Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Resort worth coming back too!

We are a family of 3, one being a 15yr old and we all said we would be back. The grounds are beautifully, tranquil and well kept only negative is the stamped concrete cobblestone walkways. They are not luggage/stroller or handicap friendly and should you be barefoot, look out as it is slippery when wet and hot when dry. Unfortunately, the check in experience was not good. When we arrived, we were told we were going to be placed in a temporary room for 1 night in bldg. 25 which is for hotel me [... read more]mbers!! I was furious as we booked this vacation 3 months in advance, and their excuse was the hotel was full. I said you have known I'm coming for 3 months; I should have a room ready for me that I booked and not have to be moved the next day, wasting precious time of my limited 7 day stay. So be aware there is something shady like overbooking. The rooms are dated, but very clean no issues. One big complaint is the Theater music every night from 11 to midnight. We found it hard to get to sleep as you could hear the base thumping all the way down to the Tropical area which is the other side of the Mangroves. We spent an equal amount of time at both the pool and beach. -Lovely large pool, never crowded with lots of lounge chairs. -Absolutely stunning beach with lots of lounge chairs under grass beach umbrellas. Of course, no resort is complete without the dining experience. I have to say we were always able to find something at the buffets that we enjoyed. At the buffets some (not all) of the staff were not very attentive/friendly. We only went to 2 of the A La Carte restaurants and had a lovely meal and the staff were very top notch. One last note, we had late flight and check out is noon. So, the Melia provides ONLY 1 Courtesy room for all their guests with a shower. Which needs to booked in advance allowing you a 30 Min slot regardless of how many people are in your room. We were 3 people with a 30 min challenge for all to shower and change. I have been to many all-inclusive resorts that provided a big area with 4 to 6 showers with no time limit and no booking in advance requirement. Needless to say, I'm very disappointed with Melia and is an area they need to improve.

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Good resort

The resort is situated in the well maintained tropical garden. This is the most outstanding feature of the resort. The colonial architecture of buildings naturally fits it. Rooms look dated, but kept clean. The eating areas are a bit tight. Thus it is a good idea to avoid rush times. The beach is nice. Plenty of sunbeds and shady areas. No need to play a reservation game here. Not the same at the pools. While there is less problem finding a sunbed at the bigger pool, the sunbeds/umbrellas at  [... read more]the quiet pool are usually all taken by 7-7:30 Signs against reservation are ignored. The most disappointing thing is the water at the beach. The beach is in a small bay. The water in the bay is not transparent. Zero visibility. Thus no desire to swim. The pull is preferred. I wish our flight were to La Romana. There were no such flights from our town. The flight to Punta Cana resulted in the long transfer from/to the airport

Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort: Terrible

The food is worse than Cuba. It was unbearable. The rooms need service all the time. Not enough lounge chairs so you are constantly looking for one or standing around . No coffee unless the restaurant is open (at 7am). No activities for kids. No entertainment.

Playabachata Hotel: Loved this resort

Very clean with lots of staff working hard to keep it that way. Beautiful grounds, loved all the trees. Enjoyed being able to share space with the Senator and the ability to walk the stretch of the beach. We liked the Tropical ave and ability to get cappuccinos and ice cream. Also being able to pick up Senators wifi in that area. Loved the constant breeze that didn’t allow for mosquitoes or flys. Liked the beach, had no sargassum and we were able to swim in the sea. Would have been nice to have  [... read more]steps into pool as opposed to ladders.

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: 5/10 Would not recommend - will not return to this resort

We stayed at Melia Punta Cana Beach (adults only) from March 10-16th, 2026. Here is my honest review of the resort (I have stayed in at least 5 other resorts in the last 10 years and have never had an experience like this): The resort grounds are breathtaking. The landscaping has been thoughtfully designed and well-maintained. The beach area and ocean are beautiful. One of the best beaches I have had the pleasure of swimming in. The service was not that of a so-called 5 star resort;  [... read more]The staff spoke Spanish (I do understand this is their first language), and only in English (most times, reluctantly) if we asked them to. This I found very odd since they serve international travelers. It made us feel unwelcome. The cleaning personnel and maintenance staff did not speak any English at all, which made it difficult when making special room requests, such as changing our sheets (which we asked and did not get completed). I left a tip and note for the cleaning staff to change our sheets, and when we returned to the room, the note and cash were gone, and our room had not been cleaned. Upon further investigation, it turns out that the maintenance staff stocks the mini bar. We suspect they attended to our room first, stole the tip and advised the cleaning lady that we did not need room service. I was flabbergasted that this took place. 2 days in a row our room was not cleaned. Our room A/C would not blow less than 22 degrees, which was somewhat confirmable but would have preferred to have the option to set it to 20 to escape the heat outdoors. We had a maintenance person look at it, shrug his shoulders and leave. Dining: The breakfast and lunch buffet was a 5 out of 10 (and that's a stretch). The food was very low-quality. There were lots of options, but because of the quality, we ate omelets most mornings as they were the only thing that was sub-par. The buffet staff was very inconsistent with service. Sometimes, we would be seated, other times we had to seat ourselves. We had to take cutlery and napkins from other tables, as the staff did not keep up with replenishing the tables. It often took over 5 minutes for drink orders. Our plates were not cleared in a timely manner. The lunch offering was also disappointing and often completely depleted and not replenished before its 3 o'clock closure. Dinner (A La Carte) options were Asian (Muoi), Mediterranean (Mar-de-Sal), and BBQ (Yumai). The Asian restaurant was a 6/10, and the Mediterranean restaurant was an 8/10. We never got to eat at Yumai, as we were told the BBQ restaurant was completely booked all week, which we found odd as we were also told you could only book them 2 days in advance. Again, inconsistent service and communication from the staff. We were often made to feel like we were inconveniencing the workers if we had special requests. They were less than happy to help. The staff who book the a la carte restaurants (at the buffet) were unreasonably rude and impatient. We were pressured into upgrading to "Level" which had greater restaurant access and other perks. It was $800 per person. We quickly learned that if you are not a "Level" guest, you will be given sub-par service. It was a huge turn off for people like us who had already spent thousands of dollars to be there. The front desk staff were the most helpful but still not impressive. The language barrier was a struggle to manage as again; they spoke Spanish mainly and only English when asked. A helpful guest once had to translate for us. We booked a shuttle to the lobby for our flight and had to call when it did not arrive at our scheduled time. There are major communication issues among their teams. Asked the "Guest Services" agent to make a local call for us to confirm our flight shuttle. She dialed a number and shrugged her shoulders: "sorry no answer". Only after we pressed her, did she go to the front desk and miraculously found a number in which someone answered. Wild that this resort did not seem to a main point of contact for the tour companies who shuttle guests to and from their properties. I returned from this resort with sand mite bites all over my feet and legs that were diabolically itchy. I had to be prescribed a BTC antihistamine to reduce the severity. The Disco (nightclub named Muse) was amazing. The bartenders were friendly and spoke great English. The DJ's played great music, and the overall vibe was good. We spent three evenings there. The shows were a letdown. The resort does not have a theatre (on the adults only side) so the shows were performed at the lobby bar, in which there was minimal seating and not designed for a crowd. The reviews about the pool and beach chairs are accurate. Impossible to get a chair at either spot after 10am. The staff does not impose the 30-minute rule, although it is clearly stated both at the beach and the pool. What we did enjoy about the beach is that personal speakers were not allowed. If you're seeking peace and quiet, I would not recommend this resort. Our room faced adjacent construction and all we heard all week were beeping horns, loud machinery and trucks from sunup to sundown. Music was played all day at the pool and the beach, and constant music playing at the lobby and other common areas. Nowhere could you go on this property to hear nothing. The property is so big, it was not feasible to walk everywhere (it was a good 15-minute walk from the lobby to the beach/buffet). You had to shuttle to the beach, buffet, lobby, etc. Although we didn't mind, oftentimes the shuttles were disorganized. Sometimes waiting up to 10 minutes to be picked up. Again, "Level" guests got better shuttle service. Overall, I would give this resort a 5/10. I will not be returning to any Melia property in the future. Buyer beware.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: We enjoyed this resort

