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Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

4.5 star property

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, 57000
  • Place, Playa Dorada Golf Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Dorada
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean World Adventure Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santiago (STI-Cibao Intl.)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sea view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT SUPERIOR

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Puerto Plata

Located in Playa Dorada, Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course. This 470-room, 4.5-star property welcomes business and leisure travelers with a private beach, a full-service spa, and a casino.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Dorada Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa Dorada - 2 min drive - 0.4 miles
  • Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic - 16 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Malecón De Puerto Plata - 17 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Ocean World Adventure Park - 33 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gregorio Luperon Intl. Airport (POP) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Be Live Buffet Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restorant Italiani Sapore Di Mare - Gran Ventana Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Iberostar Costa Dorada Lobby Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Tarappa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Petit Francois - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata features a private beach, a full-service spa, and a casino. There's free parking and an airport shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this all-inclusive property include a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.
Guests can expect TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Balconies, refrigerators, and safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the property include a private beach, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Caribbean Grill
  • Juanitos
  • Kokomos
  • Valentinos Pasta Factory
  • Yacht Club

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Children's club
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there all-inclusive options at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata?

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata is an all-inclusive resort and rates come with all meals.

Are free cancellation options available at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata?

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata?

This property is situated in Playa Dorada within a 10-minute walk of Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course. You'll also find Malecón De Puerto Plata and Fort San Felipe within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the property. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata?

Spa is the property's spa and services include sports massages, hot stone massages, reflexology, and body wraps.

Does Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata have luxury amenities?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, a private beach, and a poolside restaurant at this property.

Does Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata have a casino?

Yes, Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata has a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata?

No, this property doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront property offers plenty of amenities for couples including a private beach, a beach bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this property.

Does Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata serves free buffet breakfast at Yacht Club each morning.

Will Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata.

Are there connecting rooms at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this property.

How close is the airport from Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata?

The closest major airport to Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata is Gregorio Luperon Intl. Airport (POP), which is 9.7 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cibao Intl. Airport (STI), which is around 25.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata?

Yes, every guestroom at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata comes with a balcony and some offer sea and garden views.

Does Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata.

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 256 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Issac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, not the most updated resort but it was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

JOanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in a good location, comfortable and clean. Lots of varieties of food but not much to my taste. Biggest issue for me was lack of Diet coke/pepsi on the premises and staff saying it was diet when it wasn't.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Never going back

Horrible food selection. Horrible drink selection. Just a horrible experience. Staff tried hard to make things better, but overall it was not a good experience... Food and drinks get a 2 out of 10...
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When he arrived he did not appear booking, expedia said they had not sent and handed me the room at 6:00 pm. When you reach the room they were cleaning up and let me in 15 minutes late
Verified

6/10 Okay

dalver

Liked: Cleanliness

la pasamos bien

fue bien el espectaculo presentado las noches de viernes y sabado felicito a los chicos que lo hacen exelente
Verified

4/10 Poor

yendra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is not a nice hotel. It is nothing like the advirtisement. Rooms are dirty, food is terrible, there is no entertaiment, and the staff was unpleasant.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Luis Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lo peor de lo peor

Este es el peor hotel que he visitado, ni gratis lo tomare, es lo peor de lo peor comida, mala no hay nada un servicio muy pero muy malo... ingreible
Verified

4/10 Poor

Basem

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a shame such a nice resort but the pool was filthy the food was no good. It seems no one cares, most of the employees are new and they have no idea how to handle the complaints
Verified

6/10 Okay

Manuel y Romelia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

mis sujerencia

Muy bien solo que la abitacion tenia como un olor a humedad y las toalla estaban curtidas y rotas deben cambiar toallas nuevas pero lo demas excelente el entretenimiento excelente el personal del restaurante muy buenas atenciones
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Malo

El hotel estuvo malo en comparación a otros resort todo incluido
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Julio Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Una porquería

Muy mal los servicios son malos
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My worst hotel experience - ever!

