Dream Honeymoon

My husband and I most recently went on our honeymoon at the Ambar adults only resort of the Don Pablo collection; we had an amazing time! We mostly stayed at the Ambar 2 pool where it was more relaxed and we could always get a seat. The food was excellent, the hotel was immaculate inside and out, clean, and the staff was extremely nice and always had a smile on their face. I would highly recommend this resort.

Amazing resort

I have nothing to say but good about this place. The food was delicious and unlimited. The drinks were great, the service was good on the beach. There was no end to the beach chairs, always available somewhere on the beach. The beach was beautiful. The entire place was immaculate, very clean. I loved seeing the staff squirt hand sanitizer on every guests hands at the buffet. The staff were very accommodating, we initially had a room far from the beach(which we had requested by the beach through  [... read more]trip central) and requested to be moved and they willingly moved us to a new room closer to the beach. I recommend the barbq and the Italian restaurant. they were fabulous. The entertainment was great. If I had to say one thing I didn't like, the mattress in our room was as hard as plywood but we didn't complain, cant expect everything to be perfect. We would definitely return to this place for sure.

All Around Great

Courteous staff, beautiful location, moments from the beach and opportunities to take excursions anywhere you choose it is a beautiful location to stay and rest or to use as a base for exploring and adventuring.

Amazing Resort

we were very pleased with every part of our vacation. From booking our trip to arriving home safely. Thanks to ann our booking agent with trip central.Resort was clean and staff were very friendly. Second trip and plan to go next year for 10 days.

Ok resort

Grounds were nice, resort is huge. We stayed in the Ambar section close to beach, service is slow. No lobster in any of the specialty restaurants even though they advertise ``Norwegian Lobster`` - their excuse being is that Caribbean lobster is banned this time of year, but what does that have to do with Norway.

Wow This I an amazing resort

Excellent Hotel ... We loved are stay at Bahia , the staff was so friendly awesome beach area with no problems getting chairs , very good service, and the food we could not ask for better ... Thank you so much

BEAUTIFUL RESORT

The resort was beautiful and very clean. Plentiful with the food and was very good. Only issue we had was the staff seemed very unfriendly and would talk amongst themselves we always tipped anyways. The maids were very friendly. Beach was beautiful but was hard to get chairs around the pool and beach areas. Umbrellas were not plentiful. Went to Grand Principe Cayacoa in Samana the past 2 years, staff was amazing and full of laughs. Downfall first year was all adult and the second year was family [... read more].

Amazaing Resort

Resort was wonderful, staff was courteous and accommodating. For once, I felt that "all inclusive" was actually just that because the food was abundant and tasty, the wine flowed all week and it didn't matter if tips were given or not, the level of service was the same. I would definitely return.

Must Return

Generally, this property was a good match for me. It hit all the top notes on my list of priorities. As with many hotel rooms, I wish the lighting in the bathroom for grooming and at the bedside for reading in bed were better. It would also have been preferable to have access to more wall receptacles, given the number of items (some medical) I had requiring recharging. A la carte restaurants were a disappointment, except for Rodizio, the Brazilian-style steakhouse. That being said, the quality a [... read more]nd variety of foods overall was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the buffet. The availability and variety of beverages was more than sufficient to satisfy my requirements. The only problem in this regard was the welcome cocktail served for the French-themed buffet dinner . . . the Kir (white wine + Creme de Cassis) was dreadfully short of Cassis so as to be merely white wine. We were unsuccessful in conveying this information to staff. A beautiful property, wonderfully walkable beach, lovely staff, great facilities and maintenance . . . I would return in a heartbeat.

Beautiful Vacation

This resort was absolutely amazing. The grounds were so well kept, workers were always on the go. Our room was beautiful and cleaned daily, mini bar restocked daily, clean towels everyday also. The food was great, we only went to 3 of the specialty restaurants and went to the buffet most meals, there was always a large selection and food was always hot. The beach is amazing, very large. We never had a problem finding loungers no matter what time of day, we didn't need to get out early and reserv [... read more]e them as others state in their reviews. The pools were great. Service was fantastic. My reason for not giving this resort a 5 star rating is for 2 reasons, 1) the property is huge, by the end of our week long stay we still weren't all that confident in how to get around, even the trolley system was a bit confusing. Our room was part of the Ambar II which was quite a ways from the beach and next to the quieter pool; 2) upon our arrival we were approached by someone in the lobby asking us to do a 1 hour tour of the property and they would give us a free gift. If we had of known what this would have entailed we would have never agreed to it. They don't give you a 1 hour tour, they take you to the Privilege Lounge and have someone try to sell you time shares. The salesman we were assigned was incredibly pushy and left me feeling not only angry, but leaving the building in tears. It was an awful experience and put a damper on my entire day. I would suggest that people are made aware of what they are getting themselves into when agreeing to do this as it was not made clear to my husband and I. All in all, the resort itself is immaculate and would highly recommend to those who prefer a large property. We enjoyed our vacation very much.

