Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Amazing Resort

Among the top 3 resorts I’ve been in my 35 yrs of travelling. The grounds were beautiful and continuously maintained. The buffet and specialty were very good with a variety of food there was always something to eat. Pools were beautiful, ocean seating was excellent as well, especially the Bali beds! We had Butler service (Juan) and we seen him at least twice daily to ensure all our needs were met.

Casa Marina Sosua Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive: Awesome

The Hotel was great. The staff were exceptionally pleasant and helpful. The beach and the food very good. I booked through Trip Central and Shae was the best at making sure everything was perfect for my vacation. Super person and exceptional customer service.

Bahia Principe Escape Samana: Great hotel

Hotel, beach,waterfront, and staff where all excellent except the food was very bad. The leftovers seemed like they were served the following day and the exact same meals were served everyday. Very little choices to choose from. Food was not five star. Many people at resort same same thing. For this reason I would not recommend this Hotel.

Secrets Tides Punta Cana: Very nice resort

The resort was very nice, the beaches were terrific! The food was not good! Having stayed at other Secrets Resorts where the cuisine was amazing, this was very much a let down. Most of the restaurant staff were not very friendly.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Top notch resort!

Would have no hesitation booking at the Esmeralda again! Great beach, comfortable room, lots of attention to detail, good food & amenities and fantastic wifi. Bring earplugs though... the nightly entertainment is loud.

Riu Bambu: Don’t book

This resort is old. Couldn’t charge our phones unless the lights were on. Food was ok. The Sunwing rep was horrible. The shows were sometimes in appropriate for a younger crowd. Not enough loungers for people by the pools. And not enough pools.

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: geared for young people

Cofresi Palm Beach Resort is definitely a place for younger people. it is built into a hill and there are steps to get EVERYWHERE! I am in my late 60's and in very good shape but it was a little too much for me at times. I got sick, as did several other guests. I found the place exceptionally noisy (loud music at all of the pools)and was not able to find a quiet spot to just sit QUIETLY. it is a MASSIVE resort and there are many places that are inaccessible or you need an upgrade to use.  [... read more]We DID upgrade and still there were many places we weren't allowed. i found this very confusing. the front desk was a gong show of confusion, although the staff are always very friendly and eager to help they did not seem to know how to help with a request (IT took us 3 days to get beach towels). these blue towels are supposed to be in your room when you arrive and you can change them out all week and leave them in your room when you check out. there were no beach towels in our room and it took 3 days to get that sorted I would rate this as a 3 star resort at best, so if you are in good shape, like loud music, and love walking its the place for you. most of the restaurants were condensed in two locations which were very far away from our room. there was one restaurant near us but was not open until evening...long walk for morning coffee...lol...one of my favourite parts of these holidays

Royalton Hideaway Punta Cana: Amazing Resort

We had a great time at the Hideaway. Rooms were great, clean and in good order. The food and staff ere also excellent. Shout out to Chris,Salomon and TJ in entertainment. Teo and Kelly great in guest services. We will be back!

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Very nice resort

On the whole the resort was very clean although some of the rooms need updating and the food was very good. Staff were pleasant and many spoke some English. There were a lack of umbrellas by the pools and a resort of this caliber should have had a lot more of them as it was brutal sitting in the sun without some shade. Also more ordinary chairs should be placed by the pools as not everyone wants to lie on a lounge chair and sitting on them is not comfortable for many. The shower floor [... read more]s were very slippery with no hand bars to hold onto.

Serenade All Suites Adults Only Resort: Perfect vacation resort

We really enjoyed our stay at Serenade All Suites Adults Only. It had something for everyone. The grounds were immaculate they were constantly cleaning, each morning the pool areas were washed the lounge chairs were cleaned. The food was ok, there was always something to eat. The room, we had pool view, was very clean, and every room had a view of the ocean which is a bonus since most resorts charge and up fee to have ocean view. There are 3 pools which we found to be great there are 2 quiet  [... read more]pools and a party pool. If you wanted complete silence you could have that with the pool far from the party pool. There was fast and friendly poolside bar service The beach was cleaned all through the day so seaweed wasn’t an issue. Some guests complained about the ocean being shallow but we actually liked that you could walk for quite a distance and not be pushed over by waves. The evenings were relaxing with indoor and outdoor areas to enjoy. The entertainment was enjoyable and overly loud Overall we would definitely recommend this resort, and are considering going back since it checks all of our boxes.

