This first class resort with 500 Rooms (247 Standard, 158 Deluxe, 60 Superior y 35 Suites) is set amidst lush vegetation right along Villas del Mar beach in the Juan Dolio region on the southeast coast; the capital of Santo Domingo is 55 km (34 miles) from the hotel. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/barcelo_capella/hotel/1819/22/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:50:05 EST Located in the Juan Dolio region, close to the capital of Santo Domingo, the Barceló Capella is one of the most prestigious hotels in the Dominican Republic. This first class hotel is found next to the world renowned Villas del Mar beach, offering superb cuisine, comfortable rooms and top quality facilities in a beautiful natural setting. The "Barceló All Inclusive" program is well established here and has been very successful all throughout Latin America. This hotel is popular with honeymooners, couples and families alike. It is also a great location for business meetings and conventions due to its convenient location and the suitability of its facilities and services. What to expect: Attracting guests from Europe and North America, the resort ensures comfort with a wide range of choices at two buffet restaurants, two ŕ la carte restaurants (one is not part of the All-Inclusive plan), and activities such as volleyball, aerobics, and dance lessons that appeal across national boundaries. Amenity highlights: Two large, two-level pools are on the grounds, one near the beach for activities and the other a "quiet pool" deep in the resort's grounds that contains a 5-meter (15-foot) water slide. Rocky in the center, the long, deep beach provides white-sand access to the Caribbean on both ends and offers plenty of room for sunning amid palm trees without guests feeling crowded. 500 Rooms (247 Standard, 158 Deluxe, 60 Superior y 35 Suites). Each of them provides: * Seaview * Terrace or Balcony * Air Conditioning * Telephone * TV-SAT * Refrigerator * Minibar * Shower * Hairdryer * Room service * Safe no charge Besides, the hotel has suites for honeymoonersl with Jacuzzi, Solarium and JKIng-size Bed, Executive Suites, Junior Suites and a Presidencial Suite. The Barcelo Capella Beach Resort offers a total of 500 guestrooms. Standard rooms are located in four pastel-colored, three- and four-story buildings with elevators. Rooms feature furnished balconies or terraces with sea or garden views. Cherry-colored furniture, bright fabrics, two cushioned chairs, and a table are included. Minibars are stocked (on day of arrival only) with national bottled water, soft drinks, and beer. Bathrooms offer tub/shower combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Miniature golf and tennis are among the popular land activities at this resort. Popular water sports include windsurfing and kayaking. Children join new friends to enjoy beach and pool activities through a daily supervised program. Golf enthusiasts can arrange tee times at the 18-hole Guavaberry Golf and Country Club, which is 15 km (9 miles) from the hotel. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply. * Basketball on site * Golfing nearby * Fishing nearby * Tennis on site * Kayaking on site * Sailing on site * Snorkeling on site * Boating nearby * Volleyball on site * Scuba diving on site * Swimming on site * Horse riding/rental nearby * Water skiing on site * Aerobics on site * Surfing/boogie boarding * Parasailing nearby * Windsurfing on site * Playground on site The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate. Dining at Chez Fontaine is not included. El Pescador - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets of international selections. This is also the place for late night fast foods such as burgers. El Batey de la Costa - This open-air restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets of international selections. Las Olas - Open for lunch and dinner, this open-air, ŕ la carte restaurant specializes in grilled foods. Reservations required for dinner. Dress code: Long pants and sleeved shirts for men. After dinner, Las Olas becomes a Disco with dancing on two levels—one under a thatched roof and the other on a wood deck overlooking the sea. Chez Fontaine - Not part of the All-Inclusive Plan, this restaurant is a small, intimate, candlelit spot offering ŕ la carte choices such as crab gratiné and lobster. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants and sleeved shirts for men. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 500 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/barcelo_capella/hotel/1819/22/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:50:05 EST