Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Great

Gorgeous mangroves, convenient locations of pools (though an area was undergoing renovations), pretty beach (though the waves are rough), nice room. A La carte restaurants are great, buffet is alright.

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: Unbelievable stay one of the best resorts

We had an amazing time and will be going back for sure. Beach, Staff and Food was all above expectations. Room was one of the nicest we have stayed in. We are picky eaters and loved the food always found something we enjoyed.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Very disappointed.

Hotel room had a coffee machine but no coffee or tea was ever available to make. Food at the buffet was questionable. Seeming to be recycled from meal to meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner meats were always dry giving a clear indication not much was being made fresh. The juices made available for breakfast were made of the leftover fruit and there was no freshly squeezed orange juice to be had. It was the powdered variety. There was no entertainment other than some not so talented vocalists a  [... read more]couple of times during the week I was there with recorded music having been played on the other days. We got sand fly bites on our legs at the beach so that became off limits having resort to the pool only. As a result of this very bad experience I have decided that All inclusive vacations will no longer be my choice of holiday.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Just my opinion- About Hotel

I never usually write reviews but I just think it’s best to get the word out to others who are thinking going. All I am gonna say is that this hotel food and service was a 0.The whole vacation me and my friend never got out water and drinks… we asked 3! Services to get us juice or water at least. I feel like they were serving all people who are Latin. Rooms have cockroaches inside and I just have so many things to say how we got welcomed not in a great way but this is gonna take too long. Si [... read more]nce vacation I haven’t felt good for couple days and hoping this will go away.l soon. The pools have barely chlorine I suggest staying away from the pool! I’ve been to different resorts and they were way better!!! Then this hotel. Yes this hotel is beautiful and great for pictures. But would I pay the same price and come back? No.

Royalton Punta Cana Resort: Loved this resort!

We travelled to Royalton Punta Cana in April, and look forward to returning there! Our room was Diamond Club 1 bedroom presidential swim out, and it was amazing! It had been 10+ yrs since we travelled due to serious injuries from a car accident, and then Covid. I was a bit worried how I would handle a resort with my mobility issues. This resort was not only beautiful, it was the perfect resort for us! Located in building 6, we were central to both the lobby and the beach, with the restaurants in [... read more] between, it was less than 4 minute walk anywhere, even with my limitations. We've never booked a swim out room before, but will every trip we go on in the future! The Diamond Club pool was clean, and usually not very busy. We either spent our time here, or on the beach. 5 of our days here we booked a Cabana and we would definitely recommend this! Maria & Theresa are wonderful! Price is $99/day, which includes either champagne or Corona, as well as a bucket of ice with bottled water (ice is regularly topped up). Your lunch is served to you there so you don't really have to go anywhere if you don't want to! You should get coupon booket from Diamond Club which includes cabanas $25 off/day (we had 3) The beach was the most beautiful I've ever seen! Although the waves can get a little strong, it was only really bad one day we were there. It's always kept extremely clean! We didn't use the other pools, so I can't really say what they were like. We did take the trolley to Splash for the waterpark, which my husband and daughter enjoyed. It's very simple to take trolley back and forth. It's the best of both worlds, as Royalton Punta Cana is a bit of a smaller resort (perfect for us), but you're attached to Splash, so also have access to the water park and their restaurants as well. Restaurants were great! Our favourite was definitely Hunters, where we went 2 days. Also went to Zen (Japenese) which our daughter loved! and even my picky husband liked the food, and Mexican restaurant at Splash (felt the servings were a bit small here, but food was good). Other couple days we chose to eat at the buffet (due to only late reservations being available) which we felt was good. Favourite server there was definitely Yonathan (who also works at Hunters) Staff in general was wonderful. We really liked the staff in the Diamond club, and our daughter found someone in there (sorry, forget her name) who made her daily ice coffees, which according to her were "even better than Starbucks". Our Butler was Omar, and he was good. He would find us everyday to see if there was anything we needed, arranged for us to go to the local 'market' to buy soveniers to take home (Free taxi...it's a little further than outside the gates, but money goes back into the Dominican economy, and you get a drive to see the area as well!), and arranged a wonderful surprise for us for our anniversary dinner. We would be happy to have him again. Most everyone we encountered seem to go above and beyond for us. I wish I could remember more names! Our travel agent Martine through Tripcentral was wonderful, and extremely helpful to this anxious traveller! A few things that made our trip even better, and that we would recommend and do again....book the lounge at the airports. We booked them both ways! We also booked private transfer to and from the resort through our travel agent. Even though transportation was included in our package, paying a little extra for this service made a huge difference to us! All in all, we loved the Royalton Punta Cana, and will definitely return!

