Occidental Caribe: Resort review

Rooms are a bit out dated and not super clean in the bathroom but not horrible.the rest of the resort is very clean Buffet isn’t amazing but found stuff to eat. Good entertainment, pool is very nice and big. Waves were very large at the beach and lots of people selling stuff on the beach. We did the tour with dune buggies to the cave/chocolate/ coffee and it was fun for $50. Also the boat tour that takes you to snorkel/ sea walk and that was fun

Occidental Caribe: Horrible

This is the worst resort we have ever stayed at. Our room was old and dirty looking, our ceiling leaked, every time we tried to use the bathroom tap it came off. There were someone’s clothes left in the dresser, my 13 year old son found a disgusting used tampon in the end table drawer. Our safe didn’t work, we had no ac so our sheets were always damp! When we brought all of this to the attention of the front desk they shrugged their shoulders and said all other rooms are occupied. No compensatio [... read more]n was given, they didn’t care. Our sheets weren’t washed once the week we stayed and my sons sheets looked like they weren’t washed before we got there. The food at the buffet was terrible, the trays were filled with the exact same thing every single day. 17 out of 23 people in our group got food poisoning including myself and I spent 24 hours sick in bed. The pool is nice and the entertainment is good, the beach is beautiful but I would never go back even if it was free

Serenade All Suites Adults Only Resort: Amazing Resort

This was a beautiful and well maintained resort. Hard working and friendly staff! The food was amazing, both al a carte and buffets. The service around the pools was amazing, I think we may have only gone to the bar twice to get our drinks the entire week.

Iberostar Waves Dominicana: Great resort

This is my 4th time at this resort. The staff are super friendly. Clean rooms and the food at the buffet had lots of options and so much fresh fruit and vegetables. The beach is beautiful but it was very windy when we were there Feb.7-14/2024. Pools are great, we had no problems getting a lounge chair but we are early risers. Drinks are great and so many options. The only beer that is served is Presidente but I like their local beer. The rum punch at the pool bar is the best and they make a grea [... read more]t coco loco and dirty monkey. The gardens are taken care of and you can get a free coconut from the lawn care guys that open for you to drink.

Occidental Caribe: Good Times

We went with a large group and no complaints here. Room was decent food was good and there was no shortage of fun and entertainment. We had a blast and would definitely go back. Great price and next time would bring the kids as well.

Occidental Caribe: Not the best experience

Unfortunately, the hotel was old and the food was not of high quality. The rooms are very old and everything is broken. Cockroaches are running around the room and in the restaurant. The food in the restaurant is of rather low quality, unsanitary. On the penultimate day of vacation, I got poisoned and was very sick all day and could not even move. Then I found out that I was not the only one who got poisoned. I really liked the beach, it is very nice and clean and the hotel grounds are qu [... read more]ite clean and well-kept.

Occidental Caribe: Absolutely horrible place

Food poisoning 16/23 people Terrible food Terrible rooms not what as described No towels Never changed our sheets in a WEEK Horrible customer service Toilets didn’t flush No seats at buffet Would NEVER recommend this place to my worst enemy

Occidental Caribe: Okay for the price

Big resort kid friendly Beach was okay room were hit and miss some leaking water toilet not flashing Food ok For what we paid compared to other places service was very slow. Lots of lineup. Pizza was good but had to wait over an hour. Drinks were OK. I need to get up early to get Chairs.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Wonderful vacation!

This was my first all-inclusive vacation and first time away in a long time so I did not know what to expect. The grounds are beautiful and the staff lovely and very helpful. The room was ok but a few disappointments: beds and pillows uncomfortable, leak in the bathroom and TV reception poor. We had to call the front desk 3 times to get a remote for the tv and our room cleaned on day 2, then housekeeping left no toilet paper on day 3. It never occurred to me to ask for a different room. The food [... read more] was ok, not great. A la carte restaurants definitely better than the buffet. And one area of the seating area of the buffet had a weird smell. The beach was glorious and swim up pool bar a nice novelty but I much preferred the ocean. I would definitely go to the Bahia Principe again but next time try the Esmeralda.

