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Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio

Property class: 3.5

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A beach with white sand, palm trees, and clear blue water.
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of white wine, and cutlery on a terrace with a view of the beach and ocean.
A person in a white robe standing at a glass door, holding a mug.
A modern interior with a reception desk, wooden flooring, and a wall with hanging bottles.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $235
$183 nightly
$235 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Explore the area

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Boulevard Juan Dolio, Guayacanes, 21000
  • Place, Playa Juan Dolio
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boca Chica Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, La Romana Port
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Essentia Garden

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

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

View all photos for Adults Only Superior Room 2 Pax

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a round mirror, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a motivational quote.

Adults Only Superior Room 2 Pax

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

View all photos for Family Deluxe

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with chairs.

Family Deluxe

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

View all photos for Superior Standard

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a TV.

Superior Standard

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

View all photos for Essentia OCEAN View 2 Pax

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Essentia OCEAN View 2 Pax

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

View all photos for Swim Out 2 pax

A poolside area with a lounge chair and a sunbed.

Swim Out 2 pax

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Essentia Swim Out 2 Pax

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Essentia Swim Out 2 Pax

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

View all photos for Comfort Junior Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Comfort Junior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Juan Dolio

With a stay at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio in Guayacanes (Villas Del Mar), you'll be steps from Playa Juan Dolio and a 3-minute drive from Marbella Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Juan Dolio - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Guayacanes Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Guavaberry Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Boca Chica Beach - 25 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • La Romana Port - 56 min drive - 47.8 miles

Getting around

  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lolita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ola Lola Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Santa Fe Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • Oregano @ Emotions by Hodelpa
  • ‪Oceanna Social Club - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio

Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio 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.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, an outdoor tennis court, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
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. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab dinner at Oregano, a restaurant that specializes in Fusion cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the 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. Open daily.
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

All-inclusive room rates at Emotions by Hodelpa - Juan Dolio are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (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

Restaurants on site

  • Amici
  • Ergos
  • Milwaukee
  • One Coffee
  • Oregano

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1051 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for couple or family trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful environment for family and couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Please fix the food and you will have a great resort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was nice, easy to find all the spots and everything within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing always smiling and attentive to your needs. Place was super clean and room was awesome very clean. Don't get me started on the food because it was delicious and a lots of variety to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience as always
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is great, food was good. Rooms definitely need some TLC. Coffee shop was the best part!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beach area 8/10, beer bar and coffee shop 9/10. Buffet and a la carte restaurant 5/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good time Rooms and bathroom clean Outside bathrooms not so clean Majority of the staff was amazing others rude. Front desk staff kind, helpful always smiling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!! Room clean!! , lovely beach !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very friendly and the show was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was nice and the staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique was the fact that all the staff were very very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best part of the stay was the fried chicken @ the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay, will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Less than 30 minutes from ap: weekend getaway so swim out room was perfect. Swim out room, looking out to the pool at building 10 great location and lots of sun. Celebrating my husband’s 50th birthday contacted the hotel before arrival. Esmeralda was amazing! She she was able to prepare instead of a birthday surprise for me in the room for my husband before arrival with balloons and a cake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Italian restaurant and staff is unbelievable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Please work on the food/buffet it’s not so much to pick! Food is horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in May 2026