Ocean El Faro Hotel Everything You Need To Know - An Honest Review
Here is our honest review of the all inclusive resort, Ocean El Faro in Dominican Republic.
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This guy hit it out of the park with this presentation, big 5⭐ for him.
Great review, Denver. Thank you. . I went in June 2023 with 2 of my best girlfriends to celebrate a birthday. I am pleased to say we had a blast! Thankfully everything is much different and better now that Covid is over . The swim up bars were in full affect! No long waits and you did not have to get out of the pools to get served. The wait staff even walked passed my swim up room pool to see if I wanted a drink. The service was great. No trash on the ground. It is a beautiful resort. The lazy river was the best part! The property really is massive. They have little trolleys running every few minutes that you can jump on to ride from the lobby to your room or you room to the restaurants so a lot has changed for the better since Covid. I am going back with my hubby and family in a couple of months to celebrate his birthday.
@yohy2099
6 ай бұрын
Thank you soooooo much for this update! The besties and I are going March 2024 and seeing this just made my night!!! 💜
@hnygirl979
6 ай бұрын
@@yohy2099 You and your besties will have a fantastic time!❤
@kodiethorsen1109
6 ай бұрын
I too will be there in march and this update is very reassuring! How was the beach water around that time?
@hnygirl979
6 ай бұрын
@@kodiethorsen1109When I went in June 2023 the beach was fine, but there was quite a bit of seaweed for them to control. We just got back a couple of weeks ago and it was better managed. Enjoy and have a great time!
@alyssakenn2793
5 ай бұрын
For the restaurants do you have to pay? Or it’s included
That was an amazing video tour man. You absolutely killed it. Thank you!
Damn, appreciate the effort you put in showing us this resort. Really helps. Thanks!
This is a very thorough review of the resort. I really appreciated the all the details you went into because they are things that can really affect the experience of my stay. Things like the "ribs" and gross bbq sauce, to the closed pool bars (this one was a deal breaker), even down to the murky waters at the beach. You provided an excellent balance of good and bad, and covered important things that I would be thinking about during my stay. Super helpful thanks!
Really appreciated the review. You covers the most what people needed and get an idea of this resort. Thank you and the amenities of fridge and any kitchenet in the suit. But over all very good. Thank you.
Been watching many resort walkthrough videos and this one has been the absolute best. I usually don't comment on youtube videos but I had to give you props man, keep up the great work!
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, appreciate the love!
Thank you Denver for making this great review video. Very helpful!
Great Video! Thanks for taking the time to show us the Resort. Very informative!
What an amazing review! Thank you very much for taking the time to do it.
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Great job!!! This resort is fairly new. It opened January 2019. I sent clients here September 2021 and they LOVED it! They had a Master Privilege Swim-up Suite. I just happened to be in Punta Cana at the same time, but staying in a different resort. I took one day and visited them at Ocean El Faro and toured it. The Master Privilege Swim up have 2 rooms and a double lanai with a Jacuzzi on it! Plus, there is a 1/2 bath and large bathroom off the bedroom area. We had a blast. It was an end unit and directly across from one of the swim-up bars. The bartender was AWESOME!!! About every 15-20 minutes he would come over to us and bring us new drinks :-) We NEVER left the swim-up. Unfortunately, during COVID, many resorts were experiencing the same issues with little staff, which caused restaurants not to open every night, very little entertainment and almost ALL resort casinos were closed. I'm heading back to Ocean El Faro resort this September 2023. I'm sure it will be a good experience. Again, great video and very informative.
This is the resort i think I’m going with the resort looks beautiful and online the rooms look great as well had to do some research before booking , really well done review and the price os actually great from everything else I’ve seen so far
Just booked today. Thank you for your content! #🇨🇦. I’m east coast 👊
Braaaavooooo!!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾... i was secretely thinking like no way i am going to spend half an hour of my life watching a hotel review video! And here i am... haha! Well done!👌🏾
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
Haha glad it was engaging enough to stick through!
So informative! Thank you
Great review. Love how you took your time walking us through each section of the resort.
@zeppelin2a
2 жыл бұрын
Next time take us on a tour of the buffet!
what a great informative video. good job....cheers and thanks
Just got back from this resort it’s huge beautiful well kept property with big rooms everything was GREAT will go back.
@CalTek
4 ай бұрын
Interesting as I have heard negative reviews on it from food to issues with towels, staff, etc.
Great review. We are going in August. We decided against privilege too. Was quite and expensive add on. Apart from that all looks good.
Best review ever Definitely sold it well
Amazing video tour!
Also big 5⭐ for Teresa following on to bring us excellent video.
Great review. I'll be going in early March and look forward to taking your points into consideration. Cheers from TO!
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching an commenting!
You have a gift for this. Great speaker and presentation.
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!
Wow … this guy is so handsome! Thanks for the very clear video!
Good review, he is right about avoiding the guys trying to sell a time share
I’m going here in April, this was an amazing review. Good job!!
@DenverandTeresa
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Have Fun!
this was the best review of a resort i've ever seen! selfishly hope you get to go to more so we can get more reviews haha!
