VH - Gran Ventana Beach Resort -All Inclusive

The resort was clean, beach was amazing. Rooms a little dated, but always clean. Air-conditioning in rooms worked well. Staff very friendly and helpful. The food was by and large very good. Good selection, lots of veggies, well prepared. We especially enjoyed the Octopus a-la-carte experience. The entertainment was not wonderful - especially if you have experienced a Cuban vacation - can't compare in that department. However, in every other respect, the resort comes well-recommended from us. The beach vendors are persistent and could be overwhelming if you let them. And take the catamarran tour - it is amazing.

My overall experience at the resort was good. I really didn' t have any complaints the staff was nice and friendly.My only compliant along with my friends is that the we wish they actually had a club on the resort itself instead of having to leave the resort grounds.Besides that everything was great I also like that there was a mini plaza to shop close by. Food was average but mostly good wish they had more rice and beans with sweet plantain which be a dish available everyday day.The pool was nice I enjoyed the swim up bar and the beach is just a few walks away beautiful. The shows that they provided every night around nine p.m were decent. I would definitely and friends as well would go back.

Stayed for here with three two friends for 4 nights and enjoyed every minute! We took two day trips off of the resort. One to the waterfalls and the other snorkeling at Sosua beach. I highly recommend both of them! All of the staff was very polite and spoke English very well. Not much of a nightlife at the hotel. Pools close at 7pm. I would recommend this hotel to a friend!

Beautiful country...good food...You get what you pay for

My boyfriend and I stayed for a long wknd as a break away from the winter and it was perfect - the location is great with restaurants, bars, pools, and beachfront all on-site and more bars and stores within walking distance. We would def stay here again!

My mom (83) & I had a nice, relaxing time. The weather was good for most of our stay & I didn't mind the little bit of rain that we got, no snow! lol The staff are very helpful.

It's a decent hotel, the amenities are OK. If you're looking for good weather for a few days, this is a fine place for you. If you're looking for a lot of activities in the hotel and/or region, you are better off booking somewhere else.

Rooms: The rooms were average. They were kept clean and seemed nice. The ac in our room was very loud. The mattress was very hard and the pillow's weren't much. The room was in need of some renovations and updating, especially in the bathroom. Food: Food was hit and miss. The breakfast buffet was what I would expect. For lunch, there weren't many options and what they did offer was not very good. If you are lucky to get a reservation (which does require some luck) you can count on good food. If you are stuck eating at the buffet, it will be sub-par. Drinks: Drinks were the one good thing. Good variety and they make them plenty strong. Only complaint here is that the cups are so small you have to keep going back to get refills. Beach: The beach was nice. Warm water, nice sand, and quality chairs. Only problem was the resort complex employees people to walk up and down the beach every day trying to get you to buy things. That in itself isn't that bad, problem is they sometimes borderline harass you trying to get you to buy stuff. Be prepared when you go out to the beach because they all sit at the entrance from the beach to the resort. Overall this is an average resort. I probably wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking to travel to the DR.

Great hotel, friendly helpful staff. It was a slow weekend, so only one restaurant was open instead of three. Buffet options were limited. But at restaurant, food was good and service was great. The waiter noticed I did not eat much, and offered another dish... Great service. Bartenders were great....

Fantastic service from start to finish. Cocktails provided at the check-in desk on arrival. Smiles and greetings from all the staff. Beautiful pool and beach-side location. With the all-inclusive options, it was an amazingly good deal. Only downside is that it is a pain to get to if flying from Santiago airport (STI).