casa marina beach/reef resort sosua

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Scott

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hi i just read jim hinsch review of this resort from 12/09/98 and the food and service of this resort got a very poor grade. is their any new updates on this from anyone. i realize everyone has different opinions on things.we are heading there next month. thanks
 
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Jim Hinsch

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Most of the reviews I have read, before and after my trip, rated the food and service as good. In fact, you'll notice that 95% of every review of every property, gets a rave review. That's why you really need to read between the lines. Most people will have a good stay no matter where they go, and a lot of people only take vacations once a year so they don't have much to compare by. However, after I posted my report, I received a barrage of E-mail from various people, almost all Americans, that in summary, told me "I totally agree. I thought I was the only one that felt that way".

This is a budget property, so you get what you pay for. We paid US$65 per person, all-inclusive (room, food, drinks, non-motorized water sports, etc.). The top resorts on the island charge triple that, and resorts on other islands that I have stayed at charge 5-6 times that amount, per person. So overall, as beautiful as the place is, this is a bargain and you really can't go wrong.

Jim Hinsch JimHinsch@CSI.COM
 
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Nadine

Guest
Hi Scott,

As mentioned by Mr Hinsch, I only take vacations once a year... I stayed at the Casa Marina Beach for two weeks last year in January. In fact we were 14 people (most of us in our late 20's and two moms in their 50's) among which a few who had never travelled out of Canada before. Even if we were all different, we were all very satisfied with the service and food provided by the Casa Marina. As for the food, no one got sick and it was good. No the buffet was not of a 5* hotel, but the Casa Marina is not a 5* hotel. You should try the "a la carte" restaurants when you are ready for a change. If you want to go out, try the Morua Mai in Sosua. It's about a 10-15 minutes walk from the Casa Marina. Have a nice trip and feel free to e-mail me if I can answer any question. Cheers
 
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Lynda

Guest
Love the dance shows -casa marinareef resort sosua

They have one of the best dance teams in the area and put on spectacular dance shows in the amphitheatre, They just put a new show together for the millenium. They will be performing it every 15 days. I plan on taping it in March. Did anyone tape it on New Year's eve???