The all-inclusive program includes the following amenities:
• All meals, snacks and beverages, including beer, wine and cocktails. Additionally, private in-room minibars are restocked daily with beers, soft drinks and water.
• Daily activities include beach volleyball, table tennis, water polo, aquarobics, Beach Olympics, bike tours and darts. Each day, guests enjoy one hour’s free use of bikes, tennis courts (day and night) and snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing equipment. Each guest may also take a one-hour SCUBA lesson in the main pool.
• During the day take part on our learning focused activities for adults and children, get in step with a Merengue lesson, sit in on a cooking or cocktail class, or brush up your language skills with a Spanish lesson. In the evening, there are live shows and musical performances.
• Chaise lounge and towel service are provided at the pool and beach
• Supervised Kids Club for children ages 4-12
Important Information: Redemption information will be provided by the hotel at check-in.
Resort Details
- Las Almejas CafeteriaServes daily buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Ocean GrillFeatures a variety of fresh meats, fish and seafood on the grill.
- Octopus Gourmet RestaurantServes flavorful Caribbean cuisine.
- Sapore di MareOffers delectable Italian cuisine. Guests should make reservations with guest services for the A la carte restaurants.
- Various Lounges/Bars- Cafe Canela, lobby bar
- Coca Bar, beach Bar
- Cano Azul, pool bar
- Pool, terrace bar
- Beach Club Bar
- Tiki Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Game room
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box†
- Sauna
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports
- Internet Access†
- Wedding package available.
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on-site.
- Children's program, onsite
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Motorized Water Sports †
- Non-Motorized Water Sports †
- PoolThere are 2 pools on-site. This property has swim-up bars.
- Sauna
- Tennis courtThere is a tennis court with lights on-site.
- Golf †Golf course located within 5 miles of the property.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews
Customer ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
8171 reviews
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Apr 17, 2025Best hotel in Puerto Plata.
My experience at the hotel was unbelievable! We will definitely be coming back! Wilmi was beyond helpful and assisted us with the yoga. Very pleasant! The food was great. The entertainment was amazing! The staff was beyond friendly and helpful. The beach was clean and the pool was also cleaned. Maintenance is on top of everything! I can’t stress enough how helpful respectful and nice the maids were. I highly recommend this place.
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Apr 16, 2025Overall great.
Our second visit and as before the staff was great, rooms clean and a very good variety of food. The return visitor dinners were great. There was rain most everyday at some point which was ok with us. However, really missed the tables in the entertainment area where we would have gathered and played games etc. . There were 9 of us so going to rooms was not an option. A few inappropriate people in the pool we could have lived without and rooms are dated but really fine... but otherwise a great vacation.
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Apr 16, 2025
VIP and our friend Ricardo.
Just returned home, my wife and I and another couple from our week Vacation at grand Vantana Beach resort had a great time. We were met by very nice welcome staff took us to the VIP lounge where we were there met by Ricardo. He greeted us with a smile, a handshake and learned our names right off the get-go. Overall, our experience was very good being able to go to the VIP lounge was a bonus. The whole resort was very beautiful beach was great and the cabanas were awesome. Overall, if anyone is thinking a go there I highly recommend getting the VIP package. The experience is just so worth it and Ricardo will meet you with a smile and a high five every morning. He makes an amazing coffee and great drinks! Cheers, Ricardo . Phillip and Allison
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Apr 16, 2025
A great 10 day stay !
This was our 3rd trip so obviously we are fans. The beach is beautiful and sunrises are spectacular. I enjoyed looking for crabs in the mornings and feeding the fish out front of the life guard tower. The food is simple and basic but the a la cartes are a step above the buffet for quality and attention to detail. Rooms again are simple and basic but the cleaning staff do a fantastic job keeping them tidy. Tips : leave notes in spanish for your housekeeper and fridge person. Two seperate jobs at this resort. A monetary tip and some candy is what we would leave with the note and we had our requests met. Andrea is the best bartender and we loved her boozy iced coffees and blended drinks.
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Apr 14, 2025
Small resort with basic good food and drinks, friendly staff, good value for money, TERRIBLE smokers
This was our third visit to VH Gran Ventana, and initially, we were pleased to see the familiar, well-maintained premises. The staff remains incredibly friendly and welcoming, a real highlight of the resort. The beach is lovely, and the smaller size of the resort is a definite plus for those seeking a more intimate experience. We’ve always found the basic drinks and food to be perfectly acceptable, and honestly, a good value for the price. However, a serious issue has arisen that will unfortunately prevent us from returning. The sheer volume of smokers, and the complete lack of enforcement of any designated smoking areas, was appalling. We were constantly subjected to secondhand smoke, whether on the beach, by the pool, or even on our balcony. It completely ruined what should have been a relaxing vacation. To be constantly smoked out in a resort that is supposed to be relaxing and family friendly is completely unacceptable. It's a shame, because we truly enjoyed our previous stays. But the overwhelming presence of smokers, and the resort's apparent indifference to the issue, has made this our last visit. If you are sensitive to smoke, or simply prefer a smoke-free environment, I strongly advise you to look elsewhere. It's a real pity, as the staff and general atmosphere were otherwise excellent, but the smoke made it unbearable.
- Advisory"The Dominican Republic imposes various restrictions each year for Easter. They usually begin the Thursday prior to Good Friday and run a few days past Easter Sunday. The following regulations may be enforced: -Motorized water sports may be banned -Non-motorized water sports may be limited or banned -Alcohol consumption may be restricted (most resorts get a permit enabling them to serve alcohol to nonnative people during the ban) -Music may be limited or silenced"
- Advisory"*Important information* Motorized water sports are banned by the Dominican Government during holy week."
- AdvisoryThe Dominican Republic imposes various restrictions each year for Easter. They usually begin the Thursday prior to Good Friday and run a few days past Easter Sunday. The following regulations may be enforced: -Motorized water sports may be banned -Non-motorized water sports may be limited or banned -Alcohol consumption may be restricted (most resorts get a permit enabling them to serve alcohol to nonnative people during the ban) -Music may be limited or silenced
- Advisory*Important information* Motorized water sports are banned by the Dominican Government during holy week.
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 1:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- General policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. - Pet policy : Pets Not Allowed