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Grand Oasis Marien ReviewThis is a stylish and artfully designed compound, which we like almost as much as the Iberostar, which sits immediately next door. Couples seeking privacy at this all-inclusive resort will find it here, but those wanting round-the-clock activities will also be rewarded. Decors inside are stylish and more cutting edge than what you'll find within some other, older resorts, such as the Paradise Beach in neighboring Playa Dorada. A lagoon-shaped swimming pool and a series of three-story pastel-colored buildings radiate outward from an artful, TaĆno-inspired central core, all of it set against a backdrop of sandy beach. A tobacco-leaf theme predominates, including replicas of broad leaves inlaid in ceramic tiles, upholstery fabrics, artwork, and even in the handmade iron headboards in the bedrooms. An on-site theater presents concerts and merengue shows for up to 750 people at a time. The bedrooms are midsize to spacious; each is well furnished and has a balcony or ground-floor patio. A tropical decor prevails, with terra-cotta tile floors and sand-colored walls. Restaurants are colorful enough, and the food is varied enough, so that you shouldn't become bored with the full-board arrangement. All-you-can-eat dinners, Caribbean seafood, barbecue nights, and both Mexican and Dominican specialties are some of the choices awaiting you. Facilities: Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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