vacation Club, you say no and they leave you alone. They aren't pushy, atleast not with me. I was there in Apirl for two weeks, just got back on Sunday for a week, and I'll be there in October for a week, and then again in New Years. I love it! Ad it's about $200 cheaper then Iberostar, and alot better! Foods better, shows are better, and the people are friendlier. At leat I thought so.

[Minni]

Stayed at the Riu Mambo. It was beautiful. Most definetly would return there. Looking at the specials on line they are a little more expensive than Coral Marien and Playa Dorada. Next trip we are planning to stay at the Coral Marien simply cause we haven't been there before and have heard a lot of good things about it, but don't discard the Riu's they are wonderful.
Minni

[hooptie2]

I concur with my friend JohnSr. The Coral Marien is a great resort. We just got back Sunday nite from a wonderful one week stay. We have been there 3 times since Januray and are planning on returning the last part of October. The resort is clean and the staff is wonderful. If you are the laid back vacation type or are the type that wants to participate in the various games, contests or "discoing it" til the early morning hours this is the place to go. It's layout is perfect if you don't want to be treaking allover the resort to get from point A to point B.