# 3 of 23 hotels in Playa Dorada

Hotel BlueBay Villas Doradas(4 stars)

Complejo Playa Dorada. Calle principal, 538 Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, Republica Dominicana Show map
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  • Great hotel (15)
    "Great hotel" found in 25 reviews
    • " Great hotel with the best atmosphere-pure relaxation " 
      5.625
      September 2011
    • " Great hotel " 
      5.444444444444444
      April 2012
    • " Altogether a very tidy hotel with a very friendly staff. The entertainment is of a very different quality from super, super ... " 
      5.444444444444444
      April 2012
    • " Nice hotel with small drawbacks " 
      4.222222222222222
      May 2011
    • " At the front desk very nice hotel , restaurant was very attractive. Super friendly staff. But: superior room very large, with a ... " 
      4.222222222222222
      May 2011
    • " Great vacation, great hotel , great food " 
      4.986111111111112
      October 2011
    • " Everything has worked perfectly, flights, luggage, shuttle, everything ok the hotel is great , if you are outside of the season a quiet vacation without the sound of children shrieking and ... " 
      4.986111111111112
      October 2011
    • " A nice small hotel hotel with very good service and well-kept area. The rooms could use an update equipped his, ... " 
      5.208333333333333
      December 2011
    • " Small hotel complex with a very pleasant staff " 
      5.152777777777778
      March 2012
    • " We had a very nice vacation in this hotel. It is simple and good. You can be comfortable. If you luxury is expected to go. ... " 
      5.152777777777778
      March 2012
    • " Recommendable hotel " 
      5.861111111111112
      June 2012
    • " ... sure to rent a safe in the hotel (not included in the all-inclusive) for the price of 40 dollars a fortnight. Internet access also against charge: 6 dollars per half an hour. Entertainment in the hotel was very good - they leave you alone if you are not interested. The food was excellent! Extremely varied ... " 
      4.7749999999999995
      November 2011
    • " Location It was described often but for a short time. Capacity at the 80-90% in year average. One of the best, if not even the best hotel on the Playa dorada, told us Hans Peter. In a fairly large Bay, yellowish sand beach, not ... " 
      4.805555555555555
      April 2011
    • " Great vacation, very satisfied , pleasant staff " 
      4.625
      April 2012
    • " We had a great holiday and could fully enjoy, the the hotel only from 18 years was (no the sound of children shrieking ... " 
      4.625
      April 2012
  • Very friendly staff (12)
    "Very friendly staff" found in 12 reviews
    • " Altogether a very tidy hotel with a very friendly staff . The entertainment is of a very different quality from super, super good to well. The ... " 
      5.444444444444444
      April 2012
    • " At the front desk very nice hotel, restaurant was very attractive. Super friendly staff . But: superior room very large, with a bathroom where not even fit two people. Hair on the ... " 
      4.222222222222222
      May 2011
    • " A nice small hotel hotel with very good service and well-kept area. The rooms could use an update equipped his, since the furniture was already ... " 
      5.208333333333333
      December 2011
    • " The hotel is nice and neat. The staff were super friendly , only the vendors at the beach were a bit pushy, but also only at the start. The beach is ... " 
      5.25
      March 2012
    • " ... There is something for every taste. The rooms are a bit sparse but sufficient furnished. The change of towels was unfortunately only in the evening. That was for us the only thing shortcoming. Staff are very friendly and tried hard. We are spoiled tourist so we can only say: top complex and in any case ... " 
      5.5
      March 2012
    • " Small hotel complex with a very pleasant staff " 
      5.152777777777778
      March 2012
    • " Great Vacation. The staff is always friendly and had a smile on their faces. The room was not European standard but is okay. We had a ... " 
      4.597222222222222
      April 2011
    • " Great vacation, very satisfied, pleasant staff " 
      4.625
