Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Great Vacation

Awesome resort. Will definitely visit again. Loved the pools. Lots of room Really enjoyed the adults only Aquamarine location. Food could have had enter gluten free options. Loved my vacation there.

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana: Loved our visit!

Our first time at Majestic Elegance Punta Cana, but we met many people who were returning for their 2nd, 5th or 8th time!!! The resort is immaculate. Our room was spacious and the King size bed was very comfortable. We really enjoyed the rain shower with the back massage. :-) Need one at home now. The staff were all amazing! They made everyone feel welcomed and appreciated. The restaurants were good. Our favorites were the Sea n Sea , great Surf and Turf. My medium rare steak was a little on  [... read more]the rare/blue side so I'd order medium next time. The Japanese restaurant was excellent. Wish we tried it earlier in the week so we could go back a second time. The buffet had a great variety of dishes to choose at Breakfast and Dinner. The Italian, great atmosphere and really enjoyed our appetizers. We really enjoyed our Sunwing Excursion with Bavaro Runners Safari. Carlos and the driver gave us an excellent tour of Punta Cana, We visited a tobacco farm, and enjoyed lots of tasting after the cigar demos. We tried Pineapple wine, Mamajuana, and cigars if you chose. At Maria's house, we visited her amazing property tried her coffee, chocolate etc and had a delicious lunch. Lots of opportunity to buy her organic cocoa, honey, vanilla and more. We were picked up from our hotel at 7:30 am and back at 3:30. Perfect day. Great experience.

Occidental Caribe: This resort is lacking in a lot of areas

Long waits for check ins and no beverage offered while waiting. Rooms were bad broken tile trim left on floor.Glass shower never cleaned with soap scum and water spots on it. T.V. didn't work at all. Safe never worked. Called down to get someone to fix it but they never showed up. Toilet didn't flush. Had to find maid to pour stuff down it everything. We went two days without towels and was never any face cloths. Had to use our beach towel. The blow dryer didn't work. Room card kept deactiv [... read more]ated had to go to front desk and wait every time. The buffet food was cold and hard to find a table. The waiters wouldn't ask you for drinks and there was never any spoons on table and if you asked you might get a plastic one. On the good side the grounds are well maintained and the beach is nice.i don't usually make reviews cause I am not fussy but had to make an exception for this resort. Everyone we talked to said the same. Really would not recommend this resort 😕

Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana: Enjoyable time

Dreams Royal Beach is a good resort all around, with a well kept grounds and nice layout, most beautiful at night. Resort was at capacity, but it never felt crowded. Our room was regular, but was big enough and everything was working well, with a daily stock of beer and drinks. Checking in was quick, as well as the checking out. Service at buffet was always good and we never had to wait for being seated. Food had a good selection and the space was clean and pleasant. Service at bars was also qui [... read more]ck and with a smile. Entertainment was a bit of a let down, but being a non adults only resort it may be understood. COVID times may be behind us, but the sanitizer stations are present everywhere for peace of mind. Beach is wide and has plenty of lounge chairs and never had to fight for getting one at any time. Towels were not in shortage or worn out. Seaweed is a constant problem they fight by raking it with a tractor every couple of hours or so.

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana: A wonderful vacation

We had a great vacation. Decor around the whole resort very nice, clean and grounds beautiful. Room where great we had a small issue with know hot water but went to hotel front desk and it was taken care of right away and no further issue. Staff was very friendly and always a hello when you passed them. Food was great, restaurant were good, but the issue about wearing long pants is silly as some ladies were not dressed I felt well enough but a guy could not go in in dress shorts and a golf shir [... read more]t. Spa was great too. Entertainment staff very friendly and always interacting with guest. I would highly recommend this resort. Would go back for sure

Ocean El Faro: Beautiful Resort!

Everything was awesome , not so happy with Sun-wing guite a delay coming back , never knew when we was and what time we would get a update? They was 19 in our group . First time at this Resort! People was so friendly, the rooms was so clean and the grounds were so nice.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: March Break

Great trip and the hotel was by far the cleanest we’ve been to. No downside whatsoever. Only hope for next time that they replace the tiles in the pools as some areas are starting to age and fall off.

