VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

  • 4.1 star
  • Dominican Republic
  • Puerto Plata
  • All Meals and Snacks
  • Unlimited Domestic Beverages
  • Selected Premium Brands
  • Stocked In-Room Mini-Bar
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
  • Introductory Scuba Lesson
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Gym/Fitness Center
  • Supervised Children's Program(s)
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Daily Organized Activities
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Hotel Taxes and Gratuities

About VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort

The Gran Ventana Beach Resort is a sleek, spacious, all-inclusive resort with an enviable location on the golden sands of Playa Dorada in Puerto Plata. The resort offers a distinctive blend of sophisticated design combined with the charm and hospitality of the Dominican Republic. The hotel is situated within the Playa Dorada complex, the largest and most complete tourist development in the Dominican Republic and just a block away from the Playa Dorada Commercial Center, boasting some of the best bars and discos in the Puerto Plata area. Downtown Puerto Plata is just minutes away. The resort is also just 300 yards from the Playa Dorada Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones. The resort's lobby extends with beamed ceilings and a view of the ocean as its centerpiece. Exceptional service and a sense of relaxation greet singles, couples and families from the moment of arrival.

Playa Dorada is a tourist complex, consisting of 15 hotels, a golf course and a plaza with shops, restaurants and a cinema.

Families Welcome
A supervised Kid's Club features daily programs and a playground for ages 4 - 12 years of age.

Honeymoon Bonus
A free honeymoon package is available for all newlyweds with a wedding certificate provided upon arrival and valid within six months of the date of issuance. The honeymoon package includes a room upgrade to a Junior Suite (if available at check-in), a fruit basket and bottle of rum in the room upon arrival, an additional dinner for two in any of the a la carte restaurants, turn down service daily and a 10% discount at BAGUA, the spa located at the sister resort, Luxury Boutique Hotel Casa Colonial (transportation in between properties provided). The Honeymoon package must be requested at time of booking, simply add it to your cart from the optional add-on items offered when making your reservation.

Rooms

Spacious suite with one king or two double beds; full bath with tub-shower combo; living room; daily restocked mini-bar; private balcony or terrace with two chairs and table; courtyard or garden view.
Max Occ: 4 (3 Adults or 3Ad/1Ch or 2Ad/2Ch)

Junior Suite All Inclusive

Max Guests:

Spacious suite with one king or two double beds; full bath with tub-shower combo; living room; daily restocked mini-bar; private balcony or terrace with two chairs and table; courtyard or garden view.
Max Occ: 4 (3 Adults or 3Ad/1Ch or 2Ad/2Ch)

  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Connecting Rooms Available
  • Cribs Available
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • High-Speed Internet Access($)
  • Individual Climate Control
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Rollaway Bed Available
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detector
  • Stocked Mini-Bar
  • Tub
  • Voice Mail

Superior Room All Inclusive

Max Guests:

One king or two double beds; full bath with tub-shower combo; daily restocked mini-bar; private balcony or terrace with two chairs and table; view varies (beach, pool or garden view).
Max Occ: 4 (3 Adults or 3Ad/1Ch or 2Ad/2Ch)

  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Connecting Rooms Available
  • Cribs Available
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • High-Speed Internet Access($)
  • Individual Climate Control
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Rollaway Bed Available
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detector
  • Stocked Mini-Bar
  • Tub
  • Voice Mail

