Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Great week.

The hotel grounds were beautiful. All of the staff were excellent. Room was clean and looked after. Meals were excellent. Gluten free options were good. (Would love a pasta option). Coffee shop, ice cream man, beach grill and gym were fantastic. The negatives were the beach sports offered (no beach volleyball or even a net to use). No kayaks either. Also, white party cancelled last minute! Finding shade on the beach was also challenging.

Zel Punta Cana - All Suites: Won't be back

Our flight arrived late and as a result, we did not get to the resort until after midnight. Upon arrival, we were informed that they did not have our room available, but that they would put us up in a "better" room for the night and we would just have to switch rooms the next day, which was fine - we were booked in a swim-up room and were given a large 2 bedroom swim-up room for the 1 night. We were hungry and tired and were told that we could order room service, as they would deliver until 2  [... read more]am. We ordered room service as soon as we arrived in our temporary room. They told us it would be 30-45 minutes. We waited until 2 am and the food never arrived. We ate the peanuts from the mini bar and went to sleep. Just before 7 a.m. I was awoken by a very loud noise. I got out of bed, opened the patio door and the plaster/drywall from the balcony above had collapsed onto our veranda/outdoor space. I presume from a leaky outdoor jacuzzi? I took a video and showed our concierge. I'm just glad we weren't outside when it happened. We were told to pack our luggage and they would bring it over to our room when it was ready at 3 pm. We went to the front desk at 3 pm to have our bracelets reprogrammed for our new room. We arrived to our room and our luggage wasn't there. It was located sometime later and brought to our room. My daughter quickly realized that her bathing suit wasn't in her suitcase, that we had left it hanging to dry in the closet of the other room. We contacted our concierge and he said he would take care of it. Later on that evening, my daughter became increasingly concerned so we went back to the front desk and Natalie offered to take us to the other room to retrieve it, as the room could not be occupied due to the ceiling collapse. When we arrived, the room had been cleaned and the bathing suit was gone. Natalie followed up with housekeeping as did our "concierge" Yunior, but they claimed they did not have it. I have no complaints about the food, or the people at the front desk. Big shout outs to Natalie and Juan at the front desk, as well as all of the staff at Tacorini and Nokyo, and the staff that brought the floating breakfast to our room. They were amazing. Housekeeping was terrible, not just because of the theft, but their inability to do the basics (ie they took our dirty towels and just refolded them, did not clean anything, did not replenish coffee, etc.) and yes, I tipped $5-$10 per day in the hope that it would get better. It never did. Service in some areas is great, but is also terribly lacking in others. I can't recommend this hotel, nor will I be back but I'm giving it 3 stars because there are some amazing staff members there who deserve some recognition. I wish we had a better overall experience

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana: Family fun in the sun!

We had an amazing family vacation! The resort includes so many amenities and luxuries to make vacationing easy and enjoyable. Great rooms, delicious food, gorgeous beach! Staff are incredible and attentive.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Great for kids, but poor service

Grounds, pools, and beach is beautiful. Waterpark was a blast for kids. The rooms were very outdated and lacking basic service. Resort seemed very under staffed, poor housekeeping, poor service at all meals, far from 5 stars.

Nickelodeon Hotel Punta Cana: I dont think I will be back at this resort

The service was a hit and miss. We had to call almost daily to get our room refreshed. We also had to call every day to have the mini bar refilled with water. When we first arrived, the door did not unlock and it took about 45 minutes for them to fix it. Once we got into our room, someone had left the patio door open, and it was super hot. They also had not filled the mini bar before we entered our room. We landed late and this was all at 11 PM. We were absolutely exhausted. It also took us two  [... read more]days to get a hairdryer in our room. The reservation system on their app stopped working the day we got there. We weren’t aware of it so we asked a concierge for help. It’s as if we were inconveniencing them. Then they changed everything and it was on a first come first serve. It was a complete disaster. I will say that there are some staff that try really hard and then there’s other staff that make you feel like you aren’t inconveniencing them and they hate their job. My eight-year-old daughter had a blast and didn’t notice anything which is what was important.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: We went to Paradise and came back with Parasites!