Riu Republica: A Great Time

I found the hotel varied and large, but not large enough that it was confusing. It was easy to find my way around, and I never ran out of options for places to enjoy a drink, swim, or food. Nightlife was excellent, there was always a party on. Only downside was being placed next to an ecological preserve which gave off a weird scent that wafted into my room. This led to it being hot and humid, and attracted a lot of mosquitoes into it. That's not a major issue, the room was clean, maintained o [... read more]ften, and had all the amenities I needed. I would definitely come back.

Royalton Punta Cana Resort: Lovely resort

To be very honest I thought the resort itself was a little tired and in need of some freshening up. Some of the seat covers in the buffet restaurant were worn and the bathrooms needed a bit of care. We were a group of 14 and we wanted to eat together at dinner time and we had a great deal of difficulty making that happen even though we upgraded to the Diamond Club. It was upsetting to me because the trip was to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with our children and grandchildren and w [... read more]e had hoped to have dinner together every night. Despite having room available at the various restaurants, they would not move tables to accommodate us, without pressure on our part, which was upsetting to me. The Theatre where the night time shows were held had many broken seats which made it necessary for many people to stand. The Kids Club was not what we expected, it was just a very small area and there was no supervision. The family (ages 4 to 48) had a wonderful time at the Waterpark at the adjoining Royalton Splash resort. We would definitely recommend that for families. The beach was beautiful but always very wavy. There were some very strong waves and significant undertow which were easily handled once you grew accustomed to it but close adult supervision was needed for children or anyone who couldn't swim. Unfortunately, a man drowned in the ocean on the Saturday of our vacation and two more would have drowned if my son and his partner hadn't been swimming nearby and heard them call for help. After getting the two safely to shore my son swam back out for the third man but he could not find him in the large waves. It took much too long for the life guards to get to the scene and they were not properly equipped to save anyone. They did not have a boat which they had to go back down the beach to get in order to find the man. It took over half an hour from the time the life guards were first called till they had the boat and were able to find the victim. It was very upsetting to everyone present and I think people should be warned to swim at their own risk. Despite all of this I would recommend this resort to friends as we had a great time until Saturday.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Nice resort

The pool was nice. You have to get a spot early though. By 9am all the pool chairs were taken. The beach is a far walk..10 mins. The beach is broken down by hotels (Bahia has 5 resorts on the property) lots of algae and the loungers were up on a slope from the sand. It was a strange set up and would be difficult for someone with mobility issues. there were lots of a la carte options. Some were good and others were average. The rooms were nice and the staff very attentive. Large resort so lots of [... read more] walking. Good for those who want to eat lots and walk it off! We did the gym a few times and it was very nice. My husband loved the sports bar. Had great snacks and good entertainment

Impressive Punta Cana: Good for the money

The grounds were beautiful, the food was good. Checking in was a nightmare. They wouldn't check us in before 3:05 pm on the dot and then two of our friends had to wait another 45 minutes to get their room. Didn't matter if your room was ready or not you did not get your room until 3:05 PM. They really lack bars and staffing at the bars. Lobby bar in the evening was the only bar and it was crowded all the time and difficult to get a drink. The theatre bar opened at 9:30 pm every night but t [... read more]hey weren't a full functioning bar but they had everything to be a fully functioning bar. Instead they set up a make shift little bar outside the lobby/theatre. Drinks weren't very good there either. Beach bar was lined up like crazy. 15-20 minutes to get a drink at times. You just don't want to be wasting your time waiting for drinks on your vacation. The beach was very nice but crowded. Rooms were nice and clean but small. My only advice would be if you were thinking about this resort, just book Impressive Premium and save yourself the headache. They have their own lobby for check in, own bars, own pool and pool bars, own buffet, larger rooms and own space on the beach with shaded beds. If we had went premium to begin with I think our holiday would have been absolutely perfect with no complaints. Japanese restaurant was really good. Snack bar food was good. They didn't open until 10:30 pm. Same for the beach bar so it was hard to even get a drink of water unless you went into the lobby. So do yourself a favor and just book PREMIUM! |We had a good time with good friends and nothing about the above ruined our holiday at all. We would go back and book PREMIUM.

