Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Relaxing and Intimate

We are regulars at this resort and love the feeling of coming home every time we visit. From Edwin and Adonis and Henry in reception to David & Patricia in lobby bar - you are treated like family. Of course you have Gabriel and Carlos and Alexander in the Fusion to make every meal special. Ariel and Michael and Raphael in the Animation team are always there to entertain. Rooms are great - food is amazing and drinks are perfect.

Riu Palace Bavaro: The Best

Had a great time , The resort was very clean , friendly staff, food and drinks were great. No problem at the pools always chairs available. Lots of bench loungers . The beach was clean , no garbage … Will be back

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca: Very nice relaxing stay

Pls feed the cats, you can cut up meat & put it in the bowl (by the soup) & taje the bowl out of the buffet area. There are a few pregnant cats too! Be kind to the animal's. Staff need to be a bit more friendly, the ocean & beach is beautiful. We had an ocean view suite with the best view of the beach & ocean, be aware of the steps going down to the balcony, there really should be lights there. Pool is nice, no swim up bar. You don't need to book ala cartes or sign out beach towels which was pr [... read more]etty good. We never used the towels, sun dries you off quickly.

Paradisus Grand Cana: Great family resort

Had a great stay with multiple families with little kids and grandparents! The rooms are absolutely beautiful, best AI room I've seen. Having a separate area to put down a baby or toddler in every room, then still sit and enjoy your living space is really nice. The resort is kept spotless which we appreciated. The splash pad is amazing, we had fun with kids from 6 months up to 5, and the bigger slides are fun with adults too! Having separate areas for separate ages at different water de [... read more]pths was really great. The main pool is beautiful, had plenty of day beds available as well. And a little kid pool just behind it. We never had a problem getting chairs or a shady place to sit. Poolside service was decent, not quick, but available. It's also right beside the new coffeeshop where you can get iced capps etc which we loved. We booked one swim up room between our group so we could all use it while our kids napped. The patio area was huge. The service was mixed. A lot of unfriendly service where you felt a bit like you were bugging them, but a few standout service members as well. Our concierge Eduardo was really helpful, our housekeeper Clarita was so sweet and amazing, and the bartender at the pool bar is awesome. Reservation system is really annoying. We only got 2 reservations over our 7 night stay. It took an hour wait in a line to get them. The buffet food was much better than both of them though. We really enjoyed the offerings at the buffet for all meals! There was a big variety and it was all good. Fun Republic was really fun for the kids. Bring socks, and headphones. Beach was beautiful and shuttling there was no problem. Overall it was a wonderful stay. I think my toddler had the best week of her life. A few kinks to work out but honestly it seems like they're working hard to improve!

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Nice resort

The staff was amazing, smile with every interaction and very accommodating. Food was good and the public areas clean. The only drawbacks was the shortage of face clothes and hand towels. Also, cold showers and bathrooms need renovation.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Nice resort

The staff was amazing, smile with every interaction and very accommodating. Food was good and the public areas clean. The only drawbacks was the shortage of face clothes and hand towels. Also, cold showers and bathrooms need renovation.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: ONLY Resort We'll Stay At and WILL BE BACK!

We would struggle coming up with anything negative about this resort! They staff are pleasant and ALWAYS working to help your stay be the best it can be! It is so clean and even after a rain storm, the place was back to impeccable in no time at all! Food is great as well!

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Amazing Resort

Overall, we had an amazing time. Weather was perfect, pools awesome and clean, a little bit of seaweed on the beach but nothing to keep you out of the warm blue water, food was great, we attended 2 amazing a la cartes while there, People were so friendly and helpful, rooms were clean and well stocked, except the last 2 days we were there - seems we were missed for clean towels, but I reuse mine anyway so not a big deal and Nice little tourist shops in the Village and at the Lobby. I truly rec [... read more]ommend this resort.

Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort: Stunning grounds, unhelpful staff

Grand Sirenis is an absolutely beautiful resort. Everywhere you look, it is picture perfect. There are very tall palm trees and beautiful flowers everywhere. It is very spacious and the kids never got bored. Anywhere you go, no matter the time of day, you can find chairs! There are many bars all around the resort and always food available. Food was good but not a ton of variety. I changed rooms 3 times. Many many problems with my rooms including a wasp nest making it impossible to get in and out [... read more] of my room. Also, they fed me sunflower seeds (I am allergic) in the Italian restaurant resulting in a visit by the doctor. They even asked my allergies and fed it to me anyways. I asked many many times over several days to have towels, a mattress for the pull out, to fix my fridge and safe. I didnt even bother with the broken hair dryer. The girl on the phone to the lobby would just hang up on me, it was unreal. Finally stuff got done when I left a note for the maid in Spanish and a big tip. Although there were lots of problems, I would actually still recommend the resort! It was a very relaxing vibe and the scenery was the most stunning I have seen, and I have been to many places! No one in our group got sick minus the allergy mishap, but we did use sanitizer before every meal. The kids had the best time. I would return here (knowing to go right to the manager for problems and be pushy about solutions). If you are easy going and things roll off your shoulder, you'll have a good time. If the little things bother you and you want a perfect room, maybe not the best for you!

