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ClubHotel Riu Merengue

3.5 of 5
Bahia de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We visited this hotel for our honeymoon staying 13 nights. The location and beach are stunning and we cannot fault the standards of cleanliness. However there were several things that let them down: 1)The entertainment around the pools during the day was dated, repetitive and too loud. Where ever you went It couldn't be escaped. This made it difficult to... More

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

The weekends at the hotel were unbearable as they let in domicans who are very loud and noisy, and you had to queue for food. We felt like being in a prison, as the hotel is situated so that you cannot really walk out and see the locals. We found the price of trips were very expensive with the tour... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Just wanted to write a quick review for people using this site to decide where to go on there holidays!! People who have done previous reviews are writing about there personal experience and not the holiday overall :-( We have just booked this hotel for the 6th time.. In 6 years! Think that in its self speaks volumes! Please don't... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Just returned from the Merengue after a 2 week stay 06/05/13 - 21/05/13. I would just like to say that the moaner from London was I presume several times previously quite happy to be one of the cattle travelling with the cattle until he found the extra money to suddenly rise above himself, everybody cannot afford the premium class on... More

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Moscow, Russia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

It was bad b/c: 1) black mold on a shower ceiling (prohibited by most of Health Departments) 2) Internet speed - download 0.09 Mbps; uploading - 0.04 Mbps. It's 10,000+ (!!!) lower than people have in EU or America. I tested it three days in a row. Hotel clerks could do nothing. At that speed you can send/receive SMS, once... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Stayed here for the first time as Mambo was closed. The staff were all fantastic as usual but the meals were not up to normal quality and it didn't help when they opened the hotel to locals every weekend so you couldn't get near the pool and had long waits for lunches and dinners. It was so noisy. Love the... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Just returned on 13 May from a 13 night stay at this hotel. We stayed 6 years ago and seen this deal with Thomsons for a really good price and new it would be good value for money. I think the hotel could do with an update, but we found everything was still good, food was good and no tummy... More

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Halifax, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This was a very special getaway for my husband and me and we were not disappointed. We had written to the hotel in advance to let them know about our special trip and they arrranged for a honeymoon bonus (fruit plate, coffee, etc.) in our room and a room upgrade as requested to a room with a view of the... More

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

I guess all inclusive drinks work for this resort because they all taste so awful you'll end up just drinking water. The pre-mixed cocktails resemble a slushy with cheap vodka added to them. It doesn't matter which type of cocktail you have, they all taste the same - fake. The food is ok but the majority of it is greasy... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Not wanting to cover the same ground that lots of others have already done...just come back 12th May after 2weeks...the staff really make this hotel...the cleaners...the gardeners...the waiters everyone tries hard to please,I found the food very good was always something there for me,I did not bother with the pool as it was too busy much prefered the beach with... More

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Additional Information about ClubHotel Riu Merengue

Address: Bahia de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > Puerto Plata Province > Puerto Plata
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Top resorts Hotels in Puerto Plata
#6 On the Beach Hotels in Puerto Plata
#6 Family Hotels in Puerto Plata
#10 Romantic Hotels in Puerto Plata
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
* Located on the beach in Maimon Bay * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * Located in the Riu Resort, near ClubHotels Riu Bachata and Riu Mambo * Main building and 1-story bungalow complex * Surrounded by 15,000 m2 / 18,000 sq. yards of tropical gardens * 9 km / 5.5 miles from Puerto Plata * 150 m / 495 ft. from Caribbean Street * 25 km / 15.5 miles from Puerto Plata Intl. Airport * 300 m / 990 ft. from a bus stop * Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Riu Merengue
Clubhotel Riu Merengue Hotel
Club Hotel Riu Merengue
Clubhotel Riu Merengue Puerto Plata
Riu Merengue Dominican Republic
Riu Merengue Puerto Plata
Rui Merengue

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