Fun Royale / Tropicale - Jan 2005 - photos of resorts, ranches, lodges & spas in Dominican Republic on Worldisround

Fun Royale / Tropicale - Jan 2005

TRIP DATE: Jan 21, 2005 to Feb 3, 2005

SYNOPSIS: It just keeps getting better and better. It's a nice place, plain and not fancy. We had no complaints about the food. It (the food) is pretty good, simple and not gourmet. I gained 15 lbs! OUCH! The staff is friendly and obliging. They remembered us from previous visits. Management seems to care. The entire "team" seems stable from year to year. Most staff have been around for years. It's a 3.5 star hotel, there are a few "rough edges". We are looking forward ... (more)

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Another view of quiet pool.

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View of golf course, from just outside buffet restaurant.

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Another view of the quiet pool.

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Quiet Pool.

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Bar at Quiet Pool.

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Outside Seating for Main Buffet. Tables are candlelit at night.

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Landscaping - Hotel Grounds.

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Landscaping - Hotel Grounds. Wedding Gazebo.

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Landscaping - Hotel Grounds. White Hibiscus.

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Landscaping - Hotel Grounds.

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Landscaping - Hotel Grounds.

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Activity Pool.

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Another View of Activity Pool. There is something going on here almost all day.

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Swim Up Bar - Activity Pool.

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Pool Bar - Activity Pool.

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Pizza Restaurant

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Landscaping - Hotel Grounds, Night.

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Hotel Lobby, Night.

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Hotel Lobby Entrance, Night

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Hotel Lobby, Night.

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Entertainment Area, Night.

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Manager's Cocktail Party (1)

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Manager's Cocktail Party (2)

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Manager's Cocktail Party (3)

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Manager's Cocktail Party (4)

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article published 2/8/2005

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Well, you're entitled to your opinion, but you do appear to be a bit outnumbered ......
— robert dungan, June 1, 2007

Awful place... full of unfriendly staff and amazingly dirty... Food sucks too. its the carribean butlins
— Carlos R, June 1, 2007

Amazin
i got back off holiday today and we stayed at the fun royale. it was amazing, all the staff were brilliant specially: angel, domingo, spaghetti, andres, james, vinny, bibi, carmel, anthony, bladamere, safi, jose and aneudy. shows were amazin as well, high qwality dancing. all animators were a brilliant laugh
— Lauren, May 30, 2007

Fun Royale is Awsome ! ~
I stayed at the Fun Royale for a week and I thought it was the best ! The best part was the staff : Damingo, Macho Macho , Salami , the dancers and (L) SPAGHETTI !!!! (L) Spaghetti was the best, you'll understand when you meet him. In total it was really good.
— Steph, March 23, 2007

I just got back today from Fun Royale and I am already planning my next trip!! I had the time of my life and the guys (animation team) work so hard!! Macho Macho is HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!! and I love Salami too!! What an amazing place!!
— Kristy, March 18, 2007

the best holiday we have ever had! the best staff included blanco, jonni, domingo, spaghetti and macho macho! we recomend this resort for EVERYONE! going back next year can't wait to see everyone again! staff are soo friendly rooms are cleans food is excellent and soo is the beer! x x x
— laura and zoe, March 11, 2007

the hotel is great being 5 times going again in may
— k easter, March 4, 2007

dominican is the bomb and so was the hotel and the staff cheaa
— leo papadopoulos, January 1, 2006

my family and i have the best time of are lives there cheaa
— leo papadopoulos, January 1, 2006

fub royal is the best
— leo papadopoulos, January 1, 2006

Great Review and Great Place!
My husband and I just came back (Mar 19-26/2005) and your review was BANG ON!

We especially loved the peacocks roaming the grounds and I had a soft spot for all the kittens!

We stayed in "D" wing and we LOVED our room. We didn't have a fridge the first night but that was quickly solved the next day when I asked Carlos at the front desk. Within 2 hours we had our fridge!

We're already planning next year's trip and plan on taking our 2 oldest kids with us (13 & 14 yrs old).
— Barb, March 29, 2005

Fun Royale Slideshow
I also have a short slideshow at http://home.cogeco.ca/~dungan/DominicanRepublic/ Windows XP, IE6 and a high speed connection are recommended.
— robert dungan, March 21, 2005

Your Highness
Great photos Bob... Thanks for sharing them The resort looks great for a 3.5 star
— Jan Flossy, March 1, 2005

My famiy has been traveling to Fun Tropicale (which has not always been its name)for the past 20 (yes, 20!) years. We have literally watched the resort grow from the ground up. We are scheduled for a 20th aniversary trip in Feb. 2005, and we can't wait! Your review is extensive but right on target. I enjoyed reading it as I get more and more psyched to return! Thanks for the work you put into this site. Great Job!
— Kathy, February 15, 2005

Bob, What an outstanding video review of what looks to be a "fun" resort. The beach scenes are very inviting. Rotissere chicken?? Gotta have it!!!

I am sure that the beautiful people of the Dominican Republic only add to your wonderful experience.

Thanks for the review :-)
— Norm from MN/FLA, February 9, 2005

Excellent "travel report" !
This is excellent travel report. Very good pictures, a lot of information about hotel. And beside of that I appreciate the fact that you add such interesting information to the photos. It will help to do travel research. Thank you for sharing your first hand experience. Greetings, Rafal
— Rafal K Komierowski, February 8, 2005