Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Bahia Principe Aquamarine

This is our second time. Resort was even better then in 2019. No Covid virtue signalling or theatrics. The specialty dinning was amazing. Lots of evening activities. A great vacation. Beach was excellent, very minimal seaweed end of March. Service was excellent.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Fabulous Resort

This resort did not disappoint! The grounds are gorgeous and well maintained, the pool is huge, food was great at the buffet and a la carte restaurants. The staff was amazing at all of the bars and restaurants and our room was cleaned well every day. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. We would be happy to vacation there again!!

Occidental Punta Cana: We didn't go here!!!

This was recommended by Robyn but after careful review we decided that due to the horrible reviews we would choose something else. Not sure why we are being asked to rate it. I can tell you when we had issues she couldn't help us and we were told we had to refer to the hotel and airline.

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Great Resort

The hotel is big but well laid out. We booked a swim out room which was a wonderful experience. The food was excellent and the staff amazing. All spaces, both ours and public areas, was clean. We really enjoyed the Rio restaurant which we went to for a special occasion that we had travelled to celebrate. And the rock band that played were fantastic. We did have a couple of issues. The resort advertises that they have a no reservation system, which is true; however, what it means is that you c [... read more]an only put your name on a waitlist after they open and you could wait for hours before you can get a table. We would have preferred to book a time a day or two before so that we could better plan our day and not end up sitting around waiting to eat. They have smart TVs in the room. Booking a table through that would have been much better. Our second issue was not with the resort but with Air Canada. We went to our assigned meeting with Caroline, the AC rep, and we were the only two people at that meeting. She advised us to be checked out and at the front of the resort by 10:55. We were there in plenty of time (and I was able to prove it because when you check out they write the exact time on your departure ticket), but the transport left without us. We waited for almost an hour before being directed by the resort staff to speak again to the AC rep. When I did so she denied that she had told us 10:55 and also said the transport left at 11:15. She said that the bus would wait no more than 15 minutes but Caroline never mentioned that to us either. She got very annoyed at me and said we would have to catch a taxi at our expense. We did do that, and although rushed we were able to make our flight on time. Caroline’s attitude was appalling and she also made claims that were untrue with respect to what she told us. The resort staff called a taxi for us straight away and were very helpful but we were left soured by Air Canada.

Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort: Mixed Feelings.....

For most of the trip, it was great! Huge shout out to our waitress during breakfast and lunch, Rosa Maria! She made us feel welcome and at home! The sun was shining for the full 7 days! Not a drop of rain to be seen! Couldn't have asked for better weather! The food at the resort is also very good, especially the pizza that they offer each day (but could do with some fine tuning as it can be a bit of a mess with ordering. Sometimes the guests would call out each others orders to ensure f [... read more]olks got their pizza). Our room during our stay had a bum AC. They did sent someone quickly to fix it, however did not really work well the entire stay. Maids were very courteous when cleaning our room if we were around. Especially on the last day when we had the DND sign on the door, the maid service called to see if we had wanted them to come clean or drop towels off. I thought that was a nice touch. Stay away from the elevator in building 39. My sister and I were stuck in there and no one came, even though the emergency alarm was sounding. Imagine being trapped with someone who is claustrophobic and has panic attacks, in a 3X3 box that smelled like hundreds of folks excrements as the septic was literally outside the building ….. You can paint your own picture there. I did open the door enough to see we were between floors, and then it did start to lower slowly to the next floor. Again I had to pry the door open as it would not open with the button. This elevator incident was reported to the front desk and to our concierge, no one seemed to care. So people, take the stairs!! Even was "invited" to the VIP breakfast that was better if I brought logo's like MC, Visa, AMEX. Oh, and don't forget ID's. Really?! You just found out that we were stuck in the elevator and you push the VIP breakfast and dangle a free trip in front of our faces. He did however offer us (the ladies) a 35 minute spa that he never followed through on. Kind of disappointed of the fact that we have been to this resort several times, loyalty means nothing :(

Occidental Caribe: Don't go Here!

We stayed here as a couple in January , it a Beautiful location, with clean pools & grounds, everything else contributed to a horrible vacation Overall Dirty & completely unorganized Buffet Restaurant, all guests at this large resort are herded into the one buffet, food is inconsistent & of poor quality There is a total lack of leadership, Servers were all overworked & unable to provide service couldn't even get a coffee or cutlery on some days the crowds were overwhelming A la carte restau [... read more]rants have lovely servers but still, food was really awful No beach chairs, most are broken & dirty we had to find 2 chairs at 6am every morning to secure a beach chair there is no pool or beach beverage service, we had no pool towels for first 3 days despite multiple attempts Luckily we brought our own towels AC in room would not work, & mould in our entire shower stall, our housecleaner tried to remove it with bleach but to no avail Room had a great view overlooking SEA & pool, our room was cleaned daily. The bed was awful, pillows old & lumpy Entertainment team were decent as were a few of the shows that start at 10 Everyone here smokes cant get away Overall a 2 at best

Punta Cana Princess: Pleasantly surprised with this Gem of a resort.

Punta Cana Princess resort was extremely clean and the grounds were very well kept. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, and the food was excellent. This resort was just a perfect size, and adults only, which made it that much more enjoyable and relaxing. Our friends had a few minor issues with the patio door and sink plumbing in their room, but they were quickly taken care of by the maintenance personnel.

Serenade Punta Cana Beach and Spa Resort: Amazing resort ! clean and new

Nothing bad to say about this resort only issue was with Sunwing, we only found out the day before leaving that we needed to pay an additional 20$ US per person prior to leaving. It seems like only Sunwing does this, 4.5 hour flight with 3 kids no screens in plane and no internet all this information would of been great to know !

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.