Catalonia La Romana - All Inclusive - Bayahibe

Loved the stay....only negative was the bartenders at the pool bar were very slow....it was faster to sit down and the waitresses got your drinks faster.

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Grate service, the personnel gave grate attention, food was very good. The bedroom was Ok, good bed but the room could get better decor.

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First visit at an all inclusive resort. It was a beautiful location

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The staff was EXCELLENT. The food was good, drinks were plentiful. We had a great time & hope to return. The staff speaks enough english to be very helpful, and a little bit of spanish on your part goes a long way. We loved the beach, the pool, and the restaurants.

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Dominican people were wonderful. They went out of their way to greet you and make your stay a happy one.The beach was amazing as you could swim or snorkel and see fish, urchin etc. Food is where the only improvement area could come into play. Overall it was fine but missed authentic salsa with fresh cilantro and that kind of thing. Entertainment was […] family friendly yet appealed to the adults as well. Recommend the premium upgrade. Grounds were beautiful as was the pool and eating areas. Most of the tourists were French whom we found are not friendly to Americans nor will try to communicate with you or the staff in Spanish or English. AND...they smoke ALOT which was a bummer when you are trying to enjoy a nice evening on the balcony but can't with inhaling cigarette smoke. I do recommend they have smoking and non smoking buildings. Rooms had no hint of smoke at all..it's just the people around you constantly reefing up that was not pleasant. Read more

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Our room was spacious, clean, and with nice decor. The staff was outstanding. Everyone bent over backwards to meet our needs. The garden grounds are attractive and constantly tended to. There is free wifi but it is very spotty and inconsistent. There is plenty of food to chose from. The food is flavored differently...for example the Mexican food was […] good but didn't taste anything like it does in California. There are many Europeans staying at the hotel. We were one of the few Anericans, but everyone was friendly and made us feel very welcome. The beach was great and we were there during the week so the beach wasn't overly crowded. Read more

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Pros: - Well maintained property - Good selection of food (Pizza and Crepes when buffet was closed) - Good snorkeling due to the clear water and man-made reef - Excellent service from staff - Fun nightly entertainment Cons: - The rooms were disappointing, particularly the washrooms and pillows - Expensive transportation from Punta Cana airport for […] non-European travellers who cannot fly in to La Romana Other comments: - Mostly Europeans and hardly any Americans - Very family friendly. Pool mostly used by kids. Read more

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Good Site for relax, good food, good activities saludos a la Crema.

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The hotel itself was beautiful. Upon arrival, we were under the impression the hotel was only 30-45 minutes from the airport however it was an hour ($120 cab ride). I was also under the impression that when the description read the room would have a mini bar that it wasn't just a refrigerator that was empty. We got bottled water the first day in our […] fridge but other than that, it was never refilled. That was very disappointing. The least they could do is put more water in there for us. Other than that, it was a fun vacation! Read more

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My girlfriend and I just returned from our 2 week get away at "Catalonia Gran Dominicus". This was both of our first trip to the Dominican and we had an amazing, relaxing vacation! It was also our first time at an all-inclusive and I dont think i will go on another holiday in a while that isn't all-inclusive because it was great! The buffet which is […] open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner was amazing, and the food was also really good. There is also 3 fancier restaurants a mexican one, a steak house, and an italian restaurant, they were all really good the steakhouse being my girlfriend and I's favourite seeing as we are from Canada. There was also a pizzeria/mini buffet that was open all day everyday until 2am, with oven roasted pizza that was also really nice to just pop in whenever you wanted a little something. The villas were also really nice with good air-conditioning, and comfortable homey room. The rooms are cleaned daily. The staff was all AMAZING! did not see one customer treated poorly the entire trip. They defiantly make everyone feel like a king and queen from the day you arrive till the day you leave! The one this that was a little unexpected was that most of the people there did not speak english. Lots of European travellers and almost every staff member spoke spanish. My girlfriend and I dont speak any spanish but we were able to get by with the staffs little bit of english. Definitely get the "privileged" package if you are planning this trip it was GREAT! Read more

