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#14 of 51 hotels in Puerto Plata
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  • Rooms: 184
  • Address: Playa Dorada Puerto Plata Dominican Republic
Property Type: Resort (All-Inclusive)
  • Hotel featuring an assortment of amenities, sports facilities and leisure activities that are included in the nightly rate.
Description: All-Inclusive Twin-property Resort located at Playa Dorada, adjacent to the 18-hole Robert Trent Jones golf course. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“Its all Fun Fun Fun”

Fun Tropicale Beach Resort

Feb 3, 2008
7/7 found this review helpful

So I enjoyed yet another fantastic stay at Fun Troipcale-Fun Royale!! i have been to this hotel several times with my family and friends. Each and every time just gets better. Unfortunately, this time we were subject to a tropical storm.
Although the winds were high and the rain terrential, this did not stop my Banana family from having a great time.
The staff once again went above and beyond to keep us all entertained. Big thanks to Papi, Kingpin, TacoBell, Andreas, Domingo, Safi, Sweety, Angel, Jose, johanny, Brittany, Angela and to the others I haven't mentioned. Each of the shows were outstanding and I have to extend an even bigger thank you to Hector, who after all my pleading, allowed us to see the Michael Jackson show and Fantasia while we were there.
So to all you people who complain about this hotel, i would just like to say that these guys work very hard to keep you entertained and it makes it so much harder for them to do their job when people dont want to get involved. If you dont want to be bothered, go lie by the adult pool where its quiet or take your children to the kiddies pool! there are plenty of options there.
The rooms are reasonably clean with fresh towels and linen everyday. The food has its days where on some days there was so much choice i had no idea what i wanted, on others i stuck to pasta!
Now you cant really blame the hotel for the bug bites you get now, it'll happen no matter where you go unless you are one of these people who never seem to get bitten! Unfortunately the bugs seem to love me but I never let this spoil my fun.
There are plenty of activites to do, my advice is to book them down at the plaza as they tend to be a little bit cheaper there. The only thing I would advise to book from the hotel is the horse riding. What a fantastic day. the horses are well looked after and they have horses to suit all levels. the guides make sure that you enjoy your day no matter how experienced you are. Its well worth the money.
The entertainment staff offer trips of their own also, which are fun to go on. the City tour is fun, you get taken to the Rum factory where you can buy very cheap rum! The sosua disco tour can be fun too, I have been on so many of them I'm almost an expert!! If there is something you want to do that isnt offered, just ask one of the guys, they are always happy to help to see what they can do for you.
I cant wait to get back there again this year to enjoy yet another great holiday with my Banana Family

Mairi Banana and Her Banana Family

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The friendly staff and location
    • Disliked — the bugs!! which i know cannot be helpde
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gypsygirl82's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: July 29, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 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:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Good value for mouney”

Fun Tropicale Beach Resort

Jan 14, 2008
13/13 found this review helpful

Me and my boyfriend have just returned from a 2 week stay at this hotel and had a fab time. The rooms are kept clean and tidy although the deco is a bit dated we mainly stayed round the family pool area and enjoyed watching all the games even if we did not join in there is also an adult only pool if you would like peace and quite. The food was O.K some days were better than others lots of choice though we went to both the italian and brazilian resturants and enjoyed both. Did the quad biking which cost 55 dollars for two and was one of our best days there had lots of fun. We also went to Ocean World and did the dolphin swim which was fantastic all the shows were great too. The beach is not gr8 but if you walk for about 20mins along you will find a gr8 beach with clear water. I would not recommened the catamaran trip as when we went the sea was very rough and nearly half the boat were being continually sick myself included. Its not a 5 star hotel but you get what you pay for and I would recommened going if you are on a budget, everyone is really friendly out there and met some gr8 people. My bfriend also had a round of golf and said the course was really good.Any questions please message me.