Excellence Punta Cana: Relaxing Adults Only Resort

The beach was pristine and large in size; the ocean water clear and blue. However the waves were very rough and the red flag up almost everyday. Still so beautiful to sit and enjoy. The pools were clean and it was lovely to have the exclusive Club pools near our rooms. The Junior Suite Club level was very comfortable, modern and ultra clean. The walk in shower was large and very welcoming after a day on the beach. Restaurants were good - Mexican restaurant was fun and the buffet - The Kitchen wa [... read more]s a favourite for breakfast. Our only complaint was the "no reservation" policy. Wanting a 7 or 8 pm dinner time resulted in a 60-80-minute line up. No wait at 6 pm but that's a bit early on vacation. The staff, while more reserved than on other Caribbean islands were welcoming and friendly and smiling.

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar: Beautiful All-Inclusive

We just returned March 24th, 2023 from a two week stay. We were there last year and loved it so much we decided to go back again this year.The resort is absolutely beautiful in every way. It is immaculately kept inside and out. The pools are wonderful and the beach second to none. The grounds are beautiful. The rooms are on the older side but wonderfully kept. The staff for the most part are great, so friendly. This is a 5 Star all-inclusive in every way. Now, the small negatives. This is  [... read more]an all-inclusive and they advertise 'no tipping'. However, we felt pressured and stressed over tipping everybody. When we go to an all-inclusive we seldom take much money. Now, you don't have to tip but you feel the pressure. In one instance a bar server came and put coasters in front of us and asked for a tip! We hadn't even ordered drinks.Iberostar needs to clean this up. Charge a little more but prohibit tipping, similar to Sandals. Everyone gets a butler, like it or not. How much do you tip these guys? They typically just make your dinner reservations and ensure the fridge is loaded with your preferences but you're in for $100 a week. The second issue is the food. We found the night buffet and the lunch buffet place had little to our particular tastes. Lots of weird choices. Their fries and pizza are great but you can't live on that. We were very disappointed in the dinner selections at the night buffet. No roast beef, no turkey, no homemade burgers, no Mac n cheese. The service in the buffets has gone down since last year. It would take 20 minutes to get a coffee in the morning. The reservation restaurants are great with excellent service but alternate choices to beef were not to our liking. The beef is fantastic. They need to expand their menu choices! Lastly, the place lacks a coffee, sweets, ice cream snack place. I suggest getting rid of the wine store which no one goes in and get a fun coffee & sweets place. Most all-inclusive have these. Finally, the Punta Cana airport is your worst nightmare and for that reason alone we doubt we'll go back to DR. Two hours in a row it has taken us to check-in to leave. You stand in line with seemingly thousands of people and barely move and we pay extra for Elite level. Just horrible. On top of that Sunwing was 1 1/2 hours late departing for no known reason.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Awesome!

The Ocean Blue & Sand was more than we ever expected. I'll note the one negative thing but please recognize that is no fault of the resort or staff. The beach as been badly damaged from the hurricanes of 2021/22, however there is work happening daily to restore it. Thank you for trying to restore it's beauty. The entire resort experience was amazing. The grounds are pristine with work happening all day to maintain it's beauty. The pools and Mike's Coffee were the favorite gathering spots. The  [... read more]food was excellent with many many choices everywhere. Really appreciated the fact there were no reservations needed, except for the Sensai (Japanese cooking show). The wait for any of the others was not unacceptable, but worth it. Check- in and out went smoothly and very accommodating. All the staff we interacted with were gracious, pleasant and grateful. Tipping is highly encouraged (from us) as 1 US dollar and a 'thank you' can make a huge difference in someone's life. It's sad to see the "attitude of entitlement" in these environments, some vacationers could use a huge attitude adjustment. The staff we met, at all of the amenities, were such a pleasure to interact with (English wasn't always strong but 'thank you" is a global understanding). We will definitely return and will tell all our family and friends to consider OBS for another vacation destination. Thank you for an awesome vacation.

Catalonia Bavaro Resort: Great Resort

The people at this resort are wonderful! The pool, washrooms and grounds are very clean and really lovely. Beach is gorgeous and lots of chairs. Open air eating at beach buffet for breakfast and lunch. Main buffet is edged with water and very nice. Food at buffet could have been hotter as with a lot of places, but we stuck with the chicken/beef stir fry and pasta and grilled meats so they would be hot and were very good. We didn't do the other restaurants so don't know about that. The sta [... read more]ff were all amazing and I had a wonderful time tipping everyone, including the landscape, sweepers and kitchen staff. Don't forget about them folks. Wish I could remember some names. We will definitely return. Muchas Gracias everyone!

