Fodor's Expert Review TRS Cap Cana Hotel
Fishing Lodge Blvd., Juanillo, La Altagracia, 23000, Dominican Republic
TRS Cap Cana Hotel, formerly known as ALSOL Tiara resort, debuted in mid-2014 and brings the classy sophistication of a boutique hotel yet is a smaller all-inclusive that continues to be remarkably affordable. The open reception area feels more like an upscale apartment building than a hotel lobby; free Wi-Fi in the lobby and adjacent Coffee Bar are welcome. Rooms are spacious junior or full suites, some with a swim-out option, overlooking either the ocean or the marina. One of the most desirable rooms is the corner master suite #4201, with a separate bedroom and wrap-around terrace affording dreamy views of the marina and sunset. The dual pool complex overlooks a petite, sugar-sand (man-made) beach with the Balinese sun beds. Guests have the option of choosing cheaper reservations that only include breakfast and can switch to all-inclusive if they change their mind on-site.
PROS
- swim-out rooms, which are in high demand
- a safe, familial haven now that the Sanctuary Cap Cana has gone adults-only
- quality construction means rooms are quiet
CONS
- some staffers are still inexperienced and not good with English
- aside from the fine breakfast buffet, restaurants still need some work
- quieter resort
