| Location Situated on the long, golden beach of Costa Dorada, this hotel is located a convenient five minute drive from Puerto Plata and three minutes from Playa Dorada. Culture Colonial part of Santo Domingo: the first European city in America. Here you can find buildings from the beginning of the 1500s, including the Fortress of Columbus, the Cathedral of Santa María la Menor and the Dominican Convent. more... Facilities This elegant, spacious, colonial-style complex contains 498 guestrooms and 18 junior suites located in nine three-story buildings. The open-plan layout of the lobby allows for seating areas and a bar, serving the finest liquors as well as tasty tropical drinks. There is a main restaurant offering a buffet and featuring an open kitchen, chefs-on-display centerpiece. The resort boasts three other specialty restaurants, including one adjacent to the beach, and four bars are situated throughout the complex. Guests will have no shortage of things to do with the resort´s fully equipped gym and spa, shops, boutiques and nightclub. There is also a pool area with a terrace and separate children´s pool, surrounded by expansive tropical gardens. Rooms This hotel boasts 488 stylish guestrooms and 18 junior suites. All rooms have either two single beds or one king size bed. Other features include private bath and shower, air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone, cable TV, mini-bar and either a balcony or terrace. The spacious junior suites also include a cozy seating area and beautiful ocean view. All Inclusive The all-inclusive resort offers guests the option of dining at various buffets in the main restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The beach restaurant offers light fare throughout the day. For dinner, guests can make a reservation at one of the specialty restaurants, offering Mexican, Brazilian and other tropical cuisine. All drinks, including a selection of international beverages, 24-hour bar service, mineral water, soft drinks and beer from the mini-bar, are included. The resort bars do not serve alcoholic beverages between the hours of 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. Guests receive complimentary entry to the nightclub and Lucy´s Mini-Club program for children. Lounge chairs, sun umbrellas and towels are complimentary for use in the pool area. Entertainment & Star Friends The resort boasts a variety of entertainment and activities, including sports, competitions, games and Merengue lessons. In the evening, there are a host of shows, dance performances and live music. The resort also offers Lucy´s Mini-Club where children ages 3-12 can enjoy a variety of fun, supervised activities, including games, singing and painting from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sports included Here guests can take part in activities such as aerobics, waterpolo, table tennis, archery and one hour of tennis court usage per person per day (night tennis is available for an additional charge). Windsurfing, sailing and kayaking are also very popular. Diving The resort includes a CDC PADI Gold Palm Resort Dive Center, which offers various diving courses from beginner to instructor levels. There are also nitrox courses, local dives and night dives for those who are certified. Equipment rental, snorkel tours and courses are also available. For more information please contact sales1@dresseldivers.com |