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VIVA TANGERINE- Outstanding professional friendly helpful staff every single one of them. One of the Cleanest resorts I've ever been to including rooms, restaurants, lobbies, washrooms, pool ,spa and gardens. Amazing massages on the beach and also in the spa with same masseuse Ramona. Location is awesome as you can walk 10 minutes down the beach to all the beach restaurants and shops in Cabarete morning noon or night. Soooo much fun watching the kitesurfers, kite boarding and boogie boarding daily. NO Snorkeling as it is very very windy which keeps the bugs down and cools you down on a very hot day. If you don't like wind don't go. The cappuccino bar was always busy in the morning and they are excellent. The Buffet was OK but almost always cold which could be an improvement as we like our meals warm at least but hot would be better. Buffet somewhat repetitious however the roast pork, pasta Bolognese, roasted eggplant, stewed chicken , stewed beef, fish and the salads always fresh and delicious. Specialty restaurants we loved the mexican and the Italian was just OK. Looking forward to returning and would only ask that the music around the pool be mixed up a bit with some softer more relaxing music or just turn it down. The entertainment staff is FANTASTIC. Can't wait to return. Also a mention to the restaurant VAGAMUNDO a few shops down from the front lobby , we had jalapeno waffles with crumbled bacon OUTSTANDING. You must try this bohemian style restaurant and sit in their little jungle atmosphere you'll love it.

Location is great, amazing views, room spacious for a family of 5, great for the value.

Very professional and resourceful

I came here with my 21 year old daughter. After day 2 is was established that we are not safe here. Beach sellers harassing everyday until you break down. I payed one to stay away. Male staff friendly enough but hands on and continuous offers to go off resort. Quiet pool is not inclusive to the hotel.Don’t go there.I have been to 12 other resorts. This is by far the absolute worst vacation experience ever. Never again.

The Beach and the pool are lovely. It was great watching the kite surfers. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Our room was very small but adequate for two people with a lovely balcony. We had consistent problems with a fridge that did not work and air-conditioning that did not work. Each time we asked for assistance, it was provided promptly, and the problem was fixed. When it was determined that there was no permanent fix for the air-conditioning, we were upgraded to a superior room, which was larger and very nice. The food in the buffet was good, but not outstanding. There was lots of choice and I had no difficulty eating although I have food allergies. We ate it all three à la carte restaurants, and the food was certainly better than the buffet and the service was excellent. Overall it was a positive experience and we would certainly book at this resort again.