This is a smaller resort, but the beach is completely amazing. You can walk for hours! We had a room on the main floor and were happy to note that it had a very nice patio with a lounge bed and 2 chairs as well as a small plunge pool. The food was ok. There are 3 a la cartes but I did not enjoy any of them and would have preferred to just go to the buffet. The staff was great but be prepared to not get what your ordered. There is also a wood fired pizza oven so pizza is always available  [... read more]for lunch or dinner. Unfortunately, both of us contracted Norovirus and were quite sick for 2 days. There were more people at the resort who were also sick.

Playabachata Hotel: Playabachata

The Dominican Republic is a beautiful country. Our experience at this resort was terrible. Both my brother and I got food poisoning. Buffets seemed to have "recycled" or left over dishes. Food handling and sanitation was sub-par. The rooms were outdated, with amenities either missing or broken. Our room door did not lock properly and there were problems with the room key. Our mini fridge never worked and when we asked for a replacement or room change, we were told no. Staff catered to those who  [... read more]tipped the most and often allowed local citizens in the bar areas. The fellow Canadians that we met made an incredibly disappointing resort experience, one that we will always remember. Good times were shared and memories were made. Highly disappointed with Playabachata.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Amazing Vacation

Majestic Colonial is a wonderful resort. Beautiful beach, lush grounds, amazing friendly staff. Food was great. Rooms are lovely, just tired. We were told the resort is closing for renovations, after they are done this will be an amazing place to vacation. Upgraded to Colonial Club and had a great experience. Had a wonderful butler, Willnier. Would recommend!

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Loved Sunscape Coco!

The entertainment staff were amazing, Coca-Cola and Timon were non-stop the whole time we were there and were very good at engaging with all of the guests, no matter what the guest's primary language was. The dancers, musicians and singers were amazing, a different show every night. They did a really good job of adapting when the shows were moved inside because of the weather. The food was amazing! There were long waits at the a la carte restaurants, so we went to the buffet for every m [... read more]eal and were very happy to do so. Dinner options changed every night, so there was a good variety to chose from. The workers there are amazing as well; a shoutout to Grimil who took care of us every night, making sure we found a good table and keeping our drinks topped up. He was a real sweetheart. And to the pasta station as well who remembered my order after just a couple of nights. I would say the one that that may need improvement is the housekeeping. Some days our room wasn't cleaned until after 5:00 p.m., which made it tricky if we wanted to go back to the room for anything in the middle of the day. But other than that, we would love to go back again. The location is amazing too, a perfect distance from the airport so no long bus ride to and from, so you can maximize your time at the resort.

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Amazing, above and beyond!

Everything is amazing, including all the staff who are always willing to help. The buffet was also great with tons of options. The entertainment team Veronica, Sharina and others are superhumans! They work really hard to arrange activities throughout the day and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The Waterpark was a surprise for me so I made the most of it! One of my most luxurious vacations for sure

Viva Miches by Wyndham: 3 star at the best

A new hotel that has so much potential but is failing in so many categories Mediterranean restaurant 5/5 Beach 5/5 Location3/5 Staff 3/5 Buffet 2/5 Internet 1/5 Management 1/5 Always bothered and never left alone by sales associates trying to get you to buy into Viva

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Not great

Food was not great We were not pleased with dated rooms Too far of a walk to the main lobby ..not enough umbrellas for loungers Over all not a 4 star No phones to call front desk Would probably not return to resort

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Not great

Food was not great We were not pleased with dated rooms Too far of a walk to the main lobby ..not enough umbrellas for loungers Over all not a 4 star No phones to call front desk Would probably not return to resort

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Fantastic Resort

As a older couple with limited mobility we requested and got a centrally located room making our stay top quality. Great food. Two pools, one for the "party people" and the other a lovely quiet pool. Both with swim up bars and round pool waitress service. Room was lovely and the staff were friendly and efficient. Overall a great holiday.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Meh..

