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The water get shot off, and even if they turn it on it takes a lot of time to get back. Sorry for people like me that like to shower before and after bed.

Properties around the hotel were very dirty. Their food was the same every day we were there except for one day. Our room smelled because the kitchen was underneath us and the cooking fumes rose up. Not a pleasant smell

I was left without water all night long. Need it to shower and use the toilet. But nothing

Another excellent stay at Whala- fifth time staying there. The staff and service is amazing and makes for a very relaxing vacation.

The people that work i'n the bar don't trade us very good the had to by more friendly with the wesped.

Friendly staff, good value

Where can I start the staff need customer service especially the surrounding staff. The rooms literally smell like sewer . Very very unpleasant. Smell. The beds very incontables the food Very limited food. And the taste is OK. The surrounding very unsafe definitely not a place for children with the surrounding areas

They need to improve the services,always you have to go to look for utensils.necesitan mejorar el servicio cuando uno está comiendo,nunca los utensilios están disponibles; necesitan poner por lo menos 3o4 tostadoras,mayoría de personas le gusta su pan tostado y se inventaron que la única se dañó

Another Excellent stay at Whala- its almost like coming home to stay with family...the employees and staff are awesome!

Pros. Front desk checked me in an hour earlier of my time. But Con…asked me to go back at 4 to receive my room key. It was a chaos there. 200 people fighting to get their rooms. Pro: Room was very clean, and everything was working right. Maids were not noisy in the hallways when doing the rooms cleaning. I had a nice view from my beach view room in the last floor. Con… too noisy, the next door guest had his tv on until 2 am extremely loud then I heard banging noises. Hotel was too crowded, for the price and location it was full of families with babies crying and jumping all over the place and pools. The majority of guests were local the few foreigners visiting were trashy and little ghetto. I saw many plastic cups and forks or spoon around the pool. Lines for everything to get the buffet, to get the drinks. Low staffed. One person in the bar, one in the snack bar. Things ir food will end and not being replaced in the buffet timely. No cups, no water in the machines. What caused even longer lines. Pools and bars near the pool were close at 7pm what I believe was kind of early. Prompting all the people to go to eat at the same time. Because there was nothing else to do. So it was not relaxing at all. Buffet option was limited and dinner or breakfast were decent. Dinner not really good. Most staff at the restaurant seemed annoyed or tired of working like crazy. No smile at all, even when I joked with couple of them at the bar. Few ones were nice or engaged in conversations.

The customer service was extremely unprofessional, very rude and ignorant, The food was disgusting, tasting bad and lacking flavour , gross, awful and sickening. Rooms were rundown and had an awful smell , they didn’t have enough towels and sheets and when you got them they were dirty and stained. The hotel/resort gets a negative 10 rating would not even go there for free

We arrived late ( 11pm) and there was one person at the check in, so it took ages to check us in. Only given 1 key for the room, with a family of 4. There were only 2 towels in the room ...for a booking of 4 people!! We had to wait a further 30 minutes for someone to dry the floors in our rooms due to condensation and soaking wet. There was a party going on when we arrived, so the grounds were strewn with garbage - plastic cups and polystyrene plates and napkins every where. Every table by the snack bar was covered in peoples leftovers, cups plates etc. They cleaned the following morning, but the pool still and cups floating in it and scum on top. The seaweed on the beach was rotting and had an unbearable stink. We understand they cannot control the seaweed, but surely they could have raked the old rotting piles off the beach to avoid the flies and stink. They do "day passes" so the pool and beach was filled with non guests which also made it difficult to get a drink or snacks or go in the pool. There was a fight on our first day where the police had to come in to stop it and arrest one person. Not an ideal family vacation. To summarize...arrived at 11pm, after a long check in , clearing a table to get a quick fried snack, drying the room floors, we only got to bed at 2:30am the following morning.

The property is a little dated but was much better then when I went during the pandemic

Zero customer service. Dirty, unkempt.

The room had very little or no hot water to shower at any time

Avenida Abraham Núñez Boca Chica Santo Domingo

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Boca Chica Beach
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Onsite dining

Whala! boca chica - All inclusive places you within a 5-minute walk of Boca Chica Beach and La Matica Island. This 222-room, 3-star property has 3 restaurants along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and a gym.


