First, we booked this resort through Expedia after doing extensive research on hotels in Juan Dolio outside of Santo Domingo. Expedia advertised this as a 4-star resort which they’ve now adjusted to 3 stars but if you’ve ever stayed at an all-inclusive before, you’ll realize this isn’t 3 or 4 stars and it’s definitely not “all-inclusive”. FIRST IMPRESSION Upon arriving... More

Although the beach was beautiful, this hotel is old and in dire need of updating and some repairs. One guest found open wires in sand at the beach. Although rooms were clean, bathrooms in the pool and beach area smelled and were not kept clean -- often out of toilet paper. Only one restaurant was open because of it being... More

There is no actual process for checking in it's a cluster-F%&*, the rooms were awful, the food was so bad I lost weight! The gym is an insult to call that a gym - we worked out outside and thankfully brought our own resistance bands and jump ropes. The staff was ok at best, they were better during the week... More

first, I would like to comment that after hearing all the bad reviews, I was pleasantly surprised with Barceló Capella. Rooms did take a bit to get the rooms after checking in but we took the opportunity to eat, drink and explore. As usual we had a pair of swim clothes just in case and were able to change so... More

I read the review and there where not good i look at the pic. and the place look good my mother has been there before and she like it , but it was before. OMG what vacation I got sick the very next day . try to call room service to order soup and the person answering the pone keep... More

Very unpleasant employees. They speak/understand very little English. Communication was almost impossible, couldn't even order simple mixed drinks. Old outdated rooms, lots of rust, poor service. I would not return here if it was a free trip. Even the security guards were rude. They obviously did not like Americans.

I read reviews and looked through pictures that looked and sounded great before coming here. The word "beautiful" should not even be used in the same sentence as this resort. The building my husband normally stays in when he comes here has been shut down/sold and condos will be built instead. The poor upkeep of the buildings and landscaping was... More

I stayed at Barceló Capella Beach Resort in Juan Dolio for 3 nights. The place is beyond beautiful. You seriously feel like you are in a magical kingdom in heaven, which makes it a very nice place to take pictures. The pools are very clean and well taken care of. The beach is also very clean and the waves are... More

As always, i think your vacation is what you make it. The resort itself left a lot to be desired - the pool bar was very small, as was the bar on the other side, with only two stools. There is no beach bar. There is no sports bar which is a shock in the DR. The buffett food doesnt... More