We stayed at Barcelo 19.5.12 for 2 weeks and had a relaxing time Stayed in the Club Premium area block 17 All the staff are really friendly and cant do enough for you Rafael and Norberto were amazing and made our stay really enjoyable, looking after us in the restaurant and with drinks by the jaccuzi pool The room We... More

Put in this hotel due to being robbed in hotel next door. Hotel nicer than next door but watch out for the local people who arrive in droves at the weekend (approx 600 people)! so forget peace and quiet, space in the entertainment (no loss there though), being able to get what food you want as it runs out quickly!!... More

Lets get to the point: I paid extra $$$ for the Premium Section and this is what we got..... 1. Nasty period stain on the bed comforter 2. Food is terrible and very limited (1 buffet with few trays and Poor quality food, trust me!) 3. Beach is empty, wonder why? (about 20 vendors come up to you non stop... More

We were at this Resort at the end of May. We checked in very fast and our room was ready for us (10:45 a.m.) We did not receive all of the amenities at first but once we asked, everything was there within minutes. The cleaning staff were amazing. We were in block 15, Prestige Class. Our room 15207 was in... More

So let me start off with giving tips to those who wish to travel to this destination, since I know not everyone wants to read a long review - which is what I intend to write :) Tip 1 - If you plan to bring back alcohol, do not buy it in the resort or in the market, it is... More

I just recently stayed at this hotel with my mom and it was just not enjoyable. Where do I begin... Pros: Hotel has a decent food variety and provides good entertainment until 11pm. After that there is a night club by the beach area playing local music mostly. Another pro is the fact that its the only hotel that has... More

I have been to DR before and loved it, but that was also in Punta Cana not Puerto Plata. First make sure you know the difference Punta Cana is known for its gorgeous water and beach: Puerto plata not so much, it is very windy which was still nice since you didnt feel as hot but sand tended to fly... More

Not a good hotel for a vacation. Hotel is old and dirty. Food is below average and the service even lower. To top it all off, the beach in the Puerto Plata area is not good at all. I would spend a little more and go to Punta Cana if planing a vacation to Dominican Republic.

we came to the dominican republic for the first time and stayed in Hotel El Barcelo in Puerta Plata. As my husband is in a wheelchair, it wasnt easy to find a adjusted hotel. barcelo was great that way. the room, in building 10, was great, lots of space for 3 adults and wheelchair. very well accomodated and rails in... More