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Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort

3.5 of 5
1 Paradise Drive | Cofresi Beach, Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic (Formerly Be Live Grand Carey)
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Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort
Ranked #16 of 47 hotels in Puerto Plata
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Baltimore, Maryland
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

This resort was decent. It has great pools, good service, and nice beaches. The food, however, is pretty bad. It's a shame because everything else was pretty good and the food ended up crushing the trip for us. You are forced to make reservations for most restaurants, and there are many VIP areas (restaurants, beaches, etc.) that you simply can't... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

We stayed at this hotel four nights, we like it, service and food was good. We love the restaurants, like brazilian, indian,etc. What can improve is the privacy of the rooms, we can hear everything that the people next door was doing. One day before we left the hotel, we didn't have electricity and running water for a night and... More

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Ottawa, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

My husband and I just returned from our 1 week stay at Cofresi (Lifestyle) and we had the time of our lives! Cofresi and Tropical are sister resorts, so even if you’re staying at one you have full access to the other. There are shuttles that run through both resorts but we still walked everywhere. There are ‘you are here’... More

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managementteam55, Manager at Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Dear Guest, We really appreciate that you took your time to write this comment, expressing the good time you had at the Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa resort. We are really happy that you liked our facilities and we will congratulate our staff for providing a great hospitality. Best Regards, The management More

Toronto, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

My first vacation to the Dominican was a great and welcoming experience. Everyone was so kind and helpful. The food was amazing and the drinks especially the pina coladas :). The entertainment was the best, it was lively and everyone was outgoing. The entertainers- Banana, Blacky, Cappucino, Supertino, Barbie and Bon Jovi were amazing; it was never a dull moment!... More

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managementteam55, Manager at Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Dear guest, It is of great honor to us to receive a review like this one that you have kindly shared with us. Your compliment towards our staff really shows the readers the true results of our efforts to provide an unforgettable experience and also help us to always improve our service. We are glad to see that we have... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Overall I think the resort was great. Rooms were nice. No major issue. I booked through cheap Caribbean which offered a VIP status amenities but it is not really VIP it is just an upgrade. Upon arrival they will try to schedule to pic you up for breakfast. This is a sales trick to get you to take a tour... More

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managementteam55, Manager at Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Dear Guest, First of all we thank you for choosing our hotel Cofresi Palm Beach resort and Spa for your holidays and for the time you took to share your review with the Tripadvisor community. We would like to thank you for highlighting our strengths and weaknesses. Please be sure that your observations are taking into great consideration for their... More

Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

My sister and I booked a one week vacation and appreciated all the reviews written on here so we knew what to expect regarding the food, rooms, staff, amount of stairs, etc. Staff: excellent! From the pick up at the airport, the check in, the housekeeping/maintenance staff, the restaurant staff, the tour operators, all the way to the drop off... More

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managementteam55, Manager at Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Dear Guest, Receive cordial greetings from all the team working at the Cofresi Palm Beach Resort & Spa. We do not know how to thank you for this kind of comments. Posts such as yours delight us and gives us confidence to keep working hard to satisfy our customers and improve our service. Please allow us to reassure that we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

Mr blacky blacky is the best entertainer in the whole resort. He was so fun and entertained me and my family. The food was alright but the environments were perfect. We stayed in the presidential suites and our room was huge!!!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

Cappuccino was wonderful and gave us great entertainment. Bon jovi gave great service and was always there if you needed something. Mr Blackie Blackie is a great guy, he always found us around the resort and made sure we were having a good time and getting the most out of our vacation. Supertino has a great personality and had us... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

The food was so enjoyable, big room. The beach was a little tinny but the water was beautiful.The hotel is so big that we were getting lost all the time on the first days. The aquagym with Banana and Spaghetti was really nice!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

Had such a feat time and the staff is great. Everyone was fun and very friendly/attentive. Really great time for a great price. Bon jovi, spaghetti, Barbie, blackie, cappuccino, banana, super Tino. All were wonderful.

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Additional Information about Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort

Address: 1 Paradise Drive | Cofresi Beach, Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic (Formerly Be Live Grand Carey)
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > Puerto Plata Province > Puerto Plata
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#3 Romantic Hotels in Puerto Plata
#11 Top resorts Hotels in Puerto Plata
#14 On the Beach Hotels in Puerto Plata
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort – Dominican Republic is the newest jewel in the Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club. Nestled along the Cofresi beach shores, and overlooking the sparkling Caribbean sea, this resort caters to the luxurious enjoyment of both families and couples looking for that perfect getaway. With 468 well-appointed accommodations that range from Adult Only Spa Suites, to Standard family friendly rooms located in a quite setting between the ocean beach and spectacular pool, this is a paradise worthy of the Lifestyle name. The resort was created with space and comfort in mind, making Cofresi Palm a relaxing, enjoyable and satisfying experience for all guests and their families. All rooms have air conditioning, cable television, phones, and ceiling fans, while the decor has a distinctive design, featuring dark wood furnishings. Shaded patios and verandas provide a relaxing place to gather in some of the units. Providing both service and features that are standard for a Lifestyle property, the Cofresi Palm offers a unique luxury accommodations experience. Cofresi Palm provides the easy, relaxed ambiance of the Caribbean in an opulent and elegant setting. Experience the array of beauty and excitement that Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort has to offer. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Sun Village Puerto Plata
Sun Village Resort Spa
Sun Village Hotel Cofresi
Dominican Republic Sun Village
Sun Village
Sun Village Dominican Republic
Sun Village Spa
Sun Village Resort
Sun Village Resort & Spa
Sun Village Resort Dominican Republic

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