@DenverandTeresa
7 ай бұрын
thank you so much!
Thanks for doing such an amazing job!😁
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting !
Great overview!! Thanks. I really appreciated the honesty and you weren't being critical just giving all the details. I would love to hear in the comments if things have gotten better as far as service in 2023 and if everything has reopened.
@DenverandTeresa
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@hnygirl979
8 ай бұрын
He did a great job with his review. I went in June 2023 with 2 of my best girlfriends to celebrate a birthday. I am pleased to say we had a blast! Thankfully everything is much different and better now that Covid is over . The swim up bars were in full affect! No long waits and you did not have to get out of the pools to get served. The wait staff even walked passed my swim up room pool to see if I wanted a drink. The service was great. No trash on the ground. It is a beautiful resort. The property really is massive. I t didn't look like they had them while he and his girlfriend were there, but when we went in June, They have little trolleys running every few minutes that you can jump on to ride from the lobby to your room or you room to the restaurants so a lot has changed for the better since his review.
What a great review. You mention in a previous comme t you would probably stay in a higher resort, any in particular
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
we were looking at the riu as another option but it was a bit out of our budget at the time
Hey man - what’s open at night at the moment? And closing times? Thanks!
Great review guys! Just had a question regarding the tipping expectations for the food/drinks ?
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
wasnt much tipping pressure
great review
Beautiful review
Hi Denver and Teresa, Excellent video. Are the restaurants you showed in the beginning part of the food package/resort? or you need to pay separately for that?
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
they were included for us
Do you know if the tennis courts are included in the hotel?
What building did you stay in with the swim up?
Thank YOU!
Amazing review! I'm planning to book a trip there for a week, but I'll be travelling solo. Do you recommend it or is it more for families?
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
Hard to say, might be more of for families but it wasnt overwhelming families.
Thank you for this! Great review how was the hotel buffet?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
excellent
Great video,we’re visiting in June and I’d like to know if all the restaurants are free with all inclusive or is it just the buffet?,and is tipping expected ?
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
all were free, tipping wasnt expected
Thanks for all the information! How long of a walk is it to the beach from the rooms typically? Also, if we want to stream stuff what would you recommend to connect to the tv’s with? Thanks again !
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
2-10 min depending on your room location. never used the tv so idk
@hnygirl979
8 ай бұрын
I went in June 2023 and they now have trolleys running every few minutes all day long. They must not have had them when he made his video. There was never a wait and you can jump on to go from your room to the restaurants, or the lobby to your room, etc. They will stop for you. We had a great time!
Hello Denver, I'm planning to go there from Montreal in march! In our group, we have someone who has trouble walking long distances. I saw a couple of multiple seats golf carts in your great video review and I was wondering if they use them to carry guests from the rooms area up to the shops or restaurants and back?
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
they do but it doesnt seem that often tho. One time we called for a bell boy and it was over 30 mins before i just walked up because he never came
Thank you for the amazing review, do you suspect the privilege more of a necessity during peak times. I don’t want to pay more when I don’t have to. Also did you notice any vendors walking along the beach in this area?
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
might be worth privilege if it was busies. minimal vendors on the beach but on wednesday they let them inside the main stripe and they were super annoying
This was a great review! One question, can you get to the beach without walking to the other end of the resort?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
only if your room is close to the beach
Going there tomorrow - I hope it will be fun.
@DenverandTeresa
10 ай бұрын
Have a great time!
@CalTek
4 ай бұрын
How was it?
H10 timeshare pitch. Do I need to run away?
Thank you, Bro, for your review. Is it good to go with kids/
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
I would say so. It wasn't crazy adult stuff going on. Seemed like there were lots of activities for kids to do.
thank u denver! love this review hit me up
im going end of febuary please come!!!!!!!!!
Hi, what shuttle service did you use for transfers to and from the hotel from the airport? Also how long is the drive from the airport?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
We bought a package so the shuttle transfer was included with our air Canada flight I believe. The drive was about 45 mins!
What specific room did you get? I know you had a swim up option, but I don't see that option
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
We booked a normal room and then upgraded once we got there
Great review !! How was the food from the buffet ?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
It was pretty good!
You reviewed the different restaurants but what is your opinion on the buffet ?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
buffet was great!
First hotel review video that I’ve watched in its entirety…great job!
@DenverandTeresa
4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks so much!
What type of alcohol do they have? Do you have to pay for top shelf, Like Kettle One, or Smirnoff?
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
You have access to premium alcohol if you are a privilege member
Hello, If I booked allinclusive options all of this restaurants are for free for me? I read that this hotel is open for locals guy and for me is a big disadvantage. Maybe You have a something to recommended in Republic of Dominicana?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
There was one or two restaurants that were only open to privilege members. However there was more than enough variety for regular members. Locals are allowed on weekends only. It was a bit of a disadvantage as we noticed some of the locals were being prioritized when waiting in line for the restaurants. This was our first time in the Dominican Republic, but we’ve heard good things about the Bavaro hotels and the Riu!