Called ahead twice to enquire about early check-in. Was told I would have to pay which I did on checking in around 1.15 pm but after having paid was told I could not go to my room until 3 pm. Had to insist on getting my room which some supervisor allowed in the end (after much fuss). This incident was very disturbing. Also, hotel advertises free wireless internet but does not say it's ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE LOBBY and NOT in your room. Absolutely ridiculous and dishonest advertising. Ask hotel to call a taxi and was told it would be there in 5 minutes as it was somewhere nearby. Taxi took about half an hour which caused me to be late for a wedding I was attending. Generally, the staff is dishonest and discourteous. I have travelled the world and this is by far the WORST experience I have ever had.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

waste of money

Hotel is in very bad shape, should be closed until new management takes over. Pool was dirty, lack of maintenance. Food was very limited. Birds on top of food.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worse place in Puerto Plata

Air condition was broken two nites out of three I do not recommend this place at all
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El peor hotel

Bueno puedo decir que este hotel es un desastre, las habitaciones muy feas, el aire acondicionado en mal estado,la comida muy mala y antihigienica. El snack cuando llegamos no habia comida,pero tampoco en la noche las personas podían comer.nos tuvieron que cambiar de habitacion más de dos veces.y lo que menos me gustó es que no están cumpliendo con lo que les compramos a ustedes a través de la pagina.compramos una habitacion y luego allá nos dieron la más económica y por mas que nos quejamos no nos la quisieron cambiar pagamos por una superior y una suite y nos dieron una standar eso es de muy mal gusto y no les da credibilidad a ustedes como intermediarios. En fin no vuelvo a celuisma ni regalado. Gracias
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nightmare experience.

This place keeps changing its name because of how terrible it is. I picked it on a pinch but looking back I would pay anything to not stay there. I had a dead bird in the room when I walked in, no ac on a 90 degree weather, horrible check in, and the filthy pool and sheets horrible.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

cait

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel was disgusting!

Ac did not work, they were suppose to fix it and never did. Front desk staff was very rude. Bartenders were okay but were trying to be stingy with the "FREE alcohol"! The rooms were disgusting, looked like a motel. The pools I would not even go in because it was all children in there probably peeing. The beach was okay, but there were sand fleas and ants crawling all over us. The food was mediocre. Just not a place I would recommend to anyone, which is why the resort was 95% locals and maybe I saw 5 tourists from outside of Dominican Republic. All in all, experience was not a fun one. I would say it was memorable though because of how disgusting it was overall. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY PEOPLE!!!!
Verified

6/10 Okay

sully

Nice hotel

the hotel was fun, the food ok but needs improvement and variety. the beach is beautiful. the bar service was excellent and we must give credit to roberto for its excellent customer service
Verified

6/10 Okay

Violet

You get what you pay for

This resort did not offer any comfort or worthy entertainment. At check-in they didn't have my reservation. I waited close to an hour for them to contact Expedia and resolve the issue. The food drinks are not even worth mentioning.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible tha room

The atention for the personal of animation is excelent, but the room no is clear, all is old.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Celuisma

Olimme Celuisma hotellissa lomailemassa kaksi viikkoa. Loma sujui moitteettomasti ja pidimme hotellista sekä hotellin henkilökunnasta. Ruoka oli myöskin hyvää. Mikäli olet tottunut luxus kohteisiin, tämä ei ole sinun paikka, mutta ehdottomasti oli hintansa väärti.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel is out dated

The hotel is out dated and in poor disrepair.The room conditions are horrible,unclean,and the service is terrible.The food leaves much to be desired and also unclean there was a fly in the soup casserole and the bar needs everything!This hotel should should not be in operation!!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My worst vacation iexperience n Playa Dorada

This resort has seen it's day. It needs a total renovation. The food was horrible and the selection was limited. The deserts were nothing special at all. The room was dismal. The bedding was hard and the room smelled of urine. I wouldn't house prisoners in this location. We all got very sick from the food. There was hardly any shows or interactive entertainment. I couldn't wait to leave.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the stayed, good food everybody was very nice and pleasant...
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

no me gusto el hotel celuisma playa dorada

El hotel tiene un servicio malo lo que ofrecen no es real el teléfono para pedidos y reservas no sirve no hay vigilancia en la playa los restaurantes todos estaban llenos, no hay planificación de reservas para comer en los distintos restaurantes, la comida es mala siempre esta fría en el bufet común, no limpian la playa siempre esta sucia, la nevera de la habitación esta completamente oxidada, no limpian la piscina con frecuencia, nos dejaron en espera para entrada de habitación durante una hora entregan llaves a las 3:00pm y espere hasta las 4:00pm total mente malo no lo recomiendo a nadie para ningún topo de actividad.