Hotel Information: Family-friendly, yet spacious enough for romantic couples seeking privacy, Grand Oasis Marien Resort All Inclusive offers all-day activities, nightly disco dancing, and theatrical shows, plus tranquil corners for guests seeking rest and rejuvenation.

Amenity highlights: Shaped like a Y with a garden isle, the large pool includes sections for children, activities, and quiet. Conical thatched roof palapas offer shade.

Insider tip: In late afternoon, as pool aerobics and beach volleyball occupy active guests, sundeck dwellers walk barefoot to a shady arbor for sandwiches and made-to-order sweet or savory crepes.

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Rooms

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Grand Oasis Marien Resort All Inclusive's guestrooms are housed in several buildings (no elevators). Each room has a furnished balcony or ground-floor patio. Inside, tropical decor includes terracotta-tiled floors, sand-colored walls, white moldings, and colorful fabrics. Bathrooms have tub/shower combinations.

This Puerto Plata resort purifies its water, but recommends drinking complimentary bottled water. Rooms provide two bottles each of water, sodas, and beers daily. Minibar premium beverages and wine have fees.

Room Amenities

• Television
• Cable/satellite TV
• Wake-up calls
• Coffee/tea maker
• Housekeeping
• Hair dryer
• In-room safe surcharge
• Smoking rooms
• Balcony or patio
• Climate control
• Voice mail

• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Telephone
• Minibar
• Shower/tub combination
• Television - Cable service
• Clock radio
• Window opens

Recreation

The majority of on-site recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

Besides a slate of water sports such as snorkeling, windsurfing, and kayaking, guests can try out scuba diving with an introductory lesson in the pool, play tennis on one of two clay courts, or work out in the fitness room (renovated August 2008).

Motorized water sports, available for surcharges, include: Jet skiing, water skiing, banana boats, parasailing, and scuba diving. Horseback riding and fishing can be enjoyed two km (1.5 miles) away.

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

• Parasailing
• Windsurfing
• Rafting
• Kayaking
• Sailing
• Water skiing
• Aerobics
• Personal watercraft
• Volleyball

• Golfing
• Snorkeling
• Boating
• Surfing/boogie boarding
• Fishing
• Tennis
• Horse riding/rental
• Racquetball/squash
• Basketball
• Whale-watching

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at Grand Oasis Marien Resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Situated between a green mountain 731 meters (2,400 feet) high and the blue sea, this Puerto Plata resort offers several pastel buildings (no elevators), palapas shading public areas, immaculate green lawns, and tropical gardens. Facilities include a supervised, air-conditioned children's club (for ages 4–12) with adjacent playground and pool, and a fitness center with free weights, walking machines, stationary bikes, step climbers, and multi-purpose fitness machines.

A business center provides high-speed Internet access (surcharge). A theater can accommodate up to 550 guests for meetings or special occasions. Kin Ha, the health-and-beauty spa, offers a menu of massage, facial, and body treatments (surcharges for all spa and beauty products, treatments, and services). Guests can browse for cigars, jewelry, and gifts at on-site shops.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Supervised child care/activities
• Fitness equipment
• Swimming pool - children's
• Full-service health spa
• 24-hour front desk
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Suitable for children
• Pool table
• Poolside bar
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Currency exchange
• Parking (free)
• Multilingual staff
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Security guard
• Banquet facilities
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Bar/lounge

• Babysitting or child care
• Hair salon
• ATM/banking
• Concierge services
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Conference room(s)
• Audio-visual equipment
• Business center
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Number of rooms: 584
• Tour assistance
• Beauty services
• Children's club
• Wedding services
• Caters to singles
• Caters to couples
• Caters to families
• Caters to groups

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Know Before You Go

Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in at this property.
This property caters to couples.

Dining

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information). Each à la carte restaurant offers a children’s menu.

El Cayuco - Located under a large palapa, this open-air restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and themed dinner buffets.

Santa Fe Grill® - With both indoor and outdoor seating, this Tex-Mex restaurant serves daytime snacks and an à la carte dinner. Seating depends on availability. Dress code: Long pants and sleeved shirts for men. Includes the Nautilus Bar.

Sample menu for Santa Fe Grill

Sample menu for Santa Fe Grill®
Appetizers:

• Chips and Mango Salsa
• Fried Calamari Salad
• Queso Fundido
  Main courses:
• Shrimp Tacos
• Chipotle Chicken Tacos
• Leg of Lamb Fajitas

Rigoletto Pasta Club® - Located on the second level, in front of the pool, this restaurant serves Italian fare from an à la carte dinner menu. Seating depends on availability. Dress code: Long pants and sleeved shirts for men.

Sample menu for Rigoletto Pasta Club

Sample menu for Rigoletto Pasta Club®
Appetizers:

• Steamed Mussels
• Pasta Club Sampler
• Sausage and Peppers
  Main courses:
• Cannelloni Trio
• Chicken Pizza Alfredo
• Mixed Grill

Mangos® - This snack bar offers barbecue and pizza for casual meals on the beach.

Mare - Seafood restaurant offering international dishes. Open for dinner. Reservations required.

Le Crepes - The spotlight here is on crepes, served for dinner only, in the garden area.

La Guama - Beach area bar.

El Tubana Bar - Poolside bar.

La Cahoba - This sports bar near the main lobby is open 24 hours for drinks, television, and pool tables.

El Areito Bar - Serves drinks in the theater area during shows.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and non-motorized water sports equipment.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Daily meals and snacks
• Unlimited Dominican and selected international alcoholic and domestic non-alcoholic beverages
• House wine with meals
• In-room drinks (two bottles of water, two sodas, two beers daily)
• Taxes and gratuities
  Not included: Certain imported wine, beer, liquor; minibar premium beverages and wine

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports

• Water polo
• Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Kayaking.
• Beach snorkeling
• Introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
• Use of main swimming pool/beach and pool chaise lounges/towel service
  Not included: Motorized water sports including water skiing, Jet skiing, banana boats, parasailing; snorkeling trips; scuba diving courses, certification, trips

  Land sports

• Beach volleyball
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Miniature golf (nine holes)
• Ping-pong
• Bocce ball
• Shuffleboard
• Use of fitness center

  Classes/instruction

• Aerobics
• Water aerobics
• Latin dance
• Introductory clinics to snorkeling and scuba diving

All-Inclusive childrens activities

All-Inclusive children’s activities
Kidz Paradise offers children ages 4-12 a program of supervised activities including:

• Arts and crafts
• Beach and pool games, and contests
• Movies
• Use of children’s swimming pool
  Not included: Babysitting services

All-Inclusive entertainment and nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• Nightly presentations of music and dance at open-air Areito theatre with such themes as: Tropical Night, Arabic Night, and 1492
• Guest and staff talent night
• Manager’s cocktail party

Not included

Not included

• Certain imported wine, beer, liquor
• Motorized water sports including water skiing, Jet skiing, banana boats, parasailing; snorkeling trips; scuba diving courses, certification, trips
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• Airport transfers
• Spa and beauty products, treatments, services
• In-room safe
• Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
• Business services
• Incidental purchases
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
• Babysitting services
• Medical services
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Address

Costa Dorada

Puerto Plata,

Dominican Republic

Nearest major airport:

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.)

Area:

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic