I've been reading some of the reviews from people who stayed the same month as us, are they reviewing the same place? We had a great time and thought the holiday was great value, the location was great, the food was of a good standard and the staff were genuinely really friendly. There were a few small negatives - towels... more

This was the worst holiday experience we have ever encountered. First impressions were OK. We stayed in the room with kids den. After closer inspection the curtains wouldn't close, had to use a hair clip and a pillow to ensure that they close, the rugs either side of the bed were disgusting you would not let your pets sleep on... more

Thank you Franklin Eusebio, Jose Luis Acevedo, Manuel Sanchez and the remaining staff for making our annual family vacation one of the best ever!! Everyone was always smiling :) !! Everything was superb! We all appreciated your attentiveness and desires to accommodate us! We loved the vast array of food!! There is the main buffet (table linens used), VIP sit-down... more

came home from holiday village golden beach last week. it was one of the most fantastic holiday ive been on. the in2action team were amazing. especially tito. he was great. always put a smile on my face. the food was ok. somtimes a bit cold. the 4 a la cart restrunts were good. all the staff are very cheery and... more

We have been going to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, since 1994, every April, and also started going in October 2001 with our family members. This is our 8th October visit. We started going when it was call Jack Tar Village, then Occidental, now Holiday Village and then in November it will change to Allegro Puerto Plata. We are planning to... more

We just returned from a 7 night stay at the Holiday Village Golden Beach in the Playa Dorado area of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. This is our 8th straight year visiting Puerto Plata and this year we had a party of 10 adults - all family. On November 1, the name of this resort will change to "Allegro Puerta Plata".... more

Travelled to this hotel with my husband, we have been here many times over the years, mainly because of the staff who we have always found attentive and kind. We know that the hotel is a little tired but we find that this is part of its charm! It is what it is and we think, good value considering other... more

For the 8th straight year, a party of ten adults had the pleasure of vacationing in the beautiful country of the Dominican Repubic, Puerta Plata. We stayed at the Holiday Village Golden Beach, in the Playa Dorada area; this resort is changing hands November 1, and will be renamed "Allegro Puerta Plata". As we have seen this resort change hands... more

The hotel:- To start with it will be an absolute shame that this won’t be a holiday village with First Choice next year!! The hotel is set in what can only be described as immaculate grounds, every day we saw people tidying, cutting the grass, raking the lawns etc, the rooms were cleaned every day to a good standard with... more