El Beso Adults Only at Ocean El Faro: Wonderful Resort!!!

This resort won’t disappoint. The rooms are very modern and well laid out. The wicker swinging chair on the balcony/patio is so fun. Only a quick walk to the beach and the el beso section has its own beach bar. Pools are wonderful. Entertainment team is great. The little lagoon to the left of the beach is perfect for swimming and snorkeling. The restaurants are very good. You use an app to book your reservations the day of. The layout of the resort is great. The lazy river is a lot of fun 🤠[... read more]©

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Very much average resort

On the plus side the food was plentiful and diversified. The service at the dining facilities was provided with courtesy and a smile. This place is huge almost the size of a small town. But for a limited number of units one has to be prepared for a long walk (more or less 15 minutes) or take an available lorry to reach the crowded beach and hope for the best to find a shaded area. Unfortunatly see weed has started to appear and has to be crossed to get to clear water. The weak point was the room [... read more] becoming worn out and questionably clean. We had to have pillows replaced for bad smell, we were out of drinking water for 3 of the 9 days despite numerous request and to top it all the refrigerator did not functioned during the full stay. While there are positives we would definitely not return to that place. With regard to COVID, no mention anywhere of the subject on the site

Grand Bavaro Princess: Spectacular Hotel.

Most people that review only comment on the negative. I will try to be as honest as I see it. Generally the hotel is very impressive and mostly in excellent repair and upkeep. The weather was flawless, even if for me it was too hot. The staff is very attentive and accommodating. They do not have their hand out for tips and provide quality service regardless, but do appreciate a gratuity. The buffet food is above average and in abundant supply and variety. The A-La-Carte restauran [... read more]ts were engaging, fun and offered some interesting experiences. We visited Wasabi (Japanese, beware of insect bites if you sit along the pond seating area) The variety of birds that inhabit the adjacent pond area are entertaining to watch and very active. Foccacia (Italian,Pizza), Nice restaurant. The Pizza was ok, pasta was terrible and the capresse salad below par. Tanuki (Benihana style) was fun with an entertaining reasonably skilled chef, food was ok except the overly tough and chewy beef. Overall a fun experience. ElPescador (seafood). Not outstanding, overly bright seating area where we sat. 24/7 Bar and Grille. American style sports bar with TVs and some entertainment. Snacks and drinks 24 hr. Menu based food service as well. Good AC if you want to beat the heat. It was the most comfortable place for me. El Gaucho (steak) We went twice. Good the first time not so good in a big way the second time. Tough meats, confused waiters, "The Food Trucks" plus a daily change up of added food choices at an added serving area beside the food trucks. All close to the beach. There was a salad truck which was probably the best, also a hamburger, hot dog and french fry truck (good hot dogs and ok fries but bad hamburgers) The chef was a great guy though. In addition there was a bar truck with great service and very accomodating servers. In front of the food trucks there is a large covered/shaded sitting area. Good for people watching. There is a very nice coffee bar (now called Cappuccino was called Frappuccino) Great coffee drinks, cold and hot, and excellent pastries. Bad hours though. Only 10am till 6pm. I think it should be open earlier and open later. It is a nice place to sit with a small pond in front. The ocean was a bit rough, varying depths as you walk out, gets better past first wave roll. Seaweed is becoming a bit of an issue but the hotel does their best to clean it up. Beware of invisible insects. We used insect repellant but still got several painfull and itching bites that do not show up until days later and last for up to a week. You do not see or feel the bite as it happens. Avoid dining at Wasabi pond side seating and walks through the nature area. Cover up and use insect repellant and you should be ok. The grounds are very well kept The hotel is well staffed with an attentive staff. There was little to no preventive measure obvious for prevention of covid. There were few to no hand sanitizers to be found and there was little reminder of social distancing. However there appeared to be a ongoing cleaning attempt by staff. The shuttle was usually a little crowded and wait times sometimes extended. We walked a lot and probably why we got so many bites. During peak time there should be added shuttles. Wildlife is abundant. The rooms were clean,spacious and modern with a daily stocked mini bar Most beach vendors were not overly aggressive. Beware of monkey and parrot photo opportunity scams on the beach. One guest was charged $150 USD for photos. He was NOT happy! The washrooms were clean and well serviced and easy to find The main pool entertainment at 4 pm was always high energy. The hotel is well run. I would recommend this hotel. They do their best, Great place for families too.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Beautiful place.

Very well kept and clean. Quick check in. Very efficient service. Lots of entertainment. Disappointing access to pool umbrellas, people got up early to take all the umbrellas, and then didn’t show up all day to use them.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Just OK

First of all, Covid is the thing of the past at the Bahia. No talk of Covid, no masks. Everything back to normal. This was our 3rd time at the Bahia. We went as a family group of 7 adults, with my sister and her husband's 21st stay there. The Esmerelda was our first choice, but it was under construction, so we stayed at the Amber. We would not stay there again especially for the money we paid for the time we stayed in our rooms. We thought the rooms were to clinical (White). We missed the colo [... read more]r of Punta Cana. The bed spread with colorful palm trees. The colored walls. The Service was great and very clean. With being at an adult pool, we expected more music and more activities. We had more fun at the Punta Cana pool. The lobby was ok. We visited other lobbies and felt more comfortable than Amber lobby. Other lobbies had a water station that we could help ourselves. It was very hot and not always a waitress around in the daytime. Overall, we had a great time. We noticed other sections of the resort being shut down for renovations. I hope they don't lose the flavor of punta cana.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Bahia Principe Ambar

Our vacation didn’t get off to a great start as Air Canada changed planes and moved our seating that we paid extra for and my wife and I couldn’t even sit with her. As for the resort it was excellent. The food was good, our room was clean and our fridge was always full.We never had a problem getting al a carte restaurant’s all were good. The only criticism is chairs by the pool we’re hard to get as people got up early and put out towels on chairs and then went to the beach or back to be [... read more]d. With credit to the resort they would monitor the chairs and remove the towels that were not being used.The other problem was the swim up pool bars was so poorly run. It opens at 10am with the workers not showing until 10. They never had vodka,CC or even Rum most day until after 11 or after. We always tip but the didn’t seem appreciative and couldn’t even keep track of people’s order. Our only saving grace was the girl taking drink order by the pool ( Adelaida)was the best as she would to other bars to get our drinks.

Punta Cana Princess: Good value adults only resort.

Just returned from our third visit. Excellent value and excellent service. If you are looking for a resort that caters to an older clientele then this should fit the bill. That being said entertainment was available at the pool and lobby daily. The specialty restaurants and the buffet were all good, not quite 5 star but a good experience. The first week the hotel was full and we had to get down to the pool and beach by 6.00 to get a covered chair which is an absolute must in that heat. During  [... read more]the second week there was still availability at 7.30, getting later in the year I guess. A big issue is people putting towels on seats around the pool and on the beach, very inconsiderate !! There is space to add more umbrellas around the pool area which the resort should consider. WIFI signal is very weak and inconsistent other than the lobby. The staff are engaging, always ready to help and will bend over backwards to ensure that your stay is the best it can be, service is everything and they were the best. If you have any problems ask for Alexander and he will address them immediately, he is there morning noon and night. We had a very good time and will return.

Grand Palladium Palace: Amazing, beautiful resort!

The grounds are beautiful. Our room was spacious and clean. The food was very good especially room service! Wifi everywhere is a huge bonus. We had our grandson with us so this was super helpful. We will be sure to come back next year as we have our eye on a new section of the hotel for our next visit!

Riu Republica: RIU Republica hotel DR

The hotel and the rooms looked OK. I would say about four stars. The food was three stars. The customer service was two stars. I never got coffee cups or glasses in my room. The coffee maker was broken. They never attended our needs and a room whenever we call, nobody picked up the phone people working there expected tips all the time there was no smile on their faces. Customer service and friendliness of the staff was at one star.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Awesome Fun

I went with my 17 yr. old daughter and my God Daughter also almost 18 and her Mom !! They had us roomed right beside each other . Garden view ground floor not great, but who spends alot of time inside, plus we didnt have to use stairs! The entertainment staff was excellent from CardiB to Pokémon! Always trying to get us up dancing they really make the hotel fun! When eating at the buffet there is always good food for all. We booked at Sensai for the first night using the Q10 app. Mexican th [... read more]e next, stood out and waited 15 min max. Shortly before 6pm! Room service 2 other evenings as we did 2 excursions and were tired after. Took a bit but worth the wait. Swimming pools, lobby bars made amazing drinks. Beach was very refreshing we went a little later and had no trouble finding chairs. At Reception Jose was very kind to us . Sunwings,,Renaldo helped us with tour booking and a free ride into town to shop. I just had to message him on Whatz app ! He set it up. The shops were very nice on the resort. Should of spent our $ there because it was expensive in town. So many good memories made here . The lobby was pristine, so pretty! A friend recommended us here to Ocean Blue 💙 I do as well. Oh and Daves coffee open early and its real good ! I do recommend buying the coffee in the burlap bags that are at the gift shop, it's so good . Wish I bought more! Thank you Ocean Blue and all your staff for making our stay Awesome !! 💙🏝

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: Very nice place

Visited this resort in mid April and it worked very well for us. It is on the smaller side with about 330 rooms, adults only and sits on a beautiful beach with not a lot of other properties around. No buildings are over 3 floors and as a result, no elevators needed, This resort is easily walkable without the need for golf carts or other modes of transportation to get around. Before discussing the individual elements of the resort, I think that I should acknowledge that the single most importan [... read more]t advantage to staying at this property is the staff. From our experience and meeting the staff members that we did (not all, but many), every single encounter was exceptional. That included a passing greeting, seeking direction or asking some other question. The staff work long hours if necessary, work many consecutive days without time off and they never stop smiling, being friendly and totally professional. Well done. The resort grounds are impeccably maintained and even though it claimed to be at capacity, it never seemed overly busy or overcrowded with people. No need to stake you chair claim at 6 a.m. from our experience. We would place towels on our desired space when going for the breakfast buffet around 9. There always seemed to be spare lounges at the pools and the beech. We were is a standard luxury room which was well appointed and a nice size. Included a balcony with chairs and a table. Our room was fine, but it had been well used and was in need of some upgrades and repairs. Everything worked fine, but the room needed work. The food was very nice as far as we were concerned which included the buffet and the a la carte restaurants. A la cartes run from 6-10 each night and we would show up 6-6:30 with no reservations and be seated immediately. Not everything appealed to us but there is enough choice to make anyone happy in my opinion. A hidden gem is the Insomnia coffee shop where the barista makes virtually any custom coffee, as well as Italian pastries and tiny sandwiches available along with soft ice cream. Hard not to go there every day. The entertainment team works hard every day to keep people involved as they see fit and there is entertainment each night. It's not great but it is a very small resort and the team works hard and also brings in local entertainers, some of which were excellent. There is a Diamond Club which offers superior accommodations and extra privileges. I felt that the same staff that looked after us looked after them and provided the same services. In some respects, I thought the Diamond Club pool etc. was a little isolated and away from the activities. If that is what you wish for, great, but I couldn't justify the cost. An aggravating drawback to the resort comes in the form of tour agents on the property constantly trying to sell excursions and selected vendors allowed on the property every other day to sell their wares. The off site vendors must remain in their dedicated area and have a proper display set up but boy do they come on hard and fast, and unless you tell them straight up, they are relentless. They have to earn a living too, but they are hard sell people and negotiation is very much alive. There are some employees of the resort that also try to upsell service but their approach is more gentle and is provided as a source of information if you want it. Case in point was a sommelier named Florentino who tries to sell premium wines to the guests to improve their experience. He asked me every day and I never purchased, but he was great with us. I know it's all part of the game but he went out of his way every day to make us feel special in some way. Every day he would tell me "I love my job". How many people in the real world can say that? At the end of our week, this location and resort was everything that we had wanted it to be for a reasonable price.

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana All Suite Resort: Awesome vacation

The grounds are beautiful. We had a lovely room. Good food. Always something to do. There is a lot to do but…If you do not have a cell phone forget being informed about anything going on at the resort.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Amazing Resort!

We stayed at this hotel for 2 weeks in February and loved it so much we stayed again in April for another 2 weeks! The grounds are well maintained, the staff is wonderful and the food is really good! A special shout-out to Jesus at the Italian Restaurant, Junior and Melvin at the breakfast buffet and Dairy E, the sweetest girl ever! Also Johan at the outside pool bar made amazing drinks! We were well taken care off and we definitely go back again.

