We spent a fantastic week in Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, and it was our third time in this village — and still, it is never enough! We were 2 adults and 2 kids (9 and 11 years old).
Overall Experience
Miches is truly an amazing part of the Dominican Republic, surrounded by untouched jungle and lush vegetation. Compared to Punta Cana, where the Club Med site is beautiful but more open and less green — here you really feel immersed in nature.
It’s not the classic turquoise Caribbean Sea but a north-eastern Atlantic coast of the Dominican Republic. The water is not always crystal turquoise, but you can enjoy a calm beach on one side and water sports, and if you walk a little to the right, you get real ocean waves which fascinate both kids and adults!
GO Team & Village Atmosphere
Thanks to the excellent Chef de Village, Theo, we truly experienced the real Club Med spirit. Everyone was smiling, friendly, supportive, and fun! The atmosphere is one of the main reasons we choose Club Med over other hotels, and here it was absolutely outstanding.
Theo is honestly one of the best Chiefs of the Village we’ve had in many years. What makes him special is not only how much he cares about the GMs (guests) but also how much he cares about his team. That’s true leadership.
A special mention to Florianne, his assistant, who acted as Chef de Village for two days. An excellent manager, full of energy and genuine care for both the team and guests. I’m sure she will become a Chef de Village very soon, and it will be 100% deserved! She will be an excellent one!
Reception & Guest Relations
We were welcomed like royalty!
Alain, Yara (who remembered our kids’ names from our previous visit — incredible!), and Alejandro were amazing.
A special word for Alejandro: you cannot imagine better service and care. The only “problem” now is that we may be spoiled and will struggle to find the same level of Guest Relations GO elsewhere! And on top of that - he’s an excellent dancer!
Accommodation – La Perla Suite
We were lucky to stay in the La Perla Suite, and I highly recommend it.
Huge space, 2 bathrooms, a large living room separating parents’ and kids’ rooms, very appreciated 😉 Direct beach access, private loungers, and a terrace. A small but very important detail: a private beach shower at the entrance to clean the sand from your feet.
The suite is in a quiet area: no animation noise, yet very close to restaurants and bars (one directly on the beach and another at the private La Perla pool). The room was cleaned twice a day. Absolutely excellent experience.
Restaurants & Bars
The food was very varied. Even if you’re picky, you’ll always find something fresh, tasty, and beautifully presented. We could really feel the difference compared to other Clubs.
The only thing slightly average was the desserts, but honestly, considering everything we ate, maybe that was actually a good thing 😉 Less temptation!
Bars were fast, smiling, and professional with excellent cocktails.
Special thanks to remarkable bartenders:
• Arthur (thanks for our great chats and perfect cocktails),
• Jesse, great service
• Ahmet (ask him to show you some circus tricks at the bar 😉).
Sports & Activities
Another big reason we choose Club Med!
We did morning walking, aquagym, fitness classes, Zumba, and trapeze. The team is excellent: Alan, Annabelle, and of course Mary — if you want to work hard on your body, she’s the one, and she’s also an amazing dancer! And of course, Chef of Sports Max (Mister Z 😉), who delivered fantastic aqua gym sessions.
The circus team, supervised by Maiyilis, was outstanding in terms of security and professionalism!
Dance classes with Naya and Edward were incredible. Even those with “two left feet” can dance with them! Step by step, and in 30 minutes, you’re dancing confidently.
Kids & Teens Clubs
Our son joined Mini Club (9–10 years old), and our daughter loved the Teens Club (11–13).
Our advice — especially for shy or less confident teens — push them gently to go for the first time ( I saw several teens who spent their week with their parents :( ). After one try, they’ll have the best vacation of their lives (our daughter’s exact words!).
Matthew from Mini Club and Quintin from Teens are the best! Quintin spoke to our daughter on the first evening (three hours after we arrived in the village) and 5 seconds later, we had basically “lost” our girl for a week (the girl who was saying a minute before that: “I am not sure I will find any friends here” 😉😉😉
Shows & Entertainment
Every evening, the staff who make your days wonderful: from bars, mini club, sports, etc., perform high-level shows. Don’t miss them!
They dance like professionals. The circus team participates in each show with breathtaking performances. You wanted Cirque du Soleil? Here you go!
And for those who (like us) are crazy about Club Med crazy signs, you’ll have plenty! Even longer and better performed than in other clubs. One evening is entirely dedicated to them.
You want to see the Chief of the Village in the Sky! Theo (CDV) is there for you!
Despina from SPA was absolutely shining and animating the majority of events with a smile and joy!
❤️ Final Words
You can see our feedback is extremely positive and full of excitement. It’s not always the case. On the one hand, we are easygoing, but when something isn’t right, we do always say it (being French, we do love to complain sometimes, haha😄).
But honestly?
This was a perfect week, a perfect Club, and a perfect team who turned our vacation into a dream.
We will definitely come back.
Yulia & Pascal
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