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  • Rooms: 501
Address:
Playa Dorado Complex
P.O Box 609
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
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“Awful experience!!!!”

Occidental Allegro Playa Dorada

Jul 22, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Problems began since the first day we arrived. My husband and I had to wait two hours to check-in and while waiting a waiter spilled my beer on the table and did not even bother to pick it up! The rooms are average, not a 4 star as we thought, there was no mini fridge and you have to ask for clean towels. The buffet is disgusting! and the snack bar is even worse...The a la carte was good. The beach is dirty and lots of people harass you to sell you souvenirs. You have to walk a few miles to see some clean blue water with some fish. The animation was repetitive and boring, basically always the same routine. Overall, very awful vacation, the only time I had fun was when I went on the executions!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Nothing
    • Disliked — too many things to mention here
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bostonbruinsfan99's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: July 22, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $228 (year-round)
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“not that bad”

Occidental Allegro Playa Dorada

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2 of 5 stars
dominican rep
Jul 17, 2008

when i saw the pics of the hotel online i liked what i saw. so i did booked to go there i didnt even bother to loom at the reviews because i didnt want no negativity in my mind. but i can say its not that bad like some people did quoted. i did love the staying i do think that they kneed some improvement. but at they end i had fun and the personal was very nice but the rooms they kneed to work on the rooms the door of the room i was had some problems you had to put some extra force to close the door. but i know that it was cheap so what could i expect more i cannot expect 5 stars when i am paying for almost nothing, so i can say it will be wonderfull if u want to enjoy the food is international so good please everybody

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — its was very relaxing for me
    • Disliked — some personal where too friendly
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Tisof's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: I prefer not to answer
Member since: June 29, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $228 (year-round)
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“Not great for honeymooners!”

Occidental Allegro Playa Dorada

Jul 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Not so great for Honeymooners. We arrived at the hotel, told reception that we are on our honeymoon. Had proof of marriage certificate. Ask for a King size bed, instead we got a two beds in a room. My husband and I slept in seperate beds for 3 nights, it was horriable. Went back to reception, complained and she said Monday we would get a king size bed. Came Monday no room. Spoke with the bell boy which we made friends with. I told him we were sleeping in seperate beds and he was disgusted about it...so he got us a king size bed that same night. No honeymoon packages offered, they said we would get breakfast in bed for one morning, fruit basket and champagne. We got none of that. Very disappointed with the service. The buffet was the same food day in and day out. Beach is crowded with locals on weekends...bar serves at night wasn't pleasent. Bar serves during the day was much more pleasent. Went on a few trips, that was the fun part of my trip. No lifeguards on beach...swim at own risk. I will not be returning to this hotel again. Broken Promises and the service wasn't the greatest. If it wasn't for meeting some people from Canada there, our trip wouldn't have been the greatest. We met about 5 to 6 couples and they said they would not come back to Allegro Playa Dorada.

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AnaOntario's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Pet owners, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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Average price*: $228 (year-round)
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“Third time this year”

Occidental Allegro Playa Dorada

Jul 12, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Well what more can I say about this resort other than saying it will be my third time this year. When we first got there the first time we were a bit skeptical as it was 11:30 ish pm and there was no entertainment. Well except for the little beach bar down the beach playing some music off a computer.

The next day we got better aquainted with the facilities and all the area entertainment. The food was great teh staff awesome yeah the beaches were ot white sand but the sun was incredible and well if the color of the sand is the reasoning for your stay your missing out on all the other stuff.

Danced the night away every night at the Coco bongo and off the resort for most nights. It was great entertainment and great company.

Going back again in a few weeks..... Woohoo cant wait....

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — very clean and willingness to help
    • Disliked — first time the steps 4th floor...
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dominicanchick's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 12, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Pet owners, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Other
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Average price*: $228 (year-round)
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“Not bad, not what we expected..”

Occidental Allegro Playa Dorada

Jul 8, 2008

We stayed at this hotel for a weekend, this is our review: Rooms are clean and well painted but furniture is from the past century, bathroom was remodeled, it was ok. Food at the buffet "La Palma" was ok, not much variety. Pool was nice, but if you're planning to enjoy a drink while inside the pool, forget it, there is a troop of security staff to prevent you from doing so. There is another guy encharged to stop you if you try to come from the beach to the pool without taking a shower. There is an invasion of domicans during the weekend, including hundreds of kids,be aware. The casino was nice. There are not control remotes for the TV's in the room, you have to ask for one at the reception and sign a contract for it. The night entertaintment was ok, there is no discotheque at the hotel, only a open bar facing the beach after 11:00PM, the sound was awful, no lighting system. Shows at the theater were very nice as well as the hotel staff. Do not expect the beach to have white sand. We'll look for something better next time.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Hotel Views
    • Disliked — You feel beeing watched by the security personnel the whole day
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CrazySkills's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 08, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $228 (year-round)
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Address: Playa Dorado Complex | P.O Box 609, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic