Blue Bay Villas Doradas

Very disappointed, booked sup. Rm. we were put at the front of hotel next to entrance hearing every horn honk, coming and going of buses etc. not acceptable for our 2 wk stay. We were moved, rooms are small, safe didn't work,lack of paper work describing amenities.No enough lounge chairs & half are broken! Only one bartender at each bar, no waiter/ess service at beach or pool areas as well as Shade Unbrellas. Food at buffet was "COLD" the odd time it was at best luke warm, same desserts everyday. Hotel in need of renovations. Pool not cleaned during our 2 week stay. [Details]

This is a smaller resort which was nice. You have your choice of the large pool with a swim up bar or the smaller "spa pool" next to the massage and spa area which was in a NO SMOKING area which was nice. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Staff was friendly and were prompt to address anything that needed repairs. The food was good overall with many choices. The beach was nice but not quite like Cuban beaches. The beach was pretty flat in most places if you want a nice beach on which to do a run or a walk. If you want to do morning or evening walks on a large sidewalk there is one at the front of the resort that goes around the golf course. I was told the golf course was over 35 years old and it is a very nice course. There are options to eat at the golf course if you want some Brazilian BBQ or other options. I also heard some good restaurant reviews from the market next door that serves pub food and there is a sushi place there as well. I never expect any good steak or beef at a place like this but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised as I had steak 6 times and 5 out of the 6 times it was tasty (only thin pieces but tender and tasty). Chinese and Italian was good but seafood was not very good. The buffet was always tasty with tons of selection. I took my burger back to the grill one day as it was red inside the patty but then realized even after more cooking it was still red because the burger patties were actually soy burgers with red food coloring in the middle so the patty was not raw - it was just a soy burger with red dye - but it was still good. There are not many cabanas on the beach for shade but there are a few beds with limited covering over them and some people laid out on chairs under tree shade close to the beach restaurant. The self serve beach restaurant was open 24 hours with the following at the buffet: salad, burgers, hot dogs, decent fried chicken and fries. The peddlers were allowed to approach you on the beach to sell excursions, cheap jewelry, massages or clothing but I did not find them very pushy - it was much better than the last time I was there a long time ago and now you have to be licenced to be on the beach. The excursions include snorkelling on the family boat or the party boat. You can do a tour around town where the guide takes you to a coffee shop to encourage you to buy local coffee, a jewelry store to buy jewelry or a local restaurant have a bite only if you want to eat. They take you for walk thru town to the local square in front of the church and down Pink Street and Umbrella Street. We should have asked to go to the local beach town of Sosua as others went and liked the visit to that town. I met several people that return each year and love it there. If you bring items to give away to kids then Angela at the front desk brings things to schools and needy families. It was good value for the price and was a nice place for a holiday. The resort is in a cove so it is not as windy as they neighbouring resort. [Details]

We had a water problem in our bathroom from the floor above. We reported and we were moved to a new room when available. The resort is clean, food is a variety. Water and ice cubes are safe to use just not bathroom taps. The bar staff are friendly and the entertaining staff loveable. Night entertainment started at 10.30 more for a younger crowd. WIFI in lobby and pool only. overall a get vacation! [Details]

Was disappointed with room. Three couples paid the same amount and one got one of the cottages if that's what you call it and the other two got basic rooms which was not fair. One of the couple's rooms flooded. They had to be moved, causing our room, which was above it to smell like sewer the whole time when we asked to be moved four days into the day, we were told tomorrow when we asked for another blanket, cause the room was way too cold. The cleaners kept turning up the air we were told tomorrow The shower leaked no big deal. We ended up staying in our room because it wasn't worth moving over for two days. The smell finally subsided and the Wi-Fi would not work 90% of the time other than that I really don't have any complaints. I just think it was unfair that one couple got the cottage. Any other two were thrown in different rooms. We asked to be together we were all separated couldn't do it as we were told. [Details]

