I know you can only see the first few lines on the main page so i'll put the main point here - please don't take a chance on this hotel (especially with your kids). You'll be so disappointed with the holiday you've worked so hard for. I'm not a complainer at all, but felt I needed to stop families from... more

We stayed at the Barcelo from 6th august to 20th august 2008,with 3 kids, which included 2 16 year olds and a 12 year old.I was fearing the worst after reading some awful reviews on this sight,but please don't worry, the place is really very nice!. Yes, check in is ridiculous! but after that,the place is great, nice and clean,lovely... more

As soon as I arrived it was a pandemonium..this resort has a very small parking lot so I had to wait about 20 minutes to park my car..as soon as I arrive at reception there were lots of people yelling screaming..specially local people who are very rude and loud..to make the story short after an hour of waiting I finally... more

First I have to say that I was really worried after reading all the extremely negative comments that people wrote about the Barcelo! I can tell you: they are exaggerated! And: if you have decided to travel to Playa Dorada it’s probably the best or at least one of the top hotels you can get! (we compared a little and... more

In a word - excellent! We stayed with two teenagers and all had a fab time. Accomodation - very good (blocks 11 or 12, 1st or 2nd floors are recommended) Star rating - 3 to 4 star Food - excellent variety catering for most if not all tastes Location and setting - superb Entertainment - they try hard!! Staff -... more

First impressions lovely, could'nt fault the food actually thought the buffet was better than the ala carte, restaurant did'nt always have a good service tables not cleared and if they had been cleared they had not been re laid so you had to go hunting for cutlery, one night we ate the whole meal without even getting a drink even... more

Just returned from this hotel, wasnt quite what expected, was there for 2 weeks and only managed to get booked into italian restaurant once and oriental once as they were always saying they were fully booked, buffet restaurant good, most of the staff friendly, pool area nice, rooms needing updated but very clean, lots of rude locals turn up at... more

My boyfriend and I travel up to three times a year and we love going to the Dominican Republic, that is Punta Cana. We decided to try Puerto Plata through our vacation club. Even though this hotel seized being part of the club recently. Check in was a disaster, we arrived at 2:00pm with confirmation in hand and the lady... more

i have stayed at a couple resorts in the Dominican Republic but this one by far was the best yet.......everything from the staff who by the way are excellent in entertaining you to the restaraunts were just great .....the beach is litterally like a 2 min walk from the complex.....my experience was just beautifull.....i would go back tomorrow if i... more