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I had a great trip. Never once left the resort. Not many American's. But the staff was always entertaining and energetic. There was always something to do activities and shows were fun to participate in. Also a lot of games to keep us occupied such as bochee ball, volleyball, free kayaking, only $25 for boat ride and snorkeling, free meals at the different […] Mexican and steakhouses, Italian too, the drinks were small but stiff, pool tables, beautiful pool, lots of chairs for tanning on beach, a lot of fun. There is an ATM there too. The rooms were very pretty beds clean, there's a beautiful bathroom and they look up to date which was pleasing. The taxi from Punta Cana Airport to hotel was $100 each way so be prepared and when you enter the country its a $10 charge. I went with my boyfriend and we enjoyed ourselves very much for the unbeatable price, and the great time I had, I would do this again. Read more

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Upon checking in we were told we had been upgraded for free. What this really meant was "we gave your room away and put you in our worst room but are telling you we upgraded you and are hoping you are too stupid to realize it". The room did not have a terrace as booked, nor did it have hot water or water pressure. Every day we had to go to ask them […] to fix it. On the 4th day they told us they couldn't. So, after 4 days without a hot shower, I told them we wanted to be moved. We were and discovered what the room looked like that we were supposed to have all along. The one we paid for. A room with a terrace and hot water. I was sick on this trip and went by the pharmacy 5 times only to find it closed every time even though I went during their posted hour of operation. I finally had to go to reception and get them to call someone to open it. Upon departure, we found out that our airport shuttle had been canceled due to non-payment. Apparently, the representative we were required to meet upon our arrival was to have taken the payment as our credit card was just holding it. She did not. So even though I called the day before our departure to confirm our shuttle, they cancelled without even telling us. We had to get the front desk to call our rep and she had to scramble for alternate transportation. In all, the resort is lovely to look at, and its attributes end there. Read more

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Great area, friendly staff, great entertainment team. Poor Wi Fi.

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Beach, pool, and room were excellent. Food was ok.

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nice facility. Only problem internet. Claimed free wi-fii connection. But it is not working. So forget to combine your email businees with the holiday trip

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Hotel was absolutely great! Spent 5 Days and 5 Nights and loved every minute of it. The food was amazing, always fresh and different everyday. Never boring. The entertainment staff was VERY entertaining and nice to look at! :) Beach and poolside was remarkable, always had a great seat available, not crowded.

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We got upgraded automatically, so did my parents and the rooms were updated in furnishings and fixtures. The room was a little moist and so were the sheets, but this is all due to humidity and once the a/c was cranked on things were fine. The shampoo and conditioner could have been nicer but outside of that everything was great. The a la carte restaurants […] were delicious and the breakfast buffet was also good. Lunch at the italian restaurant had some great steak as well. Also, the entertainment staff was amazing, they taugh my mom salsa, got everyone on the dance floor and made everyone smile. It was peaceful, not Waldorf/ The Pierre five star but very nice and clean. To add an additional plug, we went and visited friends at Dreams Resort down the road (which was a lot more expensive). Dreams had worse rooms, was 2-3x more crowded and swarming with kids plus you were haggled by street vendors on the resort (Catalonia had a small shopping section and didn't allow vendors unless it was a weekend). Dreams did have a nice sitting area on the beach and some very NYC posh reastaurants, but those were not included in the all inclusive. We had a great time and will be backa again! Read more

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Its a charming hotel, beautiful rooms and outdoor area for activities. More family oriented than for couples. But still an oasis for anyone who enjoys tropical weather, combined with excellent staff and service to the guest.

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Nicely designed hotel concept laid out like a Spanish Hacienda on two levels. The beach itself was a bit disappointing and not that great for swimming as the sea was a bit rough and stones underfoot. We asked for a garden view but were looking over a building. The food was reasonable as was the show. We would go back again.

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Would NEVER go back.

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cozy and tropical, very nice beach. excellent service specially form James at the front desk. Angie from the computer room was a little obnoxious, in my opinion internet access should have been included in the price for everybody. She shouldn't make such a big deal between "privilege" guests and the rest. The room was clean, the drinks were ok and the […] food at the Italian rest was delicious!! I will definitely go back and recommend the hotel to friends and family. If you are doing excursions take a lot of singles for tips. Read more

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The staff was wonderful. We had all inclusive, the food was 50 - 50 ( Lunch was always the best)

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Great, beautifull beach, but some areas need maintenance, and change menu buffet...

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Resort was excellent. The food was much better than I expected for an all inclusive. The pool is nice and there were a lot of activities.