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travelangelNotts's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 18-24
Member since: December 05, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 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?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Golf
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“Excellent”

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5 of 5 stars
Dominican Republic
Jan 13, 2008
11/13 found this review helpful

I stayed at this hotel during the new years with some friends from the vacation club.I must say it was a pleasent surprise as i leave here and i have visited many all inclusive in the area and this by far is the best for a rated 3 star.Food was very good for new years eve and during the stay,shows were good with some limitations but good again for a 3 stars.Rooms a bit tired but very clean and confortable.I have nothing to complain and looking back to return when my friends are back.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The staff and so many repeaters
    • Disliked — to dark
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Aquarius20's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 10, 2007
  • 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
    • 5 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, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Gambling / Casinos, Business meeting / Event, Great food / Wine, Spa
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“Cant Wait To Go Back”

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5 of 5 stars
Ballyconnell
Jan 7, 2008
8/9 found this review helpful

I have been to this hotel several times and cant wait to get back again. To all those people who complain about standards - go to a 5*, you after all only get what you pay for. The rooms are cleaned every day with fresh towels, linen etc all changed on a daily basis. For all the time I stay in the room i certainly cant complain.

We arrived during the Tropical Storm Olga but the Banana Family didnt let it dampen our spirits - it all added to the holiday and gave us another story to tell when we got back home. The guys - Vladimier, Domingo, Spaghetti, Saffi, Alberto (Kingpin), Taco Bell, Angel, Andreas, Jose (Baby Alex), all the pool staff and all the girls (sorry if i missed any1 - memory blank) really tried their hardest to raise every1 spirits and inject a bit of fun despite the weather. A big thanks to the bar staff - Leandro and Miguel are both absolute stars - They put up with us 24/7 and thats tough going for anyone.

The shows that the animation staff put on at night are absolutley fantastic - well done Anthony (the body) and a big big thankyou to Hector for letting us see The Michael Jackson and Fantasia Shows - just 1 big favour dont put me on the stage as the mermaid next time.

There are plenty day trips to be done or just do what we did and relax around the pool all day and have fun with the staff. If getting out the resort is what you want to do just ask the animation team they'll tell you everything you need to know. If you get the chance go to Sosua with the guys - its a great night out and they really look after you.

Looking forward to seeing you all again. Lots of Love from Bon Bon and the rest of the Banana Family.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Basic but clean
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eevie1974's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2006
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 28, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 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
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Other
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“A fair resort for a fair price”

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4 of 5 stars
Estevan, Saskatchewan
Jan 5, 2008
10/10 found this review helpful

We were at the resort over Christmas and New Years. The resort did a good job of both. The resort is fairly rated at the 3.5 * the travel books give it.
Rooms : Are basic but keep clean with fresh towels and linens daily. They were fumagated once a week. Our shower had lots of hot water just that it did not stay in the shower so we had to mop up the floor after every shower as the floor drain did not work.
Staff: Are great. They were friendly and went out of their way to make sure you have a great time. The selling of Bingo cards got old but after a few days they knew you wouldn't play so stopped asking.
Quad tours: They sell quad tours out of this resort DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT go with this outfit. Try a different company they sell off the beach. The majority of the quads had no brakes or very little brakes. With only one working not all 3 spots like it should have. No front brakes, the cables hung slack, then either the back hand brakes or the foot brake not both would work. The first quad of 3 I had that day the transmission went out of it in a puddle beside a dead dog, the replacement quad had no brakes, then the 3rd quad kind of had brakes. An elderly couple from the UK had the front wheel fall off their dune buggy so they just tied it back on with a rope. About 1/2 hour later they show up with a new one that had no brakes. Therefore they could not stop and slammed into the back of me and left me with a very bruised and sore back. Thank goodness my 10 year old was in front of me and not behind me or I hate to think how bad he would of got hurt. So once again DO NOT go with this outfit.

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GoodbyeSnow's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 17, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 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:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $132 (year-round)
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Address: Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic