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Grand Paradise Playa Dorada

3.5 of 5
Complejo Playa Dorada | P.O. Box 337, Puerto Plata 332, Dominican Republic
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Grand Paradise Playa Dorada
Ranked #10 of 47 hotels in Puerto Plata
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

After reading alot of mixed reviews my buddies and I took the chance with this resort, and I got to say it was well worth it! From price to overall experience we had a great time. Staff was friendly and helpful. white sand and blue waters were breath taking and the excursions were well worth it. Here are a couple... More

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Janett J, Guest Relations Manager at Grand Paradise Playa Dorada, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Dear Bobby C, On behalf of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada, we sincerely appreciate your comments. We are thankful for your sharing your comments regarding your stay in our property. It is pleasant to know that you have had a great stay and that you have enjoyed time. We look forward your next vacations at GPPD. Best regards More

ottawa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

Janett of Customer Service - Thank you for your outstanding service you give me. Each and every time I needed something you had it for me with in the hour. Those of you visiting this hotel remember her name (Janett). She will go out of her way to make sure things go smoothly for your holiday with always a smile.... More

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Janett J, Guest Relations Manager at Grand Paradise Playa Dorada, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Dear Mike, On behalf of Grand Paradise Playa Dorada, we sincerely appreciate your comments. As always it's our pleasure to welcome you back to your second home, we thank you for your loyalty through the years. I will extend your congratulations to Diomedes and Midlred for their hard work and thank for such wonderful words about my person. Hope to... More

Digby, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

This resort is very well located. Despite its age "1986" the grounds, open areas and gardens are well kept and well groomed. The food was good but most of the time cold at the buffet. There were prostitution activity going on in block 9 where we were and it was apparent that some of the security are condoning it, may... More

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Annapolis Royal, Canada
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

First of all I must say this was my first trip down south so I do not have experience however I went with high hopes and an open mind. We arrived around 11am and did not get into our room until 3pm. We were half expecting this due to reviews we had read but we were not aware that there... More

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St. Catharines, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We had a great time at this resort. first the food. There is tonnes of it. I am an extremely picky eater and I was able to always find soemthing to eat. Stay away from the hot dogs or the breakfast sausages that look like the hot dogs. There were some sausages that were good and they looked different. Usually... More

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Aurora, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

I've been to this resort 5 times and my main complaint is the management just doesn't care. Now I understand they've done some room updates (which were looooooooooooooong overdue) but that doesn't fix management's attitude. The staff, for the most part, are wonderful. Say "hi" to Alan at the beach bar and Luis at the pool bar. Great guys. The... More

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canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Back for the 14th year in a row. Always the best service and amenities.Met up with other repeat friends from Montreal, Toronto, St. Catherines, plus made new friends from London, Sudbury, Wisconsin, and Quebec. We'll keep returning til we can't walk!

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Sudbury, Canada
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

WE have just come home from our two week stay at the Grand Paradise Hotel in Puerto Plata!!!! We arrived on Sunday April 14 and left on Sunday April 28, 2013....This is our 5th time to the hotel and I must admit that there is more than one reason we keep coming back!!! Firstly.....THE STAFF!!!! When you walk in the... More

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Georgina,on
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Everytime I go to Grand Paradise, I never have a complaint, the Buffet is the best, they have a different theme every night.I could not believe Jose Pilar one of the Bartenders, remembered me, they had plenty of Sambucca, and it went down smooth,Our waiter,another Jose has been there for many years, he is a most wonderful and attendful person... More

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Usakos, Namibia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We were a bit afraid about staying at this hotel because we read some negative reviews but we were totally surprised to find that, in general, both the service and attention of the staff is very good. We stayed in a Superior room and were pleased with the cleanliness we were after returning from breakfast. We always made ​​the room... More

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What travelers say

  • HOT WATER(13)
  • Very nice(9)
  • Snack bar(8)
  • Beach vendors(7)
  • Very clean(7)
  • Ocean views(7)
  • Pizza hut(6)
  • Entertainment staff(6)
  • Pool area(5)
  • Great time(5)

Additional Information about Grand Paradise Playa Dorada

Address: Complejo Playa Dorada | P.O. Box 337, Puerto Plata 332, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > Puerto Plata Province > Puerto Plata
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#7 Family Hotels in Puerto Plata
#8 Top resorts Hotels in Puerto Plata
#9 On the Beach Hotels in Puerto Plata
#14 Romantic Hotels in Puerto Plata
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Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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Also Known As:
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Paradise Beach Club
Paradise Beach Resort & Casino
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