Riu Bachata or Coral Marien at Easter?

nicolaw

2007-03-14 14:50:32

Hi

We are thinking of going to either the Riu Bachata or Coral Marien over Easter and was wondering who else is going with children to help us decide. Our kids are nearly 7 and 3.

We took our eldest to Riu Bachata when she was 2 and had a great time. Just wondering what the facilities are like these days for kids as the little play areas dotted along the beach weren't up to much when we were there last.

Also do you still get a set time and table for dinner as we enjoyed this last time as we could walk straight to our reserved table and there was a highchair already set up for us along with our drinks.

We don't usually return to a hotel twice but we are in real need of a holiday over Easter and this and the Coral Marian and pretty much the only choices left for the dates we can travel.

Which has the best kids facilities would you say?

Thanks a lot

Nicky

Pippy

2007-03-14 15:33:11

Hi Nicky

Just to remind you we have reviews for both hotels HERE :wink:

Pippy

nicolaw

2007-03-14 15:37:28

Hi

Thanks. I have read all the reviews on here and elsewhere and still can't decide. The last few years we have always gone to hotels with waterslides as my daughter loves them, but as the holiday Village is booked up along with many other hotels all ver the world for the dates we have, we are left with very limited choice at such short notice.

Thanks again

Jay Trip

2007-03-14 18:46:14

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I stayed at the Riu Merange which is next door to the Bachata,then the following year stayed at the Coral Costa Caribe.The Rui chain is Spanish owned and the Coral Dominican owned.I would say the Riu was the better hotel.

rachie-m

2007-03-15 09:22:11

we went to the Coral Marien last Easter and had a brilliant time. It never felt crowded and had plenty of sunbeds. Our kids 10 & 7 then, had a great time, they went to the kids club, played pool and enjoyed the mini golf, ping pong etc. Never had trouble getting into the restaurants, ate there every night but the buffet restaurant was very good too. At 4 pm a man came out round the pool and cooked crepes there was loads of different topping and the kids loved this. I thought this hotel was great, clean and polite staff, would highly recommend. However, I have never been to a Riu hotel but have stayed at some very nice hotel and this hotel does compare. Hope this helps?

nicolaw

2007-03-15 10:40:24

Thanks for your replies.

Its a difficult decision to make.

Do any of the pools gently shelve into deeper areas as we really need this for our 2 year old so that he can paddle around safely. The kids pool at the bachata is too tiny.
I like the sound of freshly made crepes at the pool rachie-m, is there a kids disco at night too?

Thanks

rachie-m

2007-03-16 16:34:59

when we were there, the kids disco was between 7 and 8 pm and they also played movies on a big screen for them every now and then. The pool would be perfect for a 2 year old. It is in the shape of a clover and each end has a large shallow section. There is also a kiddies pool at the kids club with swings etc

nicolaw

2007-04-03 10:02:05

Thanks for everyones replies. Unfortunately I was unable to book anything in the end for easter due to a number of things coming up, but I am now looking at May half term.

Thanks a lot Nicky

lppwrth

2007-04-12 08:36:45

If you did go back to the Rui's then the Mambo has a gently shelving entrance, going into the pool. Although this is the cheapest of the 3 hotels, it has a lovely setting (more intimate) and is on the best bit of the beach.
Lorraine

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