Inns in Duarte Province

"Ocean view was Great and I feel safety in the parking area... was a great experience "

"This resort stands out as the premier budget-friendly option in the Cibao zone, particularly for families. While it offers high-end dining and exceptional staff service, the aging accommodations are a notable contrast to the high quality of the amenities. Key Highlights: Family & Kids: The resort excels with a dedicated kids' club featuring GPS safety trackers and a passionate staff. The water park and pool "bubble parties" are major highlights, though management should consider adding safety barriers on curved slides and a snack station near the gym area. Dining: Food quality is impressive for the price point. The buffet is well-organized, and the à la carte options—specifically the Greek and Rodizio restaurants—provide a high-end culinary experience. Amenities & Staff: The staff across all departments (drivers, servers, and entertainment) are supportive and professional. The beach at Portillo remains a top-tier feature for its calm, pristine waters. Areas for Improvement: The rooms are the primary drawback; they are functional (hot water and comfortable beds) but look dated and are prone to maintenance issues like AC leaks. Additionally, guests should be aware that on-site convenience stores carry high markups. Verdict: Highly recommended for families or groups seeking a cost-effective, high-service escape in Samaná, provided you prioritize amenities and location over modern room decor."

"The menu was the same as last time I stayed, they didn’t have a few parts that the menu had. But it wasn’t bad, I didn’t use the pool, it was only for one night and we got there late and tired, last time we did use it. "

"Breakfast below par and staff not friendly at all. It seemed my wife and were an inconvenience for them."

"Wonderful property. Clean, great staff, convenient. Our family loved it"

"Excellent "

"Great place to stay"

"This is a beautiful, quiet, well maintained property. I would say, one of the best in the area. We would stay there again! "

"I gave the property time to respond to our request for a partial refund, but unfortunately they never replied. The grounds were beautiful, but the service was extremely poor. It was very difficult to find staff for anything during our stay. No one greeted us for at least 10-20 minute on arrival, and throughout the visit we only had about 2–3 employees help us at all. The place felt like a ghost town. One of the most concerning parts of our experience was the massage service for my daughter and her friend. They were covered only with towels instead of proper draping, which felt inappropriate and unprofessional. They also said the massage itself seemed unskilled, which made it feel like untrained staff may have been filling in rather than qualified massage therapists. Checkout was also frustrating. There was no one at the front desk for at least 20 minutes when we were leaving, and getting our lunch bill took far too long because we had to wait for someone to appear. We ultimately had to message the property on WhatsApp to get our final bill sent to us, and even then it was incorrect. We were on our way to a scheduled excursion and then leaving for another part of the Dominican Republic, so this created unnecessary stress at the end of our stay. It’s unfortunate, because the property itself is beautiful. But if you stay here, be prepared to be largely on your own. Given the lack of service during our stay, I’m not surprised they also failed to respond to our refund request."