Hotel Information: The Barcelo Talanquera Beach Resort features stone walls, flagstone paths, unfinished-wood bridges, naturalistic gardens, waterfalls, fountains, and ponds, including one populated by flamingos. This tranquil ambience draws families and couples from all over the world to this resort near Santo Domingo for relaxation and group activities.

Amenity highlights: A pool complex features a sprawling, lagoon-style pool, an oval pool 14 meters long (45 feet) with a children's section, and another freeform pool with a children's pool terraced above, a 20-person spa tub beneath a stone waterfall, and a four-person spa tub bordered by rock walls. Located across a narrow street from the main resort buildings, is a beach club where dance classes are held. The beach has pockets of sand alone, or sand mixed with stones.

Insider tip: Sidewalk vendors sell paintings, souvenirs, jewelry, and cigars, along the narrow, leafy street dividing the main part of the complex from the beach club.

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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). The Barcelo Talanquera Beach Resort All Inclusive offers 412 guestrooms in 17 two- and three-story buildings without elevators. All rooms provide garden-view balconies or patios, cable TV, and shower/tub combinations. Minibars are stocked only on the day of arrival. In-room safes are available (surcharge).

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Balcony
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Voice mail
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker on request
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Extra towels/bedding on request

• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Shower/tub combination
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• In-room safe
• Television
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The majority of 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).

This all-inclusive resort features a pool complex surrounded by a flagstone sundeck furnished with umbrellas. A spa tub large enough for 20 people is beneath a stone waterfall, and another spa tub for four people sits in the shade of trees and is bordered by rock walls.

Snorkeling gear, windsurfers, and kayaks are available to all guests. Watersports available for surcharges include fishing, motor boating, and scuba diving courses, certification and excursions. Daytime tennis is available but night play requires guests to supply their own rackets and balls.

Guests enjoy access to miniature golf at a sister resort down the beach. Most guests can walk to the Barceló Capella within 3–5 minutes.

Guavaberry Golf & Country Club (surcharges) is three km (two miles) away.

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

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golf - miniature nearby
• Motor boating nearby
• Windsurfing on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Kayaking on site
• Sailing nearby

• Swimming on site
• Tennis nearby
• Volleyball on site
• Aerobics on site
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Fishing on site
• Playground on site

Property Amenities

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).

Massage and hair braiding can be enjoyed either at the beach club or on the beach (surcharges). A small fitness center contains free weights and cardio equipment. A disco is the locale for nightly music and dancing. A sports bar attracts pool and foosball aficionados.

Members of the activities/entertainment staff at Barcelo Talanquera Beach Resort All Inclusive present after-dark shows on an open-air stage facing the pool deck, often with the addition of a live band. Daytime activities include Spanish and dance lessons, games, and athletic competitions.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swim-up bar
• Swimming pool - children's
• Spa tub
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Concierge desk
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Bar/lounge
• Nightclub
• Parking (free)
• Parking (secure)
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Business services
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Number of rooms: 412
• Multilingual staff
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop

• Express check-out on request
• Security guard
• Express check- in on request
• Kids' club
• Beauty services
• Medical assistance available
• Currency exchange
• Babysitting or child care
• Tour assistance
• Hair salon
• ATM/banking
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Laundry facilities
• Dry cleaning service
• Patio
• Elevator/lift
• Caters to singles
• Caters to couples
• Caters to families
• Caters to groups
• Supervised child care/activities
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
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. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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

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).

El Cocolo - At the resort’s center, this open-air restaurant with stone walls and columns is bordered by a pond and serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner buffets daily.

Miramare - Open-air linen-service restaurant with natural-wood ceiling serving à la carte Italian dinners. Reservations required.

Buloya Grill and Restaurant - Casual ocean-view, open-air spot with peach and white linens, yellow walls located at beach club. Open daily for lunch and also for late night eating.

Sample menu for Buloya Grill and Restaurant

Sample menu for Buloya Grill and Restaurant
Appetizers:

• Octopus salad
• Fish soup
• Chef soup
  Main courses:
• Pork Milan style
• Beef skewers
• Pizzas and pastas
  Desserts:
• Tiramisu
• Coconut Flan
• Tropical Fruit Salad

L'Ecrevisse - Air-conditioned French restaurant open for à la carte dinners nightly. Reservations required. (Note: Meals at this restaurant are not covered by the All-Inclusive Plan and must be paid for separately.)

Guavaberry Pool Bar - Open from mid-morning until midnight.

Cocolo Bar - Open for the first half of the afternoon, and then again in the evening.

Beach Bar - Open from mid-morning until late night.

Discotheque and Disco Bar - Open from late night until 2 AM.

Sports Bar - Open from late afternoon to late night, with cable TV and billiards.

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 buffet meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water sports equipment. Click each link below for more details.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Daily meals, snacks, and afternoon tea
• Unlimited local non-alcoholic beverages and local alcoholic beverages
• National wine with lunch and dinner
• Welcome cocktail
• Minibar drinks (stocked on day of arrival only)
• Taxes and gratuities
  Not included: Imported wines and liquors; wine or champagne by the bottle; meals at L'Ecrevisse restaurant; room service food and drink

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

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports (as per activity schedule)

• Daily water activities program
• Windsurfing
• Kayaking
• Snorkeling
• Introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
• Use of 3 adult and 2 children swimming pools/2 spa tubs/beach and pool chaise lounges/towel service
  Not included: Snorkeling trips; scuba diving courses, certification, and trips; motorized water sports

  Land sports (as per activity schedule)

• Daily activities program
• Miniature golf (located at sister property Barceló Capella)
• Beach football
• Beach volleyball
• Tennis (equipment supplied in daytime only)
• Use of fitness center
  

  Classes/instruction

• Aerobics
• Spanish
• Dancing

All-Inclusive children's activities

All-Inclusive children’s activities
A Kids’ Club offers children 4–12 years a program of supervised activities including:

• Beach and pool games and contests
• Videos
• Use of children’s pools and playground
  Not included: Babysitting services

All-Inclusive entertainment and nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• After-dark entertainment on an open-air stage with a live band or staff music and dance shows
• Children's on-stage dancing before shows
• Entrance to on-site disco

Not included

Not included

• Imported wines and liquors; wine or champagne by the bottle; meals at L'Ecrevisse restaurant; room service food and drink
• Snorkeling trips; scuba diving courses, certification, and trips
• Motorized water sports
• Babysitting services
• Airport transfers
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• Massage and hair braiding
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
• In-room safe
• Business services
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
• Wedding services
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Address

Carretera San Pedro De Macoris

San Pedro de Macoris,

Dominican Republic

Nearest major airport:

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ-Intl. Las Americas)