      April 2012
    • " the service is great . Very friendly always attentive. You speak fluent Spanish, broken English and bad German, but ... " 
      4.833333333333333
      February 2012
    • " the staff are very friendly and hard-working , only with German you can however not far. But with gestures and words of English one was ... " 
      4.833333333333333
      January 2012
    • " the staff were very friendly , one has always said hello and after the first days back immediately recognized. Even if, other ... " 
      5.333333333333333
      February 2012
    • " ... carte restaurant were we recommend. Unfortunately, the menu is only in Spanish and English, what the selection of food difficult. However one receives in the emergency assistance provided by the pleasant staff . " 
      5.4
      November 2011
  • The food was excellent (11)
    "The food was excellent" found in 11 reviews
    • " It was a nice and relaxing vacation. The hotel complex was very well-kept and the employees are always friendly. The rooms are cleaned daily, but in things mirror and glass not that much expect. The food was excellent , much selection, only the cocktails were often a bit too much. If you go on excursions wanted, ... " 
      5.422222222222222
      June 2012
    • " super friendly and dedicated staff; relatively delicious food (huge Neidfaktor for breakfast Nutella to the croissants unpacked), the beach was nice, but ... " 
      4.888888888888888
      December 2011
    • " Great vacation, great hotel, great food " 
      4.986111111111112
      October 2011
    • " ... excursions you cheaper directly at the beach and in the travel guide. Very recommendable are zip-lining and river rafting. Also, a day trip to the mountain behind Puerto Plata it is worthwhile. The food is excellent and the staff really tried hard. The bartender should push its bar directly at the beginning ... " 
      4.986111111111112
      October 2011
    • " Schöhne area with very good food " 
      5.208333333333333
      December 2011
    • " ... and neat. The staff were super friendly, only the vendors at the beach were a bit pushy, but also only at the start. The beach is beautiful, but Weißsandfetischisten do not come on their costs. The food was very good quality (except for the wine) and the variety at least for the first ten days more than enough. ... " 
      5.25
      March 2012
    • " Wonderful and very well maintained complex with very good food . There is something for every taste. The rooms are a bit sparse but sufficient furnished. The ... " 
      5.5
      March 2012
    • " ... the price of 40 dollars a fortnight. Internet access also against charge: 6 dollars per half an hour. Entertainment in the hotel was very good - they leave you alone if you are not interested. The food was excellent ! Extremely varied buffet - also always something for vegetarians, lots of fish and seafood, ... " 
      4.7749999999999995
      November 2011
    • " ... the beginning and had a room at the pool (pure relaxation) RELEX when we went to the room with a balcony if asked, we had the choice between two rooms, the not so nice location. But still good. Food was really good . There were different sorts of rolls dark and bright early. Omelet, supplement in addition one ... " 
      4.805555555555555
      April 2011
    • " Next to the buffetRestaurant, there are three more à la carterestaurants, where we had the opportunity, once per week a reservation to take advantage of it. Because of good food , as well as a daily, changing motto on the food, we have this however never use. In the ... " 
      5.333333333333333
      February 2012
    • " food was very good ! Only Downside... I increased 3 kilogram... Pig was crazy! Bass schmelzte in the mouth! Pork ... " 
      5.2
      January 2012
  • Small bathroom (1)
    "Small bathroom" found in 1 review
    • " Great Vacation. The staff is always friendly and had a smile on their faces. The room was not European standard but is okay. We had a standard room, where only a very small bathroom . Storage/seating area is in the room not given. Beach chairs you can get at any time. Of ... " 
      4.597222222222222
      April 2011
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Hotel review overview