This trip was the 3rd to Bahia Principe in Punta Cana, the first was a couple of years in Amber and the last two to Grand Punta Cana. The suite was adequate (as we made sure to have one renovated), the maid services were OK (“rewarded” daily) and to our positive surprise the food was generally better than last year. We had dinners a-La-carte in 6 different restaurants and overall was better than last year. As we are beach lovers and already accustomed with getting the sun beds on the beach (wa [... read more]ke up very early) we did not “suffer” as the rest of the over tourists masses not getting place and being very frustrated. Generally the staff is hard working (in a DR rhythm) and we did not have any problems in dealing with them. The alcoholic drinks are actually very watery and use a low grade quality alcohol. However a constant bar request for a drink, along with a minimum of 1US dollar bill helps at the beginning of the evening, but later not as much due to the overwhelming presence of tourists. Unfortunately we came back with some “local” visitors (parasites) that finally have establish their home in my sole feet and provoked an aggressive infection that is still require treatment after was diagnosed by doctors to emergency and tropical clinic. Clear, the parasites have been “collected” from the resort beach as we did not moved outside of the resort’s beach anytime. Overall an unforgettable experience that will deny us for any further beach resort visits in the future.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Nice Resort

This was the first time at this resort. It is nice but being at another adults only, inclusive resort several times, there was many expectations that did not met my standard. It is definitely a walk around resort with lovely manicured grounds. Beach area was crowded, very nice pool with lots of activity and good seating. Most of the time it was geared to all age levels, but mostly to the younger crowd. I felt sorry for the retired/seniors closer to the pool area as there was non stop music dur [... read more]ing the daytime from 10 to 6. One day the singer was so bad, we went into our room and closed the door for peace. Restaurants - Limbo, Portofino was very good and M.E,A.T. was very disappointing, The steak was Blue! Had to return it......Every day the Buffet was themed - e.g. Mexican, Spanish etc. nice selection for breakfast, lunch & dinner. and exceptional breads and desserts Entertainment in the Lobby each night was excellent. Great gathering area! A good selection of music that entertain every one! Even Silent Disco! The rooms were well maintained. Clean and very bright. The bar fridge had only rum and some water and pop. But they were accommodating when are needs were met. Staff were very nice and considerate The downfalls in my opinion are - no screens on the sliding doors, In the buffet, not all the dishes were labelled which made it difficult to know what was in it and it did become "same old"- would preferred to choose my own seating - was a waiter that was really annoying crying "coffee" all the time was not aware of the app to order restaurants meals beforehand - butler service was inconsistent especially during the evenings - Pathways at night were not well lite which was hazardous when it rained - Music way too loud and was continual throughout the day. It was mentioned that Hyatt was taking over this resort at the end of March and I must admit there should be a lot of upgrades to this resort.

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Excellent Golf Vacation

4th time at Barcello Beach. Grounds and buildings are beautifully maintained. Excellent 18 hole golf course on property. Vibe is chill. Food exceptionally good. Service excellent. Adults only pool is beautifully designed.

Breathless Punta Cana Resort: Wonderful resort and beach

Traveled with my sister, brothers and their wives and some friends to celebrate various occasions. Wonderful resort with fabulous buffet at Spoon for every meal - tons of options beautifully presented, especially the dessert station. Great and helpful staff everywhere - activities people, wait staff, housekeeping, groundskeepers, etc. Best meals at French restaurant, Coquette, and Culinaria (continental). Room was always clean, good size w 2 double beds, big bathroom with huge shower, double sin [... read more]ks, separate toilet..we had garden view. Beach was great and could walk in either direction for over an hour each way..Breathless is in a bit of a cove so waves were less predominant than other resorts we passed, and very little seaweed/sargassum. Windy so only parasailing going on for a couple of days, but very sandy. Reefs not far out from shore so some people were snorkeling. The party pool was a party pool with younger crowd, but main pool closer to the beach was quieter. If you choose Pool View for a room, might want to be sure it's facing the main pool, as very noisy on the balcony if you are opposite the loud party pool during the day. Was great to have access to the Dreams Onyx, especially for the lazy river and slides. All in all, an excellent experience and surpassed our expectations.

Ocean El Faro: Resort

The resort was great grounds were well kept food was good staff was amazing My trip central advisor was no help We had issues with flight twice and on both occasions she offered 0 help and advised us to go to airport and ask for help there The most stressfull place to seek help I will Not be booking with "trip central" again l

