The staff was amazing, so attentive and nice! The room was set up very nicely however it had a musty smell. We were there for a week in January. We didn't have maid service but didn't need it. Two bath towels and two pool towels weren't enough for a two week stay, glad we packed a couple extra towels. BTW, don't forget you need to supply your own toilet paper and paper towels. Our room (2111) faced the marina, the view was beautiful. The room also faced the dining/entertainment area. Music each night until 10 or 11, not a good choice if an early bedtime is your preference but fun if you want to enjoy the fun from the privacy of your room, The food was very good. We decided to go with the all inclusive plan after we arrived. To our surprise, the all-inclusive plan included room service. We rented a car and bikes. Though we had fun on our car adventure, I'd recommend taking the tours that are available. Driving in D.R. is ...shall we say....creative! Not for the faint of heart. We were even pulled over by a military roadblock, mostly an uneventful occurrence but my heart did skip a beat or two. Regarding the bikes, it would be a fun way to cruise the big resort but our bikes did not arrive. It was ok but it would have been a fun and easy ride around the huge complex. I'd encourage every first time visitor to ask for a tour of the property when you arrive. One of the staff took us for a ride in a golf cart around the resort on the third day. I wish we had done it sooner! The beach is not on the property, it's an easy bus ride to the very nice beach. Food, drinks, lawn chairs and water toys are available on site. Food and drinks are part of the all-inclusive plan too. US dollars are widely accepted. Plan to bring lots of tip money and don't expect to find a place to make a change. Bring 10s, 5s and 1s for staff tips. Overall, I would recommend it. The resort was clean and beautiful.