I was there 3 weeks ago.
It was a typical 3 star Playa Dorada resort.
I have stayed at Jack Tar and Paradise.
My room was very similar to the room I had at JT.
A small building with 4 rooms.
The beach at VD is much nicer (wider) than JT and P.
The food is kind of bland but okay.
The Chinese restaurant is horrible.
I found the food at JT better.
Didn't really see much of the entertainment but what I did see looked quite typical.
The pools are nice.
A shallow one with a bar and one deeper one for activities.
Great location if you plan to golf.
Also very close to the plaza.
I would stay here again.
Have a great trip.
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