Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Awesome resort

Great resort! From the time we checked in when they accomodated our request that our daughter's room be close to ours. Great food and terrific service especially at La Brisa restaurant where Labrida and Juan Kelly were amazing! Of course there always could be improvements such as; - perhaps a snack bar, grill or something similar between restaurant openings. - Hoyo 19 restaurant service, food and dining hours took a significant down turn from our last visit 2 years ago. We were unpleas [... read more]antly surprised to see the golf cart rentals more than doubled from 2 years ago ($35 to $75). If this Barcelo wants to remain our top destination choice then it has to stop these negative changes. Sincerely Mario

Ocean Blue and Sand: Nice Vacation

We had a wonderful tune at the resort. It was a very nice atmosphere. The entertainment staff worked hard to make it fun for all. It was a relatively small property compared to some but large enough to have all the ameneties. I did not like getting up in the morning to reserve chairs by the pool, but I think that is relatively common if it matters to you. All in all we were happy we came.

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Great resort!

The resort is new and very clean. The beds and pillows are so comfy. Good food.I have sensitivities and there were a lot of options. Pool side was fun with events, entertainment, lazy river. I really liked the gym- also Elanny makes poolside exercising so entertaining. Spa was great. Evening entertainment shows, casino. Not a lot for teens. More of a family resort. I was there with my 2 teens and they were not bored.

Iberostar Waves Punta Cana: Amazing Resort

The grounds, pool and common areas were very clean. The staff were extremely friendly and accomodating. Everything was within walking distance to your hotel rooms. I.e. The pools, buffet and the beach were all close together without feeling cramped.

Tropical Deluxe Princess: amazing beach, resort is mediocre

Stayed at the Tropical Princess and you get what you pay for. Property and grounds are very nice, the beach is exceptional, soft beige sand for miles in either direction from resort. This is defiantly a two tier resort, Tropical princess desperately needs some upgrades and maintenance, Caribe Club Princess definitely gets more attention to higher attributes but I am sure the pricing reflects this. Food in the general buffet is a 6 out of 10 unless you eat in the A la cart Restaurants of which  [... read more]you only get access to 2 when you stay at the Tropical but 5 if you stay at the Caribe Club. Would not recommend the Tropical Princess side of the resort but may recommend the Caribe Club side.

Paradisus Punta Cana: Great All Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana

This was an excellent all inclusive resort, with amazing grounds, beach, and restaurants. The food was better than any other all inclusive resort we have been to. I was especially impressed with the VIP Royal Service "lapalapa restaurant". The drinks were good too! I really liked the friendly staff as everyone was well trained and very friendly, going above and beyond the call of duty. The affiliated golf course was fine, and we even ventured to the other Palma Rheal Paradisus resort whic [... read more]h was an hour long walk on the beautiful beach. The lady that was on site the week of the 14th in charge of the fitness was also excellent by conducting Tabata fitness session on the beach. Thanks Paradisus for a great holiday

Grand Bavaro Princess: Perfect holiday

Beautiful resort. The grounds were well taken care of on a daily basis. The staff was fantastic. Our 4th time at this resort. We brought my sister for her 1st all inclusive and she was very impressed! The only item is that the rooms are a bit dated, other than that we could not have asked for a more relaxed and pampered holiday!

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: Great resort

This was a really nice resort. It was large enough to not feel cooped up but small enough that we could give our nine year old some freedom. The pool was lovely and well maintained. The beach was nice And staff brought you drinks regularly 😁. Food was great. The restaurants were lovely and we didn't have to ever wait. The staff were extremely friendly. We would recommend this resort!

Ocean Blue and Sand: Great Vacation!

Ocean Blue and Sand is a beautiful resort with beautiful staff. This is our second time visiting this resort. I do have to say that they are under staffed. When we arrived at the resort we were over an hour waiting in the check-in line. Also, they are under staffed in the restaurants. The staff work so hard and are running around to accommodate us but they just do not have enough staff to keep up with the people staying here. The managers need to know that these are not minor things.  [... read more]These issues make a huge impact on whether or not people will come back. The food is absolutely amazing hats off to the chefs. There is a variety for everyone. Mike's cafe is another little treasure that is amazing, you can get a variety of teas, espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, fraps, etc.. The grounds are gorgeous and well groomed, the workers keep everything so nice and beautiful. The pool is awesome and very clean. The beach is also beautiful but they have put these big sand barriers to block the waves as it has eroded some of the beach. You can walk along the beach for hours both ways. The rooms are spacious but just another note to the owners of this hotel, it is time to start to renovate. That being said you spend so little time in your room. We had a great vacation and would return.

Impressive Premium Punta Cana: Impressive resort!

The staff at this resort proves to be hard working and most accommodating to all of its patrons.They are responsible for a most pleasant stay. The grounds and rooms are immaculate. All rooms are kept clean and supplies are never lacking. My concern for them is that the tourists are not tipping them for their hard work.

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar: Totally Top Drawer Resort

The luxury of space, attention to detail, staff that could not do enough for you - what was not to like? Excellent resort golf course - Pete Dye - on of the great golf course designers of his era. Restaurants were great - sometimes a bit cool - but I guess better that than too warm. Fabulous entrees and imaginative appetizers. We had a fabulous room with an ocean view. Thank you “Boom Boom” for you attention and caring about our stay with you.

