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Presidential Suites By Lifestyle - All Inclusive

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

4.1(601 reviews)

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Presidential Suites by Lifestyle sits on Cofresi Beach in Puerto Plata, the quieter alternative to the Punta Cana corridor. It is one of seven hotels in the Lifestyle Holidays complex, which counts 14 pools, two beaches and more than 1,180 rooms across the whole site, and that scale is both its biggest asset and its most common frustration. Guests here can use Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa, Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa and Lifestyle Crown & Residence Suites, which adds up to a lot of resort. Getting around it, on foot or by the internal shuttle that runs about every 25 minutes, takes more effort than most all-inclusive guests expect.

Things to Know

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Traveler Insights

Pros

+Studios and suites are dramatically finished in dark, rich wood with stainless steel appliances, and every category has a balcony, fridge and coffee machine
+Cofresi Beach is one of the calmer bays around Puerto Plata, good for swimming without heavy surf
+Guests can use Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa, Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa and Lifestyle Crown & Residence Suites, with a 14-pool complex and buffets like Casablanca and The Pearl plus a la carte spots like Rodizio, Moomtaz Thai and El Pilon
+Plenty is included for active guests: two gyms, tennis and basketball courts, pickleball, bicycles and non-motorized water sports
+Real family programming: a supervised kids' club (9am to noon and 2 to 5pm), a teens' club for 13 to 17 year olds, three children's pools and a mini disco before the nightly show
+The entertainment crew earns repeated praise for nightly shows that feel energetic rather than phoned-in
+Ocean World Adventure Park is a five-minute walk away, and the Isabel de Torres cable car is about a 10-minute drive
+Snacks run from 11:00 am until 4:30 am, and national drinks including cocktails and wine by the glass are included

Cons

−Timeshare sales pitches are aggressive and persistent, with guests approached at check-in and via 'complimentary breakfast' invitations that turn into long presentations
−Both restaurants on the Presidential Suites side, Jazz French Bistro and Blues Restaurant & Kosher Kitchen, are marked members-only, so non-member guests eat elsewhere on the complex
−The complex is sprawling and relies on an internal shuttle that runs roughly every 25 minutes, so getting between pools, restaurants and the beach takes planning
−Facilities maintenance is inconsistent, with guests reporting hot water outages, leaky showers and air conditioning problems that took several calls to fix
−A la carte restaurants require a prior reservation at Guest Services, and many of the complex's best-known venues are reserved for club members
−Check-in problems come up often, with rooms not ready on time and guests assigned a different room type than they booked
−Beach quality varies by section, and some areas near the creek have drainage issues after rain

The rooms are the highlight: studios and suites finished in dark wood and stainless steel, each with a balcony, fridge and coffee machine. Dining is where the membership structure shows. The two restaurants on this side, Jazz French Bistro and Blues Restaurant & Kosher Kitchen, are marked members-only on the official dining page, so non-members head to the buffets at Casablanca and The Pearl or book a la carte venues like Rodizio, Indochine, Moomtaz Thai and El Pilon through Guest Services. Included activities cover two gyms, tennis, basketball, pickleball, bicycles and non-motorized water sports, and the Yin Yang Spa is a paid extra. The entertainment team earns strong reviews, while maintenance response and front desk coordination are recurring pain points in traveler accounts.

This resort suits guests who put room quality and a calm swimming beach ahead of seamless logistics, and who are comfortable navigating a large campus. It is priced at the budget end of the Dominican Republic all-inclusive market, and the official booking engine showed rooms from $153 a night in October 2026. Ocean World is a five-minute walk and the Puerto Plata cable car about 10 minutes by car. Be prepared to firmly decline the timeshare pitch on day one and you will likely enjoy the rest of your stay far more.

Common Questions

Is the timeshare sales pressure as bad as people say?

Travelers consistently say yes, and it is one of the most frequently mentioned downsides. You will likely be approached at check-in with an offer for a 'complimentary breakfast' or discounted activity attached to a sales presentation. Say no clearly and early; once you decline firmly, most guests report being left alone for the rest of the trip.

Can you eat dinner on the Presidential Suites side?

