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Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

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Boulevard Juan Dolio, Guayacanes, 21000
  • Marbella Beach
  • Guayacanes Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Guavaberry Golf and Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Essentia OCEAN View 2 Pax

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Essentia OCEAN View 2 Pax

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Essentia Garden View 1 Pax + 2 Chd

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Essentia Garden View 1 Pax + 3 Chd

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

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

View all photos for Adults Only Superior Room 2 Pax

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Adults Only Superior Room 2 Pax

  • 345 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Family Room 1 Pax + 1 Chd

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Essentia Ocean View 1 Pax

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Essentia Garden

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

View all photos for Essentia Ocean View 1 Pax + 1 Chd

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Essentia Ocean View 1 Pax + 1 Chd

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Family Room 1 Pax + 2 Chd

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

View all photos for Essentia Ocean View 1 Pax + 2 Chd

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Essentia Ocean View 1 Pax + 2 Chd

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

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room 1 Pax

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Family Room 1 Pax

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

View all photos for Essentia Swim 1 Pax

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Essentia Swim 1 Pax

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

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Swim Out 1 pax

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room 1 Pax

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Essentia Ocean View 1 Pax + 3 Chd

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Essentia Ocean View 1 Pax + 3 Chd

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

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room 1 Pax + 3 Chd

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Family Room 1 Pax + 3 Chd

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

View all photos for Superior Room 1 Pax + 2 Chd

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room 1 Pax + 2 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Essentia Garden View 1 Pax

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Essentia Garden View 1 Pax

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

View all photos for Essentia Garden View 1 Pax + 1 Chd

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Essentia Garden View 1 Pax + 1 Chd

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

View all photos for Superior Room 1 Pax + 1 Chd

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room 1 Pax + 1 Chd

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Swim Out 2 pax

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Adults Only Superior Room 1 Pax

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

View all photos for Essentia Swim Out 2 Pax

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Essentia Swim Out 2 Pax

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

3.5-star property in Villas Del Mar
Catch some rays on Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 6 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request.
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.
Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. At Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Dining is available at one of the property's 6 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This all-inclusive property also offers an attached winery, a complimentary children's club, and a children's pool. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive is a smoke-free property.

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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
Emotions Beach Resort Hodelpa All Inclusive
Emotions Beach Hodelpa Juan Dolio
Emotions Beach Hodelpa
Emotions Hodelpa Juan Dolio All-inclusive property Guayacanes
Emotions Hodelpa Juan Dolio Guayacanes
Emotions Holpa Juan Dolio Gua

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

jose

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk personnel the worse ever this was my seventh time staying there since 2022 resort was very good nice personnel very good food but this time around it’s the worse terrible DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY GOING THERE
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erin Lynn, North Bay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was our first time at this resort. The service of the staff was top notch! The food was just alright, nothing special, but not bad either. We did have poor water temperatures for showers, rarely was it more than tepid... The beach and swim up pool were great ways to spend the day. Nightly entertainment was enjoyable. We did find there were too many smokers sitting by the pool area most days which detracted feom our enjoyment, but smokers will be smokers, regardless of how it affects those around them. Overall, good basic all inclusive experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort’s marketing promised luxury, but our experience was anything but. Our “suite” with a private pool and beachfront view turned out to be a basic double-bed room with a small, dirty pool and a 10-minute walk to the beach. Room amenities were outdated, with an uncomfortable bed, a barely functional refrigerator, frequent power outages, and unreliable water temperature. Adding to the frustration, we were subjected to an unwanted sales pitch disguised as a resort tour, with minimal compensation for our wasted time. The buffet food was so poor that even staff admitted avoiding it, and making dinner reservations was a hassle due to technical issues. While the Milwaukee Bar provided excellent service, most drinks were low-quality, and the advertised draft beer was nonexistent. Other resort amenities, including the gym, spa, café, and snack bar, were equally disappointing. With a littered beach, pushy vendors, and an overall lack of upkeep, the resort fell far short of its advertised luxury.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Illaha

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked how easy it was to get here from SDQ and how relatively small the property was. The staff were friendly and the entertainment was well, entertaining. Though I stayed at a beach front room, I did like that the hotel offered an adult only section. Here’s where the hotel fell a little short for me…checked in, key cards didn’t work so I had to return back to the check in office. Came back, open the door and immediately saw that the metal bracket where the door latches into and locks, was missing…not a big deal, the door closed and locked just fine. Our phone didn’t work, returned back to the office to inform them…4 days later, I was still without a working phone! Go into the bathroom and there were no amenities…had to track down a cleaning person. Day 2, the AC control stops working leaving us with no AC…just cool air. Reported the AC didn’t work and no one came by to check on it, so had to be without AC for the remaining 2 days. The restaurants, the quality of the food was no better than want you could have eaten at the buffet dining hall. Had Italian and Dominican food…not the best tasting food I’ve had at a hotel. I will say that with VIP access, the alcohol was the best part of the trip. Top shelf was available in most bars. Day 3…water is shut down across the entire property. NO WATER for 24 hours…glad I left on day 4! Overall, if I had to rate this hotel, it would get a 2.5 stars rating out of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose Miguel

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marcos

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Servicie employees Was very good but rooms with different maintenance issues. Food not the best and management terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deliz Rosany Jimenez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Corneh

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff was very friendly, however at the same time the staff became persistent in achieving personal goals which became bothersome.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosangelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
It is very clean, good food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ossie, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

JURILD

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marely

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was okay, it got the job done. The staff was friendly and helpful, which was a plus. The dining options were surprisingly good. Decent stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience for the pricing. Especially recommended for families with children
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Arturo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a good stay but property around resort was a bit messy and there appears to be no security outside the front of the resort during the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

javier

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evrething was perfect i will come back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

sharon

This property was very average, not very high security, anyone could walk in. The streets surrounding it were very sketchy. Beach was across the street from the main buildings/pools. Twice during my stay there was NO running water. People had to use the spa/gym showers.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025