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: Great Resort with everything you want to in a holiday (large)

Resort was very large , but had shuttles to get around . Lots of pool choices and restaurants . The buffet choices had a large selection of Foods , fruit , salads , deserts ect . Staff were friendly but found some were slow to serve you and catered to Spanish speaking . The shows were excellent especially CHIC . We found some parts of the resort a little old and outdated especially had issues with shower leaking over tub onto floor . Overall we were pleased with our holiday and stay . Didn't hav [... read more]e issues finding a chair at the beach or pool

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Super all-inclusive resort experience

This was our first repeat visit to an all-inclusive after going to several and the Barcelo Bavaro Palace did not disappoint. The first time we stayed at the Barcelo Beach Adults Only and found the Palace better in many ways. There was a lot more going on and is a bit of a walk from the Adults Only. More lively, closer to the large theater (although there is a small one at the Beach), shops, a la carte restaurants, gym, spa, sign out for water toys, etc. Unless you just don't like kids around, t [... read more]he Palace is the much better choice. Guests of both sections of the Barcelo can use some amenities interchangeably but just be aware that there are some quirky restaurant exceptions. No need for any sort of Premium upgrade. Room- Our room location was superb, 4218. Closest block to all the amenities. Literally a two minute walk to everything. Ocean view. The room itself was a junior suite but the design was a bit quirky and may not be everyone's cup of tea with it's linear layout and lack of privacy when using the shower and toilet. The shower stall leaked and the toilet did not flush efficiently but those were manageable inconveniences. The staff did an excellent job cleaning and the room was fairly well sound proofed. The hot tub on the balcony was effectively a square bath tub but came in handy one night when it was a bit cooler and we had a bit of rain, otherwise it probably wouldn't get used. The room was a bit musty but improved slightly with the proper fan and AC usage. The beds were very average and the pillows were not comfortable at all. Lots of storage space and a working safe. Beach and Pools-The ocean was excellent for swimming with a gradual slope, powdery sand and no rocks or seaweed. It went on for as far as the eye could see in either direction. The entire bay was protected by a reef about a km out which made it perfect for swimming, kayaking, and sailing. The colour and clarity of the water reminded us of what you would see in Tahiti or the Maldives. There were several large pools scattered throughout the resort, all crystal clear and a good temperature for the entire 10 days we were there. Service- good but varied of course as to who was doing the serving, how busy it was, and how upscale the restaurant was. We tended to leave behind tips in appreciation but never once got the feeling that the staff were expecting it. The Japanese restaurant was a bit of a disappointment. The chicken was a little on the tough side, bar service was poor, and the chef who makes or breaks the experience with their enthusiasm, was not what we were hoping for and expecting. The service everywhere else was generally adequate to excellent. Bars and Restaurants-The Seafood restaurant was a disappointment with food quality, but other than there and the Koyoto, the food was quite good. There was always lots to choose from. If there was something we didn't like we just left it and moved onto the next. No problem. Same with the drinks. A great place to try new drinks because if you don't like them, no harm no foul. We were able to sign up for all the a la cartes no problem so we only ate dinner once at the buffet. There was lots to choose from at the buffets for breakfast and lunch. Dinner at the golf course was a nice change and the only spot in the hotel to experience breakfast off the menu. Most restaurants also had a huge salad bar to compliment the bevy of choices off the menu. We found the Spanish restaurant the best and ate there twice. It was the closest you are going to get on the resort to 5 star dining and service. The sangria there is to die for. Bars are scattered all over the resort. Carey's was a favourite hang out but they could have done a lot more for music other than the lame white piano on autopilot occupying centre stage. The casino had a live piano player which just seemed to make a lot more sense. We soon caught on that if you asked for the higher end spirits the bar tenders would happily accommodate (at no extra charge except for the Grey Goose), otherwise they just dumped in the cheap stuff which definitely affected the quality of the drink. Entertainment-The team worked hard to put on a show that's for sure. There was different entertainment every night of the week (and started to repeat of course week 2). There was everything from the typical Micheal Jackson ( one of the best we've seen) to a circus act (always one of my favourite but this one just seemed to lack the luster). The rest of the nights there was a lot of dancing and really not a whole lot else going on, except for the terrific effort they made all day for Valentine's Day and Super Bowl Sunday. There was always entertainment by the pool in the afternoon and of course lots of water and land sports for you to engage in on your own. Recreational activities- Two paddle tennis courts (a novel and cool idea), a few tennis courts, 3 pickleball courts, a mini golf course (with a concrete surface...not good...what's up with that!), bocci ball, shuffleboard, kayaking, catamarans, table tennis, pool tables and bowling (for a fee), golf course, very cool water parks for the kids, a beach to walk for miles, great swimming in the pools and ocean, etc, etc. Summary- Pros...Great beach, a la carte restaurants access and quality, on site golf course, pools, standard of service and cleanliness, recreational activities, 20 minutes to Punta Cana airport. Cons- some isolated food quality and service. Some quirky room designs. The fact they allow smoking in too many places. At the buffet they should only allow smoking on the bottom level of the patio and not the main level. Smoking should not be allowed in the main common areas and should be kept to their designated rooms/areas. Not necessarily a con but be aware that a lot of the resort staff speak very limited English. Communication can at times require a bit of patience.

