Search Hotels Near Historic Monument Parish Church of Saint Dionysius, Higuey

"We did a family vacation- Two adults, one 11 and 16 year old. Our room was large and very nice. We were a short walk to the main area and pools. We did not get bugged for a time share and avoided it. We had a butler who helped us with a few things like reservations but never saw him much and he messaged us later asking how things were going and we were already back in the states. The pools and activities were endless- lots of shows, things to do for kids and music going on as well as the water park. There were a ton of teenagers for spring break and many were drinking so be aware if you are offended. Especially in the evening. The resort is large but easy to get around on the trams or walking. Better interactive maps in the app would be nice. The beach was rough and red flagged- no swimming our entire 6 day stay but beautiful. We did wade our feet and take pictures. The pools all vary and we had a blast in the water aerobics and DJ games, etc. The drinks were good but no real poolside service- you have to order and places for lunch around the pool have long lines.The only downside was the food. It was awful- we actually joked we lost weight was we did not eat. It is processed food and for large numbers. No real taste and gross. Zen was pretty good and a fun place. That meal was one of the better ones. The coffee cafe was okay but the coffee was not good. Room service says it takes 45 minutes but more like 1.5-2 hours in the AM. Big bummer of us"

"Need to deep clean rooms. Check in process is horrible took almost a hour to get checked in. Check in staff needs to explain stuff better I,e cards for pool towels, give a paper agenda of all activities, actually take you to your room. More activities through out the day. "

"We went to Ocean El Faro from March 17-24, two couples with two teenage boys each. Before going, we read several reviews complaining about all sorts of things, but rest assured if you are considering going, these are NOT to be taken with any weight at all. Our entire experience exceeded expectations, from the grounds to the facilities to the staff and the service - it was all great! The food may not be five star every bite, but it’s not far off. The buffet is amazing with tons of variety and the a la carte restaurants were each a fun and delightful experience. The pools are awesome, the service at the bars was great, the beach was clean and not rocky other than in front of the el Beso side, the lazy river and bowling alley and night time shows were fabulous. The rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfy. It was all good!! The highlight for us was our concierge Miguel Garrido. This gentleman took impeccable care of us from the moment we arrived. He helped us with dinner reservations every night, including a special birthday surprise, he made sure we had everything we needed each day, ensured our rooms were stocked and made us feel at home and attended to from start to finish. A huge 10/10 for you Miguel - gracias amigo!!! Highly recommend this place. Hands down."

"The staff was very friendly and helpful, the property and the beach is awesome, restaurants are great and awesome food but could use more a more diversified menu (specially more GF options) and they need a chef that knows how to cook steak better (specially the tomahawk steak), my only complain is the nightlife the super loud music with bad sound, and the activities equipment could use a refresh. Otherwise if you’re looking to relax, I highly recommend it. "

"We recently stayed at El Beso at Ocean Hotels in Punta Cana, and while there were a few positives, our overall experience was overshadowed by a serious incident and some pretty underwhelming basics. The most important thing to address is an incident that occurred during one of the sales presentations we were strongly encouraged (borderline pressured) to attend. While I stepped away briefly, the salesperson made a series of lewd and inappropriate comments to my partner. It left her feeling uncomfortable and unsafe, and it unfortunately set the tone for the rest of the trip. We chose not to report it immediately while still on the property because we didn’t feel comfortable doing so. Instead, we raised it with the resort on the day we left. I made it clear at the time that I wasn’t looking for compensation—what I asked for was a follow-up outlining what actions would be taken regarding that employee, because I don’t think someone who behaves that way should be interacting with guests. I also said that if I received that response within two weeks, I would leave this out of my review. It’s now been a month with no response, which is why I’m including it here. Outside of that, the resort itself had some ups and downs. The drinks were consistently good, and the overall price for the trip felt reasonable for an all-inclusive. However, the food was largely disappointing. The Italian restaurant was especially rough—my chicken parm came out cold, with the cheese already hardened"

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"The staff was outstanding and very sweet. The pools were always clean too."

"Good place for the kids to have fun but I can say they need some upgrades "

"Really good property. Food was decent"