Gran Ventana Beach Resort
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata 57000 Dominican Republic
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#17 of 93 all-inclusives in Dominican Republic
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Playa Dorada, a gated oceanfront community on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, is home to Gran Ventana Beach Resort, one of the country’s friendliest, most welcoming hotels. Located directly on the beach, our Puerto Plata beach resort boasts three pools, a kids club and an airy, cool and fresh lobby. We also offer a superb, all-inclusive value for families, couples and group vacations.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Diving
Babysitting
Parking
Wifi
Paid wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fitness classes
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Kid-friendly buffet
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Aerobics
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Karaoke
Table tennis
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Free airport transportation
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Massage
Salon
24-hour security
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
VIP room facilities
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Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Ocean View
Languages Spoken
French, Spanish
Location
76Somewhat walkable
Grade: 76 out of 100
15Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
5Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata 57000 Dominican Republic
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Special thanks to Yajaira at the kids club and Pamela for taking great care of my daughter. Also, shout out to Francisco at the Ocean Grill for all his help when I fell and hurt myself. Maria at the private club very helpful. Always smiling at the beach were two men, I forget their names. Great service from these friendly staffers. They really stand out.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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I've been to many resorts and I have to say that this hotel is really impressive: very clean, the food is great. I like that within 5 minutes you are at the beach or at the lobby or at the buffet. And my hat goes off to the employees who treat you like a friend. Juan and his team at the Ocean Grill are so welcoming and the employees at the Octopus will tease you when going through to go to the rest room and they'll remember you each time they see you. We tried the premium (special bar and lobby) and the team there is just so sweet: thank you Fausto, Maria and Santa for your smiles and interest. A small shopping centre is a 7-8 minute walk away and the staff there is not agressive; if you say " no thank you", they say " have a nice day" and let you be. Same thing at the beach. You will be offered jewelery, braids, cigars but a polite " no thank you", they walk away. The staff here really go all out to make your vacation perfect. For excursions, see Gilberto Sanchez on the beach. …
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: If you open up and treat the staff as the humans they are and not laborers,you will enjoy a...
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Kids Club and Yajaira were most amazing and added quality to our vacation Returning guest several times. Would highly recommend for Families Come like vacationer and leave like Family. My Grandsons loved the child based activities and Yajaira was the BEST
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Excellent place for a family to be able to experience the wonders of the DR. Would highly recommend for first time travellers. The kids club was excellent with games and prizes for the kids entertainment.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Great experience.There for 2wks and wish it was longer.Staff were great .Very helpful and friendly.The general manager OSCAR was always around if any one had issues he is very friendly .Shout out to my new friend Brian,one of the activities people and entertainers.He was FANTASTIC.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Had an amazing trip, the food was wonderful, Henry gave us some good choices and encouraged us to have fun and join in on the pool games! He was so sweet and personable! It was the best time ever! I would definitely come back! They have good buffet food and drinks. The beach is very nice as well! :)
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Had an amazing time at Gran Ventana, the activities were amazing and loved the location it has everything you need! Especially thankful to Henry who made the experience incredible!! 100% reccomend and would come again!!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I had an amazing week long trip at this resort for my birthday. I met so many of the guys that work there and got to know a few of them really well. I have a great deal of respect for Henry Diaz, Bryan Rodriguez and Jose (Justin Bieber). I got to know Henry and Bryan really well during my stay and because of them I am definitely coming back to this resort. They really made this experience amazing for me. Such a wonderful group of people! 10/10 recommend.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Stayed at the resort since 12.11. until 19.11. Everything was good. To say it's great would be if their rooms weren't old. The rooms are full of humidity and the air conditioner does not work. We had to change the room three times because it was impossible to breathe because of the humidity because the air conditioner does not work. The floors are wet from moisture. Everything else is great from the welcome on the first day to the farewell on the last day. This must be fixed as a matter of urgency because as we have heard from other Canadians it is like that in all the rooms. Their bathrooms are old. The staff is very friendly and pleasant. The food is excellent. The beach is super brown sand without seaweed. They have another building outside the main resort, on the other side where the restaurant is for dinner, the rooms are much better and it is much quieter. you can ask for it when you make a reservation with the agency. Greetings to the entire staff …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Ask for rooms out of resort. More quite
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Worth to upgrade to Superior Royal room.Great service and very friendly staff working at the bar for Royal members .Olvi and Irene Michele very professional and taking very good care of us.Lidia did maid service for one week ,taking good care of our room.Thank you to everyone who works in Grand Ventana for good service.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Lunch bar at the beach is crowded ,they have good Doritos and chicken wings
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PRICE RANGE
US$119 - US$295 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
CaribbeanDominican RepublicPuerto Plata ProvincePuerto Plata
NUMBER OF ROOMS
506
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gran Ventana Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Gran Ventana Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Fortaleza San Felipe (0.5 km), Rayola Concept Store (0.3 km), and 809 Bar & Lounge (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Gran Ventana Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Gran Ventana Beach Resort?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Gran Ventana Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Gran Ventana Beach Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Gran Ventana Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tropical Bar, Cafe Tropical, and Mariposa Ice Cream.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Gran Ventana Beach Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and fitness classes during their stay.
Does Gran Ventana Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Gran Ventana Beach Resort offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Gran Ventana Beach Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Gran Ventana Beach Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Gran Ventana Beach Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Gran Ventana Beach Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.