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: Not impressed

The grounds were lovely. The pools were nice,but way over crowded. The beach was difficult, on a hill, too many chairs. The rooms were mediocre,our view on balcony was the back of a building where staff were working and yelling at 6am, and trucks unloading supplies, very disappointed ??. The cleaning staff were good the first 2 days, then they didn’t take dirty glasses away or replace them, sometimes the blankets would be on the bed, sometimes in a heap on the chair. And came home full of bites  [... read more]that blistered.Nothing like Web. Pics

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Caribbean Paradise

We could not ask for more at this Hotel. Rooms are clean, spacious, and recently renovated. The landscaping is amazing, and well maintained. The main buffet restaurant always served a variety of very good food. The a la carte restaurants are overall good but don't expect high end food quality. Stay away from the Greek restaurant. Food was barely OK, and service was not up to standards of the rest of the resort. The Beach and pool are amazing.

Occidental Punta Cana: Gorgeous resort

The hotel was exceptional clean ,beautiful room, The food was exilent . Friendly,staff I would definitely go back in a Hart beat . Love everting even the show at night was excellent never the same. I Will recommend this hotel too my friend and family.

Grand Palladium Palace: Lovely Resort

This is a resort that has three hotels. We stayed at the Palladium Palace. There are shuttles that can take you to other hotels and that was so convenient. The rooms are very nice and clean. The food at the buffets was very good. The grounds are very well kept and the staff are so friendly and helpful. We had one power outage which lasted about an hour. The Italian a la carte and the Steakhouse were both very good. All in all, a very great vacation and I would recommend it.

Occidental Punta Cana: Great Stay

This resort was absolutely beautiful. Everything from the rooms to the pool area, to the restaurants are so clean. We were there for 2 weeks and the shows at night were never the same and were very good. There is no such thing as perfection no matter how much you spend or where you go, Some of the a la carte restaurants were amazing and a couple were not. Our keycard didn't work a couple of times so we were locked out of our room and had to go to the front desk for help. Minor details. All in al [... read more]l a great resort with everything you could ask for. I would revisit this resort in a heartbeat.

Iberostar Waves Dominicana: A Wonderful Resort!

It was my first winter vacation and it was so great. The grounds were beautiful and clean, rooms had everything you needed, and the staff were kind and attentive. The buffet and restaurants that we attended had good food with lots to choose from!

Ocean Blue and Sand: Amazing Resort

Ocean Blue and Sand is a wonderful resort! Food was amazing, entertainment crew was very entertaining at the pool and in the evening before the 9:30pm show. Beach was very calm which was surprising because when we have gone to Punta Cana at a different resort the beach was very wavy. Everyone was very friendly and always available to help. It is an older resort but very well kept even the room was very nice. Loved the way this resort is set up, the lobby bar is amazing. Special shoutout to [... read more] Mike's Cafe, it was wonderful! They had all sorts of coffee (latte, cappucinos, iced) plus they had desserts, he is open all day from 7:30am to 11pm to fill your needs. I would definitely go back!

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Royalton Bavaro

Overall our stay was very good. Got tricked into doing a Prime vacation timeshare presentation by our concierge. It lasted about 2.5 hours and after the asked us for 100000USD we had to shut it down. Left a lululemon hooded jacket hanging in the closet in my room. Called and emailed the names I was given eight times and no response. Guessing this is lost to the staff. Should not be hard to check and respond.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: HORRIBLE HORRIBLE

How this hotel ever got a 4.5 Stars is beyond me.. I honestly have no idea. I have been travelling at least once a year for the last 30 years, and this is the worst hotel I've encountered. The rooms were ANCIENT, but that would be ok if they were actually clean. I wasn't willing to take a bath in that bathtub, disgusting! The resort as a whole needs to be refreshed, doors in any of the bathrooms are disgusting and dirty. Food was cold, everywhere, ALL THE TIME. Beach was sooooo packed, you can't [... read more] get a chair unless you get up at 5:30 in the morning, SARDINES on a beach!!, incredible.. Forget about any beach sports. Massive resort, no bathrooms at pools or near the beach (ONE pool, far away, close to the main lobby, had bathrooms). Bars at main pool were so packed, it gave a new meaning to the word 'all-inclusive', it's more like, do I really want/need a drink? And no servers were seen (aside from one day at the beach).. The only 2 good things about this place, is they have trains running frequently for this CITY of a resort.. And obviously the staff was all smiles and AMAZING! Definitely would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. (The only good restaurant was the Indian.)