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#1 of 59 hotels in Puerto Plata
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  • Rooms: 108
  • Address: 1 Paradise Drive, (formerly Maxim Bungalows) Puerto Plata Dominican Republic
Property Type: Resort (All-Inclusive)
  • Hotel featuring an assortment of amenities, sports facilities and leisure activities that are included in the nightly rate.
Description: At Maxim Bungalows we have created a vacation experience that will give you all that you expect from a once in a lifetime vacation; relaxation... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
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The Bungalows

Jul 16, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

This trip was definitely worth the effort, since we live in Cancun is not easy to find a spot in the Caribbean where people is as friendly as here, but Maxim Bungalows is a great place to relax and enjoy a luxury vacation. Our room was huge and had a gorgeous view - ocean and mountain. The staff was friendly, helpful and always smiling. Our concierge went out the way to let us know everything about the destination and recommended some good restaurants. The hotel has nice décor and Wi-Fi access so your blackberry works ok. The DR people is great, too bad there's no direct flight from Cancun.

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cancunisimo's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Member since: July 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
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Average price*: $784 (year-round)
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“I Loved it!”

The Bungalows

Jul 16, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

I stayed at Maxim Bungalows the third week of June to celebrate our wedding anniversary and just loved it! The rooms are awesome and even though the hotel is not right on the beach it's just a 3 minute walk down the hill, and there are carts available all day to take you there and bring you back. The food at Social is great and the mojitos are special, you must try president beer, is the local brand and very good. The service is outstanding, very friendly staff and managers. I will go back next year.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything was perfect!
    • Disliked — Nothing
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MexicoCecilia's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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Average price*: $784 (year-round)
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“Amazing resort, wonderful stay”

The Bungalows

Jul 11, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

We stayed a week at Maxim Bungalows and loved every moment of it. Everything is brand new, the grounds are lovely, the pool is amazing with private cabanas and great lounge sofas along the pool, and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The food at Social Restaurant on their grounds was fantastic - the chef came out to meet us and made me a special vegetarian meal each night. I highly recommend this resort.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Pool, service
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
bellasanfrancisco's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: July 11, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $784 (year-round)
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“Fenomenal!!!”

The Bungalows

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5 of 5 stars
dominican Rep
May 21, 2008
6/8 found this review helpful

I stayed at this hotel few days ago with my boyfriend and we loved every minute and we are planning our next visit soon..there are some points that I would like to share with you..

1. I am Dominican and my boyfriend is from El Salvador center america, everybody knows the hospitality of the dominican with the foreigner but I never experienced before the hospitality of my people with his own kind as we as latin we say that is only for the GRINGOs ( as we call all white skin, blond hair people)

2. I work in an all inclusive 5 star Hotel of Punta cana and I know EVERYTHING of Hotels, service, food, etc. sometimes that is something that can bother us as we the hoteliers are extremely picky and we are looking for defects..

we could not choose any better place than this.. a whole difference from the rush of Punta cana this place is heaven so quiet, the check in super fast and so friendly, the rooms are outstanding, super chic and modern.

the hotel is not the type of Hotel that will be full of people everyday and sometimes you think that you are the only people that are in the hotel, that is an extra cause all the employees always say Hola, and ask how you feel, and if you need anything...

the pool area is fantastic and the cocktails @ the bar are so good ( TRY MANGO MOJITO )
I love being at the cabanas at the pool. inside you have sofa, bed, Tv, and Ihome stereo so you can have your ipod all the times with you..

When we were hanging around the bar, a bartender asked to my boyfriend where is he from, and he said that he was from El salvador, and they said that the Chef from Social rest was also from El Salvador and Angel the chef went to meet his PAISANO and they made really friend, we went to have dinner that night and Angel himself take care of us, he suggested what to eat oh my what a delicious food, Please try MOLTEN LAVE CHOCOCAKE is the most delicious dessert of the world..

the day of the check out we need help with the battery of my car and they helped us , we are looking forward to return in October with some members of our family, and THUMBS UP AND CONGRATULATION of all the employees of MAXIM BUNGALOWS you guys are changing the face of Puerto Plata and the tourism of the noth side of my country...

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the rooms, the staff, the food
    • Disliked — no complaints
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Kriattura's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: May 21, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Spa, Other
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Average price*: $784 (year-round)
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“Amazing Stay at Maxim!”

The Bungalows

May 12, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

Some friends had the opportunity to stay at Maxim and were amazed. The grounds were impeccable and the staff was amazingly friendly. The pool area is one of the coolest hangout spots I have ever seen and the rooms are excellent. I can't wait to go back.

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brooklyn_voyager's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Member since: May 12, 2008
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Average price*: $784 (year-round)
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Address: 1 Paradise Drive | (formerly Maxim Bungalows), Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic