Secrets Tides Punta Cana: Beautiful resort

The public areas are very nice and very clean. We were there during the Super Bowl. They had a giant TV if you wanted to watch the game. They also had finger foods. At the cafeteria, they had made special desserts for the occasion (mini footballs, etc.). They were beautiful and very good! The rooms are beautiful. Beds very comfortable and nice decor. The chamber maids were excellent. They came by twice a day. The restaurants were very good. The Japanese tapaniake was excellent. The Mexican r [... read more]estaurant and the Asian restaurants were also excellent. The steakhouse was not as good. My steak was fine but my friend's was impossible to cut. Was returned and the next steak was too rare. The beach was nice but you had to get there by 7:30am if you wanted a chair. I would recommend this resort.

Secrets Tides Punta Cana: Great Resort with Excellent Service

This is our 9th Secrets resort that we have been to and Secrets Tides did not disappoint! The resort was very well laid out, the food was good, the staff were excellent and the resort amenities were very good. Everyone who works at the resort works very hard to ensure that your stay is memorable. With this being a newer resort, the rooms were excellent and cleaned exceptionally well each day. The nightly entertainment was good, however the entertainment in the lobby bar from 7pm-850pm was ve [... read more]ry good. Each night they had something that got the crowd moving (2-piece guitar band, steel drum player, violinist) etc. Whether you went to eat at the buffet, the barefoot grill, the food truck by the beach or the a' la carte restaurants each meal was very good. The nice thing is that men don't have to wear pants for dinners at the a' la carte as shorts work! Give this resort a try you won't be disappointed.

Catalonia Royal Bavaro: Nice resort

The grounds were very well maintained. Food was good but inconsistent also the menu on the app in some restaurants was completely different than the restaurant menu. Biggest complaint was having to get up before 7am in order to get a chair at the pools. People would leave towels for as long as 6hours and never use them.

Catalonia Royal Bavaro: Nice resort

The grounds were very well maintained. Food was good but inconsistent also the menu on the app in some restaurants was completely different than the restaurant menu. Biggest complaint was having to get up before 7am in order to get a chair at the pools. People would leave towels for as long as 6hours and never use them.

Caribe Deluxe Princess: Exceptional service

5 stars all the way Everything was good. One restaurant -italien- was not to the level of all the other restaurants. The Brazilian restaurant was the best. The tropical environment and the faune were like a paradise.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Greatest resort ever

We have been to many resorts and this one beats them all. It set's a high benchmark to beat when seeking a relaxing holiday. It offers all of what you would expect from an all inclusive: clean and refresh resort; big room; great pools; great food; flexibility with the a la carte restaurants; easy access to the beach which were very clean; friendly and courteous resort employees. I would not hesitate to go back

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Very nice resort but cold pools!

This resort is a solid 4 star. Grounds are beautiful! At night it is stunning. Lobby is beautiful and fun with great entertainment every night. Food is decent. Trying to book a restaurants is very annoying - we opted for the buffet most nights. Rooms are pretty and well appointed but could use some work. Musty smell but luckily we had a dehumidifier in the room that helped. Staff was hit and miss. We didn’t find them eager. Waiters at the pool and lobby would come by once in a w [... read more]hile but never consistent even though we tipped well. This is NOT a resort you will be dotted on. All the pools are cold so be prepared for that. The lazy river was the coldest. Super Fun for kids - fun kids pool with slides etc. One pool is loud and rowdy (Infinity pool) and the Royalton pool is more quiet but still fun. Overall we liked it and would go back.

Dreams Flora Resort and Spa: Well run resort

Upon arrival, we were treated courteously and efficiently. The hotel was everything we expected it to be and more. The food in all restaurants was fabulous. The waiters on the beach at your service with a smile. When they say "Welcome Family" you are treated like family. Clean rooms, the grounds immaculate and the drinks served were top shelf. The beach was great and well kept. There was live bands and great music. This hotel caters to their clients and do not disappoint.

Grand Bavaro Princess: Large, wide and fun!

Clean, well-organized resort with courteous staff. Loved the peacocks roaming around - I didn't know they can "scream" so loudly. Food trucks? really? Those were my first thoughts. Boy, they came in handy so close to the beach wen I needed energy to battle the waves. I could have all the wings and burittos while listening to country music coming from "El Gaucho." Great variety of food, with fish, including made on the spot sushi. The resort beer and resort wine is the resort beer and resort wine [... read more]. Would have loved a shot of rum at the buffet. Super Bowl, what a party? If you get stuck on small things like your fridge is not being refilled fast, you may need to look somewhere else. Want to bring back souvenirs? Get them at the resort. Super pricey and limited variety at the airport. Would go back and recommend.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: All around great resort!

