This past July 4th, my friend and I had the opportunity to go to the Grand Oasis Marien Resort. Although we had never been to Puerto Plata, we were pleasantly surprised. Upon our arrival at the local airport in Puerto Plata, you hear the wonderful sounds and rhythms of the band that’s playing to welcome you to the Dominican Republic!... more

Just returned from the Grand Oasis Marien and had an amazing time. I was going to wait a while before I wrote this review but felt I would do it now after reading the "horrible" review by NYC below. Let me get one thing off my chest, the main reason that some (not all) Americans leave reviews like the one... more

You can not fault this hotel unless you are a sad miserable person. Having travelled around the world to many hotels where we have had some fantastic holidays then this ranks amongst them. The animation team were first class and professional when you compare these to other second rate entertainers at other hotels. There was not really a dull evening... more

Staff is rude, beds are hard, food is terrible and drinks are watered down. more

I have just come back from GOM and can honestly say it was one of the best holidays I have ever had. I have read many reviews before going and was a little worried about going there, and when we have arrived I was genuenly amazed at how beautiful it was. We were welcomed with fresh mango juice at the... more

Ok been back for about a week and I have been too depressed being back in the UK to write a review, but thought i would share my thoughts with anyone planning to go here. Check in: Was a breeze. The hotel is right next door to the Iberostar hotel which seemed quite nice. You are greeted by the receptionist... more

Let me just start out by saying, I will be back to the Grand Oasis next year!!! I first cam across this hotel after a family member offered me use of their vacation club. It was one of two choices available. I began an exhaustive and exhausting search of pictures and reviews of the hotel. For all you whiners out... more

We've just returned home today from our second time here. We were wondering if it would live up to expectations...it exceeded them. It was better than the first time. Both the new building blocks are up...all thats happening with them now is they are moving in abit of furniture...which didnt bother anyone. Whilst we were there the new A la... more

The best thing to do when looking at these reviews is to keep them in the back of your minds and go and make your own mind up. If i had listened to all the moaning & whining i would have missed out on a great family holiday. We stayed here from the 25th May til the 9th June 2008,it... more