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Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    4.8
  • Room
    4.3
  • Service
    4.8
  • Location
    4.8
  • Gastronomy
    4.9
  • Sport
    4.6

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    33
  • Very Good
    24
  • Acceptable
    6
  • Poor
    4
  • Terrible
    2
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The most helpful favorable review

5.833333333333333
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

All inclusive vacation with transfer to the flight - to the hotel and back-everything worked smoothly! The majority of the guests were canadians, but also many USA visitors, some british and also german and austrians we met. The age : the hotel is from 18 years bookable and it was great! Finally no niggling toddlers at the buffet and no screaming by the pool (unless from waterpool playing canadians...) We have children and had the long enough! It was a pl …  read more

The most helpful critical review

2.6666666666666665
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful

In front said :... In this hotel it is missing at almost all! It started with small spoons and ends with the important property for a one time vacation relaxation! In fact, it is a well-maintained hotel. The complex is tidy and looks outwardly considered quite good. You will have a look however closer, some really blatant deficiencies (which in a 4 star hotel are unacceptable) to find. I can also some good reviews not quite understand. Explain can i just, …  read more

Imke
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 19-25
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5.3
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The vacation was great. The hotel is in any case to be further recommended. The staff tried hard make the vacation as pleasant as possible. Particular emphasis should be on the food-i had never so good food abroad. The water in front of the beach is clean, however always turbulent, so not for snorkelling suitable -for swimming however ok. … read more
5.8
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The complete staff is very friendly. Who english speaks is absolutely no problems. However, one leg guests service and at the front desk german. If was a bit not work to the guest service and it will be rectified immediately. Room are cleaned daily. , if you are late risers is these then still on the same day cleaned.There is a buffet every day. And 3 restaurant (sign in) In the steakhouse, and jade garden is the food recommendable. For any taste there was always something for everyone. The whole hotel is very clean, as well as the gardens also very well … read more
Heiko
Canada
  • Couple
  • Age 31-35
1 Other hotel reviews
1.9
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel not recommended
Four star are exorbitant! For the food we would have liked but can waive it. The rooms are huge, but we would have rather small and clean instead of huge and dirty had. The entertainment offer was very mixed. The bed just a cot and after 8 days that you would need a rehabilitation. … read more
Diane
Germany
  • Friends
  • Age 46-50
2 Other hotel reviews
2.8
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel not recommended
Management and personal are horrible!!! It is really bad that they think they can treat their customers in such a fashion. We watched in constant shock how they handled their guests with disrespect, rudeness and sometimes screaming at them! Shame on this resort and shame on the chain of Bluebay resorts. We will never visit a Bluebay again and strongly recommend others to stay away from this resort. There are hundreds of resorts to choose from in the Dominican - make your choice and money count! … read more
Andreas
Germany
  • Friends
  • Age 46-50
1 Other hotel reviews
5.0
Rated:  
  • 4 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
We have been already the 7. time in this hotel - initially we were disappointed, since the management, it unfortunately not more so, as before. Thank god was Ines, the before the management of the guestservices had, then to the manager and from the very moment, everything was better. In fact you can this hotel - if you no children has, because it is a hotel only for adults, which we personally enjoy - absolutely recommend. We will certainly also for the 8. time have a vacation there - only if the president of the dominican republic think, because unfortunately … read more
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Information about Hotel BlueBay Villas Doradas

