Ocean Blue & Sand - All Inclusive

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20445 reviews

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  Very rude

  Rude, 1st day check into privilege at 1:30 told come back around 3 room will be ready(I had some room requests (celebrating our 30 th anniversary)was notified that ain’t happening rudely)came back at 4 room still not ready after arguing/wasting around a hour there finally received a 1st floor old room with view of a fence.Great way to start also they tell u to find your butler you do not get greeted and shown around like every other resort we have been to over14 times in DR.Privilege club is a waste of money no one checks anything ,so save your hard earned money -pool by beach had 1 bartender during busy party hour waited 20 minutes for a drink..Hopefully day 2 gets better. Also no chairs to be had anywhere beach/pool area…

  Mar 01, 2025
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  An in depth 10/10 review from Feb 2025

  What a beautiful resort and time away from the snow, where do I start… Check in: We rolled in at 3am, hungry as hell and let me tell ya, no one wants to deal with me when I’m hangry - but the gentleman at overtime the after hours bar open from 6pm-6am to were more than happy to feed me. Check in (and out) was simple and smooth, surely it was dead at 3am but it was seamless - and the front desk staff were very quick and efficient I can’t imagine a different outcome if busy. Next the food: The non reservation restaurants that we visited were amazing Route 66 had delicious American food, and Macherati had MANY delicious Italian dishes. There’s quite literally no limit to how much food you can order at these restaurants so just know I left STUFFED both times. The reservation only restaurant the we visited was el bodegón which was a ranch/steak house. The mahi mahi was amazing and their steaks were perfectly cooked, I quite literally have no complaints over the food at this resort and that is coming from a VERY picky eater…the buffets were good as well, offering different styles of food each night of the week (American, Italian, Mexican..) Also there is an amazing coffee shop called Mike’s I spent every morning stated there 12/10. The room: I had asked at the front desk if I had one of the updated rooms, sadly he said no.. when I showed up to my room I was still blown away with how neat and modern it was, so in that terms I have no complaints. Had a large shower, jack and jill sinks, 2 extremely large beds that I did not have to fight for bed space with my s/o…10/10 The beach: The beach was lovely. A nice large section with lots of loungers some covered by umbrellas some not, and a section of cabana beds for privilege. There was a beach bar (one for privilege and one for non privileged) so you could easily get drinks from the beach which was nice. The beach was for the most part very clean, had a roped off area for swimming, and was monitored by security. I will say I found if I was up gazing around I would sometimes be caught by unintended eye contact with some of the beach sellers but a swift no gracias lead them on their merry way. I really have no complaints here either. I just want to mention the beach is in NO way eroded, and non existent - when choosing a resort, this almost hindered me away from this resort as I saw multiple reviews stating this but that is not the case at all - see pictures for proof. The pools: There was always something happening around the pool from 11-4. The bartenders at the entertainment pool were so so sooooo lovely. Mizel Mercedes and Willy were such delights I am really going to miss them. The only complaint I have about the pool is that it is a little beat up and missing some pool tiles around the walls and the floors so be careful! The pool entertainment though was so fun.. which leads me to my last mention. Entertainment: Saving best for last - the blue entertainment team. A quick side note, one of my favourite parts of visiting the Dominican Republic amongst other places is the people, these people truly LOVE what they do and you see and feel it all the way throughout the resort. The bartenders, the housekeepers, grounds keeping staff, maintenance, lobby staff, security - literally everyone works so hard and is so happy but most of all I have to mention the entertainment team. These people show up for 12+ hours a day - I know this because I saw it for all 7 days of my stay and they work their butts off. I would even go a little further and say it’s not even work for them, it’s just pure enjoyment of seeing people laugh, have fun and enjoy themselves on vacation. Chippy, chicken legs, miss drama and Mr.911 - there are many more but I was too busy enjoying myself having fun remembering their lovely faces, rather than memorizing all their personable names but all the members of the entertainment team are so SO lovely. From the fun and silly games they put on, to the shows, the dancing, it’s all amazing. I’m pretty shy but each member of this team encourages you to come out of your shell, have fun and enjoy the games and entertainment they provide and I did just that. I felt the memories I made with the entertainment team were so special and personable, getting to really know one another, share things about our home lives, similarities, differences, etc. Mr.911 thank you so much for taking a moment to sit and chat with me and my s/o. I enjoyed getting to know one another, highlight our shared interest, learning more about the Dominican Republic - I really felt like I have a new family at Ocean blue and that is all the staff but specifically the entertainment team. Overall my experience was a positive I really can’t think of anything that was negative other than a few missing pool tiles lol. Please see attached some photos of the resort

  Mar 01, 2025
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  Wonderful vacation !!

  I stayed at this resort 10 days with my 10 and 13 yrs old girls and we had a wonderful time! The resort is very nice and clean. The beach on one end, the reception/ restaurants on the other! (Approx 10 minutes walk). Rooms are of a good size and well equiped (was in a Deluxe superior Suite). (Hair dryer, steam iron, safe with code, coffee machine, mini bars filled everyday!) Food is ok, I never succeeded at booking the steak house or the japanese restaurant unfortunatly! Was announced one hour wait for the italian so did not retry either! :( The buffet has different theme everyday. Service is not always great, we actually had some meals without anyone coming to serve drinks … Villa Marina, by the beach enables you to have lunch with a great view on the beautiful beach! (Even if not privilege!) If you like some snacks (chips, candies…) bring them, they are very expensive at the shop! Globally Staff is kind everywhere, service at pool bar great as well. Activities throughout the day also organised with a great and dynamic team! Need to get up early to reserve deckchairs by the pool though! ;) We loved being by the pool, close by the beach! The beach is stunning, whether it is to take a walk or enjoy the waves in the sea! We were a little sad, that they cut off our bracelet when we left! My daughter really wanted to keep it as a souvenir 🥲 We loved our stay! Thanks to the team! :)

  Mar 01, 2025
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  Would recommend visiting Ocean Blue & Sand

  The staff at this resort is incredibly friendly and welcoming. We had an amazing time throughout our stay. The beaches are spotlessly clean and relaxing. From the entertainment team Chippy to Drama, Blue, and even Mr. 911, plus more, all the staff members throughout the resort were fantastic with all guests. Willy and everyone at the poolside bar were always smiling and having a great time. I highly recommend visiting this resort in the Dominican Republic!

  Mar 01, 2025
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  Loved!

  Had the best time! Great service, food, staff. Drama Queen was the life of the party. “Oh wow!” we can’t wait to come back and visit. Try the fried grouper at villa marina. Harry is the best butler for the privilege service. Everything was clean and very enjoyable

  Mar 01, 2025