Having just come back from GV as honeymooners (inc our little one) we were impressed with what we recieved.

Although we could not get the Junior Suite upgrade (due to having a child with us) we still had fruit and rum on arrival as well as congratulations card from the management.

We were dissapointed with First Choice side of things. The rep did not know we were honeymooners, we never got the upgraded seats on the flight (they forgot to mark it on the booking).

Also you are entitled to a candlelit dinner at Victoria hotels. The rep will not tell you this though.

You need to go to the reception by the quiet pool and book it there. Take along a copy of your marriage certificate as proof (just incase).

Overall our experience of GV was fantastic (see review). It certainly caters for all types. We spent quite a bit of time with another couple who were honeymooning (and staying in the Junior suites) and they certainly enjoyed it.

Hi Kernewek

Found a couple of new reviews here

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g147290-d150764-Reviews-m10560-Gran_Ventana_Beach_Resort-Puerto_Plata_Dominican_Republic-GTEST953731.html

and also here

http://www.debbiesdominicantravel.com/travel26.html

and some pictures here

http://community.webshots.com/user/keepmusicevil


Mishie

Any sign of refuubishment yet
I do not go until Jan 07 so ample time if its to go underway.

Kazee

Thanks for that. Can't wait to go. Just six weeks of work to go first!
Bit concerned about first choice as they seemed a bit dopey when I booked the holiday and told them it was a honeymoon. Hope we get everything!

hello all i'm here on the 14th july is the weather expected to be good in july and how hot does i get ? anybody else there from the 14th onwards

cheers biddie

hello all,
after reading the reveiws i wonder if any of you know if the re-furb of the gv has started as i have heard it starts in july just my look as we travel there on the 14th of this month(july) if it has started i might change hotels.anybody been recently?

cheers paul

biddie yenrac

I will be there on the 17th July, 2 weeks and counting.

See you there

Mishie

There are a couple of recent (June) reviews HERE.

Pippy

Hi
I wonder if someone can help me I am due to go to the DR for the 1st time on 25/8/06 staying at the above hotel can anyone tell me what the dress code for men is at night in the restaurants.

thanks

according to thomson brochure- long trousers are required in a lacarte restaurants. we go in october tooooo long .

Hi robby64

Will let you know when I come back. Arriving at Gran Ventana on Monday, just 4 more nights and counting.

Mishie

Mishie have a good time.
I will be going in 6 months.
Kazee

have a fab holiday- we go in october, check out kiddie friendly stuff for me

Hi Mishie

Please do let me know when you get back about what the gents are wearing in the restaurants at nightime. have a great time and any other info on the place will be appreciated.

Robby64

Hi Robby64

Will do, leaving in 7 hrs time, Gran Ventana here we come

Mishie

Hi Robby64

Have just come back today from Gran Ventana, in the restuarants most men were wearing shirt and trousers. Some of the men were in three quater shorts and a t shirt and trainer, and had no problems getting in. If you have any more questions, feel free too ask, will write up a review in the morning.

Mishie

Hi Mishie

thanks for the detective work and not as stressed now about this long trews versus shorts malarky. But have bought him a pair of linen pants just in case.
Cant wait to read you review and only 23 more sleeps to go cant wait.

thanks

robby64

Hi Everyone

I have posted a review, hope you all enjoy.

Mishie

Many thanks for posting such a detailed review!

You can read Mishie's review HERE.

Pippy