There is only one thing good at the Albatross....the nice fellow that runs the MiniMart food store. Without him there would have been no food or alcohol. No beach. No hot water. No a/c. Weak Internet connection. Pool was cloudy. Nothing close by. Sure the help was friendly but I didn't go there to be smiled at. No place to buy or get a newspaper, book or magazine. A laptop isn't an alternative because the WiFi didn't reach past the lobby....not even to the pool that was less than 100 feet away.

The only reason I can't call it a war zone is the lack of an army. Otherwise the torn-up streets and vacant half-complete construction loomed dangerously sinister everywhere.

Nearby Santo Dominica is one big construction which causes traffic to backup everywhere. Street signs are reliably missing.

But I will say again everyone is friendly, even the teenage kid who ran an intersection and crashed into our rental.

I got this on timeshare exchange and never would have paid real money for it. I don't need much to have a nice time and the weather was great. Unit was Ok except bathroom was in desperate need of renovation and the AC unit on the balcony was on the blink and very loud. Outside areas and pool are nicely kept. Resort is on a desolate stretch of high rises about half of which are under construction. No charm in the neighborhood but not unsafe. Very friendly staff. When my room card didn't work, they quickly gave me a new one which worked fine. Problem is, I accidentally went into the wrong unit one day. Apparently they gave me a master key LOL. I wouldn't stay here without a car. I rented one for a whole week for $150. No restaurant, but Con Con next door is quite good.

Our experience at this Resort was excellent! we did not mind the constructions around the Resort, all we focused on was the excellent treatment given to us by the Staff of Albatros. My special thanks to German for being very accomodating on every request we had. I traveled there with my wife and 4 Kids.. Imagine that, they did have a good time and a great experience running around the place. My thanks to Vladimir and Elvis the Bartenders, that coffee sure was great, every morning! And to Angela the house keeper (my daughters were amazed by the designs she made with the Towels) To Rosa, the Manager, you must be proud of the great people you have working for you. We definetely will go back again. Great prices and very affordable.

Albatross Resort in Juan Dolio was wonderful. No, it's not all inclusive, no, you have to walk a bit to the beach to enter the water but boy, did we have a great time! Our one bedroom suite in A block was clean, comfortable and well supplied. We had to ask for a toaster and microwave but the staff fulfilled all our requests immediately with no questions asked. The pool was clean although the water was a bit cool as was the whirlpool tub. The pool bar was well stocked and bartenders Elvis and Vladimir were terrific. I recommend their frozen rum punch!! We went on two tours with Faenza - to Saona Island and the Jeep Safari. We recommend them highly.
There were only about 50 guests at Albatross when we were there so there were no long waits, loud parties or smoke. It was perfect. We met people from Canada, US & Italy, very friendly but not fast lane. The restaurant was closed but within a 20 minute walk we found dozens of others. The best was El Concon, next door. Great food and good service. We were extremely comfortable, enjoyed the beautiful pool, and got a super massage from Anna. What more could you ask for for a relaxing holiday?