Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: it is an oka resort not the best

The only reason l am giving my opinion is because l have a travel and hotel degree and have been to many islands and resorts so l can easily do the comparison. The resort itself is pretty and very clean. The landscaping is up to date and everything looks fresh. I am used to getting checked in, getting my room key and unpacking just as you would expect to do, however it did not go down that way. Wrong room to start with and by the time l got the right room a day and half went by before l could e [... read more]ven up pack. Check your bracelet because l wasn't the only one where it didn't work. My combination on my safe never worked neither so l couldn't get at my money until someone came and fixed it and yes it was much, much later. Now if you want to go to the beach or the pool you must get up no later than 7:00AM or you WILL NOT GET a lounge chair, cabania or tent ANYWHERE. l Wish someone would have told me this but by the 3rd day l caught on and believe me when l tell you that when you walk to the pool or down by the beach with your towel you will see tons of towels on lounges claiming that spot., Every one must be setting their alarm before 7AM. I know by now that when you go to a different place things like this happen so l tried to brush it off. Went to dinner came back and no room cleaned. It finally got cleaned 2 days later!!!! What do you do when they tell that they forgot. They have specialty restaurants at this resort but if you want to go to any of them you have to book the minute you get down there or they will be gone and you get only the buffet. On my second night l wanted to book the Brazilian and told it was all gone and so where all the others and all they could do was say sorry about that. The problem is even though l mentioned it to the manger (because not too many speak english) he seemed concerned but just pushed it forward on to his workers who didn't follow through, so by now I look like l am the one doing the complaining. So l suppose at this resort you have to accept the fact that it does not have the greatest service, they try hard but that's it. One more thing even though it has 24 concierge service it is very poor. One night l ask for a blanket had to call 8 times before l got through and then they came he had a sheet in a bag and never spoke on word of english. I finally got my blanket the last day l was leaving, what a joke. The majority of money comes from Canada and U.S so you would assume that this resort would have more english speaking workers. This hotel needs a lot more organization and I would rate this at best a 3 star.

The Level at Melia Caribe: Great Resort

Great staff, very good food, nice beach and pool. Overall the trip was very good and we all had a good time, I would go back again. Had a couple of small hiccups, but nothing to spoil our vacation. We were part of a group and there was a mix up because two of us had the same last name, so after they checked my parents in, they gave our room to someone else. We had to wait for a room in a different building than the rest of the group( but it was near so not a big problem.) If they had just t [... read more]old us there was going to be a delay checking in, it would not have been an issue, but in stead there was a lot of "it will be ready soon" and then nothing. The bath robes were missing and it took multiple requests over five days until we finally got two tiny robes that looked like they were rolled in a ball and stored in the bottom of a closet. The restocking of the mini fridge was a little hit or miss Other than these minor issues, we found the staff friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our stay very much.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Beautiful resort

The resort exceeded my expectations. It was beautiful, so much to do and very clean. Food and restaurants were great and staff was friendly. Although there were a lot of people there, it never felt too crowded. Will definitely be coming back!

Riu Bambu: Incredible Vacation!

Ok I'm Going to make this short and sweet...We loved this resort! Everything about it was Fantastic except for one thing which I will get to in a second. The room was Very nice very clean. The people were very warm, from the cleaning staff to the folks at the front desk.The grounds themselves were super clean and VERY well kept. The food was good...It was not out of this world good but it was very good. the food staff were excellent! In the week we stayed there we didn't even come across a spid [... read more]er I'm not kidding...there were no "bugs"to speak of. Now for the bad part...The only thing that this resort was lacking was the proper production (lighting) for their nightly entertainment. The shows were good but when you are putting on a semi big show you need the proper lighting to go with the production. If you do not have this it just looks like a rehearsal.The stage was big and the seating was very accommodating. Just fell short. Apart from that...We loved the Bambu and would definitely recommend this place to our friends

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Excellent, Amazing, Fantastic

The resort is very clean ... the grounds are well maintained ... the people are courteous and helpful ... the room clean, well maintained and very inviting ... I really recommend this hotel to any one ... the many restaurants they have are amazing ... the buffet has a different theme each night ... the night activities are enjoyable to watch ... I plan to come back to this resort many times in the future.

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: Great Resort!

