Great Choice!

Great Beach with soft sand, resort very clean and well maintained, food was good variety at buffet and a la cartes, staff was happy and friendly. Jordany made terrific omelletes each morning. We'll be back.

Great resort

This was a great resort, providing all the comforts. Plenty of staff on hand to provide assistance. Very friendly. Super clean. Could have presented some evening entertainment in the theatres.

Very good resort!

Our family and friends stayed at Caribe and Tropical Princess between Nov 2nd-9nd and we had a great time. The rooms were clean and spacious, the entire resort was recently renovated and looked great, the A la Carte restaurants were very good, the buffet was a bit repetitive but not bad, the ice cream/coffee shop was a great added value, the beach and chair layout was sufficient and the water was great (we all love some waves and how clear of seaweeds they kept it) the groundds were kept very [... read more] tidy and having the flamingos, peacocks, ducks, etc walking arounf made it extremely relaxing. I would warn people to a couple things: 1. Extremely persistent and overwhelming pressure at times from the "time share" reps in the pink shirts. They hound you down on your way to the rooms from breakfast, chase you down to the beach/pool and don't take no for an answer. Wish management could try to control this. Other vendors along the beach are present but continue walking if you just say or nod No! 2. It seems that on weekends the place is innundated by locals who many have no etiquette or manners around the buffet/restaurants and bar areas by cutting in line not caring and at times mocking other guests (non-locals) with some staff. ( if you speak/understand spanish this is easy to pick up). Perhaps cutting the number of locals on wkds would alleviate much of the displeasure heard from other guests from Canada, US, Germany, and other European Countries. But overall, a wonderful week and I would recommend the Caribe Princess Deluxe!

We had a great time!

This was my 2nd time staying at this resort, it is beautiful and is on a beautiful stretch of Bavaro beach. I had low expectations for this resort and ended up having a fantastic vacation. The grounds, pools, beach, buffet, restaurant and rooms are really beautiful and well maintained. My room had a strong dampness odor which I acclimatized to after a minute of being in the room. The air-conditioning was very good and quiet. Beds and pillows are super comfy. Security arrived immediately to fix t [... read more]he safe after I called the front desk because it stopped working. The buffet offered plenty of food and quite the variety but most of it wasn't what I like but I had no problem finding something to eat. For the à la carte restaurants I tried Asian, Brazilian and Tex-Mex. They were alright, was a nice change from eating at the buffet. The café near the lobby that makes good coffee only opened at 9 am and the bar at the beach also makes a very good coffee but they open only at 10 am. For beach towels you need to pick them up at 8 am or else they may not have any if you want them later. It wasn't very busy when I went in June so there was always lots of lounge chairs available on the beach, and the beach is a dream, there was only a bit of seaweed which was removed daily. I read many reviews in which people complain about the bad attitudes of the staff and the locals, but honestly, I didn't think that they behaved worse than folks back at home. I had a fantastic vacation and I may very well come to this resort again.

Good times at Caribe Deluxe!!

My husband and I just returned from the Caribe Deluxe a week ago and we really enjoyed our vacation. We were greeted with a warm welcome by Anna Victoria at the reception. We requested a room with a pool view and had to pay a little extra but it was worth it. -Grounds: impeccable! so beautiful! Everything is walking distance, or you can take the trolley. -Rooms: Newly renovated, comfortable bed. *If you need anything, just ask the maids and they will bring you what you need. We requested extr [... read more]a pillows and a blanket and extra bottles of water and beer. They don't provide facecloths, which is typical, so we always bring our own. The maids start working early each morning so just go in the hallway to find a maid and ask for what you need. I always bring little gifts from home, such as soap, make up, clothes that I don't wear anymore, they absolutely love it! -Beach: Beautiful, not overly crowded at this time of year. -Pools: Very nice, clean. We had a lot of fun at the foam party and the animation team was great. The afternoon competitions are so funny! -Restaurants: We went to the reservation desk and got reservations at many restaurants. The Teppeniyaki was our favourite. -Buffet: The food was just ok.It would be nice to have more variety. -Bars: The alcohol is their local brand and low in alcohol and tastes watered down. lf you drink rum and coke, for example, I prefer to buy my own bottle of rum at the market and mix my own drinks. Overall review: This resort is a smaller resort, so don't expect the Bahia Principe. We paid a decent price for the value of this all-inclusive. There are a lot of mosquitoes, which are almost invisible to the eye. I got bitten all over and my husband hardly a bite! Bring mosquito repellent and after bite, or you'll end up scratching your legs for the entire week! Lastly, something that is not on the review list which is what I call THE VIBE: Feel the warm breeze through the palm trees, the hot sun, the birds singing, smile and say Hola to the friendly hardworking employees, the vendors at the beach, the entertainment team, the music playing, meet new people, learn to take it all in and to relax and enjoy your vacation :) :)