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Amazing resort

We absolutely loved this resort. It was our second visit, and it was just as wonderful as the first. The buffet offered great food with plenty of variety, so there was always something for every taste. The à la carte restaurants were also excellent. We are pool people, and this resort was perfect for that. The entertainment was scheduled only in the afternoon, which allowed us to enjoy quiet, relaxing mornings by the pool. There were always enough chairs for everyone, which made the experienc [... read more]e even more enjoyable. Overall, another fantastic stay.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Great resort - first solo trip

The resort is huge since we also have access to the other connecting resorts. Sports bar at Ambar, self serve soft ice cream at Punta Cana and the beautiful village kind of in the middle of it all. I got lots of steps in during my stay! Staff are so friendly and very patient to let me practice my Spanish with them. Food was delicious at the buffet, the three A la cartes I had as well as the delicious hamburgers at the pool side grill. There are three pools with the middle one as the busy li [... read more]vely one. Entertainment at the pool was fantastic throughout the day. Only saw the one night show, Fire show, which was just wow! The beach is a little walk to get to but I didn’t mind. I prefer the pool anyway. The room was huge with a spacious bathroom. It was clean, no bugs. I chose upper level and was in building 83. Do choose poolside view. Only bad thing I have to say is that the bed is really really hard so I didn’t sleep well. I did ask for a pillow top which was so very thin but it helped a wee bit. I would still go back….I caught up on sleep this weekend!

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Amazing Resort

We had no problem staying at this resort. This was our second time here. I will be back next year, only longer this time. We truly enjoy our vacation. It was nice to see workers updating the room etc. Everything was clean and beautiful.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: GH Grand Ventana Resort

This is an excellent Resort to visit and stay for a week or more, whatever you want . The place is very clean and the food is delicious and the waiters (men and women) are very friendly and helpful, always smiling and kind to everyone. I would highly recommend this Resort. This past 10 days were great. This was my 4th time at this Resort.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: GH Grand Ventana Resort

This is an excellent Resort to visit and stay for a week or more, whatever you want . The place is very clean and the food is delicious and the waiters (men and women) are very friendly and helpful, always smiling and kind to everyone. I would highly recommend this Resort. This past 10 days were great. This was my 5th time at this Resort.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Nice resort.

The hotel grounds were very nice, common areas likes pools were in good condition and well organized. Evening entertainment was good, although not really my thing. Food at the buffets was good, what you would expect from any buffet. Lots to choose from. The "a la cartes" I thought were lacking. I went to 3 of the 4 on site and only enjoyed one of them. Of that one, many others in our party did not enjoy their meals. My favorite place at the resort was the coffee bar, although it was f [... read more]requently understaffed during busy periods. Same could be said about the bars in the common areas. Many complaints about understaffing and wait times.

El Beso Adults Only at Ocean El Faro: Great Family Vacation

This resort is great for families. Party of 9. Great service all around. Buffet was awesome. Al a cartes could be much better. Ocean burger great for a quick lunch. Drinks were good and a great selection. Mike’s coffee is great but, be prepared to wait and service is slow. There is soft serve ice cream at ocean burger. Ice cream parlour outside the buffet has a great selection. Cotton candy available by the bowling alley. Kids loved it. Grounds are clean and beautiful. Pools are refreshin [... read more]g and kept clean. Lazy river very chill. Bring a floatie. There is a trolley which comes around all day which is great as the resort is big and beneficial for those who can not walk long distances. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. We had no issues. Oceans is beautiful but red flag everyday except one. We still enjoyed it. There are many rocks. Lagoon was nice and calm as there were a few people who can not swim and went into the lagoon and enjoyed it as they felt safe. Bowling alley and family lounge was great. The kids really enjoyed them. Nightly entertainment hit and miss. Some nights were good and others not so good. The kids night shows are on too late for them to enjoy. Transfer to a from the airport no issues. Services at airport was quick. Resort over all could use some repairs just like other resorts. Not enough to complain about as we had no issues. More pros than cons. Would definitely recommend this resort for families. Mike

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Vh Gran Ventana

As always we had a fantastic time . The resort was at full capacity because of Cuba but the experience was the same. The staff were awesome especially the very friendly Rosa, Raul always trying his best to get us a table and Luis the beach bae bartender . Rooms smelled cleaned after the maid left , no issues with hot water or towels. Food was great . Only downfall was beach towels replacements and need more chairs and umbrellas especially at beach and pool. We will be back again to our home away [... read more] from away back to family . Highly recommend (not a party place but to relax)

