Marien Report
Can't give any advise on the cost as I am an owner of a bulk number fo weeks hat I purchased 4 years ago that I may use at 4 Coral Hotels anytime I want. For example, after I left the Marien I spent 1 week at the Coral Costa Caribe in Juan Dolio, then spent 1 week at the Coral La Hamaca in Boca CHica, all as part of the "time" that I own.
The Marien is spacious, impecc ably clean, with a friendly staff that tries to accomodate in every way. I had a ocean facing room with a terrace, with of course, beautiful sunrises and sunsets. For AI, the food was good, but of course always leaves a little bit be desired, unless you go to one of the "pay" rest. with a better selection of wines and personal service.
While I was there a convention of 300 attending from Canada that seem to be having a great time. The hotel is minutes from golf and since I am a newby to golf I was thrilled to take lessons (private) at $11.00 an hour. YES, $11.00. (when I got to Guvaberry the rate was $50.00)