I love this resort because it is small and has many amenities including a small mall within a five minute walk. It is also a short drive from the Puerto Plata airport and the city itself. [Details]

I spent 10 days there with my mother and a couple of friends and celebrated my mother‘s birthday. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of variety of food the villa had. Every day an abundance of fruit fruits and vegetable's and all different kinds of meats and desserts were so yummy! [Details]

Overall disappointed with the resort [Details]

This resort is a dump. Everything on website is a lie and misleading. Was listed a 4 star superior resort. This is a 1 star a best. Horrible rooms extremely dirty, rundown and neglected. From dirty linens to plugged ac unit, broken tiles, deadbolt missing, cafeteria style food with hot dogs, jello, cheese pizza. Very unsanitary in all areas. Wine was served from a plastic jug. Worst experience of our lives. Went home day after arrival. TOTAL GARBAGE! [Details]

Room was older with a crack in the window. People smoked outside and the smoke drifted into our room.
Timeshare vultures met us as we entered the facility. Not cool!!
Will not be returning! [Details]

This resort is on the older side. That being said, the rooms are very run down. We were unable to use our safe as it was left open in a "locked position" and the guy that carries the key was unavailable. When we got into our room, the shower was clogged as well as the toilet. We called down to the front desk and someone came to fix it right away. Our fridge wasn't working either. That being said, we didn't spend much time in our room so we were fine with that. The pools were also older but we didn't care. The water was nice when it was hot out. The staff are amazing at this resort, very friendly and interactive. The food was delicious. [Details]

We enjoyed our first visit to the Bluebay.
We are early to bed so we did have to change rooms as we were put by the pool section where all the animation takes place. Block 8 was nice and away from the noise. I believe 6 and 7 are also good for early sleepers. Great food variety, hot water every day, morning or evening, and towels and face cloths always available. [Details]

First time at Blue Bay and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Nice small resort. Staff were great, food was delicious and beer was cold. [Details]

I had quite a fun time at this hotel. Though it's a little old and worn out, the overall value for the money was excellent. There is a 24/7 bar near the beach if you're looking for late night drinks. The a la carte restaurants were excellent, especially the Chinese restaurant. I've been to Mexico 3 times, spending twice as much to stay there as I did here, and the a la carte restaurants were not as good there as these ones here. The staff were friendly and helpful and the entertainment team was excellent. There was a show called "Miss Blue Bay," which involved 4 female volunteers from the audience to participate in skits with with entertainment team. It was hilarious and this was probably the best entertainment show I've ever seen in any all inclusive resort I've been to. My biggest complaint easily involves the wifi. The quality was very inconsistent and sometimes I couldn't get a connection at all. There were also quite a lot of biting bugs at the hotel that the staff did little to try to mitigate. The hotel also nickel and dimes you on certain things, such as charging you for cappuccino in the lobby bar, and charging you $3 US per day for the safe. Another positive about the hotel is that it's adults only, so there will be no crying babies around to bother you. There's a shopping mall within a 5 minute walk, which has plenty of restaurants if you get tired of the hotel food. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience at this hotel and it's a great value for the money. [Details]

The resort is a bit outdated however, super clean, friendly staff and great food. [Details]

Blue Bay Villas has a beautiful beach, the only bad side to this was, there were never any lounge chairs available unless you tipped the 'security' man, then one appeared vacant. Good things: 'adults only' resort, two swimming pools, doctor on site 24/7, food was plentiful, theme nights at the buffet were good, snack bar at beach had good hamburgers, Chinese restaurant not to our taste, Seafood one was better. Rooms were clean but need updating, safes never worked, door cards had problems, internet is available for one device per room, then $3 a day for each extra ones.My husband developed pneumonia and had to be hospitalized, then we returned home early. Hotel guest service, Julianne, was excellent and very helpful. She arranged with hotel doctor and airline agent for change of flights, assistance at airport, etc. She even came to visit us at the hospital. Hotel staff are very friendly. There were a lot of older guests who seem to return several times, bonus is the on-site doctor. [Details]

Common areas are beautiful! Some of lights and plugs could be updated in the room but you won't spend much time there! There's a medical doctor on resort 24/7 and the beach is a little hike but scenic with animals often in the water and surround the ponds!