Grand Bavaro Princess: Beautiful Resort

We were there during the school break and of course it was crowded. The resort is huge and the staff were prepared to handle the number of people with minimum issues. Resort and grounds are beautiful, with lots of birds and other wildlife. The beach was great except the amount of peddlers which continually disturb you. I counted 20 in ten minutes at our cot area. The pool is great with lot of cots. Rooms are very modern and cleaned daily, no issues. The buildings are three floors, but care [... read more] must be taken when going up / down the stairs. The concrete steps and landing are similar in colour and easy to miss a step. Handrails would be a great safety addition to the stairwells. We went to three specialty restraints, steakhouse, Italian and Mexican and found the food very good. They also handled a food allergy without issue. We had breakfast and lunch at the beach buffet and food trucks. The buffet needs to be bigger as lines for the egg station or pasta station are long and interfere with access to other dishes. The utensils at the buffet for outside are plastic but steel inside except all spoons are plastic which for hot items and drinks can cause a problem. The biggest issue we found is the traffic flow of the trams, trucks and motor scooters. They drive on walking pathways between the buildings and can be dangerous. Overall we enjoyed the resort, and the staff were very friendly and efficient.

Grand Bavaro Princess: Stay #2 in Bavaro GBP

It should be obvious that we really like this all-inclusive resort as this waa our 2nd stay. With so many choices in Punta Cana, that is saying something! We love the Platinum suites. They are spacious, modern, well located and the services are top notch. The reserved beach and loungers are great. The lounger bar service is great. Thanks to Ramon Perez and Anthony we had lots of tasty drinks! The food at the bookable restaurants is varied, tasty and well presented.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Awesome Experience - Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar

I recently returned from an incredible stay at the Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar, and it exceeded expectations in every way. From the moment we arrived, the service, atmosphere, and attention to detail made the trip feel truly special. ? Resort & Grounds The resort is beautifully maintained, with lush tropical landscaping, clean walkways, and a modern, elegant aesthetic throughout the adults‑only property. Everything feels fresh and upscale, and the layout makes it easy to get around without fee [... read more]ling crowded. ? Rooms The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-designed. The bed was excellent, the bathroom large and functional, and housekeeping did a fantastic job keeping everything spotless. Little touches—like the stocked minibar and cozy seating area—made it feel like a true luxury stay. ? Dining & Drinks The dining options were a highlight. From à la carte restaurants to the buffet, the food consistently impressed. The variety is excellent, the ingredients are fresh, and service in every restaurant was warm and attentive. The bars were equally great—high‑quality drinks, good selection, and friendly bartenders who took pride in what they were serving. ? Beach & Pool The beach area is gorgeous: soft white sand, plenty of loungers, and a perfect turquoise shoreline. The resort keeps the area clean, and we never had trouble finding a spot. The pool area is lively yet relaxing, with great music, attentive servers, and a fun, upbeat vibe without ever being overwhelming. ? Entertainment & Activities The entertainment team deserves special mention—they were energetic, engaging, and made every day feel fun. Whether it was daytime activities, music, or evening shows, there was always something enjoyable happening, but nothing felt intrusive if you simply wanted to relax. ? Service What truly sets this resort apart is the staff. Everyone we encountered was warm, professional, and genuinely committed to making sure we had an exceptional stay. Their friendliness and attention to detail left a lasting impression. A special shoutout to Kevin Paulino - Guest Experience Specialist - He took care of all our needs and was always attentive, professional and friendly. ⭐ Overall Impression Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar delivers exactly what its name promises—a luxury, adults‑only experience with excellent food, beautiful surroundings, and top‑tier service. Whether you’re looking to relax, enjoy great dining, or simply soak in the sun on a stunning beach, this resort is an outstanding choice. Highly recommended—would absolutely return.

El Beso Adults Only at Ocean El Faro: Our Stay at El Beso

What a wonderful place. There were so many meal options. The staff could not be friendlier. Where we stayed, the music was too loud for most of the day. El Beso is an adults-only complex, but the music was largely geared towards a much younger crowd. On the other hand, El Faso, which was a family resort, had much better music, and there were more options for entertainment and restaurants. I believe the same company owns both resorts, since we had access to both. Mike's coffee is a must for great [... read more] coffee, good baked goods and just a neat place to hang out. The El Faso lobby was also stunning and a great place to hang out. We also took a couple of tours, thanks to John, who was most helpful in arranging them. We had one issue: our coffee in the room wasn't restocked. Because we like to sit with a coffee before breakfast, we were assured it was on the way. We eventually gave up, walked down to Mike's, and got two coffees. After breakfast, we returned to the room, but there was still no coffee. It did show up later that afternoon, so we had it the following day.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Amazing resort

Excellent food Beautiful resort Personnel can be more friendly Beach is beautiful but is lacking of beach chairs À la carte restaurants are wonderful Property is well maintained Entertainment is great

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Amazing resort

Excellent food Beautiful resort Personnel can be more friendly Beach is beautiful but is lacking of beach chairs À la carte restaurants are wonderful Property is well maintained Entertainment is great

Catalonia Bavaro Resort: Beautiful Resort!