Only if you are a club member. Blues Restaurant & Kosher Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and Jazz French Bistro serves dinner from 6 to 10pm, but the official dining page marks both members-only. Non-member guests use the buffets and a la carte restaurants elsewhere on the complex, reached on foot or by the internal shuttle, and a la carte dinners need a reservation at Guest Services.

Which parts of the Lifestyle complex can Presidential Suites guests use?

The official page lists access to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa, Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa and Lifestyle Crown & Residence Suites, which between them cover the main buffets, several a la carte restaurants, most of the pools and the beach. Venues marked members-only are excluded. Confirm exactly what your booking includes at check-in, because access rules on the complex are tied to membership tiers.

How is the beach at Cofresi compared to Punta Cana?

Cofresi is a protected cove with calmer, flatter water than the Atlantic-facing beaches in Punta Cana, so it suits swimmers better than wave-watchers. The sand is coarser and darker than Punta Cana's powdery white beaches. Travelers who have done both often say Punta Cana wins on looks while Cofresi is better for families who want to actually swim.

What is there for kids and teens?

A supervised kids' club runs daily from 9am to noon and 2 to 5pm, and a teens' club for 13 to 17 year olds runs 10am to noon and 3 to 6pm. There are three children's pools and a mini disco before each nightly show. Children under 3 stay free, and children over 12 are charged as adults.

Is Puerto Plata worth exploring outside the resort?

Most travelers who venture out say yes. Ocean World Adventure Park is a five-minute walk, the cable car up Isabel de Torres with its views and botanical garden is about 10 minutes by car, and the historic center with its Victorian-era houses, San Felipe Fort and Amber Museum is about 20 minutes away. The resort sells a half-day city tour, or a local taxi works for short hops.

What's nearby

Playa Dorada
13 min drive · 6.5 mi
Sosúa Beach
35 min drive · 18 mi
Puerto Plata Old Town
8 min drive · 3.9 mi
Puerto Plata Cathedral
8 min drive · 4.1 mi
Fortaleza San Felipe
9 min drive · 4.3 mi
27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
25 min drive · 14 mi

More things to do (17)

Cabarete Beach · beach50 min drive · 25 mi
Long Beach · beach10 min drive · 5.8 mi
Playa Grande (Luperón) · beach55 min drive · 28 mi
Ocean World Adventure Park · adventure park3 min drive · 0.9 mi
Ocean World Marina · marina3 min drive · 0.9 mi
Costambar Beach · beach7 min drive · 1.6 mi
Umbrella Street (Paseo de Doña Blanca) · historic site8 min drive · 4.0 mi
Amber Museum · museum8 min drive · 4.0 mi
Casa Museo Gregorio Luperón · museum9 min drive · 4.1 mi
Playa Dorada Golf Course · golf14 min drive · 7.5 mi
Snorkelling trip in Sosúa Bay · excursion35 min drive · 18 mi
Sunset cruise from Sosúa Bay · excursion35 min drive · 18 mi
Sosúa Jewish Museum · museum40 min drive · 19 mi
Playa Alicia · beach40 min drive · 19 mi
Puerto Blanco Marina (Luperón) · marina55 min drive · 27 mi
Encuentro Beach · beach55 min drive · 24 mi
Cabarete Caves (El Choco National Park) · nature55 min drive · 27 mi

Amenities

Teen Club

Bicycle Rentals

Tennis

Kids Club

Water Sports Rentals

Free Wi-Fi

Nightly Entertainment

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Google Reviews★ 4.1 · 601 reviews

Douglas M.

2 weeks ago

“Everyone at this resort treated us with the utmost respect. We enjoyed it so much that we became members. So very glad thatvwe did as the upgraded restaurants were fantastic. We are very much looking forward to our next trip and many more to come wit...”

Margie S.

2 weeks ago

“Everything was great, had a few quirks but got all straightened out. Staff was very friendly. Room was great. Only compliant was had to take shuttle to buffet and to other things.”

Colleen C.

2 weeks ago

“It was a delightful and relaxing trip. The resort is huge with so much to do. By the end of the week I started understanding the layout. You will do a lot of walking, which is good. All the staff are amazing and kind and courteous. Some of them servi...”