Barcelo Capella Beach Resort

TSS

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We will be going to this resort near the begining of Feb. Can anyone tell me anything about it good or bad. Food, service, beach etc. This is my first time to DR heres hoping we are making a good choice.

TSS
 
Capella

Been there two years in a row. It is a beautifully maintained 5 star resort in Juan Dolio. The beach is a bit course with some coral outcrops and you should have surf socks, reef is about 75 meters offshore and great to snorkel in. Good food and drinks, entertainment was not too bad, leader of group should let others do their thing rather than him trying to do it all. The other were good but Mr. Rythm couldnt cut it with the others in the animation team. Disco was new last year, doubles as an evening restaurant steakhouse and disco later at night, like all disco's loud and noisy but away from the rooms.
See reviews in http://www.debbiesdominicantravel.com/travel45.html#capella some complained about food but we had no complaints.
there may be some reviews here on the DR1 site also.

http://dr1.com/reviews/details.php?hotel_id=107

http://dr1.com/reviews/details.php?hotel_id=140
 

alex2812

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excellent and most relaxing resort in the area. I am returning there in March. Make sure you take advantage of all the restuarants on the property, there are 4 of them. There's a casino down the road that offers a free shuttle.

Let me know if you want more info. I don't want to tell you things you already know.

Juan Dolio is a beautiful area. Have fun.
 

John El ?nico

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Capella is definitively the best resort in juan dolio, but remember "en el pais de los ciegos, un tuerto es el rey".
this resort is far away from a 5star hotel. Rooms are large and well decorated, food and drinks are just ok. if you are looking for gourmet food (shrimp, lobster, or a good steak.) forget it.
If Capella would be located in Punta Cana, i wouldn't give it more than 3 star.
 

Joly

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It is a nice hotel, but like somebody told you before is far from 5 star. I went in Oct 2001 only one restaurant was included in the all inclusive price i pay. One was closed for the luck of people at the hotel the othe had a fee of 25-30 per person so it was only 1 restaurant buffet every day. show was very good at night and the night club, beach and pool ok. I would go back there but with less expertation than my first visit. The location is very good. Hope you like it!