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Room: we had the privileged room, it was very nice, shower literally took 1 min to warm up sometimes. Food: average, the buffet ranged from ok to disappointing. Pizzeria was excellent for lunch. Crepe shack on the beach was good, the Rodeo was a huge disappointment with the food we ordered, the ribs and burger were terrible. Mexican was good. Drinks; […] Better than other resorts we have been at. Its not just rum in a slushy, like many resorts. Mojito's, Irish coffee's, Margarita's, all included in basic package. A++++ Beach: Excellent. Nothing to complain about there, perfect. Read more

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We stayed at this resort for a long weekend.The resort is nice and clean. Staff is very helpfull. The beach is perfect, same as the pool. The price was fair and welcome you to come back.

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Couple, first time in Dominican Rep.... it has been fantastic! The beach is a bit small but nice, it provides both dark and sun, the sea is fantastic, very warm and clean!!The hotel host people from everywhere but mostly Italian. Room are OK and silent. The food is nice, buffet provides several kind of food and every day food from different kitchen. […] The Italian restaurant is nice for lunch, providing pasta, pizza (until 2 AM!!) and bbq fish and meat! Staff is kind and the guys of animation nice, every night they perform different thematic show!...very funny and no too much persistent if you do not want to play with them... Possibility to do several type of excursion (I suggest Saona). In night time, the disco is a bit small but the real "PROBLEM" is the music, only salsa and latin-american music that can be a bit wearying... overall, awesome and relax vacation! Read more

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The hotel was a wonderful place for any person who wants to rest and relax. The service in all aspects in general was superb.

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Unforgetable good experiences, very polite people, wonderful service, will definitely come back and refer to family and friends. I Love It!!!!

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It is a nice hotel but rooms need upgrade and maintenance, in particular closets and bathrooms. Already-renovated rooms are priced slightly higher. Overall, rooms are large, airy and comfy, rooms on the second floor have a terrace. Food is fine, the buffet has a good selection of food and every night they serve food from different countries. There is […] a restaurant near the swimming pool-beach that serves mainly Italian food, fish and meat, it is very tasty, a fast-food resataurant and a bar-creperie. The beach is very nice, small, water is turquoise, it is clean, there are rocks. The only down-side is the hotel gets very crowded and noisy during weekends and It is very difficult to find a spot by the swimming pool,although we prefer the beach. The gardens and lawns are well-kept. Read more

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The kids and I loved our two week stay at Catalonia. The rooms were clean and in good working order. It may be worth noting that we were in th "privileged" room which is a $20 per night upgrade from the standard room. The privileged rooms are newer, have a modern decor, and are located very close to the beach - definitely worth the $20. There was a […] good selection of food at the main restaurant and 3 other restaurants were available on the resort, included in the room price. The entertainment (aka "animations") team was excellent, with several activities planned throughout the day, nice shows in the evenings, dance lessons and social dances. We originally had just one week booked at the hotel and were going to relocate to Punta Cana for our second week but were so impressed in the first few days of our stay that we decided to remain for the second week at Catalonia. Read more

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Nice hotel, only problem was a Miss Caribean Show, those days the hotel was dedicated to that group and forgott that other guest were trying to relax.

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The pool and ocean were incredible but the staff left a lot to bnd desired. the food was terrible and the only reason I got a decent room is because I had to show them my reservation and beg the front desk to correct it.

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It was n awesome experienced staff were nice very polite n helpful. It had lots of fun activities for adults not much for kids.

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DO NOT GO IF YOU DO NOT SPEAK SPANISH. The staff doesn't really speak English and the people who go there are 97% European/Spanish. The resort itself is a nice resort but not much to do. The beach is nice, the ocean floor is rocky, not sandy. The pool is great, not too many people in the resort or pool which makes it a great place to relax. The rooms […] are really nice, the balcony's in every room make it nicer. The first night our AC didn't work they failed to tell us they were doing maintenance on it. The bar is nice, pretty small and they put WAAAAY too much alcohol in the drinks and also the wrong alcohol. You need to be specific when you order a drink on which alcohol you want in it. Basically which type of rum you want in your drink. The shops are nice, but very over priced. The food SUCKS. Honestly, it's terrible especially for being american their food sucks. The buffet catered to the Europeans more so i guess that's why I didn't enjoy it. The pizza bar was great though and the restaurants were fabulous, especially the Steak House. I would recommend this hotel for an older couple, but definitely not for a couple who is like 20s-30s. It's just not fun. I had a great time there don't get me wrong, but I wouldn't go back. Read more

