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The Crown Villas at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort: Traveler Reviews

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Columbus Torre1 | Playa Confesi, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Stafford, Virginia, United States
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Paradise with problems.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

This was my second time at this resort. The first time we stayed in the Presidential Suites - they are awesome but You cannot get a golf cart so we opted for the Villa. We paid for a 6 bedroom villa but got two villas that were 3 bedroom each. They were side by side. We rented from a member that said they were Supreme Members. We learned later that unless you are a member you only can get Villas reserved for "guests". They are older, less equipped and in need of major repairs. Here are the pros and cons. Pros: more space, golf cart with each villa, private pool and breakfast in your villa. Cons: Older units, fewer amenities (most days we could not even get towels, some rooms had no wastebaskets or TV's). The villa was on a main road and it was very noisy. Beds were uncomfortable and everyday was a new maintenance problem. We had water leaking after every rain, toilets breaking and sinks that clogged. The breakfast that everyone is talking about is semi prepared when brought to your villa. The "maid" yes the same person cleaning your toilet with no gloves, is making your breakfast. This could be a great place to stay but for the money we paid, I expect better. I wont be staying in the Villas again until they are all upgraded or I can stay in something updated. Also, if you have allergies or breathing issues stay away. The bedroom downstairs had mold, mildew issues. The resort needs to pay its Direct TV bill. The warning that the service would be disconnected unless the bill was paid keep flashing on the TV's. Crazy!!

Room Tip: Unless you are with a Share Owner (black band) don't bother with the Villas. They are seriously...
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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managementteam55, Manager at The Crown Villas at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort, responded to this review
March 3, 2013
Dear Beverly,

We apologize that this time we could not fully meet your expectations but hope that you will give us another opportunity and visit again at Lifestyle Crown and Royal Villas in the near future. Please feel free to contact me for any assistance you may need.

Sincerely,

Annett Fiedler
Crown & Royal Villas Manager
Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort
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Grimsby, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“"A fantastic vacation " with the girls”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

We had 7 women and requested a 7 bedroom villa, when we arrived we were offered two villa's beside each other. what a beautiful site, the backyards in the villa's were breathtaking and we were able to crank up the music and enjoy ourselves. Had our private chef everymorning make us breakfast. the fridge was stocked fully. The service was top knotch and are favorite server was jose castelli. 'good Job Jose' The beaches were incrediable and staff was always there serving you with a huge smile. Our favorite restaurant was Jazz, and vip Gourmet. The Service at those two restaurnats were amazing. :)
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Over all the amenities at this resort I would highly recommend, it dose help going down with someone in your party that is a member. Thanks Laura Palmer for planning my trip and organizing my birhtday cake to my best friends birthday the day we arrived.

Room Tip: even if it rains there is always something to do! :)
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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managementteam55, Manager at The Crown Villas at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort, responded to this review
November 20, 2012
Dear Darlene
Thank you for your amazing comments regarding all our offers, services and facilities. It was certainly our pleasure hosting you and your girl friends at Lifestyle Crown and Royal Villas Puerto Plata. We are happy to learn that you had a nice time with us and that your vacation experience was a unique one.
Your nice comments were passed to the rest of the team, especially to the mentioned ones.
Thank you for making Lifestyle Crown and Royal Villas Puerto Plata the preferred resort for your vacation and we are looking forward to welcome you back for another family or ladies getaway.

Sincerely,

Annett Fiedler
Crown & Royal Villas Manager
Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“I'm not the resort type but...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

Stayed in a two adjacent 3bd villas with some girlfriends. The pool in the backyard, cooked breakfast at the villa each morning, and beverage service were all wonderful highlights of the trip. Our maid Ana Maria was the sweetest and I had a couple of excellent tennis lessons with Lilo (Thanks for fixing my serve). We had some trouble with getting a golf cart that was in good working order and the food was nothing to write home about but the booze kept coming and the beach was BEAUTIFUL!

