Occidental Punta Cana: Amazing resort

Staff is friendly rooms are great common areas are breathtaking food is good swimming pool is nice I say overall it was a nice experience there Santos at the pool bar was amazing back yard of the ground floor room is amazing thanks everyone .

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Boys week

Would like to take this opportunity to say this resort was an amazing get away the the boys... The staff was amazing and friendly, the food was always good, pool was clean and beach was breath taking... I do have to say there was a lack of entertainment but what they did provide was satisfactory. The resort was one of seven which at any time was interactive but unnecessary because we had all we needed where we were. I highly recommend The Luxury Bihia Principe Ambar if your looking for party or  [... read more]rest... Next trip I would love to go here with someone special.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Good Resort

The resort is beautiful, clean, close to a beautiful beach and also has several pools. Buffet food is good and the a la carte restaurants are amazing. Bedrooms are large but need updating, especially the bathrooms. Toilet flushes very slowly and sink drains slowly as well. The staff is polite and efficient although I miss the "hello" when meeting maintenance workers.Entertainment is of the "lobby type" and there is no auditorium for performances.

Occidental Punta Cana: Just ok

Grounds hotel and beach very nice service was not consistent at all and for most part poor. Did not matter wether you tipped or not,we found that hotel staff not friendly not willing to help.We totally felt uncomfortable and not welcome for the most part, promises were made and never delivered. This is not a hotel I would recommend or ever return to.

Grand Sirenis Tropical Suites: January 2019

This resort is gorgeous with constant maintenance of the grounds. There is a good variety of restaurants and pools and the beach was clean and always had an available lounge chair. It was touted as a Grand Sirenis..., however not all final things are in place, ie. the second daily buffet, service level, some restaurants quality. The rear aquagames waterside, etc park was a great attraction for my kids, however several tiles were broken on the pool floor and most fo the slides were closed for rep [... read more]airs for the majority of our stay. The concierge service should only be used basically for making evening reservations for restaurants. Changes to our room only seamed to happen by speaking with from desk staff. The Sirenis Premium Travelers (SPT) pitch took more like 3hrs rather than the 90min. If you can be bothered by their pitch you get an $80USD credit for the resort. The SPT offer sounded too good to be true so we did not sign anything despite their persistence and several additional 'managers' offering us more incentives. Kind of left a sour taste in our mouth as they were pushy. Best to just avoid it and enjoy your time there uninterrupted. Friendly staff, however seemed understaffed at many of the restaurants and unable to adequately manage the number of people eating as many tables took too long to clear for other guests or it took too long to get service at times.

Riu Republica: RIU REPUBLICA

We really like this hotel, that is why we returned to this hotel for second time in two years. We love the environment, the room, dining room, the pool, the entertainment, especially the beach is close the hotel. We really love the beach with strong wave to play with.

Punta Cana Princess: good but the bugs are horrible

Was at the Princess Punta Cana All Suites Resorts from Jan 9/19 to 23/19 in Room 4008 -travelled Solo Room was good- maid is excellent, customer service is excellent Food is very good Steak house is as good as Alberta for beef-which I lived in for 8 years Italian is lovely Swiss is good Mediteranean cooked me lunch for at least 9 or 10 days -fresh cooked calamari and grouper and hand delivered to your table -I was in love The Buffet is one of the best I have ever seen The Monda [... read more]y night Italian includes Ossi Bucco -my Favourite The pastry and bread chefs are very good Lots of veg and the cheese is top of the line Now the Bad The bugs are horrible Sand flees on the beach are horrible The no see ums are every where I had to buy 2 bottles of Calamine lotion at $11 US for 4 ounces just to be able to sleep - at their so called duty free shop I spoke to a man from Hamilton and he told me they bulldozed a mangrove swamp to build the 3 hotels I went over to the next hotel and walked thru their Garden Alley- and it is a mangrove swamp -lovely birds Gift Shop It is all priced in US and I am not willing to pay $35US for a spray can of Off - that I can buy at C Tire for $8 Cdn No booze I am 68 years old - I do not do Bars I like to invite people over for a beer or a glass of wine to my room There is no alcohol for sale in these resorts in their gift shop The fridge notice says if I use the 2 beer in the fridge they will charge me surcharge to replace it The Spa I booked a therapeutic massage They cut my time from 55 minutes to 50 They did not give me a 10% discount There are no where near Canada levels- I go every 6 weeks in Sudbury and I have even had Thai Massage in China and been to massage in Tunisia and Banff -they do not even come close Punta Cana Airport This is a total night mare -coming and going I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS It was more than 2 hours coming in Lined up in maze rat lines with at least 2000 other people from at least 8 or 10 other flights No seats Going out It took more than 1 hour to get thru the "trained rat " lines- again no seats I went to the Premium Lounge- always do- well worth $50 US There are no seats in the departure lines and the plane was 1 1/2 hours late due to flight delays out of Sudbury due to snow We also had another 1 hour delay out of Kitchner -due to snow in Sudbury Staff Sunwing staff is Lovely and very good. The pilots are excellent Leo- on site- was very helpful when I donated $ 500 Cdn to Country Safaris to buy uniforms for 10 kids to be able to go to school- I always do this --world wide- every trip Next trip I will be going to Canada Blooms Mar 8-18 And I will be booking a 2 week vacation either before or after out of Toronto- likely- Juan Dolio -because I will go Fri and avoid Puna Cana . After that I am looking at New Zealand or Australia in Oct Please note that in the last 20 years I have done at least 50 Trips on Air Canada, Air Transit, Air France and I have done G adventures -Trans Sibirian Rail Trip plus all of Central America -except for Belise and Halifax and Victoria and US and a 14 day Trans Atlantic cruise I book every upgrade available and on Sunwing I do Elite Plus I hope this assists you Now I am retired and I will be doing more

