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Gran Bahia Principe El Portillo

Gran Bahia Principe El Portillo
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#4 of 29 hotels in Las Terrenas
Description: All-inclusive Beachfront Cottage & Hotel Colony set on beautiful beach at Samana.
  • Address
    Carretera las Terrenas, El Limon Km. 4
    (formerly El Portillo Beach Resort)
    Las Terrenas
    Dominican Republic
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 175 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 144 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 142 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 137 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 144 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 2 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 159 reviews Older travelers
    • 60% based on 159 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 60% based on 159 reviews Families with young children
    • 40% based on 159 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 20% based on 159 reviews Young singles

Reviews of Gran Bahia Principe El Portillo

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Aug 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Me and my family had an amazing time on this holiday. All of the staff were friendly, and although there were some language barriers, they were always happy to stop and chat and say hello, although the women in the Animation Team were a lot less friendly than the men. Santo and Kelvin were amazing, and always happy to have... more

Aug 2, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

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

Aug 1, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

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

Jul 31, 2008
1/6 found this review helpful

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

Jul 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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

Jul 27, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

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

Jul 22, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

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

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Pontypridd
Jul 20, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

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

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Chesapeake Beach
Jul 19, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

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

Jul 18, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

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

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Carretera las Terrenas, El Limon Km. 4 | (formerly El Portillo Beach Resort), Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic