Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Not recommended!

The hotel and rooms were clean and fairly well maintained. We had 4 days of rain which is out of everyone's control however the common areas of the hotel did not have enough seating for guests to socialize or sit to have a drink or play games. The service in the bar was poor mainly because there was not enough staff....a four sided bar with 3 servers! Food quality and selection at the buffet was poor. Many of the lunch choices were the exact same at dinner (potatoe dishes, bean dishes, dess [... read more]erts, chicken dishes). The Japanese and Steak House were outstanding. Staff was very friendly and helpful. This hotel showed a 5 star on Tripcentral.....should be only a 3 star.

Occidental Caribe: A great Resort

The hotel area is clean the food was great the rooms were usually clean quite well the staff were polite the people who work the pool bar are always fun exciting entertainment at night was great in the hall and the entertainment by the bar was always fun to watch like watching the karaoke overall it was a great Resort

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Great Resort

The hotel was spotless, room was great awesome rain showers, pools were clean, the food was fantastic...especially the Brazilian restaurant, the beach is beautiful with crystal clear blue water. The only downfall was the service at the pool areas it seemed on a daily basis that there was not enough staff to effectively service the amount of people.

Iberostar Waves Punta Cana: Amazing resort

Wonderful resort with beautiful grounds, amazing beach and wonderful restaurants. Grounds were meticulous. Staff were very friendly. Entertainment Shows were very good . Our rooms were very clean. We were celebrating our Anniversary and received champagne in our room for our arrival as well as dinner reservations at the Italian restaurant.

Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus: Caribbean Paradise!

This Iberostar resort was outstanding in every way during our Feb19-Mar4/20 vacation. The facility was terrific, very clean and well maintained, staff were all fantastic and very friendly and the food was plentiful, diverse and excellent. Well done Iberostar!!

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: It was nice

Resort was very clean with amazing restaurants. We enjoyed unlimited and no reserve idea for restaurants. Lounge chairs were better than other resorts. Only negative thing was the pushy timeshare people. Every building had an attendant on duty and his job was to send you to timeshare. They got a little rude when we refused. We also had a problem with having our fridge stocked. When we ask for beer, the guy who delivered came right out and asked for a tip. My husband told him it’s part of se [... read more]rvice after he asked three times for money. We were furious at his attitude and complained. Can’t say that we would return to this resort.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: February vacation

Hello everyone we travelled tonSunscape in Perot Plata from February 26-March 3rd. Our flight was with Aur Transat no problems with either airports but the seats seem to be getting closer. We arrived at Sunscaoe about 2:30 in the afternoon, front desk were busy but very nice. We had the bell boy bring out luggage to the 7 section as we payed for deal of the day. If you have a choice try not to stay in this section loud disco that isn’t on the resort. We changed our rooms to the 12 section at a [... read more] few, these rooms are much better and well located for everything. The buffet and the restaurants are good with good service. The a la Carter’s are all good and you don’t need a reservation. There is always a Waite for the food hut worth it, the steakhouse is the best. These restaurants are located on the 2nd floor, there is also a guy making the best pizza from 7-11 and if you don’t like something go to the pizza guy or the Buffett. The beach is great for walking and good for snorkelling and swimming. There is many vendors on the beach be polite and just answer no thank you. There is music shows and acting but it’s a little repetitive, there is a small disco in the beach bar from 11-2:30am. We had 3 days of Rain but this isn’t the resorts fault. When the sun was shining you will see the beauty of this resort and the people working here have a nice trip.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Beautiful resort!

Was very impressed at the Senator. Extremely clean, staff are always consistently keeping all inside and outside areas spotless. Was pleasantly surprised with the buffet selections, a la cartes were all very, very good. Transat rep was amazing and very helpful when inquiring and booking excursions. Only issue we had (as with most resorts), not enough loungers at the pool and beach unless you are out at daylight and try to reserve loungers. Otherwise we would go back with no hesitation and defini [... read more]tely recommend this resort!

The Eurostars Grand Cayacoa: Excellent resort!!

We had a great time specially the Entertainment team. A big thumbs up to Nadiuska, Yefrey, Starlin, Chocolate and Wesley.The resort was great and the food was pretty good too. Staff at this resort was attentive and always ready to help. Thanks Kathleen Emmans (Trip Central) for recommending us this resort. You were a great help too. I will definitely call you for our next trip.

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Great vacation

The resort is beautiful itself. The rooms do need some updating. We had an issue with our air conditioner that they didn’t seem to resolve, however eventually they did ask if we wanted to switch rooms. The a la carte restaurants on site have great food. The buffet never has a shortage of food. The grounds are well kept and clean. The entertainment staff is friendly and social. It would have been nice to see more activities during the day around the pool like they use to a few years a [... read more]go. The maid service was great and friendly. Nightly entertainment was ok. As we have been before, we have seen most of the shows. This is not the resort’s fault by any means.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Amazing resort

Was good all around thank you trip central. We enjoyed the food. The people are friendly. Clean and beach was well kpet and beutiful. The water on the private beach was good. Selisiting was not bad...

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Beautiful

Family of 4 (2 teenagers), 2 adjoining rooms. The grounds, the pools, the bathrooms were meticulously maintained. The staff always eager to help. All worthy of a 5 star. Overall great stay ... however a few things needs adjusting: 1.our room had a humidity/sewer smell for most of the week... the hotel put a dehumidifier and sprayed lemon but the smell remained throughout the week in one of the rooms (we were in building 12) 2. there should be a better way to go to the restaurants and not be  [... read more]disappointed because they close at 10PM... we arrived at the restaurant at 7h30 (yes a little late, but hey were on vacation and it was our last night)- we would have really wanted to finish our week at the steak house (the best of the a la carte), but there was a 2 hour wait and the restaurant closed at 10h .so they didn't take our reservation. The lighting in the restaurant could also be improved... except for the steakhouse and Yin (the japanese), they were all ‘way’ too bright. Lastly, the beach however beautiful it is (sand, clear water) is very crowded in front of the resort. Took long walks to get away from the crowd, and also very much enjoyed our day at Saona island... beautiful, way less people, saw starfish, great day!

Breathless Punta Cana Resort: Amazing resort

The resort grounds were immaculate, the rooms are beautiful and the staff are amazing. I would definitely recommend this resort to anyone. It is not too big so easy to get around and you have many choices for food at all times, you can have a quiet day at one pool or you can sit at the party pool where there is always something going on. The beach was amazing and kept very clean.

Vista Sol Punta Cana: Amazing resort

Everything is great about this resort!!The sea view room was beautiful to have!! Three pools to enjoy ‘ All the staff was friendly! The food was very good overall! The gourmet cuisine was my favourite! I would go back in a heartbeat!

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: VH Gran Ventana

My co-worker and I spent two weeks at this hotel, it rained five of the fourteen days. The hotel was spread out and had lots of little quiet areas where one could sit and read or families could play cards and or play board games. Our room was in an area where we felt we were in a resort within a resort. This resort is rated four star but I would give it a five star. Our only complaint was at the buffet dining room the water, tea, and coffee service was a bit slow the first week. We noticed al [... read more]l the workers worked very hard, the food was the best I've ever had with a wide variety for everyone. Lots of shade if needed at the beach. Best jewelry vendor #39 at the beach repaired my jewelry I had bought a few years ago for a small fee. Planning my next trip there already. In all my travels at all the resorts I have stayed at I met more people at this resort and felt the safest "home away from home"

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: A glorious resort

So very pleased with our choice to go to Hotel Chic Punta Cana Dominican Republic Everything from our diamond club room overlooking the pools and beach and comfy beds and our own Butler which took care of our dinner reservations to making sure we had anything we needed, The food was superb and top named brand alcohol available everywhere. The beach was gorgeous for those long walks on such beautiful soft sandy beach. There was never an issue with lounge chairs or Bolly Beds and the service o [... read more]n the beach was amazing. You never had to look for a waiter they were always coming by to see if you needed a bottle of water or a drink or food. The staff always had a smile for us! Could not have been happier and they also have a top notch spa with Hydropools which we used daily

Riu Republica: The Ultimate Adult Playground

First the restaurants were phenomenal. The Japanese and Indian were my favorite of the 5 on the resort. we hook hopped all day. The "pink party" was awsome. I could go on and on about the resort but I guarantee if you book here you will not be disappointed.

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: Very pleasant resort

Ground beautiful and well kept. Hotel very clean. Staff very friendly. Beds too hard and pillows terrible. Food adequate. Lots to choose from. A La Carte’s very good. Beach glorious. Manager Fernelis was very accommodating and helpful to improve sleeping arrangements and pillow top offered. Really it was just a mattress cover. Very low key. Great for families and entertainment less than adequate.

Coral Costa Caribe: Great Stay

I found the front lobby and eating areas to be well kept and clean. Pools were great and around them were kept clean. I loved the trees on the beach for shade but still a good amount of beach not shaded. Food was good in both the special restaurants and buffet. The staff were very pleasant and friendly. The room needed some renovations. Patio door very sticky and the dresser drawers also sticky. Lost hot water once but cold water is not that cold for having a shower. My son very much liked the d [... read more]isco for dancing.

Excellence Punta Cana: First Class resort

My wife and I stayed at the Excellence Punta Cana for a week at the end of February 2020. From the time we arrived at the front door it was a first class experience. All the staff were incredibly courteous and helpful. The food was great and the service was excellent even by the pool and on the beach. We had lots of choices for dinner in various restaurants with no reservations required. The entertainment was fantastic with a new show every night. The grounds were clean and extremely well kept a [... read more]nd the beach was groomed every day. There were lots of beach umbrellas and lounge chairs to go around which was a pleasant surprise. The beach was beautiful with soft fine sand and lots of palm trees as a backdrop. Our room was clean and well maintained every day. Overall a great experience.