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Not as expected

Hi, I'm afraid my review of Bahia Principe in Punta Cana is not so great. This was my third time at same resort. I decided to go third time to bring my sister, who has never been anywhere, hoping she would have a wonderful time. I have to say that I was quite disappointed, not for the atmosphere but more regarding the food, hotel cleanliness/attentiveness, and most of the staff there. Hotel room: there was a coffee machine and two mugs but never any coffee or tea for us to make. The day bef [... read more]ore we left, I received a phone call from front desk asking if our stay was good or anything we were not happy about. I told them about there not being any coffee or tea in room. They apologized as I told them we had to bring some coffee and tea bags,suger,etc, from the front lobby. To this, they sent coffee/tea,suger on our last day there. The room floors were not washed or swept once. I almost slipped on the floor as they were greasy and slippery. On the last day, I had finally made myself some tea in my room only to be disgusted by there being a small piece of paper towel in the mug along with smudged lipstick on the inside of mug, yes, on inside of mug. This led me to believe that mugs were not washed properly and had only been wiped down with paper. Bathtub was not washed once during our stay as it was left as is after we had used it each day. The food at buffets were mostly "salads" of different types, which were neither tasty or fresh. The solid food such as snapper, pork, chicken were all dry and seemed saved from day before. Lunch was made up of leftovers from breakfast and dinner was made up of leftovers from lunch. It became obvious to me that cleanliness and hygiene were not practiced at this resort as both my sister and I went home with a stomach infection for which we are now on antibiotics for. Service at buffets from waitstaff was uncaring. All staff was not happy, cheerful, attentive. We felt as if we were bothering them the few times we asked for coffee. Staff always seemed and looked bitter towards guests, no matter if it was at buffets or front lobby or bars. Not very inviting at all. On top of all this, both my sister and I have been bitten by sand mites on the beach. Other guests have also been bitten as well. Because of this, we had only spent three days on the beach and the rest at the pool. Not good for resort not warning people about the sand mites. Other guests thought the bites on their legs were from mosquito bites but then realized they were actually from sand mites. This had caused my sister and I to stop going on the beach. Very disappointing as we specifically took this trip to enjoy the beach. I believe that Covid-19 has really done a number on everyone, but when it comes to the public spending their money and making time to go on vacation to this resort, only to be disappointed and treated rudely was not my idea of a nice vacation. Both my sister and I came home feeling disgusted and disappointed, not to mention ill from stomach infection. This was my third time at this resort. The first two times were before Covid hit and were great. But this third time around after Covid, it was extremely disappointing. I will never go back to this resort as I feel they don't appreciate the public who spends their money on something where they are not cared about and looked after properly. Very disappointing.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Good Times

What we liked: The resort was clean, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was nice. The various forms of entertainment were varied and well done (from the music in the plaza at night, to the theatre shows, to the beach party) and better than another local resort we previously stayed at. What we didn’t like: The rooms were dated, and smelled a little musty - probably due to the AC not being as strong as it could be (and turning off when you left the room). They really should ren [... read more]ovate the rooms. Compared to the other resort that is close by that we previously stayed at, these rooms were a step down. Would we return? Yes. Value for the money, the Majestic Colonial is a way better resort to spend our money at. And we enjoyed ourselves there a lot. So yeah, we’ll go back.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Beautiful resort!

Beautiful resort & beautiful , friendly people! We travelled with some family as well & had a fantastic time! Resort was well maintained & employees were very friendly, efficient & kind. Food was very good , especially the MEAT restaurant.

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: Needs a face-lift

Nice hotel that has great potential but maintenance needs to be done . Had a great time but wouldnt pay the price we did to go back. Many things were broken including the pool bar counter and we were there 12 days and still wasnt fixed . Rooms were dirty and broken doors and mirrors.

