Thanks for that Mishie.
My husband and I go in January 07, are the rooms due to be refurished. I'm sure I read on earlier threads that they were being done ready for this summer
Cannot remember which building is the best one to go in?
Is it the quiet pool that gets no sun and very shaded rooms, also next to the noisy hotel
Could you assist me in clarifying which are the best rooms, especially for sea views as we are in a standard room.
Thanks
kazee
ps glad you had a fab holiday
Hi, just got back from my honeymoon at the gran ventana and have to say it was great. The best rooms are in the Beata block by far and as for the quiet pool beocming shaded I really didn't notice any. The sun was roasting it was lovely. Their has just been a new law passed in DR that you can only purchase alcohol on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and I guess this really had an effect on the disco next door. We never heard any noise from it for the entire two weeks we were there. Oh and if you are in that block I would stay there as it is mainly couples and there are very few families as they are over watching the pretty dreadful entertainment. However, many a good evening was spent under the company of Ramiro in the Tiki bar by the quiet pool and you'll find you meet some real characters there. As for the rooms being refurbed I didn't see any indication that this was likely. But frankly I couldnt complain about them apart from the hobbit sized bath tub. At 6'3 it was showers all the way. Apart from that I really thought the rooms were very nice. Hope that helps.
When we were at the Gran Ventana, their was no signs of it refurbished, but was advised that it should happen some time next year. As for the blocks that have sea view, would either be Saona or Catolina block, and boths these blocks are by the main pool, we were in the Catolina block, and had no problems and no complaints, the room are kept clean everday. Unable to comment about the quite pool, as we never went over that side, prefered going to the beach. Feel free to ask if you have any more questions, sure you will have a lovely time.
Mishie
Looking forward in going, 4 months to go....
Nearer to the time I may email the hotel and ask for a specific building to stay in, unsure which one to choose from.
We would like a sea view if possible with only booking a standard room, would also like to be near entertainment and not miles away from the beach and whatever goes on around me...nosey
kind regards
kazee
I have 9 months 'til we return! We re-booked last night... Gran Ventana! 4th June 2007 Can't wait!!!
We have just booked to stay here in Dec 2006. What block/room would people recommend, particularly for a sea view so we can try and email the hotel directly. Ta muchly
Only 9 1/2 weeks to go now to GV. Going to sort out visa today to send off tomorrow.
I am going to email the hotel and ask for a room in Saona or Catolina building, think I might have a better chance to have an ocean view.
wont be long now
kazee
Does anyone know if this work is happening or about to happen.
its done, it was completed last month, although its not pure white like the carribean side, it is whiter than it was.
okay guys- review is done. i'm sure i've missed loads, but just too much to tell, so if there is something yo need to know just ask. also dont have the room we did. 2201 in catalina unless you like roll on, roll off beds
kazzee, you will def have a better chance with saona or catalina- beata doesnt have an ocean view its at the front of the hotel. you wont be disappointed with the hotel
thanks for replies. we go on dec 4th, 4 wekks wait-not long, cant wait.
did you go to oceanworld?or any other excursions you can recommend?
if you did do ocean, did you do the dolphin swim?
im going to email the hotel soon to request a quiet room with a good view.
its my partners birthday so i want a nice holiday.
what did you take for gifts?just pencils?
take lots and lots of pencils, paper, crayons, girlie stuff(bobbles) boys stuff (carsetc), sweets, cheap flip flops(if you can find them). just lots and lots of everything hoard the toiletries you get in your room.
if you email the hotel , make sure you follow it up with another one just before you go. if you tell the hotel when you check in you are celebrating a birthday they may arrange extras for you. but also if you go to ocean world let the coach rep know and they may do something also. a littl girl had a b'day and they arranged a sea lion encounter for her.
hope this helps. but please have a look at the isaira tours website, we booked everything thrugh martin when we arrived and he is wonderful.
We are going to Gran Ventana in May 07 and I can not wait,
can anyone tell me it or when they are doing the refurbish
Thanks Emma
i think its started, they wee doing some work when we were there at end of oct. but there are a lot of rooms and they do work in dominican minutes but hey you dont go until may so you never know
Care Bear, I have tried to email the hotel re: rooms but the message keeps coming back as failed?
Has anybody another email address....if so please can I have it
many thanks
kazee x
try vhhr.com kazee, but dont expecta reply and follow it up a few days before you go. the only refurb work we saw was in the catalina block
thank you very much Care bear
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