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Reviews of Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata 4 stars

Playa Dorada - Puerto Plata P. Box 56, 57000 San Felipe de Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

#7 of 20 hotels in San Felipe de Puerto Plata

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Review score

Based on 352 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    Nothing special
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The AC had a leak and all my aunt’s clothes got wet, the room had water everywhere

    It was ok

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    It is ok to go on low season
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our A/C was not 100% functioning, I asked for maintenance and the guy never showed up. The buffet is TOO SMALL, omg it felt so crowded and needed to wait long time for the food. I couldn’t make a reservation the first night because the app didn’t worked and the CS was never there.

    The room was comfortable, Oregano restaurant was amazing and everything was close.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    We enjoy every moment we spent it in the resort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The AC unit was working except we couldn’t get to adjust the temperature it was freezing we had to open the balcony door to balance the temperature. Also our bathroom shower head was broken.

    Staff was very helpful and kind

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not to many variety of food in the buffet

    Beach was so beautiful, pools were clean, everything was near, Italian restaurant was great

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    8.0
    Good for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the salmon and cream cheese.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place but it was a big water lik from the bathroom ceiling and we reported it and nobody care. But I like the place

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    La discoteca, los shows

    Espuma party

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    8.0
    It was pretty good only bad experience was the guys pressing people to buy a membership they don’t take no for a answer
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bar on the pool

    Beach and pool

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    7.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to wait over an hour because my room was not ready at check in time and I didn't even receive anything for the wait as a compliment

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our rooms had some issues, nothing mayor.

    It's small, don't have to walk for minutes to get to your room. Food was good

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    9.0
    Loved it so much especially for our 3 year old.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a little issue with our room refrigerator but we brought it up and it was changed right away so technically the problem was solved.

    I really loved the tranquility of the property. It being more private is so nice.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Adults only Room +18
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food

    Accommodations and location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rain, not their fault lol.

    Great first all inclusive. Very attentive.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    It was a good get away, to be honest I did not have high expectations but to my surprise it was a comfortable short trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Adults only Jr Suite +18
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very comfortable, and some of the staff was really friendly. Housekeeping did a great job cleaning the room the water was nice and hot always, buffet food was ok could have been better but was not horrible.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room st all

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Overall the stay was nice and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought there would had been a designated smoking area. I not a smoker and you had people coming next to you while relaxing pool side . Then putting the cigar out on the ground next to the pool to get kicked inside the water. For that kept me out of the pool.

    The room and food was very good and first impression are lasting.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing fun time with daughter.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough restaurants or nightlife for adults. Too many”members only” places that they tell you about when you book.

    Friendly staff/clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Clean / comfortable rooms, good experience for value, amenities are dated, beach and pool were dirty
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Adults only Jr Suite +18
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Amenities seem a bit dated and casino lacks tables games like craps, three card poker, etc. Expect to pay for top shelf liquor unless you become a "member" of their resort program which would grant you access to 'members only amenities,' even if you intend to pay for the adult-only related up charges. I found this quite disappointing as most drinks seemed to be watered down, and the 'membership' upgrade does not appeal to me as there are so many other resorts to explore across the Dominican Republic that already provide these experiences in the base-price. I found the membership and soliciting of this membership to be quite annoying as I already paid for my room and simply wanted to enjoy my stay, not be pushed towards purchasing an upgraded experience after already having paid for an upgraded room. Emotions should strive to ensure guests have an amazing first-time experience with access to as many amenities as possible in order to make the experience everlasting, making it desirable to return. The 'membership' program does the opposite, making it less likely that I return to Emotions. The beach was very dirty with seaweed, and further down the beach, there was a lot of noticeable plastic garbage. We were disappointed at the overall cleanliness of the beach and moreso disappointed to experience the consequences of ocean pollution first hand. We ended up using the beach area nearly a 10 minute walk down the beach which was a much more pleasant experience Lastly, the adults only pool also seemed cloudy/dirty. Although it we know it was treated as we could smell the chlorine when the pool was treated, a deeper cleaning may be necessary. The same could be said for the pools in the tiki area.

    We enjoyed the facilities that Emotions had to offer and the staff was extremely courteous and friendly. We requested our room be cleaned daily and each time the room was left spotless! The food at the buffet was top notch with plenty of local options to try! Emotions did a great job at hosting my cousin's wedding and overall we enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Adults only Room +18
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very accommodating and welcoming and the food was pretty good for all inclusive resort.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach was dirty I could not get in

    The dormitory

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check in was not in time They didn't do the cleaning one day At the buffet the waiters were a few in compare to the customers

    Location Small Town nearby

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    7.0
    I was good.
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The edge of the beach was too dirty and the iron table is too I confortable.

    The buffet and the coffee shop.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    7.0
    Satisfied but more improvement is needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Adults only Room +18
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More improvement can be made on maintenance of the rooms, especially the air conditioners.

    Hotel was small and easy to navigate. I personally like medium to small hotels.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Adults only Jr Suite +18
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drinks where not that good, what mojito’s never had the mint to make them.

    Breakfast was everyday was the same.

    Stayed in November 2023

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