Hotel Residence Marilar

We arrived in Las Terrenas late in the afternoon with no hotel reservations because we wanted to see things before making a decision where to stay. The first place we checked out was a popular hotel in the main part of town that is highly recommended on trip advisor. The hotel and staff seemed okay, but the beach in town is very small and didn't look comfortable to spend the day in the water. The other thing we didn't like was that the hotel only had AC in the rooms, but not in the living room. I should mention that we were looking for 2 bedrooms and some sort of a living area. We moved on to checking out many hotels and AirBnB rentals from Playa Bonita back to the main part of town, stopping at some in Playa Las Ballenas. Everything we looked at had the same problems, either the beach was too small or too far away or more importantly there was no AC except for the bedrooms. Then we stumbled on Marilar, the one hotel kind enough to provide air conditioning in their living room and where the beach is right in front with ample space for beach chairs. Everything else about Marilar was rock solid. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable, in fact the pillows were the most comfortable I've experienced in a long time. The hot water was always available and ample, the AC was cold, everything in the kitchen worked. The staff provided us with as much coffee and sugar as we needed and arranged for food and supply deliveries as we needed them. There are two restaurants next to the hotel, both will deliver. The pool was a nice temperature and was very clean. Parking was ample with a secure area behind the hotel. I highly recommend the 1st floor as pool access is very easy, room #1 is a great choice if you need a 2-bedroom. Last, the owner was present and made us feel very comfortable during our stay without being intrusive.

Marilar is a great hotel, right in front of the beach, they provide beach towels, room towels, shampoo, soap,and conditioner. The cleaning could be way better , I was staying in villa 9 and this is how I receive the fan (see picture) considering Im allergic to dust mites this was a big problem.

Very nice acommodation, realy close the beautiful beach. Breakfast very good. Family from Slovakia. Personál is very frendly. Clining servis is very good. Lacation is quiete. Bar on the beach is very beautiful with perfect drinks and food.

My wife an I went to sit on the beach across the street from the hotel. The owner came running across the street and said we could not sit there because we brought our own chairs. I tried to explain to him that all beaches in the DR are public. He went off on us throwing our chairs and threatening us with physical violence. The guy was a total as---e.