Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: 1st time at a Bahia and probably the last

Give this resort a 3 ? definitely not a 5 ?. Resort is old and is due for an upgrade. Facilities are well maintained but definitely a lot of wear and tear. Rooms are clean but felt like we were in the early 2000's. Mattress was rock hard and felt like you were sleeping on plywood. Beach is spectacular. Can walk for miles. Area for hotel is very condensed and a fight for chairs. Weakest point of the hotel is the food. Felt I was eating in a cafeteria and not a 5 star resort. Worst Caribbean f [... read more]ood experience outside of Cuba. Definitely will not return

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: not the best, not the worst

To start off, not one person we talked to was happy with the first room they were given. Every person had their room changed the next day. One couple had their room changed 3x. It's like they put you up in their worst rooms first to see if you'll complain. Door handle was falling off, safes didn't work, was right next to the stage so it was crazy loud all evening. Second room we got to was decent... safe still didn't work and the clock was broken in pieces on the nightstand, not sure why they ev [... read more]en left it there... the rooms are alright. We didn't spend a lot of time in the room so it wasn't a big issue for us. The food is decent. There's a big issue with not having enough chairs on the beach. If you didn't get there by 7:30am to reserve a chair you probably won't get one. The staff was ok. They wont bend over backwards for you. They'll keep you waiting. Also, if you sign up for the Paradise Island excursion, they don't tell you it's a 3 hour drive each way!! Do not get sucked into the 'timeshare' building!! they will waste hours of your time and be EXTREMELY pushy!!! We met people there who have gone to this Resort multiple times cuz they love it so much, so to each their own. Would we go back.. probably since we now know how to navigate. It's decent for the price plus we met amazing locals who became our friends. 3/10 stars

Sunscape Puerto Plata: Return trip

Our third time at sunscape, very relaxing stay , hotel grounds are very well maintained and clean, staff exceptional special shout out to Leo in buffet, Francisco and Salvatore in sunclub bar , Carlos in family sunclub eating area, and jordane in entertainment staff, Jordan in beach bar, all went above to take care of you

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: Beautiful Resort but…..

Grounds were beautiful, cleanliness was top notch, staff was second to none. This resort was built on a hill/mountain and is totally the wrong choice for older people. We were in the units which were first built and were totally run down. Had to be moved from first room because it was totally inferior (AC was freezing; the seal on patio door window was broken, could not see out; no drawers for clothes; 4 hangers; no hot water). Thank you to Garlyn Nunez at reception desk who moved us to a better [... read more] location but same low class unit. I praise him because he was so kind to us and I wasn’t a very happy customer. This resort would be conducive to Europeans who are used to walking up hill a lot. Shuttles were great but hence we all came home sick because of close contact to others. Entertainment was great.

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: It was a nice resort

As a first time traveller I enjoyed my stay at cofreshiPalm Beach and resort. That being said it is not a good spot for anyone with knee or back issues as many stairs to get to everything. The food was only at certain times and you couldn't get snacks unless you got them at the variety store. The pools and spa were wonderful. The beach was nice not enough chairs. Basically if I were to go here again it would have to be VIP as that section had no sewage smell and less stairs.

Playabachata Hotel: Not a good resort

My wife and I have cpap machines only one outlet beside the bed had to find an extension cord took me awhile. The rooms were moldy the house keeping was good. My wife has mobility issues and they put us quite a distance from pool and restaurants, we asked for a closer room but that didn't happen. Getting in and out of the pool was a challenging task for everyone.

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: Never again

Rooms substandard,no furniture, lack of hot water, sewer smell adjacent to ground floor, exposed electrical box on floor Pools and grounds well maintained and food and bars were very good with good employees Several of my friends got sick

Occidental Caribe: Nice resort

We liked the outside of the resort pools were great and the beach was fantastic but the rooms are overdue for serious update…the restaurant buffet was a big disappointment food was not that great and the service staff was horrible we waited for drinks to arrive and table to get cleaned for ever ..

Playabachata Hotel: Great resort!

Great beach, fabulous entertainment, food was as expected, could do with more a la cartes for such a large resort. Rooms are dated but clean, needed some maintenance on my patio door, difficult to open & close. WiFi was terrible.

Playabachata Hotel: Very old Resort needs some freashing up!

We stayed at the resort for 7 days the bathroom was full of mold Our friends we went with their room was infested with ants I came home with a sinus infection do to the mold as well as bites all over my body And I wasn't even on the beach I went on vacation with my walker We were not put very close to the main building at all I struggled with all the walking We were lodged away from the pool and festivities even though we asked to be close as the resort was aware of my walker when we boo [... read more]ked our stay Only the 1 pool had a ramp to enter the pool whitch was far away from our room the other pool had ladders to get in and out but the ladders were very hard to get in and out of as they were straight up and down and the first step was too far from the pool edge The food was very repetitive lots of pasta but not very much of a selection Staff was very friendly and attentive In my opinion the resort needs alot of TLC and is not Handicap accessible this should be addressed as soon as possible