The staff is what makes this place, the greeters at the buffet are made sure you are seated and have a server there shortly to get you drinks! The bar staff is quick and make strong drinks! The entertainment team is spectacular! Special shout out Kelvin, Edwin and Alphredo! They made sure there was always something to do and they even made the rainy days fun!

This resort feels like a home away from home in the beautiful Dominican Republic! [Details]

We have visited this hotel 9 times. Love the layout and the staff, however it is starting to show its age. It's clean and sufficient but don't expect anything spectacular. Food is good but not fantastic. Restaurant staff is exceptional. Love having the golf course across the street. Recently introduced full wifi. Some tour packages offer wifi in package otherwise $3 per day per device. [Details]

Amazing staff, great atmosphere, clean rooms and facility.
If you looking to relax in a calm adult only environment, this is an awesome spot [Details]

6th time at Blue Bay in Puerto Plata. Obviously love this resort! Gorgeous beach, friendly staff, clean rooms and good food. Please bring back the fried chicken at the beach bar!!! It was the best. [Details]

Overall we had a great experience at Blue Bays Villas. We like the low key hotel, we came to the area for the beach and snorkeling.

Was our first time in a small resort, and adults only. We liked how easy it was to find your way around, and short walk to the beach. You won't get lost out here.

One buffet restaurant that changes the dinners each night. Food for Dominican was good, actually was much better than a more expensive resort we stayed a few years back in Dominican. It isn't as good as Mexico, but you will find something you like. Great to taste some of the local dishes as well. We only did the seafood a la cart, as other reviews said it was the better one. Food was very good, we did order a few main courses as the dinners are smaller and they recommend you order a few. Was a little bit confusing, our friends spoke spanish.

Beach was great, always can find chairs, shelter, sun and shade. Beautiful sandy beach for swimming. If you walk north you will find great snorkeling. You can find all the tropical fish, eals, huge lion fish, sting rays, octopus, two different kind of barracudas, and many more.

Very nice to walk the beach at night, quiet with no body around. Lots of security at different resorts at night so you feel safe. The resort is in a complex with other resorts for safety.

Great friendly staff, some of the best staff we have ever had at a resort. There is little for entertainment, small local band at night for dancing. You won't find any of the shows here you would find in the larger resorts. There is a small pool bar, we never went in there. Same people spend all their time in there drinking and never getting out. There are two other smaller pools out there, we stayed at the beach mostly.

One excursion we went on was the dune buggies through the mud. Great trip, but they stop twice and try to sell you local items. You don't spend too much time actually driving

Great for mid to older couples, groups or singles. Easy to get around, great for accessibility and wheelchairs. We would go back in the future, overall enjoyed our experience. It is clean, our group didn't get sick.one week was great, any longer you would probably get bored.

Bridge was out in the town, had to do a detour. Even with the detour is a 20 to 25 min to the airport which is great. [Details]

Had a nice time. Love the bird/fish pond area. Also has shuffleboard & minigolf. Music is too noisy/walls too thin - definitely need earplugs to sleep, even on far side of resort. Staff all very friendly. Good blackout curtains. Some electrical sockets would let wider plugs fall out (bring a narrow splitter just in case). [Details]

We had so much fun at this resort! The staff were super friendly, food was good and met so many nice people! [Details]

Overall it was a lovely week. The beach was so close and well maintained, the Playa Dorada creates a well-protected area for swimming. The room was nice but rough around the edges (chipped paint, broken tiles). The wifi worked very well, and we were in one of the farther buildings.

The food was plentiful and well made if bland. I added salt or hot sauce to everything. My partner and I were vegan and mostly had no issues eating. There were always veggies, beans or stew. Eating at the restaurants was a bit trickier and required a lot of back and forth and even then they still added icecream to our dessert.

