Inna
September 30, 2023
I would rate our stay at Catalonia Royal La Romana at 7/10. The property of the adults only hotel is not big, there isn’t a big area to walk around. The 2 property pools are on the smaller side as well. The rooms are nice, modern. Property has a lot of security guards which is also nice. Our most favorite thing was the beach and the water. Super clear water, just as blue as the pictures in the advertisement. Would definitely recommend bringing a snorkeling mask as there is a lot of fish and reefs very close to the beach. The beach is nice, but is a bit small, which beach chairs pretty crowded. As well you have to come to the beach early to be able to get a beach chain under the umbrella. Drinks are served at the beach all day, which is a nice refreshment on a hot day. A huge downside for us was that there is A LOT of smoking guests on the property. There are no designated smoking areas, so people smoke in all public gathering places, and especially the beach, which is quite disturbing to those who don’t smoke and don’t appreciate the smell of it. I think this really needs improvement.
A lot of the staff don’t speak English, but most are willing to work it out with understanding you. Room service was very slow, food was delivered cold, and orders aren’t delivered at night, even tho the option is available. Restaurants are average, without a too big of a menu. Our favorite restaurant was the Peruvian Siwichi. Overall, we had a good time, and enjoyed the beach and the water!