When you stay at Playa Esmeralda Resort in Guayacanes, you'll be near the bay, within a 5-minute drive of Guayacanes Beach and Los Marlins Golf Course. .This all-inclusive hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Boca Chica Beach and 27.3 mi (43.9 km) from Zona Franca de San Isidro Industrial Area.
What's nearby
Guayacanes Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Guavaberry Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
Boca Chica Beach - 20 min drive - 14.4 miles
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - 42 min drive - 32.8 miles
Malecon - 48 min drive - 37.1 miles
Getting around
Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Lolita - 4 min drive
el fogon costa caribe hotel - 4 min drive
Ola Lola Beach Bar - 5 min drive
Oregano @ Emotions by Hodelpa - 5 min drive
Martin Fiero Bar - Restaurant - 5 min drive
About this property
Playa Esmeralda Resort
Playa Esmeralda Resort offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and bidets. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature bidets and hair dryers.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service is available.
All inclusive details
This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (surcharge)
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 60 for adults and USD 20 to 60 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A poolside bar
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Gym
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Babysitting
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Outdoors
Garden
Marina
On a private beach
On the bay
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Room service
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 1:00 PM
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 60 for adults, and USD 20 to 60 for children
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
We should mention
Pool access available from 9 AM to 6:30 PM
Property is also known as
Playa Esmeralda
Playa Esmeralda Juan Dolio
Playa Esmeralda Resort
Playa Esmeralda Resort Juan Dolio
Playa Esmeralda Resort Guayacanes
Playa Esmeralda Guayacanes
Playa Esmeralda Resort Hotel
Playa Esmeralda Resort Guayacanes
Playa Esmeralda Resort Hotel Guayacanes
Playa Esmeralda Resort Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This place is closed since march 2019 due to pandemic however they are doing bookings and taking people's money. Don't bother with this. I complained and ask for refund that was denied.
Fijn dat het personeel - als ze je verstonden, dat was het merendeel - heel soepel en meedenkend was. Ligt direct aan zee, mijn kamer met balkon had prachtig uitzicht naar zee, zwembad en terassen. En tuinen, zwembad en prive srrand prima onderhouden. Je kon binnen 2 min naar Playa Guayacanes lopen - heerlijke verse vis eten- en in 10 minuten naar het dorpje zelf met gezellige supermarktjes + terrasjes.
Flip van Keulen uit Leiden
Fue una noche pero agradable la estancia. Cerca de la capital y el aeropuerto. El hotel superó mis expectativas realmente, hacía años que no lo visitaba y me agrado estaría nuevamente allí. Lo tendré en cuenta para próximas estadías.
Sergio
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Gerry
Sep 21, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice location to the beach , hotel staff are like family
Gerry
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jun 14, 2018
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mala relacion calidad precio
Lo mejor los camareros. Lo peor la habitacion ya antigua y que realmente no es un todo incluido porque hay muchas cosas que no estan incluidas
We had a very pleasant stay. The hotel staff all very nice. Especially, Tin ...The Room very clean. Great view... Food and drinks were very good. Very quaint. Beach is gorgeous.
Will definitely return. Great Job to all at Playa Esmeralda Resort!
KennedyGonzalez
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified
4/10 Poor
ema
Aug 29, 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Ok hotel close to the beach
We had a two day stay and it rained. The staff is very nice. The shower needs updating. The bed was very comfortable. The rating is no higher than ⭐️⭐️
ema
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Aug 29, 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Good place to stay with the family for a weekend
The crevice was good.The decoration is beautiful and the beach and the pool are great,but I think the entrance to the hotel needs to be fixed, the refrigerators need to hibernate conectes to the electric outlet. Also the bar and the kitchen area should have better equipment .in addition as this is a family place they should have a kids pool and other amenities for kids. The fans of the room I was needs to be fixed
Was a pleasant experience. Good for everyone. Wilke was very helpful. He went out of his way to TRY and make my experience worth while. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Clean resort. My room was on the second floor(222) overlooking the pool and the beach. Great view. Room was good. Air conditioning takes time to get going. I like it frosty. Bed was adequate, thin mattress. Linens were clean, not stained, and no loose hairs. Wifi was great in the room but weakened at the beach. slow but working. The bathroom was good. The shower is undersized. I am 6'4" 224lbs. Width was good but the clearance was not. Watch your head, keep your arms bent. In-room safe costs extra. You need to ask the desk for a key. Costs a few dollars a day. Not sure about the amount or laptop compatibility. Room had a mini fridge with water. I suggest getting some beer for late hours as the bars close at 10pm depending on the amount of people still drinking.