Catalonia Bavaro Resort: Relaxing Tropical Resort with Beautiful Grounds, Great Service, and Minor Drawbacks

Gorgeous, lush tropical grounds that are beautifully maintained, with plenty of shade and trees taller than the buildings. Our renovated room had fully functioning A/C, two queen-size beds, and a garden view. It was conveniently located right next to both the beach and the pool. Housekeeping service was excellent throughout our stay. The buffet could feel a bit repetitive, but the wide variety of options made it easy to switch things up daily. It was especially nice having a buffet close t [... read more]o the beach. The à la carte restaurants were good, and the service across the resort was consistently good. That said, the buffet could benefit from more staff, as tables weren’t always cleared promptly during busy times. We didn’t try room service, so we can’t comment on that, but we really enjoyed the coffee shop. The entertainment team did a great job, and the pool was clean and appeared quite new. As for the beach, there is some seaweed in April, but staff clear it early each morning, so there’s very little during the day. Otherwise, the beach is clean and free of trash. The PURE Chill-Out Bar on the beach (reserved for Privileged guests) serves premium brands, and the drinks there were excellent. Overall, the staff were friendly and helpful. We had a minor issue with the safe (our mistake), which was resolved quickly. The phone line in our room wasn’t working, but since we were in the lobby daily, it wasn’t a major inconvenience—we simply used our cell phone when needed. We also didn’t receive beach towels in our room as part of the Privileged package, but it was easy enough to get them from the towel kiosk. The only downside is that the resort isn’t within walking distance of local shops, so you’re limited to what’s available on-site at resort prices. That said, if we return to Punta Cana, we would likely choose this resort again.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Could be better

I'd like to give a Higher rating but fighting for chairs, be it pool or beach was no fun, ask the poor guy who had to babysit the chairs on the beach Noone was using with no ship in port, I had to comendere for myself and family one day literallynone to be had except the wmpty ones in the taped section. We stayed at playabachta last april 2025 and happened to walk over and see the Senetor which we said next year we'd try there and we did. Pros beautiful room I was given view of the cruise po [... read more]rt and cruise ships pullen in. Cant use amber cove though not for anyone else but the cruise people, I loved it room 516 the view of water mountains wind turines and again the ships was awesome. however only freezing shower water though, and I mean freezing not even room temp. and a broken tv nobody came to fix upon several asks. but great wifi so didnt need it really . The Senetor has very limited beach with out rock on shore and the good part of it and chairs caters to the privilege people and the cruise people in a off limit taped off section sectioned off area full of chairs and no one using them better part of beach and the only beach bar service again for them only. Drinks are better at playa bachata more bars for sure over there seems more selection if you can walk the distance often. when it comes to the beach yes one could go down wayyyy farther near playa but the distance was way to far for my mother the heat and distance to our room was better to stay closer for her.another con people were saving seats at the pool at nite I dont mind early morning saving but not overnite for the duration of your stay quit rude and security i was told should be removing stuff no. not once was I able to sit at the pool our whole trip so busy not sure I'd wanna be in it very very full . A la catrtes were all booked up mostly. Weekends get crazy as locals come for it. Couldn't understand a word our rep was saying and he was very short in a hurry. The sports bar was great however always full extremely busy the Senetor could definitely use another bar lobby or piano just another not enough bars. The nitely Entertainment bounced back and forth from playa to senetor which sucks you have to get a seat early like 7 pm to get a good one sit and watch the lame kids Entertainment only to be told to go to other resort so I didnt see any or much Entertainment this time. There was one nite the buffet was to die for it was Saturday april 18th the choice of meat avaiable whole pig just wow. Some bar staff were amazing while others definitely not so happy half half sorta thing I found. Im not sure id return to Senetor maybe a swim up room. I am returning next april again and I'll be definitely looking at playa bachata or a swimup room maybe at senetor or totally more upgraded hotel with more bars and adults only area section pool etc. We will see. But the weather was amazing and Puerta Plata never disappoints me. I love this area of D.R. im forgetting something but for now this will do.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Beautiful Resort

The grounds at Iberostar Costa Dorada are very nice and walkable ( we loved the Peacocks ) There was lots of palpalas and loungers terraced area, shaded areas at the beach ( pool loungers were taken early ) Lots of food choices at the buffet. The Beach BBQ was very good and they did Paella every day at the beach. The room was very comfortable and clean. Long beach walks and there was some garbage on the beach that was washed in but cleaned up every day. The activity crew and staff were aweso [... read more]me. No vendors on the property but a market nearby if you wanted souvenirs. Very nice lounge area for evening entertainment.