Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Not our best trip

Our experience was difficult to say the least. The language barrier was the start to many issues. i met many people that spoke English in places that didn't need English (getting me water at the buffe) and places that needed English which never had a single English speaking person. (the front desk). Which because of this the lady at the front counter screwed up the shuttle time to get us back to the airport. We ended up paying $268.80 Canadian for a taxi. the Pros and Cons: -Most of the alcoho [... read more]l you have to pay and it is between $11 and $20 USD per shot. the only all inclusive alcohol is low quality and very small selection. -Jelly fish in the bay. The wife was stung multiple times. the water is not blue it is brown murky with about 12" of visibility. -half the bar staff was amazing the other half was dismissive and didn't want to do there jobs. -room clean lady was amazing. -food was good -location as a lot further then expected. -pool was clean but it was chaos at all times. no regard for others and no relaxing with the constant no stop crazy. -beautiful looking hotel -have to pay for pool table, air hockey, ping pong, foosball and what ever else. for an all inclusive. you had to pay for everything. -entertainment was really good. -don't buy anything or pay everything. bag of Cheeto's $13. dollarama size bag of candies, $8. two single burgers at Wendy's, $30 (not a combo). two taco meals at taco bell, $45. - can go on and on about this place. At the end of it all, with everything together. I would not recommend this nor would i go back.

Viva Dominicus Palace by Wyndham: Resort Review

Rooms were clean, grounds were well kept. No air conditioning in buffet restaurant, or lobby sitting area. Not comfortable without breeze. No open air space to sit outside, except in the pool area which was always packed, or the beach only in allocated areas. We sat in the VIP area without knowing, and were told to move away. Music too loud near the beach, cannot relax and music continues till past 10:30 pm. We stayed in our room most of the time, felt trapped, couldn't wait to leave. Also, shou [... read more]ld allow shore fishing at the pier.

HM Alma De Bayahibe Hotel: great spot

we had a great time here. first time to la romana and we enjoyed being able to walk around to nearby places. the pools need some maintenance but we had great food , hot water. if you want more quiet book 100 building as the ones by the pool can be loud if you're an early bed person the music goes u til 11 .

Sunscape Dominicus La Romana: Nice resort, very nice water

Hotel is quite old, but kept, room facilities are working, grounds are maintained well enough. Staff is polite and attentive. Food was sufficient for our taste. There was some entertainment in the lobby every evening. We don't speak Spanish, and sometimes was difficult to communicate. But we mostly cared about water. And we liked it a lot. Mostly calm, almost no see weed.

Catalonia Royal La Romana: Excellent

The resort was fairly big. Enjoyed the adults only. Nice and quiet, close to main lobby and the pool bar very close. The resort was well maintained, clean and very friendly staff. NO SEAWEED what so ever.

Dreams Dominicus La Romana: Wonderful Vacation!

Will return but won’t take the Preferred package as it wasn’t worth it. The Beach is amazing but people with mobility issues will struggle to get in and out of sea due to steep sandbank. Pools weren’t very clean and didn’t pass my sniff test (they didn’t smell like chlorine). The World Buffet had amazing food but atmosphere temp was too hot. No A/C nor ceiling fans. Stifling hot inside with ovens and grills going.

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: INCREDIBLE VALUE AND EXPERIENCE

FOOD IS SECOND TO NONE! every single day , consistent, huge selections, meats, pastas, You name it!, Drinks top branded!, exceeded expectations!, Beach was incredible, NO SEAWEED!, private type bay beach, resort super clean, rooms AC were amazing, Casino was incredible, I would recommend this place to anyone!!!!

Secrets La Romana: Amazing Resort

We had an amazing stay at this resort! The property is beautiful, clean, and very well maintained. The room was comfortable, and housekeeping did a fantastic job every day. The beach and pools were gorgeous, with plenty of loungers and crystal-clear water that made it easy to relax for hours. The entertainment team kept the atmosphere fun without being overwhelming, and there were lots of activities available throughout the day. We left feeling refreshed and already talking about our n [... read more]ext visit. We would highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a relaxing, beautiful, and worry-free getaway. The only issue we had was the internet disconnection. It lasted for a couple of days and lots of guests pointed this issue out.

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Great vacation!

Clean rooms, fantastic food and amazing staff everywhere. Unfortunately did not get to go in the ocean because of jellyfish, but at least we could walk the beach because there was no smelly seaweed. If you are not obsessed with the beach, I would highly recommend. The pool and activities were a lot of fun. We upgraded to adult side (Bouganville) which I think really made a difference, as the family side was quite busy.

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: The BEST resort!

We truly had the best time there. Not only is the country beautiful, the nearby excursions (MonkeyLand and Saona Island), as well as the friendly staff too. We were 4 friends celebrating a birthday. It's so much fun and there's so many things to do in and out of the resort. The à-la-carte restaurants and buffet food is made with love. The rooms were always clean. The staff doesn't expect or force you to tip. The front desk and bell-mans are always available, smiley and friendly. Every staff memb [... read more]er was happy to see us every day. A HUGE thank you to Angel from the beach restaurant for being the sweetest, funniest and kindest person. Luis A., Luis B. and Yismeily Are THE best entertainers, they work so hard and are super fun to dance with. The bartenders, especially Christian, Alberto and the bartender at the pool, are amazing and make the best drinks (with and without alcohol). Nathaniel and Enmanuel, although quite shy due to the language barrier, were extremely nice waiters and they're kindness didn't go unnoticed. If we could remember everyone's names, the list would be super long!! The talent at the night shows was unreal. The overall cleanliness of the resort was comforting. It's also so easy to make friends all around.