Beautiful, clean resort

This hotel was everything we could need. The rooms were beautiful, the grounds are kept so well. The workers there are always cleaning and so helpful and kind. I went with my 5 year old son and he loved it, from the tram to the waterslides, the bowling and arcade, something to keep him busy. When we checked in we received a 2 queens room vs. the 1 king i requested, but by the next day they had us moved to the king room no issues whatsoever. Noise level was quite low and everyone was super k [... read more]ind and helpful. Definitely not so much a party resort so if that is what you are looking for this wouldnt be the resort for you, but families or a relaxing holiday most definitely!!

Happy Holiday

Very happy in choosing Caribe Deluxe Princess. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Workers are constantly cleaning the pathways and around the pool daily. The public washrooms are the nicest I’ve ever seen on a resort and always clean. Close to building A you will find a pond with peacocks close by and flamingos and a variety of ducks and even a crane. We loved the walkway from the main resort area to the lobby along a path where one could see iguanas, various birds, turtles. For [... read more] those not wanting to walk a trolley is available. The lobby is spacious, with a bar that is always accessible and no long line ups. There is also a coffee shop and ice cream shop in that area which we usually went to in the evening. The pools were awesome and we usually went to the middle pool. Bar close by and small buffet for lunch so you didn’t have to leave the pool area, could sit there or at pool to eat. Rooms had been renovated and no complaints here. The only negative here is that we didn’t always get our towels and had to request them. The wifi is hit and miss, usually miss. We made all our dinner reservations from customer service in the lobby. We especially enjoyed the Brazilian steakhouse, Italian and Japanese restaurant where they cook in front of a small group, entertaining. Buffet was ok, can always find something you like. Some items could have been hotter. Service was good as the people are hard workers. We had no issues with vendors at all on the beach as some people have noted. Maybe a couple people asked if we were interested in a massage but that was it, once we said no thanks they didn’t pursue. Large beach with white powdery sand and of course seaweed which they tried to clean up but no control over that. Strong waves with an undertow but still fun to play in, just be careful. The bus ride to the resort was an hour with stops and we had to wait about 40 minutes before bus even left airport. Next time we’d take a taxi. I think someone said it was $40 US Also, when leaving the country you have to pay $20 US p/p which we didn’t know. They make it very clear only US dollar yet we paid $20 US for one of us and $1200 pesos for myself. Sunwing rep said it was fine and it was, nothing was said at airport. They just want to push the US dollar in my opinion. Also, we tipped in pesos. Many tipped in US.

Amazing Resort

This resort had alot to offer! It had everything from bowling, relaxing in the sports bar, to enjoying a cup of coffee or an ice cream. The buffet had great food, and the a la carte had even better food. We definitely did not leave hungry! The staff was very helpful and friendly as well which made our stay even better. I would definitely stay at the Caribe Deluxe Princess again.

Great family resort!

