Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

3.5 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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Private beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
View from property
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar, beach bar
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
6 restaurants, dinner served, Fusion cuisine

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$373
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

Essentia Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Adults Only Superior Room 2 Pax

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Essentia OCEAN View 2 Pax

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Swim Out 2 pax

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Essentia Swim Out 2 Pax

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Juan Dolio

An all-inclusive stay in Guayacanes awaits you at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive. You'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Marbella Beach and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Los Marlins Golf Course. Highlights at this beachfront property include 6 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .The restaurant, Oregano, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for dinner. Milwaukee is the property's own brewpub. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site nightclub and free kids' club. Added amenities include a winery, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Villas Del Mar property you'll find Boca Chica Beach.

What's nearby

  • Los Marlins Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Guayacanes Beach - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Guavaberry Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Caribe Beach - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Boca Chica Beach - 22 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lolita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ola Lola Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Santa Fe Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Macchiato Caffè by Costa Caribe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪el fogon costa caribe hotel - ‬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 is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site 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 sandy 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.

There are 6 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This all-inclusive property also offers an attached winery, a complimentary children's club and a children's pool. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Guayacanes property is smoke free.

  • 409 guestrooms or units
  • 9 buildings
  • 6 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2015
  • Winery on site
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive offers 409 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive?

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive on 25 Nov 2025 start from AU$373.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive?

Yep, Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive?

The closest beach to Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive is Boca Chica Beach (22.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive.

Does Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive have a pool?

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive?

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive features a private beach, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

What makes Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive a romantic place to stay?

An attached winery and a private beach, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive.

Is Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and free supervised childcare, it's no surprise that Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive?

No, Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 6 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive?

There is a golf course next to Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive.

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

MELVA ALEXA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect experience in that hotel . The restaurants are excellent . The attention is super good. security. Good taxi drivers. In the VIP, Ruth Katia. And Mr. Cesar, General Manager, super excellent, the entire team. All perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing is that they should put motors in the pools so that the water stays cleaner since the filters are always turned off.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pasamos 2 noches. Nos encantó. Era nuestra segunda visita. Todo muy limpio, comida variada, amplias habitaciones y excelente servicio al huésped por todo el personal del Hotel. Aunque marqué mi estadía excelente, aquí algunos detalles que entiendo podrían tomar en cuenta para mejorar: cuando servían el café nunca ponen cucharitas para moverlo, siempre tuve que pedirlas. En el área de buffet no ponen cucharas, no entendí por qué pero no es parte del arreglo de la mesa. Desorganización en el check in, larga espera, llegamos con mucha antelación y completamos los formularios del protocolo mientras llegaban las 3:00 p.m. hora del check in. Nos acercamos y nos dijeron que nos llamarían por los nombres. Espera y más espera. Atendían otras personas que llegaron en ese momento, grupos de personas que no habían sido llamadas y les hacían el check in. Me acerqué de nuevo al front desk y le digo que tenemos rato esperando ser llamados que qué pasaba pues atendían personas que acababan de llega al hotel antes que a nosotros. Así me atendieron. En el check in 3 estrellas solamente. 5 estrellas para las instalaciones y 02 estrellas para el show nocturno, muy pobre. 05 estrellas para las atenciones del personal al huésped
Zip line, lo que más disfrutaron mis 2 invitadas
Y ganó "la doña"!
Restaurante mexicano, delicioso cenamos
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ana Rosa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lehys

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I honestly never complain about anything and I never do reviews for anything however if this review can help at least one person not waste their money then I’m ok with it. I’m Dominican but I live in the U.S and I decided to stay here with my family and spent over 1k for 4 nights which is a decent price for a “good” resort and this resort is FAR from being good. Their food is TERRIBLE, nothing tastes decent. On top of that we saw a cockroach walking around the food in their snack bar by the beach which had burgers, French fries etc (food tastes disgusting by the way and uncooked) . The beach is dirty we even found broken glass in the sand. They have a kids club and both times I tried to go during their alleged open hours it was closed. I honestly would not recommend it at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Overall it was ok . I invited a friend to go and they had a terrible experience with their room. Their toilet was clogged and no service after complaining. Never again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for couples and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabriela

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was terrible! Bland, cold and the buffet has very limited options. Low quality food. The room we stayed in had such a horrible smell we had to switch rooms. Everything seemed deteriorated and unkept. Burn holes in sheets, toilet seat stained and scratched, pillows deformed and hard. Nightly entertainment was boring and forced. The guests were all locals and this made the stay feel less like somewhere I wanted to be. Apparently the resort has been through several management changes and deteriorates more each year. Lets not forget the constant harassment from elite collection. From the moment you arrive until they finally get you to sit for a 90 minute speech about joining their timeshare “VIP” program. They will wait for you outside your room and pressure you all with the promise of free gifts (beach bag, and T shirts) insisting on being heard taking up time of your precious vacation. The bar has horrible low quality drinks, frozen drinks that never seem to be frozen and mostly flat sodas. All pools had dirty cloudy water. Overall I would not recommend this resort to anyone that wants to have a good time and enjoy good eats. I would not even recommend a day pass. Take your money and go elsewhere!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jozef

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miledys, Santo Domingo Norte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosalind, Cape Coral

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, I was disappointed with certain aspects of the facilities. The cleanliness of the pool did not meet my expectations, and I observed leaks in the rooms of my building. Additionally, the food at the buffet lacked flavor, which was surprising given the culinary reputation of resorts in the Dominican Republic. During check-in, I encountered an issue where the front desk staff insisted that I pay an additional resort fee of $300 ($150 per adult), which was not mentioned on my invoice. When I inquired about this fee, the staff member consulted with a colleague and ultimately informed me that the payment was not necessary. This confusion set a negative tone for my trip. While I did not pay this fee, one member of my group did initially pay it but later received a refund upon realizing that the rest of us had not been charged. Furthermore, I felt somewhat uncomfortable during my stay due to the presence of a significant number of local guests, which created an uneasy atmosphere for my family and friends. While we made the best of our trip and fortunately did not experience any incidents, it still affected our overall comfort. I appreciate your attention to these matters and hope that my feedback will help improve the experience for future guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARELYS

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience here was nothing short of amazing! The staff is extremely caring, helpful and knowledgeable on everything we needed. From the moment we arrived till check out everything was perfect! Food options were wonderful. Dinning at night was excellent. Pools and beach clean. But I can’t stress enough how amazing the staff is! Special thank you to Alejandro, Kendy, Scarlett Louise, Jose and Jesus. They made our stay exceptionally great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

I didn’t like the changes that were made to the buffet area. It’s
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time at this location last year I went to the Puerto Plata location I think I liked that one a little more but this was just as nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

masterpro

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was construction in front of the main entrance. Was very dusty and loud. Overall was a nice stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anilsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They need to work on the food. The buffet was a bit disappointing as far as variety.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelina

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MARY

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We all agreed 4.5, but only whole numbers allowed so we did 4. All complaints we had were very minor. Patio door that didn't slide well, sales pitch for the membership could have been shorter and more to the point. Lots of people peddling goods on the beach. The good.... staff was super friendly and helpful. Not just some, but every single person. Beach was clean and well maintained. Food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lazy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were great, and the outside was beautiful. That being said pillows were stiff room was covered in dust theres only one restaurant all others are closed the swim out room is pointless as there is no way to clean the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025