Catalonia Royal La Romana: All we love

Once again we had great 9 days at this beautiful place ! The ocean , food , hotel layout , rooms , drinks , all great ! Trip was smooth from begging to the end ! I’d just give low rating on the service at lobby bar and beach bar . There is no service , if you want drinks you need to get it yourself ! We also had very unpleasant excursion to Saona Island , organized by hotel staff Francisco . That was more like nightmare than pleasant day trip .

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Amazing resort

clean, good foods, big rooms, lots of wellness activities, large pool, clean children’s pool, good location, prompt check in and check out, many bars and snack bars, early coffee, safe to walk early in the morning and evening

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Beautiful vacation

I love this resort as my now number one resort and I have been to many. Cleanliness. Good food. Good room. Great service. Friendly staff. Love the entertainment team especially Miriam and the others. I will be coming back definitely next year with my big family. My grandmother is turning 92 next year and she would love the room location we stayed at close to the lobby. Think it’s building 52. Rooms 52114 and room 52115. But will need more rooms for more family members. Looking forward to coming  [... read more]back and seeing the people and enjoying this beautiful resort. Thank you

Dreams Dominicus La Romana: Great Place for R&R

Beautiful, clean and elegant…this resort employs people who really care about your vacation experience. The beds are comfortable, the rooms spacious and clean. Wide variety of restaurants to choose from depending on your mood…24 hour coffee shop for drinks and snacks too! Everywhere you looked, staff were busy maintaining the beautiful grounds or power washing the walkways. Lots of entertainment if you want it or quiet spaces if not. Live music at the lobby bar every night if you wanted to have [... read more] a nightcap. Lots to do for the kiddies as well, water play area and different planned activities nightly…something for everyone!

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Nice place rude employees

The hotel was nice and the food was good The room service was pretty bad they encourage you to use the hotel app which didn't work and when I told them it didn't work they were rude about it insisting that it worked Some of the employees were pretty rude and they would forget things when you order room service The beach and the pool was very nice My wife got a massage from the spa and the oil they used gave her a bad rash so we stayed in the room the last day and a half Overall we had a g [... read more]ood time but probably won't go back

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Would Not Return

While I had a great time spending the week with family and friends, several aspects of this resort left me disappointed. One challenge was the language barrier, as very few staff members spoke English fluently. That said, the staff were always kind and genuinely tried their best to understand and assist, which I appreciated. In hindsight, I probably should have brushed up on some Spanish before travelling. The rooms were clean, but they felt very outdated and could definitely use renovatio [... read more]ns. Storage space was limited, with very little drawer space for clothing, and several drawers were difficult to open and close. Another major issue was the lack of hot water, which made showering uncomfortable throughout the stay. The food was average and not particularly memorable, and the entertainment team did not seem very engaging or interactive with guests. My biggest disappointment, however, was the beach and ocean. The water was murky and not inviting, likely due to a nearby river flowing into the area. Unfortunately, I had to pay for an excursion elsewhere just to enjoy clearer saltwater and a better beach experience. Overall, although I still enjoyed my vacation because of the people I was with, this is not a resort I would personally recommend, nor would I choose to return to it in the future.

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Overall good time!

Bahia Principe La Romana is a beautiful resort overall, especially the grounds — they are absolutely stunning and very well maintained. The rooms are nice at first glance, but once you spend some time in them you can definitely tell they are dated and there are quite a few imperfections. The food was good with lots of variety and plenty of options to choose from, although I was hoping for more authentic Dominican food during the stay. One of the biggest disappointments for me was the ocean [... read more]. I had done a lot of research beforehand and kept hearing that La Romana had some of the best ocean views and water in the Dominican Republic, but that honestly wasn’t my experience. If I return to the DR, I would probably stay closer to Punta Cana instead. Another thing worth mentioning is that there were communication barriers at times since many of the workers didn’t speak much English. Everyone was friendly, but it occasionally made things difficult. Overall, we still had a good trip thanks to the beautiful property and solid food options, but there are definitely some areas that could be improved.

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Great resort

Grounds were beautiful, food fantastic, room was great, beautiful beach and nice pools. Entertainment was on going and fun. A great getaway highly recommend it. Felt very safe. Staff curtious and helpful.

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Bahia Principe Explore

We just returned from a week at this resort. It is about a hour and 20 minute van ride from the Punta Cana airport. The resort it's self is nice, little dated. The grounds are well kept, beach is (Raked and cleaned daily.) The water is brown which our travel agent told us up front but calm and no sea grass, but there are jelly fish, and they sting. The buffet was plentiful but repetitive just moved to different locations in buffet area. Some of the workers seem to be enjoying their jobs smiling  [... read more]and singing others had a very hard time to even acknowledge you. I would have a very hard time recommending this resort to friends.

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Bahia Principe Explore

We just returned from a week at this resort. It is about a hour and 20 minute van ride from the Punta Cana airport. The resort it's self is nice, little dated. The grounds are well kept, beach is (Raked and cleaned daily.) The water is brown which our travel agent told us up front but calm and no sea grass, but there are jelly fish, and they sting. The buffet was plentiful but repetitive just moved to different locations in buffet area. Some of the workers seem to be enjoying their jobs smiling  [... read more]and singing others had a very hard time to even acknowledge you. I would have a very hard time recommending this resort to friends.