Grand Bavaro Princess: not bad

platinum buffet is always cold unless you get something cooked on the grill while you wait, the supposedly hot plates have the food uncovered on them with air conditioner blowing cold air down in the food & i asked for a fresh hot dish of potatoes and the guy carried them out with his bare hands so i said it was supposed to be hot and it felt like he had just got them and the veg out of the fridge. also if you are platinum & go to the main area to watch entertainment there is no area to get your [... read more] international drinks they should have a little platinum bar in that area to accomodate the platinum guests who go to the entertainment the regular buffets are all hot & good so the chef at the platinum buffet should take a tip from the regular section buffet chefs

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana: Wonderful resort

Great resort for the price point. The staff at Majestic Elegange is a significant factor for our continued return. Our butler Juan is outstanding and always attentive to our needs. Shout out to the great service from Maxima, Santa and Angelina...not to mention the club attendants Ernesto, Walliam and Miguel. The piano bar and lounge bar were our favorite with Manolo, Roberto, Manuel and Gary serving up the greatest and most unique cocktails. The grounds were exceptional and cleaning service was  [... read more]more than satisfactory. Will certainly visit again.

Iberostar Waves Punta Cana: Perfect Escape!

The hotel exceeded our expectations. The grounds were impeccable. Everything was exceptionally clean and well kept. The food at the buffets was fresh, abundant, and there was a large variety. The staff were always friendly and smiling. The entertainment staff were fun and energetic and great at encouraging us to participate in everything from pool fitness to dance lessons. We ate at the Asian and Mediterranean restaurants and the food was very good. The fitness centre was wonderful and the yoga  [... read more]teachers were skilled! All around a fabulous vacation!

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Good Time Stay

We visited with the family including children for one week during March Break 2023 and we all really had a comfortable good time stay. The Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa is very good value for a superior hotel resort in Punta Cana. The Onyx has 3 main pool areas being the waterpark, adult pool (Preferred Club) and general main pool. All were nice, modern and clean. The grounds were also clean, well kept and maintained. The beach was nice, and the waves were constant and great for boogie boar [... read more]ding. The boards are provided at the beach hut. We had no washed-up seaweed issues during our stay. The food was good enough to gain weight over our stay. Our kids are very fussy eaters, and they had no problem finding food they liked. There are 6 à la carte dining restaurants and all are 1st come 1st serve except for the Spice Pan – Asian restaurant. At the Spice you will need to make a reservation and time slots fill up fast. Our favourite was the Bluewater Grill and the Spice. At the bottom of the list was the Tamarindo Mexican Restaurant. If you have a gourmet palate, then try a different country. We had no stomach issues during our stay and after returning home. Don't drink the tap water anywhere in Punta Cana. The drinks were good especially at the main bars with a good assortment of top shelf liquors. We had joining rooms overlooking the waterpark pool and they were modern, clean and very comfortable. The room even had a sitting area and a balcony jacuzzi. The view was nothing special. The many palm trees obstructed our pool view. I believe the views at the main pool area appear to be marginally better. As usual we spent minimal time in the rooms, just enough to sleep, groom and dress. Entertainment was typically resort style and was fun and OK. The kids enjoyed it. The staff was amazing and excellent. They were genuinely courteous, helpful, engaging and very happy. That alone is a difference maker. Dreams Breathless resort next door is generally the same as the Onyx but is an adult only resort. Restaurants, bars and services are open to Onyx guests over 18 years of age. The only single issue we had was the noise from the room above us for a few nights. The ruckus was from large groups of chaperoned graduating high school students staying during March Break. Once we complained, the hotel managers, concierge services (Miguel) and security resolved the issue promptly and effectively. I would suggest to the resort that for future occasions student rooms should be located directly above or beside the parent’s or chaperon’s rooms. The matter it was nuisance, especially since we had young impressionable kids with us but we are understanding and tolerant people and we didn’t let the incident ruin our vacation. The Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa is excellent, well located and has everything you would want in a superior resort. Without a doubt we would recommend the resort to friends and family.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Amazon resort

Excellent hotel, very good room(could’ve improved the bathroom), excellent people, all employees very nice and courteous, activities and vibes team were just top. We enjoyed all shows and entertainment. Every single employee was making sure that our stay was pleasant and enjoyable. Amazing beach and the swimming pool area. Would definitely go there again. Ty