This resorts specifically caters to its own people. The Dominicans arrive on Friday and leave on Sunday and no other guests exist at this time. The service during this weekend period is non existent, no matter that you have been waiting in line to be served your drink, if you are not Dominican it isn't gonna happen anytime soon....The noise... more

11th Oct - 25th Oct - Read reviews on trip advisor some good, some bad while it was the Casa Marina Resort but give benefit of the doubt so went ahead & booked with Thomsons. Travelled with my husband & young son. The transfer from the airport is nowhere near what Thomsons said online 'About 25 mins from Samana'. Transfer... more

Went with wife and our friends for a two week relaxing, chilled time to get away from dreary old England. The transfer from the airport is nowhere near what the online time tells you (45 mins) and took us nearly two hours, on a very bumpy and lumpy road and I can honestly say that is the worst transfer ever... more

If you are using Canadian debit cards or credit cards do not believe the literature.The resorts machine will not accept them.If you only speak english you are a 3rd class citizen at this resort.The performers who perform and work at this resort are the very best.The Front Desk staff and Management are completely arrogant,unhelpful,and uninterested in fixing problems or offerring... more

Arrived at airport photos taken that can be collected on departure at a cost of 9 dollars. The ride to the hotel is bumpy and anything goes driving but the driver is skilled at getting round the pot holes (sometimes). on arrival at hotel welcome drink, checkin quick and staff understand and speak english but maybe broken like we try... more

We just returned from a week at the Grand Paradise Samana (GPS) and found it to be a very pleasant surprise..way better than we expected given some of the earlier reviews. As a travel agent I have seen a wide range of properties, and I found the GPS to be absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous manicured grounds with numerous palm trees, white... more

We travelled to Grand Paradise hotel 30th Aug-14th sept 2009 and we had a great holiday. Keep an eye out for the beach dog she is very friendly and always by the sports bar in the evenings. Before we went to Grand paradise we had read all the bad and good reviews nand didnt know what to expect but we... more

I visited the Grand Paradise Samana from 31st august to 14 sept 09 with my wife and 13 year old son. Unfortunately we booked the hotel before looking on trip adviser, after reading some of the reviews and I was a little aprehensive to say the least. Good things are that the area around the hotel is stunning, white sands... more

Firstly look out for the dog on the beach, she's lovely everyone is happy to see her and is always sneaking her treats from the buffet. She sleeps under the sun loungers day and night. This hotel is great value for money, we paid a low price and got a great holiday. The rooms were basic but everything you need... more