Residencial Casa Linda, San Felipe de Puerto Plata

My wife and I just got back after a weeks stay at the casa marina beach/reef. Our biggest complaint was that there was nowhere that you could sit after the evening meal and have a relaxing drink if the weather was rainy which it was almost all of our week there. Also there was nothing to stop the winds from blowing through the resturants so it was sometimes quite uncomfortable sitting with no protection and trying to eat. The food wasn't the best but it wasn't that bad, we didn't go hungry. The staff was great, the rooms clean and the resort was very nice. Due to the bad weather we were unable to go in the water on the beach but the 2 pools were great. I would not recommend this resort to any of my friends but to my enemies a definate yes lol. We will not be going back to this hotel!

Place was not bad but service sucked really bad. Pool, beach, and shows were nice.

well how can i start i love dominican and casa marina reef and beach i have been 4 times and off again in 4 weeks god its so good there well 1st f you read any bad about this hotel its a all of bull ok well its a 3 star hotel but should be 5 the food is great always lots to chose from and drinks again great they give you lots of it so you do have to ask if you dont like tell im to do as much as you want the swimming pool are big there 3 and 2 children pools and 3 very cold pool looking over the sea and the sea warm like getting a bath but the sand can get very hot so i would wear shoes and the path and get hot too the pool get clean very morning the pool close at 7 on at night there 2 shops in the hotel you can get most thing there eg postcards suncream ect there in a hairdresser there where you can have your nails done and hair and toes ect there lots of shops and stuff out the hotel and there a supermarket 10 min walk away and sousa beach where you can get lots of different stuff to take back with you for your mates lots to do. you will meet lots of nice poeple in dominican and the staff are all kind and will do any thing for you there a night club in the hotel witch opens at 11pm and close at 3am so times it can get a bit died in there so we go out of the hotel where ther in lots of bars to chose from i have meet lots of mates there even the dominicans put becareful with the dominicans with your money!!! sometime they can use you and never go out the hotel on your own !!!! you have to buy your drink in the night clud with are about 200p each witch is about 4 in are money what we use to do is at 1030 go to the bar before it gets busy and get 10 drinks witch was about 3 or 2 each there in a different show on each night witch are very good and funny to watch you can buy them on dvd from ricky and alway dose well outstanding picture of you witch are $6 each there alway stuff to do in the day by the reef pool eg football bored games swimming crazy golf ect well there not much to say now but i wood book this hotel over any over

If you're looking for a 5-star hotel that you'll pay an arm and leg for, go elsewhere. If you’re looking for a great resort that accommodates your needs and then some, stay at the Casa Marina. For the price this resort was awesome!!! The staff was there every time we needed them. The rooms were always clean and pleasant. The foods in the restaurants were unbelievable!!! I was totally impressed with the variety and how well it was prepared. Location, location…, location!!! It was centrally located and easy access to local beaches, attractions and shopping. I am looking forward to coming back to the Casa Marina again.

It is a very basic hotel on the inside. I did not like that there was no fridge in each room and that you get a room card that turns on the electricity when you enter the room. Two bottles of water supplied because you can not drink the tap water -ekk. For those in need of a fridge for medications - make sure you get an extra card to keep the electricity running. They don't tell you that when they bring a fridge in your room. (They just tell you that there is no guarantee you will get a fridge). The rooms need upgrading, along with the beach towels guests receive everyday. They were well worn out and smelled even after they were washed. The service desk/ reception needs a 101 in providing good service for all inclusive clients. The food servers were very limited in understanding the English language. The snacks you buy at the store there is expensive when you do the math, so you are better off bringing your own snacks. The food is bland at best with little variety - same food all week. Bring instant coffee with you if you like a stronger blend!! The exterior of the hotel is beautiful. I liked the neatness to it - Very well groomed. The 3 pools are wonderful. If they applied heat to the "hot tubs" outside, it would definately be a big plus for this hotel. The day trips we took on the outback safari and paradise island (snorkling) made the trip. The bartenders were very pleasant and upbeat. Too bad they closed at 10-11pm each night!

i loved every bit of this holiday! im 15 and i went there for my 14th birthday with my mum, dad and best friend. best holiday ever! everyone who i have spoke to that has been there have loved it! my auntie went there in july an she loved it too. im studying spanish and performing arts in school now so that i can get a job there when im older and i cant wait! i recommend it for everybody. the entertainment was excellent a different show on every night!.. all the staff were always happy and polite. rooms were cleaned every day and its right on the beach, loved it!

It was okay i stood in this hotel for 3 days and it was simply basic really nice entertainment the rooms were very basic could be better though. I personaly will not come here again because i kind of got bored during the last day but then i went to another hotel for 4 days...Riu Merengue now that was a 5 star hotel it was more than outstanding i recommend that hotel better than this one.

The service was simply bad!! Sheets on the beds were dirty. Pubic hair found under the bed cover. I am sure to never go there and would ask you to not even think about going.

I came home 13th january 2008 The day i regret for all the 2 weeks i stayed there!. The resort was absolutley fantastic a holliday you cant forget. The entertainment was brill Everyone was ever so polite allways there to help you out. Cleaners did a great job Thanks!. Bar staff they where wondefull you'd never catch them on a bad day or moment allways smiling. NEW YEAR ! Sutch a good night i had we went in fancy dress and never felt so apriciated it was really good never forget allways something to look back at. Hopefully i will go back to the hotel again. Thanks for sutch a good holliday !.

just returned from the casa marina reef and had a fantastic time,the food was excellent,the staff made us very welcome.we will be going back next year.rooms very basic but clean,maids came in and cleaned the rooms every day,we would recommend this complex to anyone,so if you are thinking of booking go ahead we are sure you will enjoy it.