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Amazing resort

This hotel far exceeded my expectations!! Every employee I came in contact with wanted nothing more than to make our stay a wonderful experience. All staff went above and beyond to make even the smallest detail special. We were a family of 8 with 4 teens. They loved the teen club, and said they enjoyed it even more than the arcade. I can not wait to return to this resort again

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Amazing

This resort was so relaxing. The one thing I have to say is we got delayed for over 20 hours with no room overnight because of sunwing but the staff and especially Jennifer opened a a la carte restaurant and brought lawn chairs in for people to sleep amazing on their part

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Average at best

We don't usually do reviews, but I think this resort warrants one. Overall resort is just average, what might have been a 5 star at one time, is maybe a 3.5 now. There are many upgrades needed in this resort, granted some have been completed and are still on going. Our room was a renovated room, which was very nice. The buffet restaurants definitely need some TLC, they are showing there age as well as some unpleasant smells which doesn't fair well when trying to eat. A La Cart restaurants  [... read more]were nice and food was good. Pools have algae and mold in them and never once saw anyone cleaning them in a 2 week span. You can never judge things on reviews alone, but, read and take the average experiences from others.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: You get what you pay for

Pros- The resort grounds were lovely and well maintained, it was close to the airport and was a quick check in process. The beach was fun and very wavy! We enjoyed watching the kite surfers. You could walk the beach in either direction safely. East took you to the beach front restaurants and shops. West took you to quiet unspoiled surroundings. Cons- the rooms were a nice size but, with no extras. No kleenex, ice, or alcohol available in fridge. Very tired with cracked tiles, dripped paint etc [... read more]. Food wasn’t great and buffets very busy. Just draft beer and cheep booze. Long bar lines far from the beach- with everyone filling their personal thermal cups it took forever!! I ended up going across the road and buying my own beer and snacks. We also ate a few meals at the restaurants down the beach. Lots of smoking everywhere including pool area covered bar. Cigarette butts in beach sand was sad to see. Pool was very busy and hard to find chairs. Tons of sellers on the beach, I realize they are trying to make a living but even after you’ve bought they still keep coming! Bottom line the resort is cheap so don’t expect much and it leaves you with money to check out the area! Great restaurants, shops close by to explore!

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Amazing resort - Top notch and great service .

Very well organized and clean . Great staff at front desk and all around. Air Transat , as usual was great , although they damaged my wife’s suitcase which we have reported to them , and hopefully they will resolve soon . We would return there , as we were that pleased with the resort .

Wyndham Alltra Samana: Excellent

This hotel lived up to the recommendation and descriptions of our Tripcentral agent Jairus Maus. Since he’d been there he was quite specific and answered all my questions concerning accommodations for my daughter and granddaughter, both strict vegans, the off- property options for exploration, the distance from the airport, etc.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Amazing Resort

We had an amazing time at the Aquamarine. Everything was top notch EXCEPT the pool chairs. Was extremely annoying to be worried about our pool chairs. Mine were taken by your staff when I was at breakfast with my husband for a half hour. My friends were in the pool and their chairs were taken by the staff. The manager with the 2 long pigtails was extremely rude and did not listen to anything I was saying. She just kept saying, “I will take your chairs again if you are not there”. We paid a lot o [... read more]f money to come to your resort and it was upsetting to know our things were at risk of being taken away. We have never had this happen at any other resort. Perhaps more chairs are needed by the pool. Also more umbrellas as no shade available. Everything else was amazing. Pool was beautiful and your staff mostly very helpful. Oh and Juan was the BEST poolside waiter ever. Such zest for his job smiling and energetic all day long.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Lipstick on a pig.

The Bahia Principe Grande Punta Cana was badly in need of repair and maintainence,. Both of the buffet restaurants had areas in which the smell of sewage was overpowering , table and chairs were worn, broken and chipped. Food was generally good but constantly running short. We had one of the renovated suites and as such was pleasantly appointed and roomy. A lack of ventilation in the bathroom was allowing mold to form in the corners of the shower and under the sink. The beach pool and beach wer [... read more]e over crowded and lacked space for the number of guests booked in. Central pools and deck areas weren't as crowded but the 2 pools were serviced by 1 washroom with 2 male and 2 female stalls, for several days this area was flooded by overflowing toilets and had fecal matter floating in it. None of the stalls were lit as motion sensor switches had been removed and covered with steel plates.Pools had algae coating the perimeter drains and large areas in the center of the pools. Some staff were very helpful but many were just marking time. Upon arrival the resort looked fine but after a few days of constantly dealing with issues it became obvious that it was severely overcrowded and lacked the amenities for such a volume of guests.Meals felt like cattle calls with long lines, no plates and missing items. A LA carte restraunts were rushed and not pleasant dining experiences. To sum up the experience it was crowded and rough around the edges like a cheap carnival. 3 star resort at best.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Fun times!

The resort is small enough to have everything close enough for walking to all the amenities. We were a group of 6 adults. We loved walking the beach and enjoyed watching the kitesurfing. The buffet food was okay...we didn't starve. The snack bar was perfect for a small bite (fries, hot dogs, burgers). Rooms are outdated, but clean. Don't recommend ground floor rooms though...lots of room under the door for different critters to get in! The entertainment staff went above and beyond to keep  [... read more]everyone (adults and kiddos) active. Nightime shows are a must...very professional!

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Great Resort!

This was our second time at Onyx, we were there just after it opened in March 2017. They have since then expanded the grounds to include a waterpark and additional rooms. Note, our first stay was mainly adults, it is now more of a family resort. Not an issue for us, and we did not find the kids overly intrusive as they tended to frequent the water park etc. Much busier this time capacity wise. The abundance of staff was able to provide proper service despite that. The weather was great, 28-30 C [... read more] during the day, partly cloudy, overnight dropping to 20-24 C but by 9 am it was back up to at least 26. Not much rain, the usual 5-10 minute showers off and on for the most part. Taking everything into account, we really enjoyed ourselves. Pros: Staff was very attentive, helpful and friendly. Key persons such as the hostess at the buffet and bartenders at the bars we frequented remembered us after the first couple of days and greeted us more like friends than guests. Very clean resort in all aspects with constant cleaning/upkeep Maintenace across the entire resort. Food was a bit hit-and-miss based on our tastes (typical of most resorts), however overall the quality and selection was good. We just had to learn what to look for and choose accordingly. The A La Carte restaurants were good although they were first come, first seated. Wait times not bad (the longest we waited was about 1/2 hr, just grabbed a drink at the Prelude Bar and enjoyed the wait). Drinks were decently prepared, bartenders were able to prepare a good selection, and the bars are spaced around so that you didn't feel like it was hard to get refills. See note below regarding Beach Area (service). Room. We had a swim up (as usual), the room was well appointed, the outdoor area had a hot tub, 2 sitting chairs, 2 loungers (with a small grassy area we could move them out onto) and a small table. The cleaning staff did a good job and after speaking with the person who stocked the mini bar, every day we had lots of bottled water and 3 beers with nothing else as we requested. Be sure to read the Cons section below... Beach Area, lots of lounge chairs at the beach, enough that after the first couple days we didn't bother to go down early to claim some where we wanted that day. We prefer being in the sun, the Palapas seemed to fill up faster? Very clean beach, virtually no seaweed. There were 2 bars at the beach area, so not far to go to get drinks. Service at the beach was typical, moderate wait times as the servers took massive orders/filled /delivered them. I prefer to get up and move around every now and then anyway, I can't just sit there drinking and baking in the sun all day. LOL! Pool Areas we cannot comment on as we never sat there (we never hang out at the pool, prefer the beach). But passing by, everyone looked to be having a great time. We did a walk-through of the water park; it was busy and looked like a lot of fun. We just ran out of time, or I would have done the slides that looked great. Cons: VERY windy (coming straight off the ocean) this time compared to the last time. Effect of going almost a month earlier? Ocean was breaking in the center of the beach, which could bowl you over when they broke if you aren't that confident in the water, once past the "surf area" it was more of a bob in the water. My wife preferred the left side of the beach that had a bit of reef where it was pretty gentle getting in/swimming. The WIND tended to sandblast you, mostly when people would walk by/kids playing. For that reason, we spent a lot of time at our swim up room sunning/swimming/drinking. There was a bar very close, and sporadic service right at the room. NOTE: Not much the resort can do about the weather. House flies were pretty annoying early morning/later afternoon on our patio. I noted they were pretty much across the resort as well, although I didn't notice them in the buffet (open air)/restaurants. Not biting flies, just annoying when they would land on you. The resort may want to look into fly strips, but not sure if that would take away some of the ambiance? At least there were no mosquitos that we saw at any point, and I only saw them fog the edge of the grounds on our side once.