Do you have a working email address?
costalunga@verizon.net.do
that is what mario used to email me with.
I gotta say...i would probably stay at costalunga next time.
I just got back from 9 days at candil. The new Italian woman is pleasant enough...but just doesnt give me the same feeling of personal attention that petteri and guiseppi gave me. (although they did upgrade me to one of the larger "suites" for my last 3 nights).
I still prefer the layout of candil...its nice if you are traveling solo as the pool area can be very social.
BIGGEST complaint...was that when i tried to pay my bill...they wouldnt take a credit card!!! AYYYEEE!!! because of the transition they have not yet recieved a new credit card machine. I found this out around 8 pm..and i was not about to go to the local ATM and take out 500 usd and walk around town. I ended up going to banco popular first thing in the morning to get the cash...but still...it totaly messed up my last day there. I really had wanted to get up early and get in one more swim to matica.
That is just a temporary glitch...and i did mention in another thread that one should expect some glitches with a new administration.
Maid service wasnt as on point as usual this year. One day no towels, one day not cleaned at all, one day 1/2 cleaned.
Oh...and if you dont ASK for your free airport pickup/drop off ...they will try to charge you.
ALSO...my bill was nearly 500 pesos friday morning vs thursday night. I questioned it..but really didnt want to argue over 15 dollars on my last day and just paid it.
I am certainly not trying to slam the new woman at candil....i think perhaps she just needs a bit of time to learn the ropes....but if i were traveling right now..i think i would opt for costalunga or try one of the other places. I never had a problem paying the extra few $$ for candil in the past...but i just cant justify it after this past trip.
Oh...but maritza who cooks breakfast is a SWEETIE!!! and Angel the night security guard is cool as always. Unfortunately Sandy (who picked me up at the airport) was gone the whole week.
ok..so my bottom line is...if you are traveling and want a nicer "looking" hotel...spend the few xtra for candil...but if that isnt important...look at costalunga.
Oh...and one more note. The new owner, nor does anyone at the front desk, speak english. not a big problem for me....until it came down to reviewing my bill. My spanish is OK...until it comes down to particulars.