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Good 3-Star Resort

PROS: 1. The best part about this resort was the beach! Waves were rough (kids enjoyed). You can walk along the beach for quite a distance, especially on the one side past the rocks. 2. Close to a town to buy souvenirs. 3. Kite surfing. 4. Lunch buffet was the best meal (pasta, rice, beans, soup, bread). Mexican and Italian restaurants were better than the dinner buffet. CONS: 1. Rooster crowing repeatedly every morning before 7:00 am. 2. FOOD. At breakfast, the omelettes are always r [... read more]unny and not cooked through. All of the desserts and pastries were no good. Snack bar is the same everyday. 3. DRINKS. Tried many of them but they aren’t that good. 4. Rooms need maintenance. Our room only had hot water between 4:00-6:00 pm. Bathroom doorknob was broken. Air conditioner was loud. Two water bottles for three people. 5. Poor/little entertainment. 6. Location of the resort is far from excursions near Puerto Plata. Be prepared for more than 1 hour travel times. RECOGNITION & GRATITUDE: -Clarivar Perez (sp?) – sweetest housekeeper for block 23! -Ralfina the bartender - very good to us and the kids. Friendly and makes the best drinks! Café Café server – hard worker! RECOMMEND -Waterfall and Monkeyland excursion (snorkelling was disappointing) OVERALL We knew what we were getting into for the price and from other reviews. It’s a 3 to 3.5 star hotel. You will enjoy if you know what to expect. We still had a good time. Weather was fantastic. We did not have locals on the weekend and they never ran out of food which we were worried about.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Great resort

The grounds were beautiful and kept clean rooms were also clean the staff were friendly and tried to help u if you needed help the express checking was great did not have to wait long to get our room we will be back again love this resort

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: Good resort

Grounds were well keep. Very clean. Pools were good. Rooms were fine but dated . Food for the most part was good. The restaurants were great. Buffet was sufficient. Beach had chicken, burgers and fries all good. Had some bad luck with food from Buffet and chicken off the beach stomach problem. Drinks were alright. Beach was good chairs were hard to get . Water was rough and cloudy but that's the ocean and seaweed on the bottom. People were fantastic.

Impressive Premium Punta Cana: It s a beautiful resort

The food a la carte was exceptional . Buffets were good. Room service was ok .. it’s a busy place , people are kind and helpful .. on one evening there was a putrid ( sewer smell ALL EVENING ) and with the heat it made it even more strong ..no explanation for that ..

Playabachata Hotel: Could be better!

The beach is good , but not everyone has enough sun loungers, many are broken. The food is excellent, but the service is poor - you can wait for hours for a waiter with coffee, the reception staff do not want to solve the problems of guests. There was no electricity and hot water in the room for two days. We vacationed here in January 2024 and were disappointed

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: Middle of the road resort.

Top notch were the employees, especially the lady that looked after our room. The grounds were in great shape and the bread was great at the buffet. The food otherwise was very average except for the A La Carte Asian which was very nice. There was something else wrong with the food as one person thought they had food poisoning in our group (there were 12 of us) and the rest claimed to have gastrointestinal problems except for myself. I am sure these people were correct in their problems as one i [... read more]s a nurse and 2 are doctors. Other downfalls at the resort were the safes for the rooms (most rooms did not have a working safe and were never repaired during our stay) and no deadbolt for your room door and in the case of my son's room, the handle came off inside his room. We paid for the Superior room and were surprised there was no chair in the room and 2 beds pushed together to make one. At the beach....very small and a continuous influx of people selling their trinkets or services. The resort also has too few chairs at the beach. I was witness to two women having a tug of war with a beach chair to try and determine ownership. The good part of this is the people that work at the beach will take away the blue towels from a chair if they are left unattended for too long. If you choose to argue then security is called in. Do I recommend this hotel as the next question asks....maybe. I will say no for now and you can be the judge.

El Beso Adults Only at Ocean El Faro: Great bang for your buck!

We were nervous due to the many reviews that were all o we the place. But we were very happy at El Beso. The location was great. Not near the airport that you see and hear planes all day but not a three hour drive after the flight after. The beach was gorgeous even though the employees kept saying it was an Atlantic beach not the Caribbean white sands everyone is looking for. I still enjoyed it. But there is rocky areas. We brought water shoes and had no issues. Lots more shaded spots on the bea [... read more]ch than by the pool. So we spent a lot of time there. There are vendors that walk around on the beach trying to sell photos with pets, jewelry, hair braids, etc. but they were not too pushy so it was not a hassle. The food was fantastic at each of the restaurants. We did not get to go to the Sakura or Steakhouse. Those two were booked out by privilege guests all week. But I do not feel like I missed out because the food was great everywhere else. Even the buffet. The rooms were clean and cool. Some in my party may have found it too cold but they got extra blankets for their bed. We did find the rooms to smell a tad musty it mold like. I had read a bunch of reviews about this before my trip so I brought essential oils which was the world of difference. When you have humidity all the time, I can understand it smelling like this. Easy fix. The lazy river with the drive thru bar was my favourite part of the trip. Shade, drinks, and cool water to keep you cool. Great spot to enjoy your days.

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: Awesome stay at the Bahia Principe!!!

Awesome stay at the Bahia Principe El Portillo! My husband and I traveled with another couple. They honoured our request to stay in the same building block. The entertainment team was amazing - always looking to make the guests laugh and brought positive energy. The fitness (e.g., water aerobics, yoga) classes were great! The beach is absolutely beautiful - very clean and private. The pool is awesome - never feels crowded and just the right temperature. We also really enjoyed the food - even the [... read more] buffet had a nice selection! The rooms are dated but clean and we spent most of the time outside of the rooms anyway. Overall, awesome value for your money!!

Riu Bambu: Amazing resort!

Don't try and pet the black and white cat. It will bite you but we had an amazing time there! It is a big resort and we were surprised by that but the food is excellent for the Dominican! I would not recommend if you have walking issues because there is a lot of walking.

Impressive Premium Punta Cana: Beautiful resort

Excellent food, staff were amazing! Butler / concierge never reached out moved, very disappointed with Ernesto! Beach was very dirty on the first morning and then cleaner. Pools were great! Activities were good. Nonetheless we had an amazing vacation ?