Paradisus Grand Cana: 1000/10 Experience — Definitely Coming Back!

I had such an amazing trip with my boyfriend, and this hotel truly made the experience unforgettable. We stayed in the Master Suite, and the room was huge, beautiful, and had an amazing view. Everything was always kept clean, and housekeeping did a great job making sure the room stayed fresh throughout our stay. The food was really good overall. I’d rate the buffet about a 7/10, but the restaurant food was veryyyyy good definitely a 9/10. Just make sure you make reservations because it’s wort [... read more]h it! The drinks were amazing too, and the service throughout the hotel was excellent. The staff were so kind, welcoming, and helpful, and honestly, the hotel and the staff were spot on. Everything about this stay felt relaxing, beautiful, and well taken care of. I would definitely come back, and specifically to this hotel again. Overall: 1000/10 experience. Highly recommend!

Bahia Principe Escape Samana: Transition of resort dilemmas

My first time in the DR, such a beautiful place , amazing people and hotel staff that go over and beyond. Now considering we are in the DR, there was minimal night entertainment and pretty much everyone was in their rooms by 10-11 pm , lobby was cleared out and quiet . This type of guest entertainment was essential on several nights it down-poured rain. Unfortunately and unlike other resorts previously experienced throughout the Caribbean, this is the first time I did not experience local cultu [... read more]re of dancing and /or lessons , music etc. As well, no alcoholic beverages provided in the room fridge nor was room service food available as advertised with the exception of a sandwiches which had to be ordered in the lobby as phones were down. Apparently there was a transfer of ownership at the time of my stay which was only announced 1 week before departure.Even though I was looking for a more relaxed & adult location , myself and alot and even older of the older other guests felt like it was more a senior home , sadly I agree. Considering it’s such a beautiful resort with gorgeous ocean views and great staff that had to hear the guests complain. I found myself bored most nights talking to the staff walking by.

Wyndham Alltra Samana: Beautiful location

The food, rooms, beach, grounds were all great. I would suggest more entertainment for the adults. The cafe being opened between meals was great. The beverages were good. Need diet coke or diet pepsi

Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort and Spa: Calm and Classy

Very peaceful and classy place. Food ✔️ Elegance ✔️ Drinks ✔️ Coffee ✔️ Respectful Beach rules (no music, no saving chairs) ✔️ Staff next level ✔️ ??? ☀️☀️☀️ ??? ????? ????? ?????

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana: Paradise in Bavaro Beach

Fantastic grounds amazing gardens beautiful pools wonderful beach great food and very good staff and friendly entertainment amazing shows every night the rooms are great and well kept clean the Buffets they have great variety of food and drinks are great. Great Vacation in DR.

Secrets Royal Beach: Beautiful resort

Everything was lovely. Staff were friendly, activities were great. Food, lots of variety. Cleanliness great. Rooms were great and amenities were filled. Entertainment was also great, and just overall atmosphere.

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Amazing Value!

The Marien Resort exceeded our expectations. This resort is very clean and they take pride in the high level of cleanliness, we were very impressed with that. The food also exceeded our expectations, great selection and variety of food. The only thing that could be better is the uncomfortable bed.. it is a typical resort bed that is very hard and did not sleep well as a result. Would still highly recommend this resort and we would certainly return .

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata: Nice resort!

Rooms were spacious and clean. Food was ok, noone got sick. Easy to book à la carte restaurants. Staff were very friendly. Only downside is it would be nice to have indoor bars especially when raining. Shows were kinda lame. A resort more for an older crowd but we had a fun time.

El Beso Adults Only at Ocean El Faro: A good option for a stay in Punta Cana

Some suggestions. Avoid the "orientation" or "tour" at all costs to become a "Privileged" guest...huge marketing push. Restaurants are nice - reserved ones no nicer and hard to book after 8 a.m. when you can start to book, buffet has something for everyone - even fussy eaters - items well marked. Adult only side lovely but the issue of getting a lounger - ugh - no better or no worse than other resorts. The resort could do a better job of monitoring who is using the Adult Only side...regularly sa [... read more]w people with bracelets for the El Faro side on the adult only side (which then takes away from those who booked and paid to use it). On the El Faro side (family resort side) lots to do for families. An hour from the airport...beach is always on red flag, not a walkers beach area. They are always walking around the pool trying to sell excursions and spas...but if you don't engage with them they keep walking. There are no other resorts in this area and it is not close to a town if this is something you wish to do. For those with mobility issues there are a few touches... they have a tram (train) going through the resort all the time, on the El Beso side the buildings are 3 stories and do have an elevator - some ramps but I wouldn't call it fully accessible but a good effort.

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: Great Resort but beware of the bus rides

This resort was great overall. The room was clean, the food was good (although the "alcohol" in drinks is watered down significantly), and the beach was nice. As with other resorts, though, the "reserving" of chairs is a pain to deal with. We had to be on the beach by 7 to get a chair. Resorts have to come up with a different system. They either have to increase the number of chairs significantly or remove everything left on sets of chairs that are left empty for a while. If no one reserved thei [... read more]r chairs, there would be ample places to sit for everyone as people come and go. The bus ride there was scary, the driver repeatedly passed in bends in the pouring rain near cliffs. The bus on the way back had transmission issues to the point that it could barely make it up a small elevation and took twice as long to arrive at the airport as it should have.

