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Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

3.5 star property

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Winery
6 restaurants, dinner served

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $230
$179 nightly
$230 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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Boulevard Juan Dolio, Guayacanes, 21000
  • Place, Los Marlins Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Guayacanes Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Guavaberry Golf and Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Essentia Garden | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Essentia Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Adults Only Superior Room 2 Pax | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Adults Only Superior Room 2 Pax

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 345 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Essentia OCEAN View 2 Pax | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Essentia OCEAN View 2 Pax

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Swim Out 2 pax

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Essentia Swim Out 2 Pax

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Juan Dolio

With a stay at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive in Guayacanes (Villas Del Mar), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Marbella Beach and Los Marlins Golf Course. .This all-inclusive property is 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Boca Chica Beach and 30 mi (48.2 km) from Zona Franca de San Isidro Industrial Area.

What's nearby

  • Los Marlins Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Guayacanes Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Guavaberry Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Caribe Beach - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Los Delfines Water Park - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lolita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪el fogon costa caribe hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ola Lola Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • Oregano @ Emotions by Hodelpa
  • ‪Oceanna Social Club - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio - All inclusive

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 409 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. After dipping into one of the 3 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Oregano, one of the property's many dining establishments, which include 6 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
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)

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 426 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vacation-loved the beach, pool & food!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lynnette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms, lovely grounds/property, friendly staff, good food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay, will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were really nice and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Monique

Rooms can be cleaner, resort is ok and definitely reflects price. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awesome! Great hospitality good food, great drinks, room were nice and clean beautiful resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great Hospitality in this hotel and staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well kept property. Lots of beach and pool chairs, easy to find shade at the beach, not so much at the pools. Buffet was enjoyable, with decent selection. A la Carter restaurants were also enjoyable, tried the Dominican fusion and Mexican… delicious!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty nice and the staff was very welcoming. It’s more of an older vibe environment. Would definitely recommend if you just want to kick back but not really a true turn up area
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivelisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our cleaning lady for building 5 was very friendly and always helpful when needed. The staff in general were positive and friendly and the beach was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
vacation was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds and restaurants. Specially the Mexican food and staff for our reservation time. Front desk claims upgraded however did have a balcony view on the parking lot gar was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ELIAS is spectacular!!
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Avetis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time with our family. The beach was perfect, the staff treated us with exceptional kindness, and the Italian restaurant was outstanding. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was wonderful. We will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dr Shmuel

Very clean! Very healthy food !!! Excellent hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Emely

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food wasn't that good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and stocked with may amenities. The spa is nice. On a scale from 1 to 10 i give the staff a 1,00%
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for couples and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shenice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026