Dining

Free buffet breakfast is served each morning from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. This property is home to 3 onsite restaurants, perfect for a quick bite to eat. At the end of the day, unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.


Rooms

TVs come with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, ceiling fans, and phones are other standard amenities.


Property features

Guests staying at whala! boca chica - All inclusive enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this all-inclusive property include coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace, and an ATM.

Room options

Double with partial sea view

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Standard Double Room Single Use

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 1

Double with frontal sea view Single Use

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 1

Economy Double Room

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for whala! boca chica - All inclusive

Everyone (29) Couples (19) Family (14)
2
Everyone

The water get shot off, and even if they turn it on it takes a lot of time to get back. Sorry for people like me that like to shower before and after bed.

By on Apr 23, 2024

Review comment responded on Apr 24, 2024

Dear Ramon,Your recent feedback concerning the water supply at our hotel has been noted. It is unfortunate to hear that you encountered such an inconvenience during your stay. Ideally, our guests should be able to indulge in their preferred routines without any interruptions. Our team strives to provide seamless services to our guests and it is important that we meet these expectations. Your feedback serves as a significant tool for us to understand where we need to improve.Once again, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a more positive experience.Best regards,

3
Partner Couples

Properties around the hotel were very dirty. Their food was the same every day we were there except for one day. Our room smelled because the kitchen was underneath us and the cooking fumes rose up. Not a pleasant smell

By on Mar 6, 2024

Review comment responded on Mar 7, 2024

Dear Guest,We deeply regret that your stay with us did not meet your expectations. Cleanliness and culinary variety are certainly among our top priorities, and it's disappointing to hear that you did not find these aspects up to par. Your comments regarding the room smell are also noted. We strive to provide our guests with comfortable and pleasing accommodations, and it's clear we missed the mark in your case. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.Please know that we take all feedback seriously and we will share your concerns with our team to ensure we continually improve our guest experience. Thank you once again for bringing these matters to our attention. We hope to have another opportunity to serve you better in the future.Best regards,DianaHM Hotels Quality Manager

1
Everyone

I was left without water all night long. Need it to shower and use the toilet. But nothing

By on Jan 31, 2024

Review comment responded on Mar 18, 2024

Dear Guest,I am genuinely sorry to hear about your experience. It is our aim to ensure our guests have a comfortable stay and we deeply regret when we do not meet those expectations. At our hotel, we strive to resolve any issues that arise immediately and are always eager to improve our services based on guest feedback. Your comments will be shared with our team so we can work towards providing a better experience.We appreciate your understanding and hope you will give us another chance to serve you better in the future.Best regards,Diana

5
Partner Couples

Another excellent stay at Whala- fifth time staying there. The staff and service is amazing and makes for a very relaxing vacation.

By on Dec 21, 2023

5
Everyone

By on Dec 11, 2023

Review comment responded on Jan 29, 2024

Estimada Fabiola, su puntuación no hace seguir mejorando, debemos seguir dando una bue experiencia a nuestros clientes.Muchas gracias.

5
Family with small children

The people that work i'n the bar don't trade us very good the had to by more friendly with the wesped.

By on Oct 20, 2023

4
Family

Friendly staff, good value

By on Oct 16, 2023

2
Friends Business Business

Where can I start the staff need customer service especially the surrounding staff. The rooms literally smell like sewer . Very very unpleasant. Smell. The beds very incontables the food Very limited food. And the taste is OK. The surrounding very unsafe definitely not a place for children with the surrounding areas

By on Oct 12, 2023

3
Everyone

They need to improve the services,always you have to go to look for utensils.necesitan mejorar el servicio cuando uno está comiendo,nunca los utensilios están disponibles; necesitan poner por lo menos 3o4 tostadoras,mayoría de personas le gusta su pan tostado y se inventaron que la única se dañó

By on Aug 7, 2023

5
Everyone

Another Excellent stay at Whala- its almost like coming home to stay with family...the employees and staff are awesome!

By on Jul 19, 2023

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