Santo Domingo Vacations from $289

There was nothing not to like, the staff was great and the food and drinks excellent, will go back again

Many read the reviews to know what issues to look for… so here are mines: 1. Biggest issue is the SMOKING. Per customer service, smoking is permitted in all open area. Which means almost everywhere. I have asthma and smoking makes it hard for me to breathe and throat gets itchy. The majority of the guests are smokers and the minority like myself are non-smokers. Feels like the smokers are catered to more as you have to find areas you are not exposed, or speak up and ask guests to move when they decide to come to your area. The resort should create one area where those who smoke can go. This is a family resort with many kids. Everyone is exposed to second hand smoke. For this reason, I will not return or recommend. Only If the resort makes stricter rules with smoking will I return. 2. Unable to get a lounger in the beach or pool unless you go at 5-6am. The workers tries to help but all chairs have hotel towels and the waters are empty. People hold them and leave. 3. Only 3 restaurants so the wait is long. You are lucky if they give you a beeper to notify you when your table is ready. No beeper and you are not on the list. Last night I went at 6:30pm, got a beeper and wasn’t called until 8pm. During that time the line is long with 50-60 people waiting to get to the hostess. Resort needs faster service. Your entire night is waiting to get into a restaurant. That means you miss the shows and entertainment. Those are my top 3.

Everything was average for me. Management didn't try their best to accommodate us once a situation was encountered.

This property has the most beautiful beach and pools with plenty of chairs. It is clean and well maintained. They are seriously understaffed with the evening buffet actually not having food out first evening- it was picked clean. We ate at the ala carte restaurants in the evening all other dinners and we were happy. The line for the bar is deep because there is is one person tending bar and four people washing cups. Count on the fact your room won’t be ready- my husband says it part of the experience. Some employees can be really rude - but there are others who really make up for it. We’ve stayed at the property six or seven times over the past decade. We love the beach - it’s the best!

This is the most wonderful property in all of Samana. Easy access to all of Samana town and the most incredible staff and marina. A must stay at Samana