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Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
Buffet

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, 57000
  • Place, Playa Dorada Golf Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Dorada
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santiago (STI-Cibao Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Adults Only Jr. Suite 2 Pax

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Adults Only Room 2 Pax

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Swim Out 2 Pax

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Habitacion Superior 2 pax

7.8 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Room 2 Pax | Bathroom

Deluxe Family Room 2 Pax

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Puerto Plata

With a stay at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata in Puerto Plata (Playa Dorada), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course. .This beach hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Cofresi Beach and 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Sosúa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Dorada Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Dorada - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Malecón De Puerto Plata - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Gregorio Luperon Intl. Airport (POP) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Passatore - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Mercado Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Iberostar Costa Dorada Lobby Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪V Heavens Rosmarino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ibero bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata offers 450 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Evolution Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 450 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. 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. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a nightclub, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy Italian cuisine at Amici, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 5 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 a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Amici - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Bigaro - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Oregano - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Lolita - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Ergos - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals and snacks included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Amici
  • Bigaro
  • Ergos
  • Lolita
  • Oregano

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1010 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

oliver

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

damiana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff and the food was great the hotel administration wasn't great and the check in process suck , wanna to charge extra for a 1:30 early check in. Our ac was broken took for ever to get another room. the beach was nice and the employees , but not worth the almost $300 a nite. my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Food horrible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean, staff is amazing, and the food is the best of all the package, the buffet is extraordinary, the flavors are amazing at both buffets and restaurants, the beach omg sooo good 😎😎😎 great stay for the value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elsy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice time here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice time, and my favorite places to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jovina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was very good. Many options to eat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Travelled with family
The room smelled like mold, we had to change twice, the food at the buffet was pretty much the same breakfast lunch and dinner
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
They are great people great service excellent hospitality I love being in emotion resort Hodelpa !!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with family
no much option.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jass

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Poor food and drink
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jose, Brunswick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the fact that they dont have your room ready on time. There was alot of other people really upset.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best resort in playa dorado
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Placido

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t, just don’t. Trust me.

Let me start off by saying I rarely post a review. I’m a business owner and it really sucks to get a bad review so if it’s really not that bad, I don’t post about it. I just chalk it up to bad circumstances and leave it alone. However, this was quite possibly the worst resort we have ever stayed at. From the moment we walked in the door. There was an insane amount of sales pressure to purchase a timeshare of some sort at this property. If I was trying to sell a timeshare, I would make sure the property was clean adequately staffed, and comfortable for paying guests. When we first walked into the room, it was clean overall, but very old, tons of mosquitoes flying around the room, and the most uncomfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. Prior to our arrival I requested to not be placed next to families that had children and paid for an upgraded room that would allow for such accommodations. We booked a swim out room and our neighbors had five children. The term “swim out” is very deceiving. You share one very small pool with the ground floor neighbors. This is not a pool that connects to the rest of the resort. The photos of this resort overall are very misleading. I promise you it does not look like that when you get there and you will be highly disappointed. Dinner is a whole other story again if you wanted your guest to purchase a timeshare, wouldn’t it make sense that dinner reservations were made for them at arrival. There was no welcome drink as mentioned. It was complete chao
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Telwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Firstly, the room had a musty smell and was outdated. The air conditioner was leaking water, and the room flooded while I was sleeping. The glass doors of the bathtub were damaged, and I was afraid they might come loose and fall on me. Lastly, and worst of all, I found some insects in the bed which is absolutely unacceptable. This experience was extremely disappointing, and I do not believe the service or conditions reflected what I paid for. I would like to request a refund as this was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite hotel on the northern coast of DR! In addition to the five star amenities, easy access to the beach and comfort of the rooms, the staff are amazing! Especially Orlando and Emeily at the reception desk, Carlos the bell hop, Chemy at Oak, Luis at the breakfast buffet and Águila in security!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
food bufet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aridely

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025