Jd
Costa Caribe is OK. Eat at the specialty restaurants as much as possible, they are much better than the buffet. There is some good staff. Check-in is the weakest area of service. If you arrive early in the day, don't plan on being in a room until after 3pm. Ask for a room close to the beach, or on the beach side of the road. They are much better. If you want to venture out for dinner, try Aura in Old Juan Dolio (right down the same road the hotel is on towards Santo Domingo). It is magnificent, a little pricey but worth it.
Hope you enjoy your trip. I would love a report when you return. You can PM me.