The condo was new, clean and well kept, great view of the beach and sunset. It provided a good base for our exploring. Guayacanes is more in a regular neighborhood, which we desired. It is just across from a great beach, with several breakfast and dinner options. I would suggest a car to get to the several sites around like tres ojos, cueva de la Maravilles, Santo Domingo, San Juan de Macoris, Parque National Cotubanama. Much better than the all inclusives.