Princess Family Club Bavaro: Fun family resort

Clean well maintained. Many food options, friendly staff. Princess area is great for kids. Great size rooms. The beach is clean and well equipped with lounges and shade. Food trucks are a great opportunity for drinks and snacks. Their foam parties are fantastic. The kids club is well run.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Good resort

Hotel was nice, rooms were clean. Bathrooms need some upgrade, grounds were kept clean, balcony would have been nice but for 80 per night not worth it, staff friendly, food good, entertainment good. Hesitant on giving bacon as they hide it i thought was a bit much. Speedy & Waldo the entertainment know how to get people moving.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Great resort

Loved the layout of this resort.My criticisms would be:1) no handrails on stairs in lobby etc.2)No ramps on 2 steps getting the luggage to the main lobby area.. only one ramp in one area, and no Porter available.3) Slippery floors,as maids washing them many times during the day.4)Resort not equipped with safety features that would prevent falls or accidents for Seniors and guests with limited mobility. 5)A bigger main lobby washroom needed with more stalls.Always a lineup during mealtimes and ea [... read more]rly afternoons.Usually only 2 stalls working,as 1 toilet always plugged.6) Need a full length mirror on wall in rooms.7) Air conditioning too" cold".Everything damp in the room and in our suitcases.Difficult to sleep,as air conditioning was too "loud,"as well.Roommate got a bad cold and sick upon return to Canada.Safety should be a priority, as most guests were seniors with disabilities.Thank you.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Disappointed

Just returned from this well manicured property. The beach is beautiful and the pool area is nice. The food quality and service was lacking attention and organization in the buffet, especially in the morning. We waited 45 minutes one morning for coffee. The service in the buffet in the evening was much better. The snack bar food was good if you managed to get there when the food was prepared otherwise it was left there for hours. The bar tenders provided great service and drinks. The daily a [... read more]ctivities were great , but the nightly entertainment was lacking. There was diffently a language barrier in just about all areas, except for the viva club recruiters. They had no problem speaking English and would constantly harass you.

Serenade All Suites Adults Only Resort: Paradise!

This was our 4th visit to the island and was, by far, our best vacation experience yet! The hotel itself was outstanding! Beautiful white sand beaches! The rooms were well appointed and clean, grounds were beautiful and well maintained, as were the pools. Staff were fantastic and ensured every need was met. We will certainly return! Highly recommend!

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Some good but mostly poor

Cons: We waited an additional 25 minutes after the last group entered the bus before leaving the arrival terminal. Maybe others took private transportation? The transport company needs to have a process to locate missing or move on. Check-in staff barely spoke English, had poor communication skills, ignored our room requests, failed to provide towel and safe cards in the welcome package and took 45 minutes. Most staff were disinterested in their job and the customers. We often had to ask mult [... read more]iple times for water and coffee upon arrival to the restaurents. A-la carte restaurants can only be booked after 8 AM and only for that day and the following two days. So every morning line up in the lobby or Bazarra Rest. kiosk and hope to get a seat on last day as the others are already booked. The main pool had few activities and the entertainment staff was not engaging with guests the remainder of the time. They did not broadcast upcoming activities. The main pool was on average 4' 6" deep which was a bit too much for smaller ladies and kids. More shuttles are needed due to the long distance between main building and pool/beach areas.. Housekeeping service was inconsistent - most days facecloths and a floor towel were not provided. The bathroom floor tile was extremely slippery. We did not have the Level package. Kayak rental was offered at $50 USD/hour. Tennis was free. Pickleball required a fee or Level package to access at the Rafael Nadel tennis center. Fees and inclusions are not clearly advertised. The main pool bar ran out of or never had many basic items such as bananas, coconut rum and mojito ingredients. The resort often used paper rather than re-usable plastic cups. Pros: Direct flights. Wrist bracelets contain the RF chip to allow room access. The property was beautiful. The main pool was massive with plenty of seating and shade options. The beachfront was wide and clean with soft sand. The foam party was decent. Food was reasonable in both buffets and a-la cartes. The kids pool had lots of activities, chicken wings and tasty hamburgers. Best staff: two older guys in the Kids pool restaurant; the lady and the two middle aged guys at the main pool and a couple of the staff at check out. We are experienced Caribbean All-inclusive travelers and easy going. By the third day our group had all decided we would not return to this resort.

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Terrible service

The grounds were well maintained and spacious. The service was one of the worst I had ever had for an all inclusive. Going for dinner, to just get a drink we would have to hunt down a waiter for it. Even once we had found one, our drinks would never come until mid dinner. Our rooms - we came in on the first night with no AC. They wouldn't switch rooms for us until they could fix it. Once they couldn't fix it, they said they would switch the rooms but we can have it until 5pm this was at  [... read more]10am when we reported it. We had to carry our baby around the resort until 5pm couldn't give them a nap. I would never book a Royalton resort again.

Catalonia Royal Bavaro: Great Resort

We recently stayed at this resort and had an amazing experience. Everything from start to finish exceeded our expectations. The resort itself was beautiful, with great decor and a really relaxing, well thought out atmosphere. The vibe throughout the property was exactly what we were looking for, laid-back but still polished. The beach was a highlight for us, clean, well maintained, and a perfect place to unwind. We also really enjoyed the food, with plenty of options and consistently good  [... read more]quality across the board. We loved all the sit down food restaurants for all 3 meals of the day. Overall, we were very happy with our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to come back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great getaway.

Grand Palladium Palace: Nice resort

The grounds were beautiful, the beach was absolutely gorgeous The rooms are a little dated and need some work. We couldn’t control the AC and water leaked around the tub/shower unit which was very difficult to get into The buffet was about on par with all other buffets , food was never hot enough

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Great resort staff so

Beautiful looking resort but employees were not the friendliest. It took over 2 hours to check in 15 people. Employees at buffet were very not the friendliest and service at the tables was slow at times