Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

3.5 star property

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Winery
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Private beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
3 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Boulevard Juan Dolio, Guayacanes, 21000
  • Marbella Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Los Marlins Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Guayacanes Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Essentia Garden View 2 Pax + 2 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Garden View 3 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room 3 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Essentia Garden View 3 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Essentia OCEAN View 2 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room 2 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Essentia Garden View 1 Pax + 2 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room 2 Pax + 2 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Essentia Garden View 1 Pax + 3 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Garden View 2 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Swim Out 3 pax

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room 3 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Adults Only Superior Room 2 Pax

  • 345 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Family Room 1 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Ocean View 1 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Garden

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Ocean View 1 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Family Room 1 Pax + 2 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Ocean View 1 Pax + 2 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Family Room 1 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Swim Out 3 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Swim 1 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Swim Out 1 pax

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Family Room 2 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Family Room 3 Pax + 2 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Ocean View 3 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Ocean View 3 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Family Room 4 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Family Room 4 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room 1 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Family Room 2 Pax + 2 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Ocean View 1 Pax + 3 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Ocean View 2 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Family Room 1 Pax + 3 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Ocean View 2 Pax + 2 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Family Room 3 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Family Room 3 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room 1 Pax + 2 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Essentia Garden View 1 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Garden View 1 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room 1 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Swim Out 2 pax

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Family Room 2 Pax + 3 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Adults Only Superior Room 1 Pax

  • 345 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Essentia Swim Out 2 Pax

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Adults Only Superior Room 3 Pax

  • 345 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Boca Chica Beach and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Guayacanes Beach.

What's nearby

  • Marbella Beach - 3 min drive
  • Los Marlins Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Guayacanes Beach - 9 min drive
  • Guavaberry Golf and Country Club - 11 min drive
  • Boca Chica Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lolita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ola Lola Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • Oregano @ Emotions by Hodelpa
  • ‪Amici at Emotions by Hodelpo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paladart - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 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).
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

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)

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

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

Property 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

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
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Emotions Beach Hodelpa Juan Dolio
Emotions Beach Hodelpa
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Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect !!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spend your money somewhere else.
Not hot water, broker. Fixtures not was subpar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Save your money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The general staff is very courteous and helpful. However the office staff for elite I interacted with was a nightmare. Mr.Corporan was extremely helpful and convinced my husband and myself to view elite options. We then sat with the most arrogant and unpleasant lady named Alicia. Myself and my spouse did not even get interrogated this way at our citizenship interview. By the time the manager came to speak to us (very nice gentleman Patrice) we were just over it. Alicia was so aggressive we just simply didn’t want to continue listening. Big shout out to SANDY at the beach bar. He’s the best and makes you feel at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The general staff is very courteous and helpful. However the office staff for elite I interacted with was a nightmare. Mr.Corporan was extremely helpful and convinced my husband and myself to view elite options. We then sat with the most arrogant and unpleasant lady named Alicia. Myself and my spouse did not even get interrogated this way at our citizenship interview. By the time the manager came to speak to us (very nice gentleman Patrice) we were just over it. Alicia was so aggressive we just simply didn’t want to continue listening. Big shout out to SANDY at the beach bar. He’s the best and makes you feel at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

CARMEN L, Brooklyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cuando llegamos a la habitación 9316 y 9315 el inodoro parecía tener varios días sin lavar, olía mal y el ventilador del baño no funcionaba, la luz dentro de la ducha tampoco funcionaba bien, la comida en el comedor estaba muy rica pero para ser sincera la variedad antes era mejor. Fuera de eso las dinámicas y show son muy divertidos, la atención del staff es excelente, las piscinas se mantienen limpias y las áreas de alrededor también. Pase un momento agradable con mi familia en el resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Unfortunately the food was really not. However we did pay for the lobster dinner that was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niobel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good weekend get away
Best customer service in a hotel in a long time, all tge staff are super friendly, respectful always with a smile, that make me feel like homeb, however the hotel needs renovation , is way too old and outdated, it neededa renovation,quality of the food and drinks can better,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

THELMARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

valbrun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good but they have to control some guesses they are too noisy after the night club
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I read a lot of bad reviews about this place. I decided to come with an open mind and heart. Check in was chaotic, i think they should hv someone in charge in the office at all times. My first room was a swim up in building 5. The fan didn’t work. I was told I was going to hv a bottle of champagne for my birthday. Nothing was in my room. An hour later while I was inside they decorated it was awkward. Kinda defeats the purpose to bring after I was in. Then I went to get some food. I thought the buffet was ok. There were a few flies I thought they could try to put fly fans up. Again something proper management could fix. It’s like this resort could be so much better with the right management. When I got back the promised bottle of EXPIRED champagne was in my room. I just laughed bc I was happy to be on vacation and I appreciated the effort. The guys selling the time shares were annoying. Maybe make a wrist band for people who are not interested so they know not to approach kind of like an do not disturb wrist band. Every turn someone yelling at me when I just want to enjoy really sucks. Also management should tell these men to leave single women alone. I can’t count how many times I was asked if I was married and for my number I just wanted to relax not be hounded. I want you to also know if ur a single woman coming u may be offered services u don’t want and didn’t ask for so be careful! Have security keep away beach vendors. Every 5 min someone ask u to buy stuff!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cinzia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anania, Yonkers

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Moises

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darin

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hit water, air was in and out, bathroom was dirty, food was horrible. Stayed here twice. Was hoping the first time was just a mishap, but second time around was no different.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experiemce with very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk customer service was not very good, but a manager helped to turn the experience around. We had some issues (door lock problem, non-working remote, and foliage in the swim up pool); they addressed most things quickly. The specialty restaurants were nice, and the nightly shows were entertaining. The buffet on the weekends was a mad house. I’m not sure that I will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

marcos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is not good for children. There are not good attractions for little children. But the hotel is good for adults. And the personal or workers are excellents.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

francisco

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking is a 3PM but an Unexpected $40 dollars fee was charged to me just to have access to restaurant and facilities 2 hours before 3pm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024