VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort All Inclusive

We really did enjoy our stay at this resort, the rooms were beyond amazing for DR standards, and the food was very good as well. However, the night life at the resort is too loud for children and even trying to get them asleep in your room is difficult because of the resort music that doesn't get turned off until 11 p.m.

Great pool & swim up pool bar. Food was pleasing. Def make resv. at the three on site restaurants, food is better than buffet. All in all great time.

The set up of the hotel was nice. The food in the buffet area was always good. The food at the restaurants were ok. The staff were very friendly. Everything was very clean. The bed we had was the WORST bed I have ever slept on. It was so hard I actually had two bruises one on each side of my hips just below the hip bone at the top of my leg. Both bruises were about 3 inches in diameter. We asked to change rooms but were told there were none available unless we wanted to upgrade for $58.00 a night. We asked if they would take $40.00 a night because we thought $58 was ridiculous, but was told $58 or no can do. We stayed in the room we had. It isn't like you are in the room a lot and $58 more a night was not worth it. My body might have thought it would of been though.

Hotel was overall good and would reccomend to people. Staff was friendly, courteous and entertaining every day we were there. The only thing we were upset with was all but one night was booked for the 3 specialty restaurants - we did not get to enjoy 2 out of 3 of them because of this - I feel that is mis-informing people that book the trip because it states these restaurants are available to eat at but then when you get there they are all booked! What are you paying for then? Pool was nice, swimup bar fun, beach was a 2 minute walk. Rooms were clean and comfy.

The vendors on the beach were very annoying. They would come up to you so many times asking if you wanted to buy anything when clearly I was in a conversation with someone or just trying to relax. Other than that the pool and beach were really nice. The food was alright but that's just what you get at an all inclusive. The excursions are great too!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Some went above and beyond their duties! Clean hotel. Always some kind of activities going on. Entertainment was fun to watch. Beach was very nice!! Can't wait to go back next year!!

My family and I stay at vh hotel for 5 days. We had a fantastic time .many things to do during the days at the beach or out side of the resort. Party at night with live band every night dancing,mingling, and watching the stars. We can't wait to go back.

The Gran Ventana hotel is everything that you would expect of an all-inclusive in this price range. The main pool is nice, even if small and crowded, but is nicely supplemented by the "quiet" pool. The lounge chair situation at the pool is frustrating at times (you have to reserve one before 8 AM to get a good chair, especially at the quiet pool). That all being said, the resort offers nice amenities, even the shows in the evenings can be somewhat entertaining. However, the biggest gripe with this resort is the food. The buffet does not offer a consistent variety of quality food and is tough to eat at the end of the week. The a la carte restaurants offer better food, but you are limited to 3 visits a week and the atmosphere is lacking. Ensure that you have everything needed as all items (extra sunscreen, aloe, etc.) are all very expensive at both the resort shops and the shopping center (nearby).

My wife and I stayed at Gran Ventana 3/13-3/20 along with another couple. We were very impressed with the check in process to start off. We arrived around 2pm and we're immediately given cool towels and a welcome frozen drink. After a few minutes the resort representative came back with our all-inclusive wrist bands and room keys as well as a pre-made reservation on our behalf for one of the 3 ala carte restaurants. We were in a junior suite which was spacious, clean and had a large balcony with a partial ocean view. The stocked mini bar was a nice touch with a Pepsi,7-up,bottled water and 2 beers which they re-stocked each day. The buffets were pretty good, didn't change much but hit the spot. I would recommend the egg station where they will make you and omelet with whatever you want In it ( they have stuff there but you can bring pretty much anything from the buffet and they will add it in). They also have a fresh smoothie station that was a great morning treat. The a-la carte restaurants were above Average, with the Italian and Octopus being the better of the 3. The pool can get pretty crowded but for the most part if you want a chair you can find one, possibly with the exception of Saturdays which is a big day for check ins. The beach itself was great, there are some huts for use but you have to get there very early to claim them. The other thing that can become a bit annoying are the vendors, but a simple no thanks is all thats required.

Everything was wonderful. Food delicious everyday with variety of choices. Easy reservations for all three restaurants and manager's dinner. Very pleasant staff. Still can't believe all the beautiful open areas inside the buildings. Spent almost everyday at the beach (need to getup at 5am to put out beach towels to reserve chairs under shade). Vendors not a problem, easy to ignore. Drinks available from 10 am to 2am but did not see many over indulging. Entertainment was fun, almost to the level of Carnival cruises. Expeditions were easy to arrange with Expedia person who was always making sure we were comfortable. Highly recommend city tour and countryside tour. First time ever on a boogie board and on a horse in a long time.