Very nice

The food was excellent. The grounds, rooms were amazing and kept clean. Beach was beautiful and the pools were huge. You did have to go down early in the am to get chairs which I did not like too much. I have stayed at a few Bahia Principe hotels that were small and have always enjoyed the people who work there. I really did not get that opportunity here to meet many.

The times, they are a changing!

Ambar has grown! The reputation for R&R is lost in its expansion. Between cheesy thump-thump music and overly loud intoxicated adults at the pool, the beach is subjected to noise pollution no one wants, something that was never a problem during our past visits. The buffet continued to be okay, something for everyone to eat no matter how picky the eater. The wait-staff were more attentive in the upper section of seating than in other areas of the buffet. Our rooms were cleaned late every day, som [... read more]etimes close to supper hour, even when our preference was noted on a card for morning times. Wifi was iffy, but we used ours for contact in case of an emergency at home, so that wasn’t a big deal. The staff who are trying to sell time shares were still very pushy, especially because we’ve been there so often, they felt we should buy one to save money... trust me when I say there is no savings! Don’t get sucked in to that. We had to use the doctor on the resort for $185 just to have a quick visit and be referred to the hospital in the city. Another $30 for the taxi, one way. The hospital in Punta Cana was like a tourist centre as we get there to find everyone else there is also a tourist from another resort; we decided there might be a scam involved here especially when the doctors seemed very quick with a diagnosis and yet did a very poor examination. Make sure you have health insurance (we did) because they want that clarified before you are seen. It’s all about the money! I hate to say it, but we’ve likely had our last visit to this resort. It is not like it has been in the past, that ambiance and attention to detail is gone.

Everything was great!

The hotel is beautiful, the grounds are extremely well kept, the food is very good. No bad comments on this resort. Staff very friendly and polite. Can't say anything negative on this resort. Would certainly go back.

Clean & lush resort!!

the grounds are amazing - beautifully landscaped and maintained. staff are friendly and courteous and always there to serve you. The beach is clean and safe with minimal vendors bothering you. staff are always there to serve drink both at pool and beach. There could be more beach chairs and pool chairs if I was to find a fault.

Amazing resort

After many trips to different resorts we believe this is the best resort we've been to, our room was great and taken care of every day.We got a cabana chairs each morning at the beach with the drinks being served.the pool in the afternoon and pool bar was just fantastic.

Truly a 5* Resort

My husband + I have vacationed in Caribbean many times + without doubt in all categories the Amber comes out on top!! We've stayed at Bahia resorts in Punta Cana before(at this complex) + enjoy all they have to offer their guests!!! From the rooms,cleanliness of all areas(inside+out).gorgeous landscaping,friendliness of staff, unbelievable food,beach+pool facilities...which is of #1 importance to myself....convenience to other resorts(transportation),tours,etc. This resort has it ALL!!!!! Only 1 [... read more] negative comment,there are Not enough chairs/palapas at pool ,esp. the beach!!! Creates conflict between guests,which did occur with us,just once!!! We would Highly recommend this resort to anyone who is looking for R+R,or busier type of holiday...whichever you choose! FIRST RATE!!!!!!!!!!! Herbie+Lynn G. London,Canada April,2016

Beautiful Resort

We loved our time at the Bahia Pricipe Ambar....!! The resort grounds are tropical, lush and beautifully landscaped, the beach is immaculate and goes for miles, and the food abundant. Although getting a reservation for the a la carte restaurants for dinners were difficult and I would recommend the a la carte over the buffets for dinners. The buffets were large and had good variety, but the meats were always overcooked. The rooms were spacious but the beds very hard.....all in all though a great [... read more] vacation and I would return.

Luxury Grande Bahia Prinicpe Ambar

Beautiful resort, but huge. This was our second time to this property, although last year we stayed at the Esmeralda. Buffet food was excellent, a la carte restaurants were a bit of a joke - poor service or poor quantity of food. Long trek to the beach, although we prefer the pool and therefore asked for a building close to the pool - bldg 80 - Great. Would highly recommend this 5 star resort.

Not quite a wow.....

Our stay was enjoyable but the wow factor was not there this year. Okay food----be very careful if you have any food allergies----even with reservations at restaurants and letters of explanations for the serving staff, mistakes were made. I would recommend the Ambar----but I would add some cautions about expectations.

Amazing resort!

Beautiful resort - the grounds are impeccable, there is so much selection in the buffet dining option, and most impressive was the staff at this resort. They were friendly, very accommodating and helpful. The beach is magnificent and the pools are terrific. Great experience!