Riu Republica: Something for everyone!

We loved the pools, the bars and buffet. Food was great and the service was impeccable. On the downside was the beach... chairs were unorganized stacked and blocked the ocean view from the shade areas. Seas can be rough so if you want an ocean swim it may be too rough. But we had a blast this place is huge, all ages and tons of activities. Nightlife was fun too.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Great place BUT

My child contracted Hand-foot-and-mouth disease on the third day. This is a very contagious virus so it is obviously lurking all over this resort. We met other people whose kids got it too and found out after that there is an outbreak of this disease in Punta Cana, and has been for a few weeks already. We met people at the airport who stayed at different resorts whose kids were also infected. This REALLY spoils your vacation. And the worst part is - this is a known issue. Many children were seen [... read more] by a doctor and have confirmation notes of this disease. At the airport, the check-in agent knew right away what it was and told me to go straight to the doctor when I get home. We should have been notified prior to the trip of this outbreak especially given the young age of our children who are most at risk. For four out of seven days we stayed in our room watching movies because my daughter had a high fever and a painful, itchy rash. Huge waste of money for us. This resort is not cheap. Otherwise the place is pretty good and I would return. Great amenities. The food is ok. The rooms were not my favourite but that's probably because we stayed in ours so much that I had time to notice every little imperfection.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Good not great Ocean Blue and Sand

For the most part we had a pleasant week at the Ocean Blue and Sand. I would say its closer to a 3.5* than a 4 * resort - I thought the price was fair for the condition of the resort and the fact it was March break. PROS - very good food; I found the buffet very clean, food well prepared and tasty (breakfast was best, with a fresh juice bar, crepes, made to order omelets etc. We ate dinner at the Mexican and Italian (we preferred the buffet) In speaking with other guests, we heard the steak  [... read more]and Japanese restaurants were very good. - Mike's coffee house was fabulous; great espressos, cappuccino's, baked goods - I would prefer they opened at 6:30 am (vs 7:30 am) as a lot of the excursions leave early and it would be nice to get a coffee beforehand - outside of the resort, pool, gardens were very well maintained - beach was small but nice - staff , entertainment, dining and cleaning staff worked hard and were very nice. Check-in employees were quite rude and not very helpful, the resort definitely needs to address CONS - the rooms we stayed in the 7 block were quite dated and poorly maintained. We could see the bed linens were stained and requested the cleaning staff change. The air conditioning was not working properly and the cupboard doors on the dresser were falling off. Our daughters bathroom kept being flooded by the room above. After asking maintenance staff to fix it (3 days in a row) they finally moved us to block 9 rooms which were much better - Gym was terrible; one treadmill, one elliptical machine, looked very unkempt and not very clean - Towel game is played here - People were getting up at 5:30 - 6:00am to reserve chairs that sat empty for hours - this needs to be addressed by the resort staff - Resort allowed vendors into the main square 2 evenings during our stay to sell their trinkets, souvenirs. I found them quite aggressive and we would literally have to go out of our way to avoid them. - Hear there were issues from other guests on aggressive timeshare salespeople but we never encountered it Overall we had a pleasant stay - not sure I would stay here again as there are several other resorts that looked quite nice that we would like to try. I would recommend to friends and family with the warnings above to manage expectations.

Iberostar Waves Punta Cana: Amazing time!

We had an absolutely great time, the staff were friendly and helpful, the resort, beach and pools were beautiful and well maintained, the food was good and as plentiful as the drinks, the nightly entertainment was fun and the only time we had an issue (room wasn't cleaned when we returned one day) the staff was quick to rectify.

Breathless Punta Cana Resort: Great resort!

Very clean, beautiful property, long beach, friendly staff! Only caution is if you use the medical/doctor on call ask for the fee upfront! They tell you after the fact that there is a charge and the charges were extremely high ($495 for 15 min)

Bahia Principe Explore Legend: Excellent!

Great service and friendly staff! Very clean and relaxing atomospher. Will definitly return back for future vacations and will recommend to friends. Great service and friendly staff! Very clean and relaxing atomospher. Will definitly return back for future vacations and will recommend to friends. Great service and friendly staff! Very clean and relaxing atomospher. Will definitly return back for future vacations and will recommend to friends.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: I had such a nice vacation

Beautiful, well kept, clean, amazing beach and pools, convenient shuttle, great food. Only complaint was that becsuse there are so many activities going on, it is pretty loud in common areas such as beach, pools, buffet, lounge/lobby. Room was very quiet.

Caribe Deluxe Princess: Great time!

We had an amazing time, resort was very clean, staff were polite and good food! No one got sick from the food. Furniture in room a bit outdated but you only sleep in there. Cleaners were always on time and room fridge always stocked

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Fantastic

Clean and comfy room with pool view. Cleaned beach daily and pool . Food was great and service as well .we stayed for a week could of stayed for two more weeks!night life was entirely entertaining and everyone joined in with dancing and singing! And plenty of pussy around to take of any rodents! The gardens and grounds were very neatly maintained