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The Palace at Playa Grande

4.0 of 5
Calle Rio San Juan | Playa Grande, Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2011
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Edmond, Oklahoma
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2011

We had our honeymoon at the Palace and it was amazing. The staff was wonderful and we were waited on hand and foot. We pretty much had the place to ourselves and it was great. We didn't have any issues and we felt safe everywhere we went; even on the excursions. We stayed in the Garden Suite which looks out... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2011 via mobile

This is my first trip to the DR and I was very excited after I booked the vacation at the Palace... Based on the pictures, price and other reviews I was stoked!... At first glance the palace is everything it claims to be, however, it didn't take long for that image to change. the food is very good but hardly... More

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Montreal
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2011

My boyfriend and I needed a quick but romantic weekend getaway. We didn't want a typical all inclusive. We found exactly what we were looking for at the Palace! The hotel staff greeted us with a fresh juiced cocktail and gave us a tour of the hotel grounds which were both stunning and impeccably clean. When we arrived we were... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2011

Just got back from a great trip at The Palace. The hotel itself is gorgeous, the rooms are very large, extremely clean and well maintained. While the beach is small, it is private and relaxing. The staff here is amazing as well, very helpful. Not much of a nightlife scene, however plenty to do during the day. We went to... More

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Rome, Italy
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2011

This is not a real "hotel" but a private mansion of an american-indian doctor that was transformed into a hotel very recently. My guess is that it was transformed into a hotel not for gaining money but for opening the house and paying the expenses. Therefore it is a fantastic experience being there and we had the chance to spend... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2011

My wife and I stayed at the Palace (also called the "Balaji Palace" locally) from in April, 2011. We stayed in a Royal Ocean Front Suite, without a Jacuzzi. As soon as you walk in, the first thing that strikes you is that room is gorgeous. Beautiful decorations and lattice work, luxurious silk curtains, and well made furniture. The room... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2011

We honeymooned here last fall and were pleasantly surprised by how this place was not at all like a cookie cutter resort. It's intimate, the grounds are beautiful, and the staff is amazing. Both the day and night staff were friendly and great company. We even had a night out in some of the neighboring towns with one of the... More

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Florida
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2011

The service, location, staff and the hotel was more than I expected! The first thing, I had to call the hotel, since the gates were locked! This is for security purpose. The welcoming was great. They welcomed us with drinks. Took our bags. We had to wait for the manager to give our key to our room, however, we were... More

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Cortlandt Manor, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2011

We have been back in New York after a five day stay at The Palace. This is not a place for anyone needing a high level of external stimulation. But it is a place for anyone who is looking for the perfect place to turn down the "noise" in their busy lives and reconnect with the natural beauty and friendly... More

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Seattle, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2011

We really can't say enough about how beautiful the place was or how genuinely kind the staff was at this hotel. But it stops there. The "palace" is exactly that, a private Taj Mahal style mansion built around ten years ago and only in the last year has it been rented out as a "Hotel" They really sold it as... More

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ahs01, Manager at The Palace at Playa Grande, responded to this review
February 17, 2011

Thank you for your feedback and your recent stay at The Palace at Playa Grande. We strive to make sure everything is in working order in all of our guestrooms & Suites and we have made sure that all items you mentioned have been rectified. I am sorry that there was confusion regarding your meal requests, The experience at The... More

 
 
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The Palace At Playa Grande Hotel
The Palace At Playa Grande Hotel Rio San Juan
Address: Calle Rio San Juan | Playa Grande, Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > Maria Trinidad Sanchez Province > Rio San Juan
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Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
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Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Rio San Juan
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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