Coral Reef Casino — Attraction in Puerto Plata

Very skecthy/ dirty place and very small place. Been to a few casinos in DR decide to pop in to drop a few $$ with the wife. First off all machines were full and a bunch broke down. Decided to try one and a local guy pushed me out of way sat in chair without putting money in like you arent using this machine kinda look. Went to other machine with wife local spanish gal started yipping at me in spanish which made us feel highly uncomfortable. I dont mind sharing and understand its the local's country. Get it. But I would think the casino would like tourist dollars not drive them away. Had a great experince at the one by the Marien in Puerto Plata in March. I personally would stay away from this one if you are from...

Be careful with the ATM in the Casino. Always choose "Decline Conversion". You want your bank to do the conversion, and not the ATM. If you look at the photo, if I accepted the conversion, they would have charged me $204USD for 10555RDP. However, my bank, charged me $181USD. It's a $23 difference: more than 10%. They use those kind of ATMs in Eastern Europe, and it seems they have made their way into DR. Be aware.

I also use Charles Schwab, which pays me back the 555RDP back as an ATM rebate. You can google which banks refund ATM fees. ...

Small casino, do not play any game that is in the corner of the casino ( it's illegal), if you want to die from second hand smoking then this is the place too be. Small poker room with just two tables, they have a small bar in there as well just for players. The gym on the top floor is where the...