Barcelo Solymar: Nice beach

This was definitely a party resort, if that is what you are looking for, then you won't be disappointed. It was very noisy all hours of the day and night. People walked around with stereos and it was a bit too much. I found the resort rooms to be outdated and short on supplies. There were 2 of us in one room, and we were each given 1 bath towel that was so small it couldn't wrap around our body. The food was better than I expected, and if you love seafood, there was always lots of options at [... read more] the buffet.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Unfforgetable Stay

Our friends and us spent just a wonderful time, great food and drinks, entertainment and the weather came with sunny days. The check-in process took a little more than expected, maybe need more staff at the front desk at arrival time, many flights landing between 12~4 pm. Wi-Fi was not included in the package, today's world most people want to be connected.

Occidental Caribe: Fun for everyone!

This resort has something for everyone! The beach is long, clean and beautiful. There's three pools, one is a "party" pool, another is a splash pad/wading pool for young children, and the third is family friendly. There's even rock climbing, a trapeze, and trampoline to keep the kids entertained. The nightlife is great with live music at both lobby bars, and live shows every night that will appeal to young and old alike. The Hurricane night club is great if you love Soca. The buffets are de [... read more]licious and the Japanese Restaurant is so fun! Staff kept our rooms clean and the grounds were immaculate. I would definitely come back with my family another time.

Occidental Nuevo Vallarta: Lovely Resort!

The Occidental is a very nice resort! Not too big, it would be good for anyone who may have accessibility needs. It is clean and modern and the staff were friendly and helpful. Food was good with fresh salsa and guacamole and other Mexican foods available every day...yummy! I was really impressed the hotel does not use disposable plastic cups, plates or cutlery, no straws etc. All food is served on dinnerware, cloth napkins etc! Only plastic water bottles in the rooms and it appears they recycle [... read more] them! The beach here is great, you can walk for miles and at low tide the flats make for a nice even walking surface. Nice ambient music in the main buffet and along the covered walkway. Entertainment was resort fare but changed nightly and was good. My only suggestions would be for the resort to provide free wifi if even just in the lobby. Also the full ocean view rooms are directly over the lobby bar and the sound does carry up at night, so if you want a quieter room suggest a room on the sides. Wine is just a basic Spanish white or red, but the mixed drinks were good.

Occidental Caribe: Great Beach Resort

the Occidental Carrie is all about the beach and pools. It is an older resort so the rooms could be best described as adequate but dated. Cleanliness was good and the service was excellent. The entertainment was very disappointing. There are several hotels in the are and it makes one wonder why some one doesn’t create half a dozen quality shows and rotate then from one resort to another and just repeat week after week since few people seem to stay much more than a week. We enjoyed the special [... read more]ty restaurants.

Occidental Caribe: Beautiful beach. Large resort

Super large resort. Always something to do. Great large pools. You can always find a chair around the pool or on the beautiful, powdery beach. Food and beverages available 22 hours aday. Yes 22 hours. The food/drinks are at a 3 star resort level at best. 80% of the staff seem annoyed to be there. A few great staff members like the doctor that is there 24/7 Beds are comphy. Rooms are clean and a/c works well. I would only go back to this resort if it was on sale at an amazing price.

Occidental Caribe: Great resort, beautiful beaches!!!

The hotel was great, while there are always small things that you could complain about what's the point. The weather is hot, rooms were always cleaned and fridge restocked daily. Food was plentiful and the service was bar none.

Occidental Caribe: Great resort!

This was our first time in an all inclusive resort so we have nothing to compare it with. The grounds were amazing. We loved the pools and outdoor activities. We came for a wedding and the ceremony and food were outstanding. The restaurants were great. We had reservations to the Italian and Japanese and we were pleasantly surprised. The employees were very engaging and tried to accomodate you. The buffet restaurant is huge and the food was hit and miss. Still always able to find something yummy. [... read more] My least favourite part was our room. Had a musty smell and the beds were only doubles. But we didn't spend much time in the room. The beach was the best part. Waves are huge all the time and water is clean.

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: A week in Paradise

Everything about this resort went above and beyond our expectations. We never understood people who would return to a resort more than once but after an amazing couples trip we cant wait to return with the kids to experince everything Barcelo has to offer.

Occidental Punta Cana: Really nice resort

Very clean resort, rooms, grounds and pool areas. Beach nice too. Food good in general, Mexican and Oriental was our favs. Buffets were OK. Drink was disappointing as they show they have International drinks but when you ask they give you domestic crap. Staff were very friendly, apart from the drinks it was a joy-able trip and would return if the price was right.