The resort itself was well laid out, with many places and pools to relax at. I chose this specific resort as there seemed to be a lot of activities (Spanish lessons, pool games. etc) and we ended up being very turned off by most of them. The activities seemed forced, right down to daily "forced choreography" of the staff to the same song every day. Ultimately it was these displays of consumerist activities that made us decide to never do this type of vacation again.

But if resorts are your thing, this place is great and the location is amazing.

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Blue Bay is a decent all inclusive if you can find a great deal - the staff were very friendly, the food is decent for a stay of seven days or less (the rotating menu might get old fast), and the beach area is fantastic. However, it's one of the more dated resorts I've stayed at. The rooms and pool areas are in dire need of a facelift, and there are constant repairs being done.

I think having more in seat service for drinks at the pool and beach would have gone a long way in upping the experience. Same with having a retrofitted wifi system. One device per room is NOT enough, and the service was spotty at best. [Details]

The place needs a facelift, our second time here and it has gone downhill rapidly.
Service staff are great, Mgmt terrible.
Too many vendors on the beach. Food is decent but bland, bring hot sauce with you.
I doubt we'll be back for a third time. [Details]

It was a great experience everyone was very helpful spacially the servers Rafael and Antonio, the food has good taste. The mexican buffet was excellent. [Details]

Hotel is small with some good employees who knows how to make customers happy except the from Desk Manager Liliana we asked her for a late check out because I was sick and she had very bad attitude and said they was not rooms available I feel she didn't try to help me.

It was very hard to get an extra a la cart reservation for the steak restaurant for our last night because restaurant was over booked on a hotel with a few guests, food at the buffet was always the same hot dog and hamburger.

I ask for Wi-Fi password at the reception and they told me go to the mall that was unacceptable not internet access in a four star resort.

Room was very clean and the beach was perfect, restaurant staff was very friendly.

Animation guys did a very good job, Santiago from circle one was very kind. [Details]

Just returned from Puerto Plata and the weather was hot and sunny. I went with a friend that had surgery 7 months ago and wanted to relax. This is a quiet resort and overall was OK. The food was good, the drinks domestic only unless you want to buy name brands. We used the gym daily and that can definately be improved. I loved the nice long beach walks and no seaweed when we were there. The staff were mostly friendly and overall a pleasant stay. My rating is 3 star. [Details]

Clean, comfortable, great pools and the nature sanctuary was lovely. [Details]

We arrived the evening of Jan. 26th. The resort is in the Playa Dorada beach complex which is a gated (with security) area with about 12 hotels. This was about 20 mins from the airport. The check in at the hotel was smooth. Initially we were disappointed with how basic the room was (they need some updating) however we managed for the week. Buildings 2, 3, 4 are close the the evening entertainment stage and are quite loud at night. The resort is very clean and immaculately kept. You can walk the entire resort in minutes.
The buffet food was excellent (omelette and pasta stations are a must). We went to 2 of the 3 a la cartes restaurants (Seafood and Asian) and they were very good as well. We were told the steak house is not really worth it unless you want to pay $30US for the Angus upgrade.
The beach is very wide and you can walk for an hour in each direction. There are vendors on the beach and they can become a bit cumbersome (just a friendly no thank you and they leave you alone). We stayed around the main pool area with the swim up bar. The bartenders are great. Make sure you bring a Bubba and some US $1 bills for tipping. They greatly appreciate that.
The staff are fantastic and extremely friendly (everyone speaks English) One night housekeeping forgot to leave extra toilet paper for us and we mentioned it at the front desk and by the time we got to our room (1 minute walk), there were 2 rolls waiting outside our door.
We also did the 1/2 city tour which is a must. The cable car up the mountain is breathtaking. I highly recommend it.
All in all this was a fantastic resort. If the rooms were not so dated I would definitely give this resort a 4.5/5 [Details]