Ocean Blue and Sand: I am recommending this resort to everyone!

My best friend and I stayed here for a week to celebrate our 30th bdays. The food was insanely delicious, there was seriously no need to explore the restaurants (although out of them all, the Italian one was our fav.) The people were beyond helpful and friendly. The resort grounds were stunning! Clean, modern, trendy aesthetics, and just fabulous. The beach was everything!! White sand, turquoise water. Lots of beach chairs and shaded areas to sit and tan. I am seriously recommending this resort  [... read more]to anyone interested in going to Punta Cana. Javier at the lobby bar was incredible! He was our absolute favourite person there that made our week so fun!! Biggest smile, talented at making drinks and different kinds of shots and just such a friendly gentleman. Go say hi to him!! Special shout out to Manuel at the swim-up pool bar too, he made the best cocktails! We'd often fill up our cups there before heading to the beach because the beach bar just wasn't as great as he was. We had a blast and will definitely be coming back.

Bahia Principe Explore Legend: Decent but not great

Food: 3 star Room: 3 star Service 4 star Overall: 3star Food is decent when it comes to fine dining, but buffet quality is sub par. Food is mostly salty and lacks other flavours. Don’t even try their Japanese fine dining… no where close. Service: people are decently nice there. English proficiency is not the greatest though. Lots of misunderstanding. Room: the rooms are the biggest problems. Their resort design is flawed. The cart paths are too close to the hotel rooms. You can he [... read more]ar the noises of the carts going by. Their hotel lobby carry’s the sound throughout the whole building. If people walk across your floor, you can hear them very clearly. If you have young kids, you might want to avoid being on the main floor as it’s quite noisy. Mosquitoes are very scary there. Not much is done to help with mosquitoes in the rooms. Beaches are ok. But it is not deep enough. Beach is pretty crowded. Their cocktails are delicious. The water park is great for kids. Overall resort atmosphere is decent.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Great value

This was our 3rd stay at the Aquamarine, this trip 11 nights. Resort continues to be well maintained, grounds lovely, room clean , air conditioner works well, shower water a bit on the hot side but managed. The pool is getting a bit tiried, tiles missing, handrails a bit wobbly. Half of the pool chairs were brand new and the other half well used and dirty ( black mold looking ? ) and really should no longer be used. Pool guests and staff got very rowdy in the afternoons it was like a college  [... read more]spring break, some of the activities with the staff and guests were questionable , ie: extreme twerking! During our stay the main pool got closed twice for the day due to guests throwing up in the pool. For this reason only we will re consider staying again at the Aquamarine , I felt bad for the senior guests whom likely only stay at the pool, it was not relaxing .Beach is fabulous, tram and/or walking to the resort gets to be a nuisance. No area close to beach for breakfast . No premium alcohol at any bars any longer, no bathrobes or slippers. The app is great for booking dinners. Restaurants were great , breakfast buffet same each day , could have some variety from day to day as this is the only option for breakfast. No yogurt at the buffet and didn’t care for shared jam and Peanut butter jars! Overall great value for amount paid. Perhaps the time of year will dictate the age group of the guests.