Hotel own description

  • What the hotel offers
    This exclusive 24 hours all inclusive resort in Puerto Plata was completely refurbished in 2006 providing facilities and rooms of the highest quality. This hotel in Puerto Plata, which is only for the over 18s, is an ideal place for couples to relax or enjoy their honeymoon or wedding. Its location - literally next to the 18-hole Playa Dorada golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones – makes it a favourite among golfers. The hotel’s rooms and suites are equipped to the highest standard, in keeping with the quality of the resort and its recent refurbishment – all include cable TV, mini bars and ironing facilities. On-site facilities include 3 pools, 3 tennis courts, a volleyball court, a gym, a spa with jacuzzi, sauna and further offers of beauty treatment and WIFI in public areas with extra charge. The hotel’s restaurants are renown for the quality of their international cuisine, which amongst others include specialist seafood and oriental dishes. This resort in Puerto Plata is especially popular for couples either getting married, recently married or just looking for an excuse to chill out and relax - maybe one spouse enjoys the golf course while the other relaxes in the hotel spa! Golfers are also regular visitors enjoying the 18-hole Playa Dorada course adjacent to the hotel – the course was recently ranked 53rd amongst the top 100 golf courses in the world. The hotel has its own golf shop. The hotel is situated on the seafront next to a long beach and the local area is buzzing with things to do including horse riding, aquatic activities such as windsurfing, sailing, diving and water-skiing, a variety of shops, a casino, nightlife and even a cable car, which takes you to a spot for panoramic views of the bay. The hotel is located just 5 kilometres from the city centre of Puerto Plata and only 15 kilometres from its international airport. HOTEL AWARDS - Thomas Cook Award for Excellence 2009. (Awarded by "De hoteles en Hoteles") - Best hotel 2008 (Guest Satisfaction) - Best General Manager 2008 - Best Chef 2008
  • Location
    - Located at the city of Puerto Plata - 100m. from Playa Dorada Beach - 200m from the shopping centre of Playa Dorada - 15 kms. from Gregorio Luperón Airport (POP). Driving from the airport take the road to Puerto Plata. From here take Luperon road on the way to Playa Dorada when you get to the third bridge turn to the right.
  • Accommodation
    Hotel Blue Bay Villas Doradas has at your disposal 245 spacious and cosy double rooms decorated with style.
  • Food and Drink
    The 24 hours all inclusive hotel BlueBay Villas Doradas offers you a very creative menu, elaborated with the best products, a true delight for the paladar of the most demanding guests. Without any doubt an exquisite election.
  • Other facilities and services
    Hotel BlueBay Villas Doradas offers a wide variety of outdoor activities where you can enjoy the warm tropical climate of the area. Don't forget our Be+ service a wide range of special attentions
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Hotel description *

  • Location
    This exclusive resort is situated directly on the seafront, in the prestigious zone of Playa Dorada, an area bursting with possibilities, ranging from nightclubs and shopping to casinos and an unparalleled 18-hole golf course. The beach is just a short walk of 150 m away and the centre of Puerto Plata is 5 km from the resort. Santiago airport is 130 km, while Santo Domingo airport is 200 km away.
  • Facilities
    Renovated in 2006, this all-inclusive beach resort comprises a 3-storey building with a total of 245 double rooms. Guests may make use of the 24-hour reception desk, souvenir shop and hairdressing salon. The grounds feature bars, a half open-air buffet restaurant, a Mexican and a Chinese à la carte restaurant, as well as a Brazilian speciality restaurant on the beach. Car parking and garage facilities are also available on the hotel grounds. A laundry service rounds off the facilities on offer.
  • Rooms
    The modern rooms come with an en suite bathroom, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, air conditioning, a balcony or terrace and a safe (charges apply). All of the rooms are decorated in a style typical of the country and also feature a ceiling fan.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    The area offers a wide range of water sports. This hotel caters for golfing guests in particular and there is a golf desk located in lobby area, which offers assistance to golfers. An in-room golf rack may be requested upon arrival (depending on availability). The use of golf bags with balls, tees and clubs as well as the purchase of green fees may all be arranged at the golf desk. A golf cart will bring guests from the hotel to the golf club.
  • Meals
    This is an all-inclusive resort with outstanding dining options and the exceptional Chill Out Lounge Bar.
  • Payment
    American Express, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment.
  • Misc.
    This resort is for adults only.
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Hotel amenities

  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Non-smoking room
  • Hairdressers/Beauty salon
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • Satellite TV
  • Fan
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Coffee and tea
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Electronic room keys
  • Private entrance
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock
  • Fire alarm

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Cafe
  • Breakfast buffet

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis court
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Massages
  • Beauty treatments
  • Sauna

Other hotel information

  • City hotel
  • 24 hour reception
  • Gay friendly
  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • Car hire
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Pets allowed
  • Children welcome
  • Wifi
  • Newspaper
  • Laundry service
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