This was our first time in Puerto Plata, but 3rd time in DR, since we have traveled to Punta Cana. We were originally booked at the Iberostar Costa Dorada, but changed our minds after reading bad reviews and seeing terrible pictures of the beach and location of the resort. Because of the great reviews, we chose the Gran Ventana. We... more

just returned from 2 weeks at the gran ventanna, we were a party of 10 and had requested to have rooms all together we also paid extra to have two children 14 and 16 in a room of their own but they must be in the middle of the adults, well this never happened in fact we werent even near... more

I've just returned from a weeks stay at the Gran Ventana Beach Resort where my friend got married. The food, pool & staff were excellent, all areas of the hotel are well maintained & very clean. The room was nice with the mini bar stocked daily, but the bathroom was in need of some updating. We really enjoyed drinking the... more

We stayed at the Gran Ventana from the 1st to the 15th July. I was a little dubious before we went as I had read some of the reviews on here before we left but for those people who have written bad reviews I really cannot understand it! The hotel was wonderful - overall it was clean and in general... more

Just got back from Gran Ventana 17/07/08 , had quite a good holiday. Greeted on arrival with a nice welcome drink (dont get this in many hotels) easy check in and porters took luggage to room in saona block which we requested via e mail which was nice.Room nice & clean just basic but rooms only to sleep & shower... more

I have just returned from a weeks stay at the Gran Ventana and I had an amazing time! After religiously checking Trip Advisor before I went I thought I would let other people know how I found it! The country itself is beautiful! It's very green and has beautiful views! I would recommend going on at least one excursion so... more

great hotel. had doubts after i received a letter from thomas cook telling me about building work going on. yes there is but you will never notice it. food was great esp the a la carte restuarants choice in buffet was massive and changed every day entertain was at times cheesy but was professional and well organised tho sometimes not... more

I have been to the Gran Ventana in 2006 and in Nov. 2007 and am planning to return in Dec. 2008. We had a great time and never got sick. We have been to different locations in the Dominican Republic as well as Cuba and all locations never had enclosed eating areas and this was never a issue, as for... more

We stayed at Gran Ventana for 2 weeks from 5th May 08, and had a wonderfully relaxing time. I'll break down the review a bit: ARRIVAL We went through Thomson and the transfer from the airport was as smooth as could be - nice air-conditioned coach. On arrival at the GV itself the baggage handler (not a GV member of... more