Resort was large but lots of carts to pick you up if you didn’t want to walk. Lots of activities daily. Rooms were clean but smelled very musty. Air conditioner wasn’t working great but with the fan on it was okay.

Punta Cana Princess: Punta Cana Princess - May 3-10

The resort was very nice. Clean, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurants were quite nice but found the buffet got a bit boring at times but overall quite nice. We would have to say the only thing we were not pleased with was the vendor beside the pool was a bit pushy and made it a bit uncomfortable walking beside it at times.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Relaxing vacation!

We enjoyed our 10 day vacation April 28 to May 8 at Acquamarine. Our room was clean and spacious with a king bed on 3rd floor. We like top floor for the quiet location but you must take the stairs. We had hot water and clean towels daily. Surprised to find that there is no liquor provided in the mini bar fridge (pop and water only) and no slippers or robes provided now. The food could have been more variety but there was always something to satisfy you at the buffet. The al la cartes were very g [... read more]ood for the most part. The pool was lovely and clean. The beach area we took a shuttle to get to but you could walk there in 8 mins or so. Beach chairs were plentiful although you sat at the back if you went later in the morning. The drink servers there were friendly. The bar was just at the back corner very handy if you preferred to get up and order your own beverage. Ocean water was refreshing (although a little "seaweedy") but can't really control that. The drinks were good. Good brands of vodka and rum.However more well known brands of scotch, whiskey, liqueurs you have to pay extra for (Chivas, Black Label Glenlivet, Drambuie, Kahlua, Grand Marnier etc.) The entertainment at night was hit and miss but something to pass the time. The weather was sunny and warm with a light breeze most days so we were super happy to be there then. Perfect no, but relaxing and enjoyable to be pampered by friendly, courteous people if you don't sweat the little things.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Amazing Resort

The resort was great. The grounds are always kept clean and grass was always cut and watered. At night the grounds looked beautiful with the lights and you can see where your walking to. The staff was very attentive and always there when you needed something. We had the swim out room which is a new feature at the resort and it was an amazing thing to have because the pool closed at 6:00 pm. Great touch.

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: Another Great Vacation

April 2019 We just returned from the Grand Palladium Punta Cana and had a great vacation. We have been to this resort several times and each time we return it is amazing the changes and most for the better. They are constantly updating this resort. The lobby of the Punta Cana was totally redone with new furniture, the room was renovated, new restaurants, wifi on the beach and many new cabanas on the beach. This is the first time that we didn't have any trouble finding a cabana and chairs on the  [... read more]beach or at the pool. If there was one thing that I would say was negative was the reservation system for the Japanese restaurant, they only took reservations a day in advance and they started at 7:00am you could go there at 7:10am and it would be full, they give the reservations to the Travel Club. All of the other restaurants no problem getting in. On the topic of the Travel Club, I observed these representatives in the lobby several times and they hit upon the guests as soon as they get off the bus to check in. Most of these people have no idea what they are talking about they are all excited about starting their vacation and these people hit them up and hit them up hard and don't want to take no for an answer. The staff at this resort are very friendly and work hard. The food is very good, alot of selection and variety, something for everyone.

Excellence El Carmen: Fantastic Trip

We absolutely loved everything about our trip. The staff were amazing, the reception group, servers, cleaners, groundskeepers, and animation team were all wonderful. The layout of the hotel grounds was very convenient, all amenities seemed to be very close to each guest room building complex. The beach was expansive and incredibly well kept, likely one of the nicest beach locations in the Dominican. The Excellence brand continues to impress, the staff put an emphasis on customer service. It's ha [... read more]rd to believe anyone could complain about this resort. It should be rated on par at the very least with the Excellence resorts in Mexico. We will be returning And a big thanks to our travel agent Carol Webber, we thank Joanne for the referral to Carol and we now have a travel agent for life! Carol looked after everything for us and was there to answer any questions in a very prompt and courteous fashion. Carol has personality plus and is definitely in the right profession.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Loaded with fun!!!

The hotel / resort was amazing! Everyone was very nice to us and accommodating. There were activities all day long and the night life was just amazing. I've been to many resorts, and this is the first resort with so much going on. We just loved it.

