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Reviews of Vista Marina Residence

Calle Duarte # 6, 15700 Boca Chica, Dominican Republic

#23 of 52 hotels in Boca Chica

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 80 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Nice budget stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beds weren't very comfortable. The fixtures in the bathrooms could be updated. The doors all stuck a bit so it was loud opening and closing

    Everything was as expected. It was a nice budget property, a good bang for your buck. The partnership with the nearby restaurant St. Tropez was nice, although the restaurant seemed a bit overpriced. The 10% discount was nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    7.0
    Amazing location, sea view and great beach bath
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    the room was extremely dark and had a Humid smell throughout our stay. During the night there was no water to flush the toilet or use the sink. The water pressure in the shower was very low. I recommend separating shower towels from beach towels. Only beach towels were available in the bedroom.

    Amazing view!! Super diligent and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    9.0
    Good value, met family's needs before heading out of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three Bedroom Apartment with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Close to airport and beach - granddaughter loved the pool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    7.0
    Bad experience and I definitely will not return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One Bedroom with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Flat, horrible, smelly pillows. Oh so disgusting! Also, a staff promised to bring me a microwave but didn’t return.

    Good location with partial ocean view

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Loft Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    everthing

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    7.0
    nice hotel with great hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    They just need to invest in stocking up the kitchen with the bare necessities and update the bathrooms.

    The location and hotel were very nice. We had the villa with ocean view and it was beautiful and spacious.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    7.0
    Cozy stay that was a few steps away from the culture
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the living area was hot. maybe a standing fan could resolve that issue.

    We stayed in Punta Cana for 4 days but wanted to experience Santo Domingo as well. we spent a full day at this hotel. the location is perfect. everything is walking distance. the supermarkets, the pharmacies, restaurants and even the beach. we stayed in the one bedroom and it was quite cozy. felt like I was back home in my apartment.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen utensils no were in good condition .

    The area , the beach breeze .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    8.0
    Quiet peaceful Stay
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom could be more upgraded. You have to be careful turning it on makesure you don't burn since the hot water could come down. You have to babysit it before you go in there lol The bed could be much better, better mattress and supportive. Kitchen utensils and stove need to be more upgraded. I had a coffee greca without any handle.

    This was a 4 day trip getaway as a couple. This residence is located around other residencials at Boca Chica.The security is top-notch. Felt very secured walking around in the night. There's a 24-hour security onsite. If you order takeout, you have to go downstairs and pick it up outside the residential. We had to walk about 15-20 minutes to get to a nice Colmado and get some fritura food to eat. Just be advised that if you don't have a car it be kind of complicated to move around. The residential it's self has a nice pool located on the 2nd floor. The water is nice and warm A+. The apartment was very clean. I just felt like the bed could have been better, more comfortable, and supportive. If you needed room service, you had to leave the key by reception. Let them know you wanted the garbage picked up and clean towels.etc etc. The AC worked great A+. It's a very nice and quiet area so if you want to relax this is the place. Party and loud music, then this would not be your location to stay. Hope my review helps. Also the receptionist who works in the morning and night shift. Very nice girls. Balcony was nice. I expected a little better view and better seats, but it's ok.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    9.0
    Great loft residence at an excellent price point
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Would have been nice to have a couple of small bottles of water and a welcome coffee kit to make coffee on your first morning. Guests were not respecting the rules about not going in with wet clothing into the elevator. A suggestion - May need to reinforce the rule with some kind of a penalty deposit (i.e. all guests deposit a certain amount like $25.00 and those who violate the rules as verified by security cameras, will have their deposit forfeited, while others will have it reimbursed).

    Excellent loft design. Well decorated. Super friendly staff at the reception. Full security, delivery not allowed to go up to rooms but will be brought in by the reception personnel. Very functional wifi, nice TV with lots of channels. Exercise room with gym equipment in pool area. Very comfortable bed. Free parking. Within walking distance to everywhere you want to be. But you need to act safely, especially going out at night, when it is advisable to take a taxi.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2023

    8.0
    Good place to stay if you want to Visit Boca Chica
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was good, no complaints but for me Boca Chica misses the mark. Not really a beach more a bay and the private beach access, though very appreciated was really access to the bay via a restaurant, not the sand and sun lounges you would normally expect at a beach. Dominican Republic has some truely stunning beach towns, but i would include this town on that list.

    Great apartments with everything you need and a view across the ocean. Very friendly and accommodating staff and reception. A well run establishment with comfortable and homely apartments.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2023

    7.0
    One of the best options in Boca Chica, great layout with pool. Needs maintenance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One Bedroom with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I stayed three years ago and there seems to have been little maintenance since then. Showers and taps need a scrub. Little hot water in shower.