Secrets Royal Beach: A Fantastic Stay at Secrets Royal Beach, Punta Cana

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and it exceeded my expectations in many ways. The resort provided a memorable vacation with its outstanding features, exceptional service, and remarkable culinary experiences. Here's my review, including the pros and cons of my stay. Pros: Culinary Delights: The food at Secrets Royal Beach is simply outstanding. The resort offers a wide variety of dining options, and each restaurant serves deli [... read more]cious dishes. I especially loved the French restaurant, where the cuisine was exquisite and the service impeccable. Every meal was a culinary adventure. We had dinner on the beach that was incredible and well worth the additional cost. Exceptional Staff: The staff at Secrets Royal Beach truly made my stay special. They were attentive, friendly, and always ready to assist. I want to give a special shout-out to Orlando, my butler, who went above and beyond to provide exceptional service. His attention to detail and willingness to accommodate my requests made my experience truly unforgettable. Preferred Club: Opting for the Preferred Club was definitely worth it. The exclusive amenities, such as a private lounge, upgraded room amenities, and dedicated concierge service, added an extra touch of luxury to my stay. The Preferred Club provides a heightened level of comfort and convenience. Great Drinks: The resort's bars offer a wide selection of premium drinks. Whether you're lounging by the pool or enjoying a night out, the bartenders are skilled at crafting delicious cocktails. The drinks were consistently well-made and a pleasure to enjoy throughout my stay. Cons: Local Vendors on the Beach: One minor downside was the presence of local vendors on the beach. While it's understandable that they are trying to make a living, they can be persistent in their efforts to sell their products or services. It's worth noting that a simple "no, thank you" usually sufficed, and they respected personal boundaries. Overall, my experience at Secrets Royal Beach was outstanding. The resort's superb cuisine, excellent service, and luxurious amenities created a truly unforgettable vacation. While the occasional interaction with local vendors on the beach was a small drawback, it did not significantly impact my overall experience. I highly recommend Secrets Royal Beach to anyone seeking a fantastic getaway in Punta Cana.

Royalton Punta Cana Resort: Great All In

The Royalton Punta Cana Upon arrival to the Royalton Punta Cana we upgraded to the Diamond Club and were introduced to Denis. Denis was our Butler for the time of our stay at the resort. Denis was amazing and he helped us with booking of all a la carte restaurants and was very caring and attentive. We especially enjoyed practicing Spanish with Denis and had a lot of great conversations. Denis made our stay at the resort special and it felt like we had a friend. The Royalton Punta Cana is [... read more] a nice hotel located on Bavaro beach. The beach (12 miles long) is beautiful with powdery white sand and turquoise waters. The beach is clean and maintained daily. The staff at this resort are very helpful and very friendly. The food is good and if you are a fruit lover you will enjoy the wide selection of fresh fruit. The best a la caret restaurant was Jade offering Thai food. In addition to several a la carte restaurants and a large buffet there is a coffee shop offering a variety of coffees, pastries and gelato. The resort also offers a few stores with beach wear, jewellery, perfumes, accessories and snacks. There are daily shows, kids club and yoga sessions in the morning. There is also a casino and a Martini bar. This resort is great for both families and adults (the Hideaway section of the resort). There are opportunities for excursions, sports and other attractions at additional cost. Overall for value I would recommend this resort as it meets the all inclusive standards.

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: Such a beautiful resort

The resort and this vacation was such a relief from tight packed work schedule. Martine did a great job in understanding the requirements and helping us identifying the right place for us. Looking forward to collaborate with her more in future.

Riu Republica: Beautiful Resort

The rooms were clean, pools etc The staff stayed on top of everything and always made sure things stayed clean. I would 100% recommend anyone who asks me about vacation to go to this hotel and resort.

Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort: Beautiful resort

I booked with Jim O'Neill - he was excellent from beginning to end! I would book through TripCentral again, but only if Jim assisted! Thank you, Jim! Extremely friendly and helpful and tolerated all of my questions. Hadn't done an all inclusive in 15 years, so I had a lot of questions. As for the resort, absolutely beautiful from the moment we walked into the lobby. The entire resort was clean and beautiful - had a spa like feeling to it with the warm colours and landscaping and just t [... read more]he overall vibe. The good: The room was clean and super spacious - housekeeping was great. Beach was nice, bit of seaweed, but it is an ocean The boats in the water were only periodically noisy, but I didn't find it annoying like a lot of people complain about - actually gave for some nice pictures and something to look at vs just the ocean Food at Inari (the Japanese restaurant) at the teppanyaki tables was fun to watch and delicious! Service at the adult pool was great - although there are no swim up bars, the servers come to the pool and serve, so basically the same Happy to have some shade at the ocean and pool areas Room Service - was very good. We actually became friends with Jose and are keeping in touch. He was so nice and wants to learn English :) The not so good: The Teatro - the show Emotions was absolutely horrid, we walked out early and chose to not go to any additional shows Booked the adult only package - however, there were some young crying kids on our floor at the hotel, so that was a bit disappointing Booked a flight package that left early in the morning on departure and early afternoon on the way home - for a higher price (the flight got changed to a later departure both ways - so felt we got screwed on pricing AND had to pay $25/hour at the hotel for a late checkout) We only stayed an extra 2 hours, but still thought that was crappy on the hotels part...and quite frankly, Sunwing too. The food - was okay, but not necessarily the buffet, it wasn't great at all. Wish they actually had a Domincian restaurant so we could try authentic food. It's just Dominican people trying to cook North American food, so it's average. The drinks - were definitely not watered down! Get a double espresso with Gressy! Amazing! Coffee - if you want to take some home, buy it at the airport, it's cheaper! Would go to this resort again and would recommend.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Mediocre experience