Nicely updated resort that is modern. Great family getaway. Would highly recommend. The highlights: Grounds - very beautiful and well maintained. Enjoyed the walks and seeing variety of wildlife roaming the property. Pools - 3 big pools, each with its own characteristics. The kids pool and the water park with slides was a nice bonus for those with young kids. Beach - deep with lots of seating and shady options. Lots of sandy areas to play volleyball, throw a Frisbee or kick a ball ar [... read more]ound. Room - upgraded to the caribe deluxe suite. We had a 3rd floor room, great view of the pool and a little of the ocean. Extras - enjoyed the coffee and ice cream shops (included). Shutout to Dania, Emilio!! They helped us out with a large group for lunch and dinners. Great service, smile and attitude! Food was good. Lots of options with a variety of fresh salads, fruits. They kept hot dishes coming out regularly. Tried a few restaurants and they were good as well. Just OK or Dislikes: -Sunwing! airline delays, poor communication. -Sports bar had some optional $ attractions like a small bowling alley and video arcade. Not a big fan with these type of extra costs. -Nighttime entertainment was just okay. -Some seaweed although this occurred after a storm. This is outside the hotels control; and they do make an effort to clean up. -Most of the staff don't speak much English.

Fabulous resort in every aspect!

As a seasoned all inclusive traveller, I cannot say enough about this resort! From the check in, to the food, grounds, rooms, pools and beach, it was perfect! The grounds are like a nature park and kept immaculately. I can honestly say I have never stayed at a resort as well maintained or as clean as this one. The layout of the main buffet restaurant is brilliant, as the food area is in a separate space, closed in by sliding doors, separating where you dine from the commotion of where you ge [... read more]t the food. While we did try one a la carte restaurant (Mexican), we ended up cancelling the others we had booked. The buffet was fantastic. The fresh salad/vegetable options, we could not get enough of. The location of the beach was about the best on the strip. Wide beach and not crazy busy, like other parts of the beach strip. There could be more beach loungers and palapas, as one did have to get to the beach early (7:30ish) in order to secure a shady spot and lounger. Rooms were recently renovated and beautiful. Loads of hot water, comfortable beds and AC worked perfectly. There were a lot of families and young children at this resort, so if you are looking for a more mature, quiet place, this might not be for you. That being said, we did not encounter any noise problems or loud, misbehaving travellers. We had a fantastic week and would return in a heart beat!

Amazing resort

This has been our 15th time at this hotel but the first since covid. We were very impressed with the recent renovations, the only thing that we didn't like, is that the buffet restaurant is now much smaller. And that the beach bar is now vip only. Yes there is a bar at the other end, but you must wear shoes in the building. Most people walked into the back of the swim up bar to get a drink. Other than those minor inconveniences, everything else was great beach a+, rooms great, mattress very co [... read more]mfortable.

Lovely Resort

Beautiful resort with lovely well kept grounds. Buildings clean, several restaurants with varied menus, all good, we had opportunity to eat at five of the restaurants. Two items of concern, poor signing of the buildings ie. the restaurants. The Resort itself was not signed. Second concern, very poor to no communication of what the resort had to offer. Suggestion, a daily flier listing activities of the day.

Beautiful and amazing resort

The hotel exceeded our expectations. They did a great job renovating. The rooms were amazing. Restaurants were fantastic and the ice cream and coffee shop were great and fun to visit. Regarding the buffet it was very nice and the food was very good especially the desserts! The grounds were immaculate and always clean and tidy. The wildlife was a treat to see. Weather was perfect to 28C and sunny. We would also like to comment that the grounds people, working staff and management were kind [... read more], sweet and extremely friendly. Great job everyone. This was our 3rd time there. Looking forward to many more years. Great trip. On another note nothing to do with the resort. West jet was very disappointing airline. The West jet agent was not available even after talking to him personally by phone made no attempt to come to the resort. We were informed he would be there between 1-5pm. He actually came at 11am and stayed till 12:00 noon. Another person from West jet called and said he would come to the resort for a fee$. When trying to call the West jet toll free phone number at least a half a dozen times there was no answer or recording available. Very disappointing. The other airline reps at the resort did offer assistance especially Sunwing agent. West jet will not be my preferred airline going forward.