Services

  • 3 Pool(s)
  • 1 Swim-Up Bar(s)
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Tour Desk
  • Car Rental
  • Money Exchange
  • Medical Services Available
  • Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
  • Beach/Pool Services
  • Group/Meeting Facilities
  • Gift Shop(s)
  • Wedding Services
The VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort is the ultimate all-inclusive vacation destination for honeymooners, families, golfers and anyone seeking fun and relaxation. The resort is composed of a series of three-story buildings, softened with landscaping, that are each trimmed with latticework and Victorian-inspired fretwork; each unit has mahogany furniture, ceiling fans, a balcony or patio, and, in many cases, views of the sea. The gardens and lawns surrounding the site are dotted with gazebos, flowering shrubs, and tropical plants and palms. Guests have access to one children's pool, one adult pool with a swim-up bar and an additional pool located in resort's "quiet" wing. Chaise lounges and towel service are complimentary for the pool and beach. Daytime activities and evening entertainment are on offer for all ages. Guests enjoy complimentary use of a full-service fitness center and sauna. Spa treatments/services are available at the Bagua Spa at sister hotel Casa Colonial Beach Resort (fees apply). Internet service is available for an additional charge.

The resort is spread across 247 acres of ocean-fronting land that's divided into three distinctly defined "villages", the quietest and calmest of which is the Beata Wing, which is just a bit removed, but easily accessible on foot to the more animated Catalina and Saona clusters.

The resort consists of 506 stylishly appointed rooms including superior guest rooms, suites, junior suites and penthouses. Each room features a spacious balcony or terrace and some offer stunning ocean views.

Kids Welcome
Parents can truly unwind knowing their kids are having as much fun as they are at Gran Ventana's Kid's Club. This supervised recreational program features many activities for children between 4 and 12 years of age including: volleyball, aerobics, coloring, Spanish lessons, fun contests of all kinds, tennis lessons, club dance lessons, beach walks, sand castle building, parties and countless crazy games that kids just can't get enough of. The Gran Ventana Kids' Club is open daily from 8am-5pm. Babysitting services are also available for an extra fee. Baby cribs and rollaway beds are complimentary, subject to availability.

Groups and Meetings
Gran Ventana not only offers the best location in Puerto Plata for a holiday, but the resort is also the ideal place for conferences, incentive trips and weddings. Conference Room Specifications:
Length: 60 ft.; Width: 45 ft.; Capacity: 200 seated/250 standing: Theater style-200; Reception-150; Classroom style-115
- Wedding packages are available
- Full catering facilities available
- Audio & visual equipment available

Bars & Restaurants

  • 4 Restaurants
  • 7 Bars/Lounges
  • Disco
  • Theater
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort offers a variety of dining options. With three a la carte restaurants featuring authentic Caribbean cuisine, fine Italian dishes, fresh seafood, and a popular grill, there is something to satisfy every craving. For a refreshing cocktail or savory snack, guests may choose from seven bars located throughout the resort including a beach club snack bar, lobby bar, swim-up bar, pool-terrace bar, coco bar, tiki bar and late night snack bar. Guests may choose from each one of the specialty restaurants once per week.

Guests should make reservations with guest services for the a la carte restaurants. Guests may enjoy one reservation per a la carte restaurant per week.

Octopus Restaurant - Gourmet restaurant featuring Caribbean and international cuisine with a la carte service.
Hours: Daily, 7pm-10pm
Dress code: Casual-elegance; shorts and bathing suits are not permitted; shoes are required.

Ocean Grill – A la carte restaurant featuring grilled seafood and meat dishes.
Hours: Daily, 7pm-10pm
Dress code: Casual-elegance; shorts and bathing suits are not permitted; shoes are required.

Sapore di Mare - Italian restaurant with a la carte service, offering delectable Italian cuisine.
Hours: Daily, 7pm-10pm Dress code: Casual-elegance; shorts and bathing suits are not permitted; shoes are required.

Las Alemejas Cafeteria - serving daily buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hours: Breakfast - daily, 7am-10am; Lunch - daily, 12:30pm-2pm; Dinner - daily, 7pm-10pm
Dress code: Casual; shorts and bathing suits are not permitted; shoes are required.