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GOOD: I stayed there for 4 days in June 2012. The hotel is so beautiful I spend a lot of time just taking pictures around. ALL the staff is very friendly and professional. Food quality is great A+++ especially for an all inclusive. The restaurants and really good and the variety of liquor and experience of bartenders is also A+. The pools are big, clean, […] and quiet. The beach is great for relaxing and reading but the water was a bit choppy and the bottom is not completely sandy (there are some rock patches). Overall experience was good beyond expectations. BAD: There is nothing to see in the nearby town of La Romana, just an old church, dirty streets, little kids begging for money and a bunch of men chasing you to get money just for pointing out things like "that is an old house". "this is an old church", then ask you for money too. Two streets from the main plaza we were warned by a local european resident to stay in the main street as it was not safe for tourist to wander around. I think all this european hotels should invest in renewing the downtown, but that will mean people spending money outside... too sad. Read more

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We really had a great time at this hotel but I felt that it needed a little bit of updating and the food could have been a bit better. Otherwise, the staff was great, very friendly and helpful. It also has a nice stretch of beach.

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We had a fantastic time at Catalonia La Romana and the food and activities available exceeded our expectations. We heard people from other hotels complaining about the food and we were glad that our food was always great. Lots of options and good quality. We were also very happy with drink options.

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For the most part we enjoyed our stay at the Catalonia. Just minor issues such old rooms; hence, pushing for an upgrade upon check-in. The staff was helpful.

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This hotel was better than i expected. Great friendly Service.. The food wasn't great but wasnt bad either The bars were very good and well located. There was beer on tap Everywhere. There is activity all day long...lots of locals go there on the Weekends which gives it a more flavor to the place.. Our room was comfortable, not much alcohool in the […] room but why would u want to drink in the room anyway. Over all it was a really good place for the money. Read more

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We were a group of four. We found the resort very entertaining and relaxing. The staff were all great. This was our first time to DR. We all plan to go back next year.

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My boyfriend and I had booked this hotel for 3 nights, and ended up staying an extra night because it was so great!! I literally can't think of a single complaint--our room was beautiful, was very clean, and the bed was super comfortable. I had low expectations of the food since it was all inclusive, but I was very impressed!! All of the individual […] restaurants were awesome, and even the buffet was delicious! The front desk was extremely helpful with all of our questions and the service overall was great. The pool is huge, the beach/ocean are beautiful, and they have great drinks. We did end up scuba diving with a local dive shop because the prices/options of the one at the resort weren't impressive, but if you dive it's definitely a worthwhile place to do it at. I was sad to leave and would definitely stay here again!! Read more

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Good food, the staff prompt to gently serve. Need to urgently improve the reception, check in/out crowed

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Excellent customer service. Will recommend to anyone that is looking for a good affordable hotel. The room was great, I booked a standard room and they upgraded me to a privileged room at no charge. I got to the hotel before noon and they allowed me to use the facilities before my checking and gave me the room earlier. Food and drinks were good.

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Both my husband and I travel a lot, and tend never to stay in the same place twice, but after vacationing there last time we knew we would be coming back. This trip was a little different,we had the kids with us, and instead of staying four days, we stayed a full week. Last year we were upgraded to the nicer,more modern rooms,this year the hotel did […] not have as many privileged rooms, as many of those rooms were flooded due to a recent hurricane.I actually prefered the standard rooms as they felt a lot more " dominican" with their bright coloured walls, clay sconces, and the pretty mexican flowered tiles around the sink in the bathroom. The rooms also felt more spacious.None of the rooms are more than a three or four minute walk to anywhere. Our children were very happy, .It is small, and easy to find your way around. They had bocce ball, ping pong,volley ball and soccer right on the beach. The pool is huge with different levels of depth, and the beach is great. Our kids loved snorkeling over the reef at our beach( it's a little rocky entering the water, but once your in a few feet you are in beautiful clear, turquoise waters saw at least 20 different types of fish. Food is fine, a bit repetitious,drinks were great. Kids loved the crepiere .Pizza place is great! We loved the fact that 99% of the hotel guests are European.You do not need to speak Spanish to be understood at this hotel, as many of the staff are multi lingual. Great bang for the buck in terms of price! Read more

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