Travelled from Uk to emotions and hotel was closed still waiting on refund
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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551 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.1/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
Pool
Free WiFi
Breakfast included
Parking included
All inclusive
Air Conditioning
Cleaning and safety practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Contactless check-in
24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
Map
Boulevard Juan Dolio, Guayacanes
Explore the area
Los Marlins Golf Course7 min drive
Guayacanes Beach7 min drive
Guavaberry Golf and Country Club14 min drive
Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)33 min drive
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Club Essentia - Room service included
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Club Essentia - Room service included
More detailsRoom amenities
- 375 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
375-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views
Relax - Private pool
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar, room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Adult Only Superior Room
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Adult Only Superior Room
4.3/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 345 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 20
Room details
1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed
345-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar, room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room
4.3/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 375 sq ft
- Resort view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 4Max children: 3
Room details
2 Queen Beds
375-sq-foot room, balcony with resort views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar, room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, unspecified sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
4.2/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 375 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed
375-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar, room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
More detailsRoom amenities
- 375 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Queen Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
2 Queen Beds
375-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar, room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
About this area
Juan Dolio
Located in Juan Dolio, Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio is next to a golf course and on a private beach. Los Marlins Golf Course and Guavaberry Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boca Chica and Guayacanes Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Nautical Club of Santo Domingo, or check out an event or a game at Estadio Tetelo Vargas.
Visit our Juan Dolio travel guideWhat's nearby
- Los Marlins Golf Course - 7 min drive
- Guayacanes Beach - 7 min drive
- Guavaberry Golf and Country Club - 14 min drive
- Estadio Tetelo Vargas - 16 min drive
- Boca Chica - 23 min drive
Getting around
- Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
- Oregano — 1 min walk
- Amici — 1 min walk
About this property
All inclusive details
This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
All buffet meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry sanitization guidelines of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
Social distancing
Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
- Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
- All buffet meals, snacks, and beverages included
- 6 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
- 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
- Room service available
Things to do
- 18 holes of golf
- 3 outdoor pools
- Archery
- Billiards/pool table
- Children's pool
- Fitness center
- Full-service spa
- Nightclub
- Outdoor tennis court
- Playground
- Scuba diving
- Shopping
- Winery attached
Family friendly
- 3 outdoor pools
- Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- Free children's club
- Free supervised childcare/activities
- Playground
Conveniences
- Elevator
- Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair salon
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Spanish
Outdoors
- Beach loungers
- Garden
- Pool sun loungers
- Private beachfront location
- Terrace
Spa
- Aromatherapy
- Body scrubs
- Body treatments
- Body wraps
- Detox wraps
- Facials
- Hydrotherapy
- Manicures and pedicures
- Massage - deep-tissue
- Massage - hot stone
- Massage - sports
- Mud bath
- Reflexology
- Sauna
- Spa open daily
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Braille signage
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
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- Beach towels
- Smoke-free property
- TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower
Entertainment
- Cable channels
- Flat-screen TV
- Premium channels
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
Outdoor space
- Balcony
More
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
24-hour airport shuttle service is available
Fees may apply; contact the property in advance to get details
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from April 1 2020 to October 31 2020 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: DOP 50
- Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: DOP 50
- New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: DOP 50
- New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: DOP 50
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: DOP 100 per vehicle (roundtrip)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings
The property affirms that it adheres to the Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global) sanitization guidelines
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Emotions Beach Resort Hodelpa All Inclusive Juan Dolio
Emotions Beach Resort Hodelpa All Inclusive
Emotions Beach Hodelpa Juan Dolio
Emotions Beach Hodelpa
Emotions Hodelpa Juan Dolio All-inclusive property Guayacanes
Emotions Hodelpa Juan Dolio Guayacanes
Emotions Holpa Juan Dolio Gua
Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio Guayacanes
Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio All-inclusive property
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Guest reviews
4.1
Cleanliness
4.1
Service and Staff
3.9
Amenities
4.0
Property condition
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is a very nice property good restaurants, right on the beach always friendly staff and available
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2020
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was very clean and the staff were very nice...The buffet could have had more choices ..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020