long flight coming from B.C. arrived late at night, didn't get use to the time change. the resort and people all in all were very helpful and friendly the rooms were very big and clean fresh towels everyday the only problem was the food,we're not pasta eaters. and no variety, same thing every day. beach was excellent, hot and clean. could have the shudle service to the beach go more often. we are cruise people, but will try it again soon.

My friend was turning 40 and wanted to go somewhere sunny to remember her big birthday by, so we went searching for a cheap girls trip away.
Our travel agent recommended to caribbean village,so we booked it. After we booked I went on trip advisor and became very nervous about where we booked from the reviews I had seen. But let me tell you, although the rooms were "tired" they were clean and everything worked well- hot showers, air conditioning and ceiling fan all in great working order.
Food was great! No one got sick and there was something for everyone. The staff were friendly and anyone who had problems with their room they either fixed it or gave another room.
They are obviously are trying to fix things up, to possibly bring their ratings up, because rooms were being renovated and building were being painted.
We had a great time. Just remember your at a 3 star!!

on our 3rd trip to the Dominican but first to this resort, we were a bit nervous after reading some reviews, but we were put at ease right away by the wonderful staff, the great room and maid service, location, etc. This resort had been closed for 6 months and just re-opened in Dec. 07 so it has a few minor problems to sort out and it will., I have no doubt as they have great plans for the future. The dining room was lovely, no birds able to get in as in other resorts, and the food was adequate, and tasty, no need to leave hungry, or you are too fussy. The Italian Room was okay, but everyone said the Brazilian room was the best but we had to cancel our reservation for that as we visited with relatives overnight in Jaraboca. We were always able to get fresh towels by evening, and as we had a late flight, they were kind enough to let us shower in another room after coming from the beach that afternoon. The evening entertainment could be much better, but we go mostly for the beach and the heat, and that as usual was terriffic !! We don't mind the beach sellers, they amuse us and it is so easy to say No Thanks, It is a Third World country don't forget and these folks are ambucious enough to try and make a small living. The squggie guys in Halifax annoy me more!!Also we were only asked once about Time Shares, and a polite no thanks, sufficed there. The shuttle was too slow coming and going to the beach, it should run more often. Also the store on site could have more stock, but that too will come I think. So all in all had a great holiday at this resort and would recommend it to others and hope to return again if the prices don't go up!!

I went expecting below average and was pleasantly suprised! The staff is awesome and friendly. We loved our room. Big, clean, lovely balcony. New owners so the whole run down thing you may read in other reports don't mean a thing. The lunch room food is fabulous considering all the people they have to feed. Every day something new.

It's a smaller resort than my wife and I are used to but we ended up liking that as we had the chance to get to know the other guests (if you wish to). The day trips they offer there are great as well. The ONLY ONE THING that totally turned us off from the place was the constant badgering onsite from a group of people trying to sell you time shares. They were relentless, to the point that we wouldn't go back to the resort which is a crying shame because we really like it ... it suits us very well. What a shame.

Ps. Don't waste your time with the Italian restaurant (even if you are on an all-inclusive plan like we were)...but the Brazilian one is worth it. Again, nothing wrong at all with the regular dining hall.

if you go, I hope you as great a time as we did and just say no, over and over like a robot to the time share vultures. They'll still come at you but just keep walking.