Coral's crown jewel: The new coral marien beach hotel & spa raises the bar for all-inclusives. (Inspection Report).(travel information for the Dominican Republic)(Brief Article)

Travel Agent, January, 2002 by Olearchik, James

Lobbies are important, but many in the Caribbean fade from mind as quickly as the rum punch goes down one's throat. The Coral Marien Beach Hotel & Spa in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, does not have this problem. While this property's lobby has fabulous furnishings, it also serves as a frame for the entire resort. As you stand in the center of the open-air room, you feel as though you are about to walk into a fairy tale as this grand property sprawls out in front of you.

A sparkling fountain leads down from the lobby to the massive and central infinity pool. Scattered around the pool, hundreds of bowed palm trees offer views of the low-lying buildings and a sneak peak of the Atlantic Ocean awaiting you. Visitors cannot help but be impressed by this first...

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