Wonderful resort

This was our 8th trip to this Resort and we absolutely love the beach, pool and the walk through the mangrove is our so wonderful. The updates to your resort since our last trip are amazing. Your staff couldn’t be nicer, friendlier and more helpful and the food is exceptional. Lots to do do never feel you have to leave the resort ..looking forward to our next trip🥰

Good Hotel, but they do not manage the beach

Hotel is renovated, public bathrooms are very clean and well maintained. Food is reasonably good, we were satisfied. First 4 days Sargassum was unbelievable, not only in the water but on the beach also. They used Stone Age technology-workers putting grass into bags and bringing them to the point where they were taking them with pickup truck. For 4 days we could not even get to the water. They were not able to clear 1 meter passage to the water. That was scary. Hotels on either side of this one h [... read more]ad beaches much better maintained using proper equipment. The worse is the hotel was silent about that and that was scary, we did not know what to expect. After 4 days they brought truck to remove the grass and after that they succeeded to maintain the low level of the sargassum on the beach. Bedrooms could be cleaned better, balcony and bathroom floor were not wipped for days although they cleaned the room every day. Sometimes we had to wait for the end of the day to get towels in the room. Entertainment is on lower side. I do not think that we will go there again.

A GREAT RESORT STAYED THERE 2012 ALSO

THE UPGRADES TO THE WALKWAYS AND THE HALLS IS EXCELLANT THE ROOMS ARE ALSO AIRY AND THE DECOR AND BEDS ARE GREAT WE WERE ON THE MAIN FLOOR WITH A WALKOUT PRIVATE SEATING AREA LOOKING ONTO THE POOL AND THE SWIM UP BAR THE STAFF ARE VERY FRIENDLY . THE FOOD WAS GOOD TO OUR TASTES WE HAD A GREAT SELECTION OF INTERNATIONAL FOODS TOO CHOOSE FROM .THE STAFF IN THE RESTUARANTS AND BUFFET ARE FRIENDLY AND INTENTIVE AT 79 THE SAFE AT FLOOR LEVEL NOT A GOOD CHOICE BY YOU FOR ANYONE REQUESTING  [... read more]A GROUND FLOOR

Great beach! Good friendly staff!

The hotel is in a swamp area so bring bug spray!! While there we got eaten alive by sand fleas - I had to take allergy medication cause the itch was so intense! Rooms also had mosquitoes. No central place to hang out and chill other than the lobby, would be good if there was a lounge area with TVs and games room for those rainy days! Would be nice to have wifi throughout the hotel other than in the lobby area. Tried most of the a la cartes with the exception of the Italian restaurant. The food i [... read more]n the Dominican, and Mexican was good. The Brazilian had potential however almost all if the meats served were undercooked including the chicken, fish and pork. Otherwise, this hotel is good for a cheap cheerful getaway - just dont go with high expectations - you pay for what you get. All staff we encountered were very hard working and friendly - especially Audelina and Artiris in the main dining room. Francis and Wally at the beach bar were fabulous and made the best Mai Tai's.

Amazing resort

I thought the whole resort was excellent. The grounds were beautifully kept, the food was delicious, the staff were all friendly, and the rooms were nice. Only two gripes I have are that there never seemed to be enough seating in the lobby bar area and that there were constantly people selling excursions in the booth rights beside the towel hut. Every time I went for a towel exchange we'd have several people hound us about zip lining, buggy riding, etc. They are relentless salesman and it's a [... read more]wkward to keep telling them 'no' without being mean to them. All-in-all though our entire group had such an incredible week and we would definitely recommend this place to a friend if they're going to Punta Cana. Thanks for the amazing vacation!

Fun filled resort

I thought this resort was amazingly beautiful, fun and eventful. It met all are needs. I would highly recommend this resort to anyone who likes to be close to the beach. The staff was welcoming and helpful.

Amazing Resort

Everything was perfect.... lots of time to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner Staff were terrific, always smiling happy to see us, service was exceptional. Even the bar service knew my preferences and had the drink ready. Room service was ok... kept forgetting there were 2 of us and had to be reminded on the face washers and hand towels.... but the rooms were very clean and beds were made without a wrinkle in the sheets. I'll be back!!