Food is buffet style 3 times a day. The food was not great at first but got better. The short short ribs were great. They were really short. 2 bars and a a la carte restaurant on the premises was good.
People from outside use the beach and restaurant making parking in the 5 space lot non-existant. Parking extends up the driveway to the secondary street. People walking thru from public beach adjacent to the resort. Public beach has a restaurant... DO NOT EAT THERE! RIP OFF! More like shanties people cook local fare, serve beer/soda. BE CAREFUL!
We arrived at this hotel and decided not to stay. The neighborhood we drove through before getting there looked questionable. Upon arrival, the property did not look inviting and given the neighborhood and late hour of arrival, we decided we didn't feel comfortable staying. We found another place about 20 minutes away which was much more inviting and secure.
Hotel muy tranquilo y de buen servicio al cliente.
Un lugar muy tranquilo, ideal para descansar, servicio al cliente excelente. La comida no es muy buena...pueden mejorar. Las habitaciones no muy comodas.
Dejligt lille hotel med masser af plads på stranden og masser af sol senge, så mange at der ikke var nogen der reserverede solsengé om natten
Maden var ikke noget særligt kunne sagtens have været bedre uden det ville koste ekstra for hotel ejeren. Et godt råd til hotel ledelsen er , bedre mad !!!!
Vil helt klart anbefale dette hotel istedet for et kæmpe stort all incl hotel med alt for få sol senge m.m
Torben
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Feb 2, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel location and staff was amazing.
My experience was ok, my only complaint was the food. Same menu everyday!!! and it was cold EVERYDAY!!!!
Verified traveler
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jan 23, 2017
Fint sted til pengene
Vi havde et dejligt 2-dages ophold på Playa Esmeralda Resort. Hotellet har egen, privat strand som er smuk og perfekt til et par dages afslapning. Der er dog ikke meget andet at tage sig til end at ligge på stranden, så på trods af et dejligt ophold er vi glade for, at vi ikke havde booket mere end 2 dage. Værelserne er ok til prisen. Der er, hvad man har brug for. Vi var heldige at få et værelse med en skøn udsigt. Maden er begrænset. Du kommer ikke til at gå sulten i seng, men det er samme mad der serveres hver dag. Personalet søde og hjælpsomme bed spørgsmål.
El Hotel está muy bien, la atención del personal siempre esmerada y atenta. Quizás el desayuno un poco monótono. Pero la experiencia fue buena en todo caso. Volveré sin dudarlo.
Fue una lástima. Quería hacer dos recervaciones para mí (una sola persona) con distintas fechas y los hice con la misma fecha por equivocación.
Me hubiese gustado que el hotel.com se diera cuenta que se estaba haciendo una reservación con la misma persona y la misma fecha para confirmar... No puedo estar en dos hoteles una misma vez... Siento un poco de culpa por no darme cuenta antes y a la vez que por internet no hay servicio seguro.
Llamé a Esmeralda Hotel para ver qué se hacía, pero me respondieron que no tenían responsabilidad sobre las reservaciones hechas através de Hotel.com
Honestamente me da un poco de miedo volver a reservar por esa vía y por esa compañía.
Calm peaceful good place to relax, the food is great, a la cart or buffet
Verified traveler
Verified
4/10 Poor
RIVKA
Aug 22, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yo avise el mesero que somos vegetarianos y no comemos cualquer pescado, me prometio que en Sabado habra pescado, y tampoco tenian, durante de mi estadia comi solo ensalada y pan.