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Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront property with 3 outdoor pools

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar, beach bar
3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
6 restaurants, dinner served, Fusion cuisine

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Boulevard Juan Dolio, Guayacanes, 21000
  • Place, La Romana Port
  • Place, Los Marlins Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Boca Chica Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Essentia Garden

Essentia Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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Adults Only Superior Room 2 Pax

Adults Only Superior Room 2 Pax

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Essentia OCEAN View 2 Pax

Essentia OCEAN View 2 Pax

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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Swim Out 2 pax

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Essentia Swim Out 2 Pax

Essentia Swim Out 2 Pax

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Juan Dolio

On the beach.Your stay at this Villas Del Mar property places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Marbella Beach and Los Marlins Golf Course. Guayacanes Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Guavaberry Golf and Country Club is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Los Marlins Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Guayacanes Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Guavaberry Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Boca Chica Beach - 45 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Dream Casino Be Live Hamaca - 57 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lolita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Santa Fe Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ola Lola Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Macchiato Caffè by Costa Caribe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪el fogon costa caribe hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

3.5-star beachfront property with 3 outdoor pools
Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. At Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 6 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This all-inclusive property also offers an attached winery, a complimentary children's club, and a children's pool. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Guayacanes property is smoke free.

  • 409 guestrooms or units
  • 9 buildings
  • 6 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2015
  • Winery on site
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive offers 409 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Winery

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gladys Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place! The bartenders were amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

milly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was excellent. Everyone was very friendly and made me feel at home. Check-in was easy and the person that checked us in was very accommodating. The room was outdated and had minor issues, however they tried to fixed the issue immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

FRANKLYN

Liked: Staff & service
Great, nice and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luz N

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it because it was very rhe place was clean quiet and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

antonio

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. When I arrived at the hotel around 2:30pm I was told I couldn’t check in unless I pay $10 for adults and $5 for children or just wait at the lobby till 3pm for check in. Then reservations for la carte restaurant had to be done at 8pm. When you go to the office to do the reservation for the restaurant the line is pretty long. The best restaurant they had was the Mexican & the Dominican restaurant very good food.The buffet is very small not a lot of food. The quality of the food is not that great. also not enough staff in the buffet. The shows they have are not that great they are very boring.once it’s 2am there’s no water running they shut it off. They should change management, they need to hire more people.the hotel is pretty, but I won’t stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayely

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En general me gustó la estadía en el hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes M.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect ubication!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miriam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cada vez que buscabamos de comer no habia nada, piscina sucia, baño de habitacion usado al momento de check in. Tragos sabian a puro syrup. Mas de una hora para que contestaran room service y 2 horas de espera para que llevaran la comida. Nos fuimos la noche antes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alejandro

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El año pasado estuvimos en este hotel y era muy bueno la calidad del servicio a bajado un 70% poco personal para mucha gente
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda L, Toa Alta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELVA ALEXA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect experience in that hotel . The restaurants are excellent . The attention is super good. security. Good taxi drivers. In the VIP, Ruth Katia. And Mr. Cesar, General Manager, super excellent, the entire team. All perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing is that they should put motors in the pools so that the water stays cleaner since the filters are always turned off.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pasamos 2 noches. Nos encantó. Era nuestra segunda visita. Todo muy limpio, comida variada, amplias habitaciones y excelente servicio al huésped por todo el personal del Hotel. Aunque marqué mi estadía excelente, aquí algunos detalles que entiendo podrían tomar en cuenta para mejorar: cuando servían el café nunca ponen cucharitas para moverlo, siempre tuve que pedirlas. En el área de buffet no ponen cucharas, no entendí por qué pero no es parte del arreglo de la mesa. Desorganización en el check in, larga espera, llegamos con mucha antelación y completamos los formularios del protocolo mientras llegaban las 3:00 p.m. hora del check in. Nos acercamos y nos dijeron que nos llamarían por los nombres. Espera y más espera. Atendían otras personas que llegaron en ese momento, grupos de personas que no habían sido llamadas y les hacían el check in. Me acerqué de nuevo al front desk y le digo que tenemos rato esperando ser llamados que qué pasaba pues atendían personas que acababan de llega al hotel antes que a nosotros. Así me atendieron. En el check in 3 estrellas solamente. 5 estrellas para las instalaciones y 02 estrellas para el show nocturno, muy pobre. 05 estrellas para las atenciones del personal al huésped
Zip line, lo que más disfrutaron mis 2 invitadas
Y ganó "la doña"!
Restaurante mexicano, delicioso cenamos
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ana Rosa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lehys

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I honestly never complain about anything and I never do reviews for anything however if this review can help at least one person not waste their money then I’m ok with it. I’m Dominican but I live in the U.S and I decided to stay here with my family and spent over 1k for 4 nights which is a decent price for a “good” resort and this resort is FAR from being good. Their food is TERRIBLE, nothing tastes decent. On top of that we saw a cockroach walking around the food in their snack bar by the beach which had burgers, French fries etc (food tastes disgusting by the way and uncooked) . The beach is dirty we even found broken glass in the sand. They have a kids club and both times I tried to go during their alleged open hours it was closed. I honestly would not recommend it at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Overall it was ok . I invited a friend to go and they had a terrible experience with their room. Their toilet was clogged and no service after complaining. Never again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for couples and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabriela

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was terrible! Bland, cold and the buffet has very limited options. Low quality food. The room we stayed in had such a horrible smell we had to switch rooms. Everything seemed deteriorated and unkept. Burn holes in sheets, toilet seat stained and scratched, pillows deformed and hard. Nightly entertainment was boring and forced. The guests were all locals and this made the stay feel less like somewhere I wanted to be. Apparently the resort has been through several management changes and deteriorates more each year. Lets not forget the constant harassment from elite collection. From the moment you arrive until they finally get you to sit for a 90 minute speech about joining their timeshare “VIP” program. They will wait for you outside your room and pressure you all with the promise of free gifts (beach bag, and T shirts) insisting on being heard taking up time of your precious vacation. The bar has horrible low quality drinks, frozen drinks that never seem to be frozen and mostly flat sodas. All pools had dirty cloudy water. Overall I would not recommend this resort to anyone that wants to have a good time and enjoy good eats. I would not even recommend a day pass. Take your money and go elsewhere!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jozef

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miledys, Santo Domingo Norte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosalind, Cape Coral

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, I was disappointed with certain aspects of the facilities. The cleanliness of the pool did not meet my expectations, and I observed leaks in the rooms of my building. Additionally, the food at the buffet lacked flavor, which was surprising given the culinary reputation of resorts in the Dominican Republic. During check-in, I encountered an issue where the front desk staff insisted that I pay an additional resort fee of $300 ($150 per adult), which was not mentioned on my invoice. When I inquired about this fee, the staff member consulted with a colleague and ultimately informed me that the payment was not necessary. This confusion set a negative tone for my trip. While I did not pay this fee, one member of my group did initially pay it but later received a refund upon realizing that the rest of us had not been charged. Furthermore, I felt somewhat uncomfortable during my stay due to the presence of a significant number of local guests, which created an uneasy atmosphere for my family and friends. While we made the best of our trip and fortunately did not experience any incidents, it still affected our overall comfort. I appreciate your attention to these matters and hope that my feedback will help improve the experience for future guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025