I rate our experience as Excellent as we booked a last minute 'cheapie' and therefore couldn't be disappointed! We had done the same thing last November and I have to say got far more value for money in this trip in comparison to our one week trip to Djerba in Tunisia. The accommodation, food, service etc was of a completely... more

Interestingly, there was apparently another Mara from Toronto at this hotel at the same time! How freaky is that! I traveled with two of my sons. We had an amazing experience, especially given the price. We did play Roulette, and I was grateful that we were sent to El Portillo after speaking with people who were assigned to Cayocoa. The... more

Totally disgusting, mice in the bed while I was in the bed. Mouse excrement on the mattress and on the adjoining tables to the bed. Please see photos. I have stayed in many hotels in the Dominican Republic. I have traveled many times to Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico and South America. I have never had mice visit my bed, while... more

We booked the Roulette and were placed at this hotel which was second on our list of preferences. It ended up being the right choice as our son who is 6 enjoyed the beach and the great oceanwater. I would recommend this hotel to any family with children since the layout of the hotel and the entertainment pertain to it.... more

I spent a week in the Samana area; two nites at the Cayacoa and the rest at the El Portillo. While I did book a junior suite (rather than the regular room), I was nonetheless given a regular room. I didn't complain due to the fact they gave me a room in Villa 2 which is near the beach and... more

I had an amazing time at this hotel. When my family and I first arrived we were taken back by the landscaping and cleanliness of the resort. The resort staff were always extremely friendly and willing to help. Despite some minor language barriers it was always good times with them, especially Santos (who ran a lot of the activities was... more

We travelled as a family of 4 from the UK with First Choice between 26 June and 10 July 2008, the flight was excellent and the time went pretty quickly. We were required to complete individual immigration documents, a Family document and each pay $10 Tourist fee on arrival, apart from this Customs was a formailty. The journey from airport... more

We flew into Samana Intl (El Catey) and were fascinated by the 90 minute ride to the resort. This part of the D.R. is very undeveloped and the infrastructure can only be described as "rustic." The road was bumpy, unmarked and sometimes not paved. The view of the countryside and the populace on the trip from the airport to the... more

GRAN BAHIA PRINCIPE 26/6-08/07 I have just come back from this resort and i have to say that this was probably the best holiday i have ever had. The hotel was excellent, the rooms were clean and well looked after, the food was of an exellent standard(buffet and a la carte) and the staff are so friendly! If you want... more