Dominican Republic Resort Guest Recounts Dangerous Waves and Poor Conditions

Dangerous Beach Conditions

• 🌊 Waves at the resort were significantly bigger and rougher than usual on the day a student went missing.
• ⚠️ The guest stated she would not enter the ocean due to the rough conditions, even though she is a capable swimmer.
• 🚫 There was a lack of communication from the resort regarding beach safety, leaving it to individual discretion.
• 👮 A security guard was observed whistling people out of the water only once during the guest's stay, highlighting inconsistent safety enforcement.

Poor Resort Infrastructure

• 🔑 Guests experienced issues with key cards not working, leading to them being locked out of their rooms.
• 💡 Frequent power and water shutoffs disrupted guests' ability to stay in their rooms.
• 🌬️ Rooms reached temperatures of 80°+ Fahrenheit due to non-working air conditioning.
• 📶 Wi-Fi was unavailable, and towels reportedly smelled of vomit.
• 🍽️ The quality of food and drinks was also criticized.

Impact on Guest Behavior

• 🏖️ The guest believes that the terrible conditions at the resort (lack of AC, power outages) drove guests to spend more time on the beach.
• 🛌 Some guests were forced to sleep in other people's rooms or by the pool due to being locked out or unbearable room temperatures.