Just got back March 12, 2026. We upgraded to privilege which is located close to the beach. Large hotel with lots of walking which was fine with us. Here are my thoughts: Location & Beach: the location is pretty good but a good bus ride away if you wanted to go to Saona Island which is close to La Rowana. The Hotel is close to Punta Cana Airport & it is located on a strip where there are beautiful beaches. The beach at this hotel is very good and it has a sand bar & coral reef that’s  [... read more]in front of the hotel but behind the barriers however many ignored the barriers (ropes) and went beyond as you can stand up on the sand bar. Based on what I saw, the water was between knee to waist deep. That particular area had nice turquoise water which was beautiful to see. Value (price vs quality) & Rooms: the value was good. The suite we had was big, quite nice, clean & located close to the pool and beach. Our suite Rm 718 had 2 showers, a toilet, bidet & 2 sinks which was convenient.The bed was comfy however the pillows were too low for me. Nice touch with the umbrella which we did use, bedroom slippers, safe & laundry bag. Maid service cleaned the rooms daily. There is a Casino on site which we did not use, a games room, kids area and a nightclub where we did go in once however the music was playing way too loud. You were given pool cards which were exchanged for pool towels located by the pool. Food: I would say you get your money’s worth as there are many places there for food choices. Restaurants - Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Steakhouse (our favourite) & 2 buffet’s (main & by the pool). The buffet had a selection of various foods and it was pretty good, I expected worse. By the pool during the day there is bar-b-q meats with rice & potatoes and close to the kids area there is an area where you can have pizza. By the shopping centre there is a cafe/coffee shop where you can have your choice of tea, coffee, cappuccino and desserts. There is also the theatre where each night there is some event happening. Services: I would say my biggest pet peeve was the service and I have experienced this in every resort I have stayed in the DR. If DR would place some focus on training some of their staff in learning to speak basic English I do believe that the service reviews would improve greatly. I would say 90% of the staff do not speak or understand English so it is quite frustrating as a guest & I am sure also to the workers. They do not understand what we are requesting or asking majority of the time and it comes across as rude or indifferent but in fact they really do not understand English. In addition, they could improve our impression by smiling a lot more, many do not smile or acknowledge you when you are trying to get their attention. I was impressed by 1 staff member at the service desk who also spoke good English. His name is Jose and I believe he may be a Supervisor as the person I was dealing with called him over and said this was his boss. He is young and wears spectacles. I had a complaint went to see him and he resolved the issue right away. He was calm, professional & even went an extra mile to compensate for the inconvenience by having a small bottle of rum delivered to my room which was impressive. Any activities by the pool area or whenever any staff member was speaking, it was always in Spanish. As a result, we English speaking guests did not know what was happening but tried to figure things out when we shouldn’t have to do that.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Excellent vacation

Amazing buffet with a huge variety of items. Truly appreciated the fresh fish and seafood as well as the pasta bar. Beach was beautiful but seating was limited and restricted to a small area of beach. Staff wasn’t as friendly as other resorts but they were professional.

Riu Republica: Horrible experience

My stay at Riu Republica Punta Cana was extremely disappointing and far below expectations. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the property is not being properly maintained. The grounds felt neglected, with visible wear and a lack of cleanliness in several areas. The room itself was in poor condition—outdated, not properly cleaned, and in need of significant upkeep. Basic standards of comfort and hygiene were not met. I am convinced there were bed bugs. The public areas were eq [... read more]ually concerning. Many spaces were overcrowded, unkempt, and lacked the level of care you would expect from a resort of this category. It made it difficult to relax or enjoy the amenities. Overall, the experience did not reflect the quality that is advertised. I would not recommend this resort to others and would strongly suggest looking into alternative options when visiting Punta Cana.

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana: Fantastic Resort

The hotel and grounds is very well kept and there are folks always cleaning. The beach is beautiful, great for walking the water is clear with a sand bottom, and no seaweed. The waves are fun to jump and you can even try surfing if your up to it! The entertainment stuff are great they make you feel very welcome. Victor& Kenny so much fun! The rooms are very nice, The French restaurant and Sea Side Grill were both amazing Great Food! The buffet has lots of options and a kids corner.  [... read more]We will defiantly be returning to this resort. The staff are amazing and very helpful