Casa Colonial Beach and Spa Rating: 4.0 Pearls

Oyster Review Summary

• Large, stylish rooms (some with private outdoor tubs)

• Friendly, attentive staff

• Comfortable four-post beds with Frette linens

Be Live Grand Marien Rating: 3.5 Pearls

Oyster Review Summary

• Huge zero-entry pool (great for kids)

• Half of the rooms opened in November 2008

• Name-brand liquor at no extra cost

Iberostar Costa Dorada Hotel Rating: 3.5 Pearls

Oyster Review Summary

• Better buffets and restaurants than most all-inclusives

• Bright rooms come equipped with free minibars

• Lively activities, day and night

Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort Rating: 3.5 Pearls

Gran Ventana Beach Resort Rating: 3.5 Pearls

Oyster Review Summary

• Safe location within a gated tourist complex

• Warm, friendly service – better than at most resorts

• Large, clean, soft-sand beach

Golden Sand Golf & Beach Resort Rating: 3.0 Pearls

Allegro Puerto Plata Rating: 3.0 Pearls

Oyster Review Summary

• Good kids' activities, like high-ropes and a wave pool

• Clean rooms and grounds

• Large beachfront with soft sand

Grand Paradise Playa Dorada Rating: 3.0 Pearls

Oyster Review Summary

• Largest, best beach in Playa Dorada

• Clean, modern rooms (renovated 2008-2009)

• Large, stylish disco

The Crown Suites at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort Rating: 3.0 Pearls

Oyster Review Summary

• Huge modern rooms, all one-bedroom suites with kitchens

• Attentive service (more so than most all-inclusives)

• Well-kept, beautiful grounds

Puerto Plata Village Caribbean Rating: 2.5 Pearls

Oyster Review Summary

• Spirited entertainment staff

• Friendly waiters

• Located inside a safe, gated community