Room Tip: Go V.I.P. if you can and use all of the upgraded services and restaurants.
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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managementteam55, Manager at The Crown Villas at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort, responded to this review
November 12, 2012
Dear Laticia,
We are glad to learn that you enjoyed all our services and facilities and that your vacation experience was a memorable one.
Your nice comments were passed to the rest of the team, especially to the mentioned ones.
Thank you for making Lifestyle Crown and Royal Villas Puerto Plata to your preferred vacation destination and we are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future for another unforgettable vacation with friends or family.


Sincerely,

Annett Fiedler
Crown & Royal Villas Manager
Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort
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Tennessee
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Excellent!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

The best vacation ever. The people are great! Food was some of the best we ever ate. All the fun a bunch of friends getting together could ask for! We were grateful for the wonderful food, drinks, and staff. Simply amazing!!!!!!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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managementteam55, Manager at The Crown Villas at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort, responded to this review
November 12, 2012
Thank you so much for your nice comments. It was our pleasure to host you at Lifestyle Crown and Royal Villas. Thank you for making our resort the preferred resort for your vacation and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable vacation.

Sunny regards

Annett Fiedler
Crown & Royal Villas Manager
Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort
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St. Joe, Indiana
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Great week with girlfriends!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

Six of us shared a 3 bedroom villa. Beautiful resort. Make sure you attend the VIP Welcome party Sunday evening. The food was great with many stations and something for everyone. The entertainment that night had a little something for everyone, even the kids. We enjoyed the VIP Beach early on, and eventually upgraded and spent most of the time at Serenity and Harmony Beaches. I had a 1 hour massage at Serenity Beach with the sound of waves in the background. It is a big place and with our upgrade we got golf carts which was fun. Their is 24 hour shuttle service available to get you anywhere on the resort in short notice. Some of us took the helicopter tour. There is free WiFi in some areas. Skip the nightly show in the Coliseum - very bad! Our our inclusive package included breakfast prepared for us in our villa and it was wonderful (omelots, breads, fresh fruit, and fried cheese - I know). We ate at the Brazilian restaurant and it was great. We also ate at: Azul, Jazz, and Simply Gourmet (upgraded restaurants). No complaints on food at all. Service was awesome. We truly felt that the Domincan people appreciated us. We hired a taxi driver to take us on a 1/2 day trip to visit the Brugal rum factory, a jewely store, tour of poor and more affluent areas, and a cable car ride to the top of the mountain. He charged $50 for the whole group and we tipped him nicely. That trip through the resort would have been $79 each.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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managementteam55, Manager at The Crown Villas at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort, responded to this review
November 6, 2012
First of all: Welcome to our Lifestyle Family!
We are glad to learn that you enjoyed all our services and facilities and that your vacation experience was a memorable one.
Your nice comments were passed to the rest of the team.
Thank you for making Lifestyle Crown and Royal Villas Puerto Plata to your preferred vacation destination and we are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future for another unforgettable vacation with friends or family.


Sincerely,

Annett Fiedler
Crown & Royal Villas Manager
Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort
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Also Known As:
Lifestyle Crown Villas Hotel
Lifestyle Crown Villas Hotel Puerto Plata
Address: Columbus Torre1 | Playa Confesi, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > Puerto Plata Province > Puerto Plata
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Center Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#4 Luxury Hotels in Puerto Plata
#7 Romantic Hotels in Puerto Plata
#13 Top resorts Hotels in Puerto Plata
#15 On the Beach Hotels in Puerto Plata
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Crown Villas are the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity, as each is a small estate home with sumptuous, private three and four bedrooms that offer guests a unique and exclusive vacation experience. All of these villas are a classical Spanish Mediterranean style architecture, with red tile roofs, stucco plastered archways and distinguished stone columns with generous tropical gardens where hibiscus, bougainvilleas and other magnificent tropical plants abound. All have a private swimming pool, shaded terrace, veranda, kitchen, and a full private bath leading directly off each bedroom. The villas are furnished with rattan, elephant bamboo and a natural Caribbean wattle work and are equipped with air conditioning, overhead fans, and cable television. The Crown Villas are part of the all-inclusive Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort and guests have access to all the facilities of the Resort (excluding the V.I.P areas). A personal maid and an exclusive menu in each of the seven Resort restaurants complete these perfect accommodations. ... more   less 
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