Back to Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino Needs Updating I went to the pool area and looks very deteriorated. The painting on the swimming pool is peeling off. I don't like the casino. The slot machines are confusing and very old. Very crowded table, and they dont open idle tables, even after asking.
Reviewed by: HECTOR from on May 19 2009 Not worth the $$$ I like the lobby. This was the worst marriott property I have ever stayed. The rooms are spacious but the bathrooms need updating and better lighting. In whole this place needs to be updated it is very old and out dated. It is over priced. I wont be going back. Good Luck!!!
Reviewed by: Rosslyn from on May 18 2009 Great place to stay As you step in through the huge glass entrance, you're greeted by the bellhop who stands ready to take people's luggage. I was extremely relieved because my family had spent the whole day traveling from Haiti. It was nice to relax on the lounge chairs they had set up.
Reviewed by: Gege from on Nov 15 2008 Beautiful Grounds...and GREAT hotel This hotel has been around for years...and it only seems to get better. Has a Champions for all those American fast food fans....nice location. The grounds are well-kept and people are very helpful.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 08 2008 Worst Casino Ever The hotel was really nice and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. I notice on the Marriott's website that they have a photo tour. They advertise Hotel and Casino, but you don't see a picture of the casino in the photo tour. I now know why. It was the worst casino I have ever been in. It is dark day and night. I started calling it the Graveyard for Slot Machines because all the machines are very old, most are broken, and they are dirty. The staff is rude and you will certainly wait at least 30 mins. for someone to come and fix the machine if it jams. They mainly have nickel machines which are played with pesos.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 25 2008 Relaxing and worth it! The pool is fantastic, but drinks at the pool are pricey ($33 for two and a fruit plate). Avoid the in house restaurant by going right out the front to a restaurant two blocks up and across the street--great view, great food, great price. Take a taxi from the lobby, not the street to the historical area. We were here to do nothing and it was fitting for our purpose. Great fitness center, but misleading with internet and sauna services ($10 for each).
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 25 2007 Too expensive for quality Did not allow guessts!!!! Too many locals hang out at the bar and casino. No liquor after 1am what kind of a vacation is that!
Reviewed by: Jeff from on May 25 2007 : We can't wait to go back! all was excelent no more to say is excelent en awsome
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 08 2007 santo domingo It was a nice hotel in general, good food good service. Only thing that i did not like was the fact that the beach was pretty far away,other than that it was apreciated.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 02 2006 If you like MOLD you will love it! Do NOT stay in the Garden wing, ask for the tower. The smell of MOLD in the Garden wing gave me a headache 10 minutes after I arrived. I had to switch to the Tower. They charged me more and were giving me a hard time, but I couldn't stay there. I changed hotels after 1 night. 2 others I met during my stay complained about the mold condition also. Try the Hotel Santo Domingo or the El Embajador, much nicer.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 31 2006