We very much enjoyed this resort in totality. With so many a la carte options the food here was excellent. The buffet was very good, good pub food option at the Sports Bar, but we highly recommend the a la carte restaurant options for dinner. Our favourites were Flame, Portofino, Nomad, but all were very good (we booked 13 out of the 14 days). Poolside snack food shack was edible. When they cooked at the poolside the food was decent. Entertainment staff was excellent with our favourite two [... read more] staff being Ray and Yefrannie. Very engaging and lots to do over the course of the day from learning the DR dances, to yoga, to "crazy" fun games in the afternoons. The evening shows and activities are excellent with our favourites being the Fire Show, the silent disco (so fun!) and the white party. The pool bar bartenders make excellent drinks with our favourite bartender Luis and our favourite poolside bartender server being Juan (he has so much happiness and energy!). It is a large resort and the public transportation cart system is an easy way to get around. The beach is a little walk and is beautiful. We live in an area of world class beaches, so we did not spend too much time at this beach. It is very busy but one of the best beaches we have seen in all of the Caribbean. The resort is clean, the restaurants beautiful. The rooms are clean, with some upkeep and updating issues. We experienced a few issues in our first room such as water pressure shower head issues, patio door not sliding properly issues, safe issues, and bar fridge door issues. We were able to switch rooms and all issues were gone. If you are looking for glamourous these rooms are not, however they were clean, comfortable, safe, and acceptable for the rest and relaxation we needed. Overall, we have travelled south a total of ten times. This resort was one of the tops for food and entertainment. The pool bar was excellent. The staff were all absolutely happy, attentive, engaging and amazing. If you are going for sun, drink, beach, socializing, food, "bang for your buck", this resort is for you. We would highly recommend to you. If you are going for glitz or glamourous rooms increase your budget and book elsewhere.

Riu Republica: OK resort

This Riu had very nice grounds. The beach area was beautiful. We were disappointed in the cleanliness of the rooms. This hotel needs updating. Very old. The pools areas were nice. Food was OK. Entertainment was so so. We have been to 2 other Riu's that we were very happy with. This one, not do much.

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: Mixed stay

We stayed at the Melia Punta Cana for 7 days. We had a red eye flight with WJ from Calgary to Punta Cana as not many options from western Canada. The resort would not check us in until 4:00pm after travelling all night with no food on the plane. Very disappointed with that as last trip we took they gave us a room in the morning. The room we booked was supposed to be a superior room but instead they booked us a room along the back where the constant noise of the gulf carts happens. The room was  [... read more]small and everything looked old and tired. We went to explain that this will not work for us so we had to wait for another room until 4:00pm to get a room that had the patio along the back with very loud construction for our entire stay. Food was very good. Very poor beach service to bring drinks we had to get this ourselves. Cleanliness was ok not great Check in was a slow nightmare. Beach had more algae that wasn’t cleaned up this trip. Overall we enjoyed the food and beauty of DR but the check in process and room were a disappointment.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Love majestic colonial

Great hotel. Close to airport. Beach and pool beautiful. Ate breakfast and lunch everyday at the ocean front restaurant. Steak twice delicious! Worth the extra money for club if travelling with no kids. The lounge is great plus bonus bigger towels with no card! Will definitely go back Never have an issue finding seats. Staff very grateful and friendly

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: 10 days at Royalton

This is a difficult review. Our first room was clean, but smelled awful. Not tropical damp, mildew and mold. The second room was much better. The food ranged from okay to good. Some staff were very nice. Some staff were not happy to be there. I imagine it's not a great place to work. The beach was lovely as was the lazy river. Though it was cold. (The lazy river that is). Bartenders were fast and friendly. We were able to make all the reservations we needed without being diamond cl [... read more]ub, and i had been concerned about that. I would have had a much better stay if I had never spent a night in building 18. We traveled with family that were on a different floor in 18, and had the same issue.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: DO NOT BOOK

Pictures or nothing like the actual resort. Super dirty super smelly the staff is not pleasant or helpful at all. The rooms don’t even have cold water so you will have to shower in steaming, hot boiling water, towels are never being changed. Room service is not there either you have to pay for Them to fill your fridge as well as if you want to order anything for room service. Not to mention the disgusting cockroaches please save your money and do not book it.

Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort: Perfect for all ages.

From the moment we arrived , explored the resort and settled in at night we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The fitness centre , water park and poolside provided exactly what we all were looking for. If there is a negative, the rooms were quite humid, leaving the sheets feeling damp but I assume that’s climate related.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Winter getaway Dominican Republic

Top notch. Grounds were exquisite. Hotel facilities very clean. Restaurants many choices from around the world to choose from. Tutra ( Mongolian ) was our favourite. The only downer in my opinion was the staff would wash all cups in running tap water no soap and reuse cups to new patrons.( (at swim-up bar ). Which makes me begin to wonder , how do they wash their fruits & vegetables before serving? Unfortunately, I was sick with gastric pain and diarrhea by the 4th day. I am writing this 4 days [... read more] after my trip and still suffer from symptoms which I’m treating with heavy antibiotics. Please be aware that this is my 2nd time at Bahia Principe Esmeralda and 8th visit to the DR. Never have I gone thru this experience. I would go again only this time would strengthen my immune system prior to vacationing. Also my wife was with me and had no health issues effect her.

Paradisus Palma Real Golf and Spa Resort: Gorgeous resort

Can’t say enough about this beautiful resort. We stayed in the reserve section adults only and were amazed by the rooms and the care given to being looked after. The an la cartes were great and especially liked that we had our own restaurant in the reserve section.Our concierge Wolfgang was Amazing and looked after us to the max. Would definitely stay there again.

Grand Bavaro Princess: Excellent Beach Vacation

We just returned from our one-week stay (February 4–11) and had a wonderful experience overall. We chose the Platinum section and were very happy with that decision. As beach lovers, the location was perfect for us. We stayed in Building 67, conveniently located between the Platinum Reception and the Cappuccino Coffee Bar — about a five-minute walk to the beach. Our room faced the Tropical/Caribe/Punta Cana Princess resort (where we stayed two years ago), with a vacant lot in between. While the [... read more] view wasn’t the highlight, it certainly didn’t matter given how little time we spent in the room. The room itself was one of the nicest we’ve had — very modern, and most importantly a comfortable bed. Toiletries were provided (great for anyone who prefers not to pack full bottles), and the minibar was well stocked with water, pop, and beer. Complimentary full bottles of rum, vodka, and scotch were also included, with additional bottles available for purchase if needed. We appreciated that the room key was part of the resort bracelet — no worrying about lost cards! We used the app to book our à la carte reservations. Reservations open weekly on Sundays for the upcoming week (for example, you can’t book Monday on Saturday). We weren’t limited in the number of restaurants we could try, which was fantastic. The filet mignon at El Gaucho was excellent — I ordered it medium well and it was cooked perfectly. The pizza at Focaccia was also very good. The only slight disappointment was the food trucks, where the fries were cold and my hamburger didn’t seem fully cooked, so I chose not to eat it. Otherwise, we found the food to be very enjoyable. We visited the main lobby area twice for evening entertainment. The theatre space appeared to be set up in a conference-style room and didn’t have programming on the nights we checked. There was live music in the open lobby area, which we enjoyed. We did stop by the sports bar and were surprised that games like pool, air hockey, and foosball had an additional fee. At $8 Canadian for a game of pool, it felt a bit pricey for an all-inclusive resort. Most of our time was spent at the beach. We never had difficulty finding chairs. My husband would head down around 7 a.m., and we would go straight to the beach after breakfast. There is beach service as well as a beach bar. The PBG rooftop bar is a great space, though it can be quite windy and cool in the evenings — I was glad to have a long-sleeved jacket along. One thing to note is that the Platinum section is not adults-only. This didn’t matter for us, but it may be helpful information for others when booking. The majority of the staff were friendly and accommodating. There were a few minor service hiccups, but nothing that detracted from our overall enjoyment. All in all, we truly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend this resort to other travellers looking for a relaxing beach vacation!

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Beautiful resort

Very clean resort, with nice pool, fun water park, close to the beach, with friendly staff, decent food and nice rooms. There were not enough pool loungers for everyone, so if you want one, be prepared to get up at 7am to claim your spot every day.