We visited the DR to attend a wedding at a resort. My boyfriend and I didn’t want to visit a foreign country we had never seen, and spend the entire time on a resort, sheltered from the community.
The Manaya could not have been the more perfect solution. Not only is it a beautifully kept property run by lovely people, it is in a safe feeling neighborhood close to plenty of shops and restaurants. And, of course you cannot beat the price. Our room at the Manaya was air conditioned and the wifi worked great. The staff at the Manaya were very helpful and patient with us as we practiced speaking and understanding Spanish. Google Translate became a huge help to us.
We were concerned about transportation to and from wedding events prior to our arrival, but we were informed that Uber was available…and it was VERY affordable and reliable.
Each morning the staff offers a lovely breakfast with 3 options that are tasty, and the breakfast area has a really nice vibe.
I could go on and on about how great this place is. We could not have been more happy with our stay here in the DR.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone traveling to Punta Cana who wants a quiet, clean, safe stay in an area where you can get to know the culture and feel right at home!