The Lifestyle Tropical Resort and Spa is the essence of a true tropical beachfront resort. The buildings are low rise Mediterranean style set amongst Caribbean style thatched roofs and cobblestone walkways. The resort comfortably blends with the surrounding mountain ranges and the golden sands of Cofresi Beach. Most of the rooms open to a balcony overlooking Cofresi Beach; others offer spectacular mountain, garden or pool views. Interiors have been furnished very tastefully in soft whites and creams to keep the elegant Caribbean flair. Aromatherapy, seaweed, body wraps, facials and many other beauty treatments for men and women are available at Metamorphosis, the Caribbean largest chain of spas, right in the resort and it is walking distance from the Ocean World Adventure Park, casino and marina.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to couples and families looking for an all inclusive beach front accommodation in the Dominican Republic with a host of facilities to take part in, watch or visit.
Location and Resort
The hotel has 282 rooms, 53 of which are suites, all housed within 7 buildings. There is an executive golf course, a private riding school and Lifestyle Holidays own Polo Club approximately 1 mile from the resort. Puerto Plata is situated on the Atlantic North coast of the island at the foot of the majestic Mount Isabel de Torres. Examples of the brightly painted Caribbean-style houses can be found in the bustling centre and along the seafront boulevard and it is popular for those seeking history, shopping, local excursions and, of course, the opportunity to take a cable car ride to the summit of Mount Isabel de Torres to see the colossal statue of Christ. Guests staying at the Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort and Spa have the privilege to use all the restaurants, bars and facilities of the Vitalis Garden Club and Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has 2 swimming pools with sections for children and 1 quieter pool.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel operates an All Inclusive programme which includes breakfast from 7am to 10.30am, continental breakfast from 10.30am to 11am, lunch between 12.30pm and 2.30pm and dinner from 6.30pm to 10pm, all buffet style, served in the Tropical main restaurant. During meals wine is offered. There are also four a la carte restaurants available upon reservation including the El Zorro Tex-Mex from 7pm to 10pm at Vitalis Club, Blue Lagoon seafood and grill from 7pm to 11pm, Indochine Asian restaurant from 7pm to 10pm, Bellini - pasta and pizza between 7pm and 10.30pm. Snacks, light lunches and midnight snacks are available from midday to 4pm and 11.30pm to 6.30am as well as salads, pizza, pasta and sandwiches between midday and 3pm at the Bellini. Between 4pm and 5.30pm tea and snack are available. Locally produced alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks like cocktails, liqueurs, fruit juices, beer, spirits, wine, soft drinks, etc are served at the beach bar 24 hours a day, the Las Canas pool bar between 10am and 11pm and at the lobby bar from midday and 11pm.
Accommodation
All have bathroom/shower WC kitchenette hairdryer cable TV telephone air conditioning ceiling fan safe mini fridge balcony/terrace ironing board coffee maker (certain amenities may be payable locally)
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