Opened in 2001, this modern hotel comprises a total of 489 double rooms spread over a main building and several other buildings, by the beach. There is an elegant foyer with a 24-hour reception desk and safes awaiting guests in the main building. Other facilities in this spacious complex include a shopping arcade with a variety of boutiques, a souvenir shop and a beauty and hairdressing salon. Dining and drinking options include a number of bars and restaurants dotted around the complex (1 buffet restaurant, 4 à la carte restaurants (featuring Italian, Mexican, Chinese and a steak house), 1 fast food restaurant, beach club with a grill buffet and a pizzeria). For entertainment, a nightclub and a casino also feature within the hotel. In addition, there is a laundry service, room service, medical assistance as well as a kids' club (with supervision in the mornings and afternoons, hourly, 4-12 years) on offer. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park or garage. Location This holiday complex lies in the middle of a tropical garden, right by the fine sand, idyllic beach of Playa Dorada. The lively centre of Puerto Plata lies only around 5 km from the complex. Rooms The comfortable rooms come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer and a direct dial telephone. It is possible to book a room with a sea view and without a balcony or facing the pool/garden with a balcony. Sport In the wonderful, tropical grounds, guests will find 2 pool complexes with integrated children's pools, Jacuzzi, a poolside snack bar, sun terrace and sun loungers. Additionally, the holiday complex offers a gym and (for an additional fee) a massage service. Sports enthusiasts may like to try out water aerobics, taster diving (in the pool), windsurfing (windsurf taster hour included), tennis (courts with floodlights incur added fee), table tennis, aerobics, archery, beach/pool volleyball, and minigolf (some activities include additional charges). The entertainment programme features games, competitions, Meringue dancing courses as well as evening shows, live music and beach parties for variation. Meals Guests may select their breakfast as well as lunch and evening meal from a buffet. It is also possible to take evening meals à la carte. An all-inclusive stay may be booked. Payment American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment. Notes Guests can check-in from 3 pm and must check-out by 1 pm.