whala!bocachica

We ended up staying here out of an emergency because we had nowhere else to go. The good thing is that the resort offers access to the beach, pool, and bars so it looks like a full resort with great amenities. However, it honestly didn’t feel like one. The first room we were given really needed a deep cleaning it was outdated and didn’t feel clean at all. My husband was ready to either switch rooms or leave entirely. Thankfully, the staff was understanding and gave us a different room that was much better clean, comfortable, and conveniently on the first floor. I believe it was one of the nicer rooms, which made the stay more tolerable. Overall, if you’re looking for something affordable that includes everything and you’re not too concerned about quality, this place might work for you. But if you’re expecting a true resort experience, this isn’t it. You definitely get what you pay for.

I will visit again. Rooms are a bit tired out. Needs some upgrading. Service is good they need more help. Location is the 5 stars!!! Wow! Beach is amazing! Icing on the cake SunSet and Sunrise!!!! Food has its moments like breakfast is thumbs down due to flies on the food but around noon its not so bad and dinner no Flies bothering. Yikes! Entertaiment is good they can make you laugh. Overall its a easy stay and peaceful.

Came here with my Dad for two weeks this month. You truly get what you pay for with this hotel.||The all inclusive buffet was faultless and had a fantastic variety of food. The main pool does get very busy particularly with families and children, so we recommended visiting the smaller pool which has a bar for more peace and quiet. Rooms are very dated and the aircon is quite noisy, so be mindful of that. ||VERY IMPORTANT TIPS FOR VISITING:|||- It is two hours from Punta Cana airport, so please don’t get caught out. |- You only get provided with two bottles of water in the fridge upon arrival. It is your responsibility after to fill these up for the duration of your holiday. I recommend filling them up at breakfast and taking them back to the room as you do not want to get caught short in the middle of the night. |- Tip upfront, the bar staff will look after you. |- Weekends are super busy with locals who flock down for a cheap weekend, so you will not get a look in with the buffet. I advise that you book your trips/excursions for then (particularly Sunday). |- It is not advised to walk outside of the hotel at night. Boca Chica is quite a sketchy area. We did not have any trouble, but prostitutes and pick pocketing is rife on the streets and beach at night.

I hope this review will be helpful for anyone who travels with toddlers or elementary graders like us. Prepare to walk roughly 100-200m to reach the resort when being dropped off by the bus. The neighborhood is sketchy in the evening. There is a separate restaurant/hotel right in the middle of the resort but not a part of it and their employees were not very happy to see us coming in.

After reading negative reviews I nearly didn’t go so glad I did Check in was good quickly shown to our room Our room was clean and cleaned daily cleaners were exceptional sheets and towels changed regularly Lovely balcony overlooking the sea well worth paying the extra for Entertainment below didn’t bother us usually finished by 11pm Food good especially breakfast always found something we liked Staff friendly and welcoming especially the girls at the small bar by the swimming pool the cook who did the burgers and hotdogs and the guy in the green shirt who sorted out my key for me sorry I can’t remember your name Language was a bit of a barrier I don’t speak Spanish - very limited but we got through Remember a smile is the same in all languages and goes a long way

It's a nice with a good service , to check in and check out their service It's good, the food at the buffet is correct, has 2 different pool's, one for the adults and one for the kid's which is good if you're traveling with you're kids They have nice excursions to do at the resort, at night there's a show to watch The room that i had needs to be better, a upgraded, such as in the bathroom there's no door to take a shower, and while taking a shower the water drains outside towards the bathroom I didn't understand why we need to pay 4$ to use the safe to put are passports, wallets etc... ( important thing's)

Very convenient overall.. location is perfect , you walk anywhere to get chicharrones or fried fish … the security guards are very helpful… Jean Carlos and Edgar on security made sure I was safe … will comeback in the summer with the family

Hotel ok, great beach, everything else food / drink is decidely average if not poor. The cleaning staff are fantastic the rest need help. Away from the hotel grounds the immediate area is like Beirut. you need to book excursions to get out safely. Hotel is further ruined by weekend invasion of locals, they are shocking guests. who generally take the piss. Fights in the snack bar queues, fights in the restaurant queues, half full drinks left everywhere, the toilets go from passable to "no thanks" by about 11.00 and every idiot uses a boogie box round the pool. Not even the staff like them and I'm not surprised. My view Dominican Republic is a maybe but go 5 Star and avoid the locals, Whala Boca chica, sorry but it's a definite no. Manage your awful local guests or lose the good ones, you certainly lost me, this feedback will be provided to my tour company