Occidental Caribe: Nice resort

Building/rooms are dated and could use some renovation. Grounds are nice and well kept. Beautiful beach and pools, however not enough huts to provide shade. Food was surprisingly good for DR. Service was good but nothing special. Housekeeping was good, clean towels, etc. daily.

Occidental Caribe: Large and very nice resort

Very nice grounds with plenty of Palm trees and places to eat. I would avoid rooms in unit 3 they are exposed to noises from the buffet during the night. Very nice roomy wide beach. Family friendly resort.

Occidental Caribe: Amazing resort!

Although it is a 25 year old resort, it is well kept and comfortable with updated rooms. It's grand with plenty of vegetation all around. The beach is huge and beautiful. Too bad the waves were rough most of the time. Most staff were friendly and helpful.

Palma Real: Do Not Stay at this resort!!!

I arrived at Allegro Palma Real on April 18th, 2018. The resort is old and run down. The reception at the hotel are not very accommodating. Fortunately, I met a person who had just arrived at the hotel on my flight and was very helpful in advising me what block to stay in this hotel. I stayed in Room 3214, the room overlooked the ocean and there was a ramp leading up to these rooms which was very helpful for me as I have had knee replacement surgery. The room was clean and well maintained b [... read more]y the maids. The elevators in the hotel do not work. I am not a fussy eater, but the food in the buffet area was a lot to be desired at the best of times! The Cuban people are now allowed to stay at this hotel and the women, men and children are rude, pushy and show no respect for other paying guests. On April 19th, I met with the The Air Canada representative who never mentioned anything about the services of the hotel, where you had to go to the beach and what was available at the beach, he only was interested in selling the excursions. It is a long walk to the beach and very hard to find chairs, as they are being taken up by individuals who are saving them with a towel. There was a fight in front of the hotel and police came and arrested this individual. There is no filter on the alcoholic drinks, the 24 hour snack bar is not open 24 hours. This place is not very well maintained and would not eat their if my life depended on it after the experience I encountered on the day I was departing the resort which was April 25th. The hotel did not offer any accommodation for the individuals leaving the resort at 7 am for an early breakfast. The bus did not pick us up until after 8 am to go to the airport, so we could have gone to the buffet restaurant for breakfast. I have been travelling to Cuba since 1986, and have stayed at many different resorts all over Cuba with the exception of Havana and Cayo Largo. I enjoy vacationing in Cuba, due to the weather, ocean, beach, different sport activities, the people and feeling safe. However, I would not recommend this resort to anyone in my opinion it should be rated as a 2 -1/2 star resort.

Occidental Caribe: Magical place

Beautiful gardens.The room was spacious and clean,they made sure the fridge was full.The restaurants were perfect and the servers very friendly and polite.I enyoyed my stay very much.The only thing I did not like ways the Air Transat rep.he was not the most friendly.I could not understand him very well.

Palma Real: Okay for the price we pay

The staff was very good and friendly. Telephone not working so we couldn’t receive phone calls from friends. Water was very good for showers. Could clean pool more often. Food was okay there should be glasses on tables so we can get our own juice or yugourt

Barcelo Solymar: Good resort

Some things repair in the rooms. Room we stayed at had no door knob in the balcony. No shower door in the washroom. Front dest services are quit slow. Bellboy was usually not around when people were waiting to get there luggages.

Occidental Caribe: Wonderful place

Absolute beautiful.Almost magical. The grounds are impeccable. Did not like when I went shopping they took me for one shop,and I felt compelled to buy something.Rather be on my own.The entertainment could be better.why not use the trapeze? Or ballet in the water.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: One of the best!

IT was an amazing holiday!!! The resort was beautiful: the servers and housekeepers very friendly and accomodating. The rooms were very clean and maintained. The food was plentiful and tasty without reproach. My grandchildren never wanted for anything. It surely was a five star resort!! AND many thanks to Dianne Newick for all her support and help!

Palma Real: Having problems

Third trip to this resort & I must say they are having problems at this time. No elevator service & we were on the 4th floor with mobility issues. Our room had a water leak so our bathroom floor had a flood & of course they had to shut off the water, so for 3 days no hot water. The food had improved with many new selections. The staff is fabulous especially Jesus & Joanna in the buffet & Osoyios & Elena at the snack bar. I have recommended this hotel to friends but I would be a little dubiou [... read more]s of doing that at the present.