    Well-designed and pleasant self-contained development with a lovely pool. Quiet. Far enough away to ignore the squalor of central Boca Chica. Friendly staff. Clean

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2023

    9.0
    Vista Marina
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small upkeep details bath towels hangers missing , kitchen towels for cleaning..greca needed replaced ... but all good with staff assistance

    Very comfy place with a great view , Annie was friendly and helpful . Luisanna at front desk made the Xtra effort to accommodate my needs , I'll be back ...nice place

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2022

    7.0
    good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no problems

    location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2022

    9.0
    Very pleasant but limited services. More English speakers needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No food or beverage services at property. Towels were limited.

    The people and their service

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were mistakenly checked in in a room which was not ours. As we were celebrating in a restaurant nearby the receptionist came to get us as we were just starting to unwind and relax for my last day holiday. This was a bit awkward. Yet, they patiented until we had finished our meal to relocate us in our room and the welcome was perfect.

    Room very bright and a studio with a balcony was really enjoyable with view on the sea. Perfect to spend 1 or 2 days away from the crowded Boca Chica beach but not too far either and perfect before flying out

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2021

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Just the perfecto combination of things, in order to have a nice and pleasure stay over, it deliver it.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2021

    7.0
    Good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We are not familiar with the area and with very limited Spanish we found it a little difficult to find out information on where to go. It would be a good idea to have a "Where to go", "What to do in the area" information pack in the room.

    The location was good, although not with direct beach access, although you do have access to the sea through their restaurant St Tropez which is just across the road. Staff was friendly and the pool was great.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2021

    8.0
    it was nice quiet location i will stay again no problem
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Loft Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    it did not have a microwave and there were bugs in the room

    I like the full apartment

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2021

    7.0
    The staff was very friendly We liked the location. The rooms were spacious
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three Bedroom Apartment with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were not properly cleaned when we arrived. There were soda bottles under the bed. During a storm we didn’t have electricity for 7 hours. The room we were in needs to have some old furniture removed. Beds not too comfortable. Needs upgrade

    Restsurant and beach at walking distance. Comfortable location and very friendly courteous people staff

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    6.0
    A good place but a little bit "what you see in the photos Vs. Reallity"!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Facilities really need a big facelift. It is like the hotel is making a effort to be luxurious and failing at it. The windows are not locking at all, the main door frame is about to fall of the wall, the bathroom taps are in a very poor state, as I said, it has all the ingredients for a luxury place but it is halfway. There are light switches on the terrace/balcony but no light.... Being an apartment with Kitchen, there is hardly any kitchen tools to prepare anything. We asked for a chopping board because the one we had was horrendously dirty but never got one. A little trip to IKEA would solve many of the issues. The pool area is a waste of Space. Nice pool but the floor needs some repair and it is a shame with such a nice area, there is no bar to chill out with a drink. It has a gym but it is a bit dirty to be honest and abandoned. It is also a shame that the only place you can go to eat belonging or in partnership with the hotel is the St. Tropez bar by the sea. Overpriced even with the 10% discount if you stay in the hotel. Keep in mind that this bar and the others near by are restaurants frequented by local rich people so, prices are according to their status. This hotel has a space for a bar, restaurant and breakfast place I don't know why they need the St. Tropez to attract clients, but it seems like the hotel management does not care about this and many other nice details that the hotel is lacking. Unfortunately after 3 weeks in total in the Dominican Republic I have to say this is more or less what you find pretty much everywhere that is, trying but not with such a big effort to achieve it. I did sent my review to the management but I doubt they will do anything about it.

    This rate is a mixed feelings rate. We went with a family of 5. In terms of views and quiet it is an amazing place to stay, to be honest after a few days in boca chica not many places would better than this, not far from the center and at nigth very quiet. You wake up looking at the Caribean Sea so, what else you want??? The two bedroom apartment with seaview is super big and with so much light. Well done in this area to the hotel team. The staff is so nice and pleasant and always looking to help you. We had our room waitress "Orquidea" she was so good and professional and kept our room clean in a regular basis. Good Wifi.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    4.0
    Not well maintained. Not enough lighting. And curtains or provacy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet was clogged. The rooms were too dark. I couldn’t put my makeup for a wedding which was the purpose of my stay. The bathroom had no curtains. People could see you from outside.

    It was next to restaurants

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Couple
    • Loft Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s nothing around to buy and for the price at least some water in the room would be nice

    It was nice

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    6.0
    The clealiness needed much attention but as far as the location the staff was awesome. Rooms vwry soacioua just the hous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was dirty.

    Location was great, staff was great, pool was nice. Room floors were filthy and bathroom stall and faucets were not clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

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