Question: if you stay at adults only section do you get access to privilege section? Thank you
@hnygirl979
8 ай бұрын
No, you don't . I went in June of this year and we did El Beso, the adults only section, but we were not Privilege.
how is the nightlife at this resort??? Were there any clubs/disco's open??? Looks nice though
@graces5562
2 жыл бұрын
I was just there and they have the disco/night club open every night - it’s really fun!!
@abbeykinz7602
2 жыл бұрын
@@graces5562 is the swim up bars open now?
@anwillbe12
4 ай бұрын
Night shows?
Thanks
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the super tip!
is the Bowling free? included on the all inclusive?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
yes
Was the swim up pool worth the upgrade? Did you use it?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
We really enjoyed it! We mostly used it at night when the other pools were closed
@MJGB
Жыл бұрын
@@DenverandTeresa until what time at night could you use the swim up pool?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
@@MJGB we weren’t aware of any time restrictions on the swim up pools but the public pools I believe closed at 7
Heading there next week!! Wifi in the rooms?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
Of Course!
@CalTek
4 ай бұрын
how was it?
@samroy8879
17 күн бұрын
@@CalTekwe really enjoyed it!
I would like to know about tips? for lunch, dinner all kind?
@DenverandTeresa
3 ай бұрын
Tips are discretionary! We left a couple dollars after every meal, but are not required
@valQC
3 ай бұрын
@@DenverandTeresa the tips in USD or Canadian dollars are OK?
@DenverandTeresa
3 ай бұрын
@@valQC yes either currency! They will appreciate it either way
Nightclub still closed?
Hi there. Anyone know if Air Canada includes the transfer from airport ?
@DenverandTeresa
5 ай бұрын
it was included for us. we got put onto a bus
@darlenebelleau9073
5 ай бұрын
@@DenverandTeresa thanks for the quick reply. I expected there to be transfers but couldn’t see it posted anywhere on our tickets. We’ve never flown AC - heading there on Saturday Jan 6th. I’ll let you know how it pans out. Looking forward to some sand and sun.
@DenverandTeresa
5 ай бұрын
Have fun!
Just a little note for anyone interested I doing the fish foot spa thing - DON'T. People have been infected with hepatitis from fish foot spas.
Do you recommend it or not pls let me know ?
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
depends on your expectations. we recommend it for the price but in the future we would spend a little more somewhere else.
My family and I just visited this hotel 7-22-23. We had a bad experience..The food was no good..Everything is loaded with gease...We could only eat at the buffet and restaurant 66 because the other restaurant needed reservations...My daughter and I ended up having diarrhea from the food and we reported it to the staff and they did nothing
@DenverandTeresa
10 ай бұрын
thanks for commenting your experience!
Is there a party place at night ?
@DenverandTeresa
11 ай бұрын
yes a disco club
Why is this place getting so many bad reports? It looks great
Is El faro the family hotel or El Beso?
@DenverandTeresa
4 ай бұрын
I think El Faro is the family
Are the restaurants kid friendly 😮?
@DenverandTeresa
5 ай бұрын
yes
Is there a nightclub/disco here?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
Yes there is. I mentioned it in the video.
Is spa free ?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
no
was bowling free?
@DenverandTeresa
2 жыл бұрын
yes
@anwillbe12
4 ай бұрын
Age restrictions?
Just clean the beach.
so confused. We want to travel with kids so we won't be staying at the Adults only section. Is there a swim up hotel room in the family section? Can you swim in it even at night? We want to travel in August 2023, do you know if they still have covid mask wearing restrictions?
@DenverandTeresa
Жыл бұрын
yes, yes and no idea
Big hotel bad really bad, no good staff, bad clean, bad service around there, I was there 3 weeks ago with my family, the only good thing is the rapid river...and the only good restaurant is Sakura, Italian one is the worst,
@kimberlyking3608
2 жыл бұрын
I was there fairly recently and our experience was horrible. My husband and I checked out the very next day and checked into a different resort....along with 2 other couples. The bathroom flooded, room smelled of mold, only 2 restaurants were open a day, the staff isn't friendly nor helpful, waited forever to order our food the day we flew in, the resort is open to the locals which makes it look crowded (to me that's unsafe) and the feather that broke the camels back was the super aggressive time share pitch that we kind of was forced to sit through until my husband got loud with them. The place is gorgeous with great potential but they didn't quite make it. I recommend people save their money and check in elsewhere.
@saafiajiwa8975
Жыл бұрын
@@kimberlyking3608 do u have better recommendations? would really appreciate if u do:)
I found this resort not very helpful we was taken there after a cancelled flight it looks nice but that’s about it the staff were just rude dropped two older ladies off in the dark and just drove off they were stuck in the dark with suitcases with no clue as to what floor or block they were in we was ignored at the bar 15 to 20 mins to get a drink only two staff on we called a bell boy to pick up the cases never came we had to wheel them and the hand luggage bk to the reception in soaring heat nearly passed out it was a long way pay more go to dreams only lovely staff and very welcoming 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻😟
@DenverandTeresa
11 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing your experience!
01:35 I am 55 so I can not watch this video apparently
looks average
"Ah-dults"? LOL! AH-DULTS? @1:15 smh, do better.
@DenverandTeresa
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting and boosting our algorithm!