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for Club Hotel Riu Merengue, Puerto Plata

Rating Summary based on 5 reviews

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  • 56 of 56 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 carlz2001

    Member since 21/11/2009

    Reviews written: 347

    4 Stars Visit the Merengue for a taste of paradise 07/05/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Oustanding food, exceptional service, exclusive beach

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Entertainment

    I have just returned from my first trip to the Dominican Republic and the hotel Riu Merengue where I had the most wonderful holiday despite a few hitches along the way. The Dominican is an absolute must for anyone who enjoys endless sunshine, wonderful beaches and a friendly atmosphere. Before I arrived here, I didn't quite know what to expect, but as soon as myself and my young family arrived we were eager to kick start our holiday and have a wonderful time celebrating both my husbands 30th and my not so special 27th while we were there. Arriving at the Riu Merengue after a 9.5 hour flight ... more
  • 59 of 59 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 Kingseany

    Member since 04/03/2003

    Reviews written: 99

    5 Stars All the rum you can drink... Diamond review Review with images 14/02/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages All inclusive, great staff, great food, good atmosphere

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Entertainment can become repetitive

    We stayed at the Riu Merengue in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic in January 2004. This is classed as a five star all inclusive, and is located on the North coast of the island. Distance from the airport is only about 30 minutes, so it's not long before you are settling in after the gruelling flight. Check in was quick, there weren't too many other arrivals at the same time thankfully. We were handed a nice welcome drink and wandered off to find our room. It took a while, even though we had some kind of map, but it would have been nice to have been shown to the room, as it was no longer ... more
  • 9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    haysiefantasie

    5 Stars Merengue makes you happy! 19/09/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Friendly staff, well presented

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Presents can be expensive

    Me and my partner went to the Riu Merengue hotel in Puerto Plata in June 2004. I remember stepping off the plane and thinking that I had never felt heat like it before - it was glorious. The porters at the airport are quite persistent, so make sure you are firm when you say no to them. If you do want their services then expect to pay about £2 for them to carry you bags 20 feet! The coach ride to the hotel was relatively comfortable. Most of the scenery is fantastic, and although you will pass shanty-type towns, the majority of the Dominicans have smiles on their faces. When we pulled up to the ... more
  • 29 of 32 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    1 Star Quick review of Club Hotel Riu Merengue, Puerto Plata by vICKYMALIK2 14/09/2007
    I have just returned from the Hotel Riu Merenge and what a disappointment! 5* it isn't. There are just two restaurants to choose from, one a buffet style restaurant where youa re waiting for up to 15 minutes on occasions to get seated and a 'a la carte' restaurant, which is far from a la carte. the rooms consist of two 3/4 beds pushed together with families of up to four people having to share and the only air conditioning in the place is in your room itself, so eating is very uncomfortable. The hotel shop is beyond extortionate and there ... more
  • 0 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    ndgandy

    5 Stars Affordable Luxury Accomodation 05/01/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages affordable

    Disadvantages Disadvantages none

    I went with my partner 2 years ago to the Riu Merengue hotel in the North Wes of the Dominican Republic. The hotel is 5* and is superbly presented. As an all-inclusive hotel it has great qualities. The food is widely varied and of good quality, the staff are attentive and friendly, drinks are free until 2am, and there is a free minibar in every room! There are also a wide variety of trips away from the hotel such as snorkelling, river rafting and off-road 4x4 treks through the stunning countryside. I cannot recommend this hotel and the island enough, it is so good. If you have a chance to go ... more
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