Villas Serena has wonderful architecture and landscape gardening. The whole setting is so nice sometimes you would want to stay and relax, looking at the sea and the hummingbirds flying around the flowers there, and not bother go to all the wonderful beaches around. Of course you should because there are many really exceptional to which you can go usually better by boat. The food in the beautiful dining room is good and the management and staff very professional and willing to help in everyway possible. I have been thre more than once and will do so again.

We stayed four night in Villa Serena with our two daughters and shared two connecting rooms. The rooms were very large with decent, although not luxurious bathrooms and big balconies. The beach is not swimmable, but it's fun to play in the waves as well as jump off the dock. The breakfast is limited and pretty small and the restaurant staff does not speak any English. The reception staff is very friendly and willing to accommodate all your needs. I wish the internet was actually working in the rooms. There was almost no connectivity except right in front of the main desk. Nice grassy area with beach loungers and small, but very clean pool. We had a great stay and would love to be back as soon as possible.

We spent the first week of our honeymoon there and loved it! We had room 17 and highly recommend that suite in particular. The hotel was quiet, very well taken care of, a nice tranquil getaway. The service was EXCELLENT and breakfast was great every morning. It was a great value at only $150 USD per night during peak season and compared to other beachfront hotels, it was great. You feel removed from the rest of the world here and get an excellent vacation.
A word of advice: brush up on your Spanish if you're rusty; it is super helpful, and don't take out the kayak at low tide. There is a lot of sharp rock/coral on the back of the island off the beach and we got caught up in it. Not a bad reflection on the property, just be wise :)

A marvellous place to stay, really nice rooms, fantastic views, immaculate gardens and a nice pool! Really good breakfast as well (great service!), but at USD 140 PLUS tax per night, it is also the most expensive place in Las Galeras, by a long stretch...so, in terms of value for money, you are likely to find a somewhat better deal elsewhere. But the place itself is great, and very, very romantic -- a picture-perfect honeymoon place.