Riu Republica: Fun resort

Big resort, Lots of restaurants and bars however I would bring my own liquor down ... they water down there liquor. At first arrival, our room was extremely hot (Ac was turned off), sheets were stained, found lots of hair on the bed/couch, found a roach/lizard in the room(this is kind of inevitable) but first impression was awful. We got our room switched; and the second room was much better from our last room (Pretty standard, nothing special). Food was good at the Italian restaurant and steak [... read more]house. Buffets were basic but better some days than others. Didn't get sick once, but we did avoid eating certain food (salads, fruit that didn't have a peel, raw veggies). Overall nice resort, most staff have trouble with English so there was a language barrier. Resort seems to be a destination for spring breakers, if your looking to party, it's the perfect resort.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Nice resort!

Rooms are average, and the beach is ok. Sand is nice and clean, but the water on the beach is dirty. The main pool is also cloudy and dirty. The staff at the resort are very fun and they make it the best it can be! This was my second time back and i would definitely go again. The new adults only section looks beautiful!! I would love to stay there next.

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca: The usual great time

Back from two weeks at the VIK. Met familiar staff and many friends from our previous 4 visits. Beach is great and our oceanview third floor room in building five was exactly what we wanted. Quick walk to the beach and plenty of plapas open each day down near the Pelicano club. Sails with Andre on the catamaran and available snorkel gear add to the fun at the beach. Tractor cleans the beach each day and so most seaweed gone. Being a maritimer seaweed is expected, and grateful for the no jellyfis [... read more]h. Warm water and quiet beach for us to toss a football on. Rooms are clean and cool with an immediate supply of hot water for showers. Cleaning staff are friendly and efficient. Room is a bit on the older side but so are we. Food is fine with plenty of variety and theme nights. Breakfast is fun when you stop for eggs and enjoy the chef, who quickly gets to know you and your order. A great character and lots of fun. Didn't see much of the entertainment so can't comment and never sit at the pool. The drinks are a a bit thin but again we bring our own Scotch so no concerns. Beer is fine. A la carte restaurants are good as well but mostly stuck to the buffet and the pizza and burger bar. Chicken at the burger bar is excellent and no easy to pack for a beach picnic.I love the Vik but really could do without the Cayene vultures. Most are fine and leave you be once they see the return silver bracelet but there always sems to be one who is just too pushy. I understand the necessity of booking the place but don't ruin a day by making me resort to rudeness to get someone to leave me alone. Still a minor irritation in a very wonderful time. walk the beach in either direction and barter at the markets and play with the beach dogs. Next April will be our sixth trip back I am sure. Dave and Mary

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Amazing vacation @ Esmeralda!

We had a fabulous time at the Esmeralda! Everything was so convenient - the beach, the buffet and restaurants! The staff was so accommodating and helpful. We arrived late in the evening and the front desk was fast and courteous and concerned if we were hungry and quick to point us in the direction of the buffet as it was getting ready to close for the evening! I would go back in a heartbeat!

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Absolutely wonderful

The hotel was beautifully decorated.Very modern. The room was equally as nice. Our king size bed and the bedding was rich and luxurious.The buffet was the best.We ate our breakfast there daily.The beach was so beautiful,but we spent most of our time at the pool where we met so many new couples and enjoyed their company.Our dinners were to die for.Never before have we had meals that we completely enjoyed.The waitresses and waiters were so very attentive that I still miss their pampering.Our maid  [... read more]was Ruth was also so good to us and so efficient.We absolutely enjoyed our vacation!!

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Amazing resort!!!

Big resort but never felt overcrowded. Beautiful resort. Everything was clean and modern. Lots of great a la carte's to choose from. Food was amazing. Always was able to find a chair either by the pool or the beach. The staff were great and very friendly. I would definitely return!!!

Paradisus Punta Cana: Fun resort

We had a 4 night stay. Thank goodness we decided to upgrade to Royal service. We ended up in building 1 which is situated very central and right at the beach. The food was just ok but as a royal service guest we were entitled to eat in La Palapa which we really enjoyed.

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: Not As Expected

The resort wasn’t exactly as we thought. The rooms were sub par, and service was meh. We asked for more water on multiple occasions and we only ever got 1 bottle, sometimes not even restocked. We were constantly haggled but people around the resort and the workers on the resort, and even had my rings stolen from the room. Luckily the pools and beaches were amazing and the weather was incredible to make up for it.