Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Great

Beautiful resort Our first all inclusive in years Good excellent Drinking water on resort was good ( not tap water) Could clear up grounds that are otherwise beautiful ( smokers need to use ashtrays and guests trash cans that are available)

Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort: Some good soon bad!

At first we were put in one of the old room’s the next day we were move to a renovated room. Which was much nicer, the phone didn’t work,the toilet was broken we went to the front desk to let them know. They sent Someone right away but he didn’t fix it, so my husband fixed it.the shower leaked and the bed and pillows smelt very musty. The cement around the pools was very uneven, so much so my husband tripped on it and cut his foot pretty bad. Had to go to the doctors for care. For the res [... read more]t of the week he could not go in the water or on the beach😕😕 the food was not much better. The beach cabanas were very nice and the pool with the cave was beautiful! We would never go back , the negative outweigh the positive.

Catalonia Royal Bavaro: Resort need a major redo

The resort need a major revamp. Very little selection at the buffet in the morning and night. Restaurant at the beach should be buffet in the morning and at lunch time. Sitting area around lobby had uncomfortable furniture. Restaurant a la carte where so-so. It wasn't worth the price I paid. Very disappointing.

Occidental Punta Cana: Good Location

The resort grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. The rooms are updated and clean. The staff was very nice and Joseph the "spa guy" was such a sweetheart! The Steak House and Mexican were excellent, Italian not so much. The pizzeria again very good, wish it was open earlier for lunch time. The buffet was ok nothing special. We found a used lysol wipe under our salad while eating and brought it to a few of the staff's attention but they didn't seam to care. The resort was not at f [... read more]ull capacity which was great, if it was full capacity it would be a problem for waiting etc... Personally the resort was too big and I would not go back.

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: An excellent resort

Great food except ironically the Japanese restaurant which was the only one that required advance booking. Buffet lovely and high quality. Great waves for the kids. Sand underfoot in the ocean. Rooms beautiful. Pillows too fat for comfort. Spa ‘hydrotherapy’ a bit of a joke. Overall would book again in a minute.

Iberostar Waves Dominicana: Great experience

we had no expectations, good or bad for Iberostar Dominicana as we registered there so we could scuba dive with Dressel Divers which operates out of the resort grounds. we were pleasantly surprised by the experience and would return. in short, the facility was immaculate, staff friendly for the most part and food and lodging excellent.

Riu Republica: Not a 5*

Riu Republica is not a 5* resort. It is only 5 years old but it shows its age. Some rooms are in desperate need of repair. We had to change accommodations 3 times,to finally be happy with the room. Have to be fair, staff was very happy to help us find comfortable place. Hotel hallways are like something you would find in the basement. On windy days wasn't to bet,otherwise terrible odors of sewage. Grounds are big and total lack of directory. No one to help with the luggage. Those ar [... read more]e the bed things. Now all the great: Staff in the reception very friendly and willing to help. Cleaning ladies are doing their best without interfering. Grounds are beautiful !!! Beach is the best !!! Food very good ! Drinks are decent! Gets very crowded on weekends !!!

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Pleasant stay

First of all the hotel is very big, which could be a good thing or bad thing to people. We like it because you don’t feel you stuck in a complex and there are many things to explore in it. Pro: Relatively new renovation for the junior suite we stayed. It is in a good size and balcony has a good view for the ocean. Food variety is good. The quality is not great but ok. Service is good. Beach is the best and pools are nice but could be busy for certain hours. Has a good golf course althou [... read more]gh we are not golfers. Con: TV is old and quality of picture is bad. I know it doesn’t matter that much but sometimes you do need to watch something (like Oscar live😀) Phone in the room never works At one of the restaurants, Mexico, my wife had stomach issue after a fish main course. Staff can’t speak English sometimes. Instructions for checkout/shuttle bus to airport/ Covid test are not clearly listed Overall we are happy we can have a great vacation after 3 year Covid lockdown!!

El Beso Adults Only at Ocean El Faro: Nice clean resort

Food variety and quality was excellent Grounds and pools all clean Nice having a kids side and a adult side that was much quieter. There was really no evening entertainment. Beach was rocky but there’s a nice area on one side of the resort that has a nice ocean swimming area. Bar in the front lobby made the best drinks. 30c every day and full sun.