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Exactly what we were looking for

This was our first trip to to the Dominican Republic and we had a really good time. The hotel was great. The grounds were very clean and staff were curtious. The beach was wonderful, not over crowded and the food was excellent too. This resort really wants its guests to enjoy their stay. I would definitely return.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Can’t wait to go back

This was our first time at this resort and we couldn’t have been happier. We had a swim up room which we loved. The food the staff every part of the experience was 5star plus!!! No matter if you are a beach person or like to be beside the pool this resort is a great option

Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa and Casino: Gorgeous surroundings!

We really enjoyed Punta Cana. The beach was spectacular! You could take long walks and swim in clear water, free of rocks. The pool was refreshing and shady spots to sit and relax were plentiful. Massages at the spa were great! We would go back!

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: Decent for the price

The grounds are great. The beach is also awesome. The food is really not that great but that’s a common issue across the island resorts. The entertainment is also so so but that’s ok. The rooms are outdated but that was also fine with me since I go to see the beach and not stay in my room. I would go back if the price was right :)

Royalton Punta Cana Resort: Amazing resort!

This resort is by far one of the nicest all-inclusives we’ve ever stayed at! Beach was beautiful, amenities and room very modern, grounds immaculatelt kept and such great service. Would be back in a heartbeat!

Royalton Punta Cana Resort: Great Resort!

Hotel rooms are clear! Butler service, food and grounds are great! Esphanie in kids club was great too! Overall great experience! Sunwing flight was delayed without any explanation, the entire flight was an upsell of Sunwing! Our flight was over night, they kept speaking over the PA waking my son.. was not happy. Flight attendants were nice just pushy for selling stuff.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Awesome trip

We just returned from an enjoyable week at Gran Principe Ambar in Punta Cana. They resort and staff were awesome. They were always ready to help when required. We found the food to be good and plentiful . The grounds are immaculate and room clean and modern . The entertainment was also great and enjoyed the performances. Overalls great experience and would recommend.

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Quality Resort

Our stay there was great. The staff ( all staff) were so friendly and accommodating. Food was good. They have a huge selection. With that being said, there wasn't a 24 hour "burger pit" so to say because we were always hungry at dinner times and if you didn't eat then you were starving later. Other than that it was a great resort, fun activities, and lots to do.

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Paradise at its best, except for parting "gifts"

This was our first time, to the Royalton, and we highly anticipated our stay - the grounds, the entertainment (shows), hotel, room, staff, restaurants were phenomenal and impeccable...however, midway thru our stay, some of our party got sick, and upon my return, my doctor confirmed contracted: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Virus, as well as some other members of our 13- person party. Not preventable by guests, but it did spoil the rest of the holidays. With mouth ulcers, was difficult to enjoy drink [... read more]s or food. Within our group, we all had some sort of food-related ailments - while vacationing and upon our return. We are still recouping. Tip System: Tip wait staff/cleaning lady/minibar staff - tip directly, to ensure received by deserving staff. At restaurants, don't assume tips are shared equitably, hand tips directly to whoever was your server/waiter. Large groups (13 people): not easily accommodated; rooms were not together, no even on the same floor - we were asked to wait till 3 pm for accommodation, and the front desk did not accommodate our request, even when the resort was not at full capacity. Very disappointing. For dinner/lunch: For our large group was always a hassle to accommodate putting tables together; after much frustration, solution: 2 tables close by. This was disappointing, as we were hoping for a family-fun lunch/dinner experience. At Teppanaki - we were offered a private room for our large group for a $150USD fee - which we considered, as we wanted to sit together, but after much thought, we opted for two tables close by. No worth extra $, after all we paid to be at this resort. Beware - all extras at this resort cost $...private lessons at FlowRider $150USD, Teppanaki Private Room, Room Selection, Cabanas - an already expensive resort, and the additional add-ons not reasonable or affordable - cash grab! Outside Vendors - at resort: A bit pushy, and located strategically on all paths, that cannot be avoided...but if you avoid eye contact or conversation - they leave you alone. Souvenirs/Cigars/Bottles/ Paintings: You will overpay - better to pick up at Duty Free when leaving. We paid $60USD for a bottle of Mamajuana that cost $10USD at Airport Duty Free. Bargain as much as you can...otherwise, you'll be disappointed. Beware of Foam Party (especially small children): Although, we had a lot of fun at the foam party, and one of the highlights of the resort, and our stay. Watch children during foam party - my 10 year old, inhaled the foam, and was chocking as a result. He managed to be ok, but was still scary experience. Conservation Efforts: The resort has great conservation efforts in place like: no plastic straws, and motion-sensor lighting in rooms (no movement, they turn off) -which I loved! Will I return to Royalton Brand? I waited so long to be able to afford this resort with my family - as it is not cheap - but, aside from the beauty, not sure I'm ready to risk another experience like this, which I am still enduring, 4 days after returning. The resort is beautiful, with many fun, and exciting activities, but I don't anticipate a return. This review could’ve been a 5-star, but with health compromised, just can’t do it!

Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa: Nice Resort Too Many Kids!

We got to the Hotel really late on Saturday. We have been to Punta Cana four times and Bahia two years in a row. Turquesa was nice , grounds were gorgeous, room was dated but nice. Pool was nice as well but way too many kids splashing and jumping in the pool. Kids whining and parents just letting their kids do what they want. Buffet was average at best. Food was either salty and undercooked (especially Hamburgers) and same thing everyday. Like change it up a bit. I would say the food is just a l [... read more]ittle better than our stays in Cuba. Entertainment at this resort absolutely sucks! Stupid little games and boring. Beautiful beach but a lot of undertow watch! Better get up at 7 am just to get a chair at the beach. Overall the weather was great, food in my opinion below average and a lot of rude people especially at the buffet. Only staying at an Adults only Resort next time. I have had it with parents just letting their kids run all over the place.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Poor Service

The resort was overall gorgeous! As you except from a resort down south. There were several problems with service; we were put in an I cleaned room with none of the amenities we were supposed to receive & it took several hours to get it sorted out, with no upgrade offered to resolve issues, the restaurant staff were quite incompetent, the staff throughout the resort had no idea where things where when asked. The resort was HUGE. It seemed the be about a 20 minute walk from the lobby to the beach [... read more] and depending where you room was, was that long as well. For any older people who have trouble walking it would be quite difficult for them to get around. (They do have golf carts, but you have to catch one). Sellers on the beach are expected but there were TONS, they were quite aggressive & they came up onto the resort. The food was mediocre was expecting much more from a 5 star resort. After that/overall a lovely trip because your really just going for the sun and the beach.

Ocean El Faro: Beautiful resort.....but still under major construction

The food was a 10 out of 10, 2 large pools and a lazy river all with their own pool bars....10 out of 10! Rooms were large, each with a sitting room area, warm laminate floors and a roomy 3 piece bathroom! No cold, slippery tile floors to be found. Plenty of loungers around the pools and on the beach. An electric people mover ran up and down the main walkway on a regular basis and was easy to flag down. House-keeping staff were helpful and very diligent in their work, maintenance men were  [... read more]prompt, bell boys were courteous and helpful. Staff in the main dining room could use a little more training and I thought it odd that you had to provide your room number each and every time you entered. Staff on the lobby counter were an absolute mess. There was little organization when arriving and at any time when you needed to go there. I quickly learned to dread going there as it would end up costing me at least an hour of my time.( 3 hours to arrange a room change), Guest services was a joke. The beach is a short one and when you entered the ocean you hit sharp rocks in less than 3 feet. I would love to go back in a year as I am sure by then all of the kinks would be ironed out but by then it would probably be out of my price range. We didn't require it but if you have young children, they have an awesome water park for them.

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: Beautiful Resort!

We had a wonderful time. We are easy simple travellers. All our meals were buffet and wonderful. Our room was on the ground floor and suited us fine. We easily overlook things like a doorpost that’s ajar or a hole in the wall. We did get the feeling that the resort was under going a lot of renovations. We also noted that lobby furniture was all new and many elements in our room as well such as deck chairs and lamp. The pool was massive as was the beach. No one serving drinks at the pool, b [... read more]ut we don’t care. We would visit here again! Please note we stayed on the adult only side in a deluxe room which is close to restaurants and evening action. Golf cart to get to the pool and beach daily - but we don’t care. No need for us to be in our room in daytime anyhow - the weather is far to fabulous! Stayed January 10-17. We will be back to Punta Cana next year!