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Hotel Residence Playa Colibri – reviews, photos

2.5 of 5
Francisco Caamana Deno, Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
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Ranked #8 of 29 hotels in Las Terrenas
4.5 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
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New York City, New York
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Simply not up to the standards...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

I guess is that the first thing that a property must do, is to be quite clear about the type of product they sell.
If they were marketing themselves as a two star apartotel, I would say is quite acceptable, but under the current image they project is simply not to the standards of what one should accept as comfortable and attractive room accommodations.
It is one thing to rent apartments, a different thing is to offer an unattractive and very basic furniture and accommodation.I understand that while the water may not be suited to human consumption, the hotel should offer bottled water as an alternative, whether free or for a cost, but to have a huge plastic bottle, on a swinging support, is not attractive nor appealing. However if all you are looking for is a clean place close to the beach, clean and with decent food,with basic accommodations it wil be fine.
All it takes is to be quite clear and describe clearly what a property offers. I think that there are many other properties that offer a much more complete vacation experience in the same general area.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Montreal
1 review
“The best spot ever !!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Went there for the last 5 years and always great.........i even brough a studio last year.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Beachfront charm”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

Pros: Beautifully manicured grounds and colorful decor. Friendly, attentive staff. Great prices. Located on pristine beachfront. Great food and drinks at the hotel's palapa on the beach. Room was clean and had a mini-frige, A/C, hairdryer, wi-fi and safe. Was away from the hustle and bustle of Las Terrenas proper and only a short walk from Playa Bonita.

Cons: As observed by other guests on TripAdvisor, the beds and pillows were definitely hard. The wooden slat windows also let in a bit of noise. The website also claims to have a restaurant in addition to the beach bar, but we never found it! Had to walk down the street to another hotel's restaurant for an expanded menu.

Overall, a fantastic value. The room had the basic essentials. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs just in case. It comes with a pretty good continental breakfast at the beach palapa (opens at 8am). It's at the quieter end of a row of beachfront hotels, which was nice. FYI- There doesn't seem to be any good snorkeling anywhere in this area, so you may have to drive awhile to do that. Would recommend.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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north carolina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Very nice stay at the Colibri!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Just returned from 12 peaceful days at the Colibri in Las Terrenas. The staff is most friendly and accommodating and helpful in planning your stay in the area. They speak many languages and know the area and town, a plus for any vacation! The grounds are beautiful and very well kept, as are the spacious rooms. The amenities all worked well, from the very fast and reliable internet wifi, the air conditioning and the well equiped kitchen, which saves on restaurant bills. The area is our favorite in Las Terrenas. The beach is great for swimming and is just across the street. Town is a bit far to walk but we had a vehicle so was no problem and the desk will call for you a motoconcho or taxi. It is possible to walk to town but probably 20 minutes or so. Great value for the money and will definitely be back!

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Atlanta GA
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Rustic Charm”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011
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We visited Las Terrenas in early December for a quick get-away before the hectic holidays. Our flights took us from Atlanta through Miami to Santo Domingo and the same back. From ATL to MIA, American Airlines took my only carry on at the gate and I've never seen my bag since. But that didnt ruin my vacation. The people at the hotel Colibri were sympathetic, understanding and very helpful in tyring to track my luggage down so that I could enjoy my short stay.

The hotel is more of a condo-tel. The "rooms" have kitchens and separate bedrooms/bathrooms/living rooms. There are several floor plans, from a one bedroom to two bedroom to town house 2-story style, all practically beach front. There is a small (charming brick paver) road in front of the hotel that you need to cross to get to the beach but that is characteristic of all of Las Terrenas beach hotels. There is an ordnance that buildings must be 60 feet off the beach to preserve the beach front walking experience. (side note: this is one of the better beaches to stay at and walk because its wide and picturesque. But there are several beaches to check out either walking - Punta Poppy or by car, Playa Bonita, Playa Coson. All very lovely and worth the minimal effort).

The hotel serves breakfast on the beach (included in the hotel rate) and there is food, snacks and drinks all day long at this little beach hut for a nominal fee.

The pool is one of the larger ones and is perfectly situated in the middle of the complex yet you can see the beach from it.

The location is about a kilometer from the main downtown area of L.T. and an easy walk. Do bring a flashlight because there are no street lights for your return walk at night. The area is very safe so no worries there.

This is not the newest hotel and would not be considered "luxury" but its very clean, and well maintained. The furnishings are brightly colored and efficient. There are TVs but not flat screens and the towels and linens are substantial. Plus the staff goes above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable.

I would stay at this hotel again, and would recommend it for families, solo travelers, and couples.

Room Tip: Its worth a few more pesos for a room with a view. The decks are large and lots of time is spent out...
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Francisco Caamana Deno, Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
Price range (per night):* INR5,502 - 12,005

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