BARS/NIGHTLIFE

Caracol - A beach club snack bar. Open daily, hours vary.
Lobby bar - Located in the hotel lobby. Open daily, hours vary.
Swim-up bar - Enjoy a drink while swimming at the adult pool. Open daily, hours vary.
Pool-terrace bar - Located next to the pool. Open daily, hours vary.
Coco bar - Open daily, hours vary.
Tiki bar - Open daily, hours vary.
Late-night Snack Bar - Open until 2am

Things to Do

  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Lighted Tennis Court(s)
  • Ping Pong
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Bike Rental
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dance Classes
  • Spanish Classes
  • Scuba (Beginners Lesson)
  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Windsurfing
  • Sailing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • Water Aerobics
  • Jet Skiing
  • Parasailing
  • Waterskiing
  • Golf Nearby
VH Gran Ventana Resort features three pools, a fantastic beachfront tropical setting and a long list of things to do both on-site and in and around the Playa Dorada Complex. First and foremost, lovely Playa Dorada Beach is waiting with complimentary chaise lounges and towel service. If pools are more your style, the large pool area at VH Gran Ventana has something for everyone. There's a swim-up bar for the adults and a separate pool for kids. If you've got energy to burn, join a game of water polo or a water aerobics class or join in a fun game of beach volleyball. For those looking for relaxation, the pool in the quiet wing is a personal corner of paradise. VH Gran Ventana Kids Club offers independence and fun if you need some time on your own, but if family time is preferred, grab the free bikes and pedal away. There's also a gym with a sauna for those wanting to maintain their workout regimen.

The all-inclusive plan offers one hour of the following activities per day: snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, biking and tennis
Available for an additional charge: water skiing, parasailing, jet skiing, deep-sea fishing, catamarans and banana boats

Nighttime Entertainment
Once the sun sets, the action heats up with nightly entertainment for the family at the open-air theater. There's dancing at the club and for night owls, the Playa Dorada tourist complex has plenty of clubs within easy walking distance.

Golf Discount
Guests can enjoy great golf at the adjacent Playa Dorada golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1978. The signature course was created for all types of golfers, from beginner to professional, providing a challenging, yet fair environment for the ultimate golf enthusiast. Set throughout the Playa Dorada hotels and complex, the 18 hole, 6,730-yard, par-72 course features lush terrain, sloping hillsides, wide fairways and huge sand bunkers. In addition, signature hole 4 features lush greens bordering the land and sea, and hole 5 borders inland water. The facility also includes a driving range, putting green, pro-shop, lockers and clubhouse with an elegant bar and restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Guests of Gran Ventana receive exclusive discounts at the Playa Dorada Golf Course. Guests wishing to play on the beautiful course need only give their room number and name to the golf pro and they will receive 20% off of the green fees plus 5% off on golf carts and on packages of two or more rounds.

    Wedding

    • Wedding Coordinator(s)
    • Wedding Facilities
    • Wedding Packages Available
    • Beach Weddings Available
    • Wedding Gazebo
    Have your wedding ceremony by the sea shore, within a totally romantic ambience in chic Caribbean Style … Let the hotel experts take care of all the details while you enjoy this special time with your family and friends.

    Gazebo Wedding Package
    Inclusions:
    - Decorated Gazebo (flowers & red carpet)
    - Judge's fee
    - Marriage certificate
    - Floral bouquet and boutonniere
    - Wedding cake for up to 10 guests
    - One bottle of sparkling wine
    - Live music – guitar duo
    - Ceremony translation (if required)
    - Wedding dinner for up to 10 in-house guests at any of the à la Carte Restaurants (with special Nuptial Menu)
    - Breakfast in bed the morning after the ceremony
    - Fruit basket and bottle of rum on arrival
    - Turndown service
    - Special candlelight cinner for two
    - 10% discount on spa services at Bagua Spa at adjacent Casa Colonial Beach Resort & Spa
    - One framed photo of your choice (8”x10”)

    Honeymoon Bonus
    The resort offers a complimentary honeymoon package to all newlyweds with valid wedding certificate upon arrival, valid only within six months of date of issuance. Add the Honeymoon Bonus to your cart before finalizing your reservation online.