Where to start? If you think you are getting a 5* as descrided in their vouchers you will have a horrid shock. It is awful. First we arrived and the damp in our rooms was so bad we refused to stay in that room - we were then moved to a room that smelt awful - seriously the chairs in... more

After five years travelling between the Dominican Republic and Mexico and always choosing hotels Bahia Principle, never imagined that finding a hotel chain with a service as bad. The cleaning leaves much to be desired, we had garbage at the door of our room over two days and we had to put it in the gardens, where all people saw.... more

We were at El Portillo from 26 June to 10 July and had a great time. I will try to keep this review as short as possible, our party was 2 adults and 1 girl (aged 6 years). Our last vacation was at the Bahia Principe Riveria Maya resort in Mexico, so if you liked that, but wanted a smaller... more

I have just returned from 2 wks at the El Portillo and I wouldnt particularly recommend it be anyone. It is as many people have stated a beautiful hotel and grounds but the hotel definitely caters for Dominican, Spanish and Portugese people and nothing for English. For example the entertainment and aerobics (which was not anything to write home about)... more

We just came(JULY 7, 2008) back from EL PRTILLO and it was great choice. The hotel was awsome. The rooms were beautiful and clean. We had a mini bar that was replaced everyday and a coffee machine in the room. The bathroom was great too. It had a jacuzy and 2 separate doors for the shower and the toilet. We... more

Just to start off with a bit of background information. I am a seventeen year old who has been on holidays abroad at least once a year ever since I can remember. I’ve stayed in a range of star rated hotels and countries. Our family likes to stay in a hotel with the beach near by and the centre of... more

This was a great resort. The grounds were well-kept and beautiful! Our room was very spacious!!! Everything seemed fairly new. I believe we went around the slow season, so the resort was quiet. It seemed like a relaxing retreat. The beach was great and the water was so calm and beautiful! I recommend staying here, as I hope to go... more

My friend and I have just returned from Gran Bahia El Portillo, and must say that it was one of the best holidays we have had. This was my third visit to Dominican Republic, and this holiday had such a relaxing atmosphere with the most spectacular scenery. The beach was amazing and stretched for miles and we found it quite... more

I stayed at the Gran Bahia Principe El Portillo between April 21st and April 28th. I must say that the overall experience is well worth it and the location amazing. But, of course, it all depends on one's expectations and what you want from your vacation. I wanted a good rest but especially a change of scenery and in my... more