Playabachata Hotel: Good

The hotel was all good and had good service. I was a bit disappointed because many things in the room were falling apart. The main pool isn’t super nice but it’s all right. Overall, it’s an okay hotel and the best part is having access to the entertainment on the 5 star hotel next door. For the same price I can have a better hotel in Cuba so If I am going to Dominican Republic I would not come back here. The staff were very good however and did their best to help you. Food was definitely  [... read more]not good.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Amazing holiday

Just home from a weeks vacation at the Senator Puerto Plata resort in the Dominican Republic. Awesome resort, food, service and beautiful surroundings. Very clean and especially diligent about Covid protocol. Hopefully will return again and highly recommend it. Also recommend Wendy Harrington at Trip Central who helped us book and had an answer for all our questions.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Not 5 star as indicate,

The Hotel is good the location is not. The beach is not clean too many Leafs. All days were Rough ocean. staff poor English The shows were Good. Ala cart Restaurants is not that good. Units far away from the Facilities.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Wonderful Resort

All features of the hotel where more than expected except for the Junior suite we had. It was not what the picture showed it would be and we where very disappointed. Examples - The toilet roll kept falling off of the broken post on the wall. The door on the cupboard that the fridge was in scrapped across the floor evetime we opened it. The room in general was not clean, especially the bathroom.

Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa and Casino: Review

It was good but kids hubbies was less than my expectation for example water park or kids club Also inside transportation in resort was very limited SPA was expensive WiFi was limited in some areas overall good

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Amazing vacation for the entire family!

This resort has something to offer for everyone. The food was extremely fresh and there were such a variety of options and restaurant choices. The beach was beautiful. The rooms were updated and spacious. The amenities and service were amazing. Worth every penny! Such a wonderful family holiday.

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Amazing resort for families with young children

Beautiful resort, grounds and beach. Ideal for families- lots for kids to do. Tiny to teens there are activities and sections specific for all age ranges. Not a great place for singles or couples better suited for families, despite the casino and spa which are not highlighted much and may have been better placed at the adults only resort. Spa is outstanding and exceeded expectations. Was there week of March 26th just as masking and travel restrictions were loosened in Ontario, hard to know if [... read more] it would have been different prior, however the majority of guests were not masked. Staff were somewhat masked, mostly not to our standards of wear and not consistently. Staff were around cleaning. There were some hand sanitizers throughout the resort, some requiring touch to dispense. Buffets mean everyone touches the serving spoons and helps themselves. There was a clinic on-site for a departure rapid test for $35 USD.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: Great Holiday

This is our second time at this resort. Once four years ago and again March 2022. The resort is great. On the smaller end but just the right size. Staff is friendly. Rooms are clean. Food is great for everyone in the family. Lots of Canadians to meet by the swim up bar. Lots of deck chairs available around the main pool. Great value for money. I would fully recommend for families and adults alike.

Riu Palace Macao: Lovely resort

The resort is up and running again. The staff are working diligently to impress their guests with amazing meals and impeccably kept rooms and gardens. Service was great except for the daily bar cart room service which was very hit and miss. During our two week stay we received service only on three occasions, after we spoke with the front desk attendants. We had to go to the front desk each day, other than the three when we received replenishment, to obtain bottles of water. All other  [... read more]aspects of our two week stay were excellent. The beach was amazing and the pools were beautiful and kept very clean.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Mediocre

The hotel grounds and beach were beautiful. Some of the neighbouring resorts had sea weed removal trucks, which made for a cleaner beach. Melia caribe had two men cleaning the beach with tools every morning. There was a lot of confusion and miscommunication around restaurant bookings and we had a few hiccups there. Service was also extremely slow. The rooms were pretty clean and beds were very comfortable. The buffet was basic compared to other resorts we’ve been to. They were out of food  [... read more]a lot and you had to ask for bananas and anything not frequently being replenished. Staff seemed agitated most of the time. The events were fun and overall layout of the hotel was very functional.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Great Resort!

It was our first family trip to Punta Cana and many thanks to Monique for assisting us with our travel plans. Bahia Principe is a beautiful clean resort with beautiful grounds, great food, amazing and friendly staffs, and fun entertainment for adults and kids. We loved the circus and magic shows. We would definitely come back again!