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Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

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Boulevard Juan Dolio, Guayacanes, 21000
  • Place, Marbella Beach
  • Place, Guayacanes Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Guavaberry Golf and Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪31 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
(21 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

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About the area

Juan Dolio

With a stay at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive in Guayacanes (Villas Del Mar), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Marbella Beach and Los Marlins Golf Course. .This all-inclusive property is 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Boca Chica Beach and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Guayacanes Beach.

What's nearby

  • Los Marlins Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Guayacanes Beach - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Guavaberry Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Caribe Beach - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Boca Chica Beach - 22 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lolita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ola Lola Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Santa Fe Grill - ‬10 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

Beachfront property with 6 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
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.

A private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a health club are featured at the property. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 409 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. After dipping into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Oregano, one of the property's many dining establishments, which include 6 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Oregano - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Amici - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Ergos - This buffet restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine. Open daily.
One Coffee - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Milwaukee - Onsite brewpub. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Amici
  • Ergos
  • Milwaukee
  • One Coffee
  • Oregano

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Emotions Beach Resort Hodelpa All Inclusive Juan Dolio
Emotions Beach Resort Hodelpa All Inclusive
Emotions Beach Hodelpa Juan Dolio
Emotions Beach Hodelpa
Emotions Hodelpa Juan Dolio All-inclusive property Guayacanes
Emotions Hodelpa Juan Dolio Guayacanes
Emotions Holpa Juan Dolio Gua

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1002 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

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

Laura

Stayed 2 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

10/10 Excellent

MARELYS

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience here was nothing short of amazing! The staff is extremely caring, helpful and knowledgeable on everything we needed. From the moment we arrived till check out everything was perfect! Food options were wonderful. Dinning at night was excellent. Pools and beach clean. But I can’t stress enough how amazing the staff is! Special thank you to Alejandro, Kendy, Scarlett Louise, Jose and Jesus. They made our stay exceptionally great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

I didn’t like the changes that were made to the buffet area. It’s
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time at this location last year I went to the Puerto Plata location I think I liked that one a little more but this was just as nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

masterpro

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was construction in front of the main entrance. Was very dusty and loud. Overall was a nice stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anilsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They need to work on the food. The buffet was a bit disappointing as far as variety.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelina

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MARY

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025