I wanted to love this resort (arrived mid May 2023), but there are things that just made it a bit frustrating and I will not go back. I have also been to a couple of other resorts in the DR (4 and 5 star) and would go back to those. This is the first time I am writing a review on a resort because there are things people need to know about my experience. Let me start out with the Pros of this resort: Beach front is beautiful with a great bar! Lots of shade. Loved the lobby bar and the staff [... read more] who worked there. They were super friendly! I want to give a shout out to Bolivar who checked in my friend and I. He was SO great, friendly and deserves a raise. The two pools in the middle of the resort are huge and had great swim up bars. Cons of the resort: All of the restaurants and reception/guest services are at one side of the resort except for the beach restaurant which is open for lunch and a light snack (breakfast at this restaurant is only for "Privilege" guests). This means, if you are at the opposite end of the resort (which I was), you have to walk to eat...and it's a long walk. I have high arches in my feet and if I knew how much I had to walk, I would have specifically brought a pair of sandals that would provide more support to the feet. My feet hurt after a few days and for the rest of the trip. I like walking, so if I had the proper support, I wouldn't have minded it. Therefore, if you are prone to issues with your feet, bring a good pair of shoes! The restaurants that we went to were ok. Nothing stood out, however we didn't get to the Japanese place (which you need reservations for) but heard that was phenomenal. The resorts I have been to, there is always a restaurant or two where you can grab breakfast or lunch that is super casual. Most people go in their swim suit and either put on a shirt with their swim trunks or have a beach cover up. We were told that the beach cover ups we were wearing (I was wearing one where the sleeves came down to my elbows and length was to my knees - slightly see through but I was wearing a one piece swim suit) it was not appropriate and they would let us in this one time. Going forward, I would have to wear some sort of dress or shorts and tank top to be allowed in. I have never had this when going to other resorts. I understand that restaurants you go to dinner, you shouldn't wear a beach cover up with a bathing suit. It was just really irritating because all I had packed were beach cover ups, bathing suits and nice dresses to wear for dinner. What I also found interesting is there was no place to grab food or a snack after 7:30pm. You have to wait until the OverTime Sports bar that starts serving snacks at 11 or 11:30pm (can't quite remember). One of the most frustrating experiences was having to chase staff to get our fridge restocked. The second day, no one restocked our water, alcohol, etc. On the third day, we had to walk over to Reception to inquire and the person said that it's supposed to be restocked everyday and he would have someone do it right away. Thankfully, someone came. However, the next day, no one came again. Between 2:30pm and 11pm, I called Reception/Guest Services 7 times to ask if they can restock our fridge, especially the water. I also walked down to reception at 9:30pm that night because we kept being told someone was coming but no one did. My friend and I finally gave up and had to go the next day to Guest Services and lodge a complaint. We were told that they would make sure someone would come right at 9am. When we got back from breakfast around 9:15am, no one came. We went to the beach and came back around noon - no one was there. I called at noon and then again at 4pm to say someone still hasn't come. Finally, someone came. For the rest of the days we were there, are fridge was restocked except they didn't restock the small vokda, bacardi and rum bottles. I gave up and didn't bother asking about those as it was just taking too much of my time to chase the staff. Overall, my experience was mediocre at this place :(

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Increíble resort

We only have positive comments about this resort. From the friendly staff members, to tasty food and drinks and spotless facilities. We had an amazing time. The beach is quite clean and all the facilities kids friendly

Serenade Punta Cana Beach and Spa Resort: Beautiful Experience

Staff were absolutely friendly. All amenities were spotlessly clean. The hotel is about 2 years old. Staff worked round the clock to keep up with the maintenance of all areas included the frequent removal of seaweed washed up from the beach. A beautiful experience all around