This hotel left a lot to be desired. Unlike a lot of all-inclusive resorts, I found this one needing so much more than it offered. The restrictions were insane (can’t swap a beach towel out before noon, no alcohol before 10, only two hour timespan that beach volleyball was allowed, etc…) which was quite irritating. The food was not great at all except in the Mexican and Italian restaurants - which are impossible to get into because the resorts holds more people that it can host. Thankfully, th [... read more]e beach is gorgeous and there are some amazing views and stops along the beach.

Catalonia Royal Bavaro: Love the Catalonia in Punta Cana

The hotel is very nice. It’s clean and well kept. The staff is friendly and helpful. The beach is perfect. The water is calm and seaweed is cleaned daily. The food is decent and there’s lots of variety. The only downfall is there are not designated smoking areas so people walk around freely and smoke on the grounds, on room patios/balconies, around pools, bars and the beach. As a non smoker it’s very disruptive.

Riu Palace Macao: A great stay!

My husband and I stayed for a week at this resort and loved it! The beach was beautiful. The pools were great, and there was an endless assortment of food and drinks. We could not have asked for a better stay! We would highly recommend this hotel!

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Mediocre

Room smelt very bad and there was black mould. Our shower wouldn’t drain and had no hot water (resolved). The water park is a great feature. No reservations for restaurants is absolutely ridiculous. Cookie is cute (the parrot)

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Decent Resort

Average resort. The good parts are that there is alot of things to do....lazy river, splash pad, mini golf, flowrider surf simulator, multiple pools. Rooms are average at best. They are showing some wear and tear and generally not as clean as we would like. Floors were definitely not mopped every day.. hair in the sink.... hair and dust balls in the corners. They have very old wooden doors which have a gap between the doors and jams. Lets light in and you hear every sound in the ha [... read more]llways... Biggest complaint would be the food....breakfast and lunch choices were great, but dinner was terrible. Tried all of the a la cartes and we really only thought Grazie was good....the rest were below average... always cold and always overcooked. The reservation system on the app is a disaster. If you could get a reservation sometimes the restaurant would have it...sometimes they would not. I also question the reservation system which would say all the restaurants were booked but we would walk by and half the tables would be empty and we ask if we could get a table and they would say no. Average beach area.....lots of chairs but the water area is not very big. I would sum up this resort as dissappointing.

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Nice Resort with a Jelly fish filled swim area, disappointing beach

We booked an Oceanfront Superior room& had to relocate due to a weird sewer smell. Our new room was fine& had great views. Resort is well appointed, nice lobby & great service in all areas. The do require additional servers in the lobby during the evening we would wait for a long time, then eventually go to bar to get our own beverages. The Caribbean Water at this resort is not Blue clear water it is murky brown & full of jellyfish both in water & on the shoreline, due to the nearby river flowi [... read more]ng in, shoreline has a wide deep shelf upon entry, so no swimming here. We had to walk to the end of the far Bay to find a small swimmable area at Corale Beach. No service on Beach, unless in Privilege , but beach bar was close by& provided a good service. Pool is large, loud, but is clean. Lots of loungers to use on the wide beach sitting area. Rooms were clean, shower/bath dated with low water pressure & only lukewarm water throughout the 10 days. Food is very good, in all areas, the inclusive Red& White Wine offered was from Spain, it was poor quality, of any wines offered at an all inclusive. We would not return due to the Beach conditions