Just returned from a great stay at Serenade! This was our first time in the DR and were pleasantly surprised with this hotel. The room was very spacious and clean, the bed was comfortable and we really enjoyed the patio. We are now forever spoiled by having a ocean view room.
We ended up eating at the buffet's or sports bars each meal because we didn't want to eat late but all of the buffet's were decent. I never have high hopes for a buffet anywhere and can always find something to eat. Loved the omelet station in the morning and the guacamole at lunch!
The drinks were weak but good, I would recommend asking for a double. :)
The grounds were well maintained and they were always out cleaning. The beach did have a lot of seaweed but, the crew was out there all day every day doing everything they could!
My one recommendation is if you are going, you HAVE to get out there early in order to get a chair, especially if you want shade! We were getting out there at 6 a.m. to claim our spot, by 7-7:30, spaces are SPARSE! It's annoying that some people claim their spot and then leave it empty all day, we did not. We were out there from 9-5 daily. So enjoyable!