Title: Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata Luxury property on the beach, with outdoor pool ![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1830000/1827000/1826954/76d193b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1830000/1827000/1826954/23b3f3d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1830000/1827000/1826954/9a3c4907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1830000/1827000/1826954/0cd28ba2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1830000/1827000/1826954/w479h319x0y0-6325443c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Beach House Playa Dorada by Faranda Hotels - All Inclusive offers a tropical getaway in Playa Dorada. Enjoy a beach bar, daily free breakfast buffet, and international dining at Yacht Club. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPuerto-Plata-Hotels-Emotions-By-Hodelpa-Puerto-Plata.h1826954.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPuerto-Plata-Hotels-Emotions-By-Hodelpa-Puerto-Plata.h1826954.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.77062%2C-70.64539&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9hGqEGemIloRIh4uo5rD832PfDs=) Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, 57000 #### What's nearby - Playa Dorada Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Playa Dorada - 1 min drive - 0.4 miles - Malecón De Puerto Plata - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles - Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - Fort San Felipe - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles #### Getting around - Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ristorante Passatore - ‬5 min walk - ‪El Mercado Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Iberostar Costa Dorada Lobby Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sakura Restaurante Japonés - ‬3 min drive - ‪San Marino Bar & Restaurat - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata Luxury all-inclusive property near Playa Dorada You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a casino and a nightclub at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata. This property is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, a beach bar and sunloungers. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body wrap and a body treatment at Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, Yacht Club, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include windsurfing, waterskiing and basketball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an airport shuttle and a poolside bar. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - Bike hire, tennis courts and a casino shuttle - Supervised childcare (surcharge), massage treatment rooms and beach towels Room features All 470 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Childcare services, free infant beds and free extra beds - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - TVs with cable channels - Balconies, fridges and daily housekeeping ### All-inclusive details This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply). ### Gratuities and taxes Gratuities are included. ### Food and beverages All meals and snacks included Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues ### Entertainment On-site entertainment and activities ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 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 motorised 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 - In-room cot - 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 centre - 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. - Lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking ### More - 4 floors - 5 buildings - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Free cot - Free rollaway/extra bed ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - 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 ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Free rollaway/extra beds! Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - An in-room safe is available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Celuisma Playa Beach House Playa Dorada Faranda All Inclusive Puerto Plata Beach House Playa Dorada Faranda All Inclusive Celuisma Playa Dorada All Inclusive Puerto Plata Celuisma Playa Dorada Puerto Plata Playa Dorada Celuisma Celuisma Tropical Playa Dorada Hotel Puerto Plata Celuisma Tropical Playa Dorada Resort Celuisma Playa Dorada Resort Puerto Plata Celuisma Playa Dorada Resort Tropical Playa Dorada Beach House Playa Dorada by Faranda Hotels All Inclusive Beach House Playa Dorada by Faranda Hotels ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata? > Check-in begins at 3 PM. ### What time is check-out at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata? > Checkout is at 1 PM. ### Are there all-inclusive benefits at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata? > Yes, the property is all-inclusive. ### Where is Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata located? > Nestled on the beach, this Playa Dorada property is within a 15-minute walk of Playa Dorada Golf Course and Playa Dorada. Long Beach and Cosita Rica Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata Reviews 5.2 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.2 Cleanliness ### 7.2 Location ### 6.4 Staff & service ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 48 6 - Okay 55 4 - Poor 55 2 - Terrible 70 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ed, T.O. 27 Aug 2016 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... ##### Ed ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 21 Aug 2016 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 traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### dalver 18 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness #### la pasamos bien fue bien el espectaculo presentado las noches de viernes y sabado felicito a los chicos que lo hacen exelente ##### dalver ### 4/10 Poor #### yendra 11 Aug 2016 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. ##### yendra ### 2/10 Terrible #### Luis Manuel, santiago 8 Aug 2016 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 ##### Luis Manuel ### 4/10 Poor #### Basem, Bonao dr. 8 Aug 2016 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 ##### Basem ### 6/10 Okay #### Manuel y Romelia, lawrence MA 5 Aug 2016 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 ##### Manuel y Romelia ### 2/10 Terrible #### Carlos, Santo domingo 1 Aug 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Malo El hotel estuvo malo en comparación a otros resort todo incluido ##### Carlos ### 2/10 Terrible #### Julio Cesar 1 Aug 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Una porquería Muy mal los servicios son malos ##### Julio Cesar ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michael 30 Jul 2016 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. ##### Michael ### 2/10 Terrible #### Cesar, New York 29 Jul 2016 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. ##### Cesar ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 27 Jul 2016 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 traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 18 Jul 2016 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 traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Dina, G 5 Jul 2016 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. ##### Dina ### 2/10 Terrible #### cait , canada 4 Jul 2016 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!!!! ##### cait ### 6/10 Okay #### sully, g 9 Apr 2016 #### 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 ##### sully ### 4/10 Poor #### Yuderky 2 Apr 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Yuderky ### 6/10 Okay #### Violet, NY 15 Mar 2016 #### 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. ##### Violet ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 1 Mar 2016 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 traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 Feb 2016 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 traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 19 Feb 2016 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 traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Kenneth, New York City 7 Feb 2016 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. ##### Kenneth ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 1 Feb 2016 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort We loved the stayed, good food everybody was very nice and pleasant... ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ernesto 30 Jan 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Ernesto ### 2/10 Terrible #### Paul, santiago Republica Dominicana 29 Jan 2016 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. ##### Paul