Dreams Flora Resort and Spa: Great time at Dreams Flora

We just returned from a great stay at Dreams Flora. We travelled with three families with children aging from 3 to 14 years old. We had a ton of fun, resort was great, staff were super friendly and helpful and none of us experienced any thefts in our rooms. Summary of our trip is listed below. Food – food was good, buffet service was inconsistent but frankly I find this at all-inclusive resorts. Sometimes you get great service and other times it’s not the best. On average though [... read more] service was good, being Canadian we would have loved our coffee to be refreshed more often. 😊 Breakfast by far is the best meal of the day at the buffet. The kids section in the buffet is super cute and at the right height for little ones to pick their own items. The marshmallows were a big hit. The waffle and crepe station with the Nutella pump was so good. The restaurants all had great service, and we never had to wait long for a table. I would recommend trying all of them. Beach was fun – the kids did the activities everyday at 11 along with beach volleyball. The seaweed amounts change daily, and the staff do their best to clean it up. We did find we had to put towels down on a few days to get a spot with shade but there were a few mornings where we slept in and still managed to find some spots. It just depends on the day. There was always shade by the pool as an alternative. The pool closest to the lobby is ideal if you are looking for more shade and quiet. The bartenders there are super nice and make amazing drinks. It was a great place to end our day with one last drink and swim. The slides were amazing, the kids and adults had a blast there each day! The smaller kids’ section is right beside the slides which made it easy for me to keep an eye on the older kids while I hung out with my three year old. The nightly entertainment was pretty good. The Rock show was great, the beach and pool party nights were a lot of fun although Entertainment staff you need to expand your music playlists. The rooms were so amazing. In a family room we had so much space and having the two bathrooms made getting ready such a breeze. They really have put a lot of thought into providing spaces that work for larger families. Café Coco is a little slice of heaven in the afternoon when you need a pick me up. Our crew visited daily for various lattes and expresso options. They have alternative milks which was a blessing for all of us! Gym is fantastic if you enjoy working out. Very clean and tons of equipment with a great view of the water for anyone doing cardio. They need more free weights but that is likely on the way. 😊 Housekeeping was a bit random, some days they came some days they didn’t. We occasionally got snacks, but it wasn’t daily. This really wasn’t an issue for us because you simply could call down to get whatever you needed if your room was missed. The staff were always accommodating and very helpful. There are also snacks in the teen club. They broadcast sports in the sports bar above the stage if you are watching any play offs this month. One night they put the Leaf’s game on the main stage in the theatre which was a super cool experience for all the Toronto fans. We all had such a fun time. The resort is the perfect size, easy to walk around and get from one place to the next quite easily. Everything is well laid out and the grounds are beautiful. All and all given they have only been open for a couple of months things are operating well and by far the friendliest staff I have experienced in DR. I will recommend this resort to friends and family. Recommendations for the kids – smaller plastic cups for their drinks. All the drinks come adult size, and many were wasted because they couldn’t finish.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Luxury at its best

The resort was amazing. We liked our room it was large, clean and had everything that we needed. The resort supplied robes, slippers, shampoo, conditioner body wash, body lotion, iron and hair blower. The service, food and entertainment was great. We were very pleased with everything this resort offered. I would love to go back and visit this resort again!

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: Great vacation

The hotel staff are nice. The facility is maintained well. However the rooms are dated with mould and broken receptacles. It was not a five star hotel as stated. I will recommend this hotel to others. However, be aware of the scam of the Privilege Club. People have lost tens of thousands of US$s under this scam. Please read the reviews. I am a victim of this scam too.

Impressive Premium Punta Cana: Nice Resort, Beautiful Beach

We travelled in late April to this lovely resort. The rooms were bright and clean. The resort was quiet on the Premium side with lots of space on the beach and by the pools, exactly what we were looking for. If you’re looking for more of a party atmosphere you can go to the other side of the resort. The beach is fantastic and there is a barrier around the swimming area that helps keep the seaweed out. Drinks and food in the Diamond Lounge were lovely and the staff was very attentive. My bigges [... read more]t complaint about this resort was the a La carte restaurants. As premium guests we were supposed to have unlimited a La cartes and priority booking. When we arrived the booking desk was closed so we returned the next day only to be told there was no availability for the rest of the week. This was Thursday. They told us to return Sunday. My husband went to the desk when it opened at eight AM and waited in line for two hours only to be told once more that everything was booked up. We did manage to eat at the Japanese and the Mediterranean because we asked the hostess at the door if they could fit us in. Butler service is also supposed to be included but apparently you have to request it because we didn’t see a butler until we asked the concierge. No robes and slippers were in the room either. Just a word of warning, there are three people sitting at a desk beside the check in desk. One of them will tell you he is your concierge for the week and he has arranged a special breakfast for you the next day. Turns out it’s a sales pitch for a vacation club. The lady was quite rude when we were not interested in buying so don’t waste your precious vacation time talking to them.

Occidental Punta Cana: Very nice resort!

We went to Occidental Punta Cana in mid-April 2023 through Air Transat, it was a breeze! They arranged transportation to and from the airport and were very accommodating getting you settled into your room. The room, building and grounds were very clean. All the staff were incredibly hard working. Please see the video to see for yourself how the resort looks! https://youtu.be/NTYovcysVQ8

Riu Republica: Great Resort in a wonderful Country, this place is party central

Riu Republica is a good resort which will meet the needs of most travellers. This resort is not on the glitzy side, rather on the practical side. The food is good in the main buffet and also good in the Specialty Restaurants. I had the Italian 5 nights in a row, because the lasagna and beef tenderloin were next level. The beach is good, and the seaweed is under control compared to other resorts along the stretch. The room is good and in practical. The tv had many options in English. The mini bar [... read more] is refilled daily if a tip is left. The place is constantly being cleaned, and mopped. The shaded pool lounges were comfortable enough and the Jerk Chicken near the beach is a nice touch for a pre lunch snack. Check In and Check Out are very efficient and the transportation to the airport is very reliable and stress free. I would return as the vacation cost was reasonable and the experience was desirable.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana: amazing resort!

we had an incredible experience at the punta cana hard rock hotel. The grounds are beautiful. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The fruit was tasty and delicious! We would definitely go back!