Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Good Adult resort

Rooms were fantastic, clean and big with great air conditioning. Lobby area was nice with great bartenders, but the area should be better ventilated with fans as its quite hot at times. Love the covered outside lobby area for ambiance and smokers and entertainment. FOOD: Buffet has a great variety of food, but as with most buffets nothing is hot. They had a fantastic salad selection but the dressings had no flavor. Egg guys were both great and line ups minimal. Service in buffets was [... read more] great for being seated but lacked for drinks, water or coffee unless you pre-tipped or had a relationship with the server which never happened for us. Ala cartes were hit and miss, the Japanese is great both for the show or ala carte, and were heard Mashua Nikkei was good as well as the Brazilian, but as Aquamarine quests you are not allowed to go to the Brazilian now. MEAT was a nice spot, but ALL our food was luke warm to cold, even the Rib eye steak. The Sports bar had great HOT food, wings, mozzarella sticks, burgers and fries among other things. Its only open 4-12pm and I think it should be open for lunch too as there are NO ala carte options for lunch which I found disappointing. I like to be able to sit by the beach in a restaurant and order food, there was not even a snack bar with just pizza and burgers for that and the Aquamarine guests cannot even use the Beach grill as its only for the Luxury Bahia guests. Big separation there, we are only allowed to use the beach there and the buffet down there which I found poor. We got to all go to the Beach Grill once and it was HOT food and was amazing, we all (20 in our group) noticed how amazing it was comparably. We also heard from many returning guests that the food and service has gone down alot since November 1st which is truly unfortunate. Entertainment: The pool side staff is amazing and so are the bartenders and towel staff!!! Loved Willy, Marcus, Rosa and Stefanie. They are also by the outside lobby to dance with you later on in the evening when there is Live entertainment from 7-9pm every night. Then there are great shows, silent discos, Karaoke, and couples fun, so really you never have to go to the Village stage, or Theatre to see anything unless you want to see Michael Jackson which we heard was great. Seen it before. BEACH- Its a nice beach, apparently the sand was whiter 5 years ago. There are ALOT of chairs, its like a city of chairs but the resort is large. Lots of seaweed coming in, they clean the beach very well but its all over you jumping in the waves too which is something I have not experienced before and is rather gross. Plus there are lots of mosquito's, and not thinking they are all at the beach as my husbands lower legs were covered in bites and we had not seen the beach yet. As a whole we did have fun, I would give this hotel at 8 out of 10 since its the DR and I expect less. If you want to go drink and relax and don't mind a LARGE hotel and taking a Tram to the beach or walking 10 minutes then I would say yes go. Personally I like to look at the beach via the pool area, or have it close by for morning walks, and found it just a bit too inconvenient. So I would not go back for those reasons. Also my husband and 4 others in our party all got quite sick while there.

The Level at Melia Caribe: Absolutely beautiful resort

The Level at Melia was amazingly beautiful. The pools were gorgeous. I love the breathtaking views from the dining area of the beach. Staying at the Level adults only was very nice to have as many towels as you want at the pool or on the beach with no towel card and being able to get driven around by a golf cart wherever you wanted to go instead of waiting for a train. The trains were small and crowded and a little difficult to get on and off unless you’re young and healthy. The golf carts we [... read more]re much better. The staff were all very friendly. We were always being greeted and offered a coconut every time you walked on the path by the gardeners. But no one ever offered us any kind of drink like a samosa with breakfast for example. And the service was very slow at the restraints. The food was not very good. It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t good either. I lost 5 pounds because I barely ate anything. The only thing I enjoyed was the bacon in the morning at breakfast and the bananas were very fresh and delicious. I basically lived on banana mamas the whole week. A delicious drink. The omelets in the morning were ok but never cooked enough. And there weren’t many options for dinner. We ended up eating at the steak house almost every night and there wasn’t much on the menu to choose from so we ended up eating the same thing every night. I thought the indoor buffet was the best over at the main lobby. The phone in our room rang constantly which was annoying. They were calling to see if everything was ok. We also got a phone call the first day asking us to come to a complimentary breakfast at a resort next door. They want you to sign up for a timeshare. Also annoying because they should not be calling your room. Some of the shows were pretty good but the theatre was small so we made sure we got there early to sit in the front row every night. The Queen show was the best. It was a live band. And the Michael Jackson show was good as always. The resort was under construction when we were there and I think they were building a new bigger and better theatre. The beach was so beautiful. It was not crowded at all and it was huge. But it was wavy and there was quite a bit of seaweed. I couldn’t swim in the waves. They were too strong and pulled me under. But we walked way down the beach and it was much calmer and more swimmable. And there is a great shopping market of souvenirs on the beach if you walk about 15 minutes to the right facing the ocean. Our room was very beautiful but I’m afraid there were cockroaches which was horrible because I’ve never seen one before. It was a little black bug that ran fast as hell in my bathroom at night. So we slept with the lights on in the bathroom and hallway. One more thing. As soon as you walk to the water you have people harassing you to buy things. Just don’t look at them and don’t even say hola. The beach and pools and gardens are so stunningly beautiful though that it made up for anything else. We had a wonderful vacation.

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana: Beautiful and clean

The hotel is huge ... but seemed still very pleasant and quiet . Plenty of space for any groups to be in the pools .. Beaches were well kept and lounges available easily .. Staff were equally as pleasant ... prepare for your beach outing to be regularly ‘visited’ by cigar, sunglasses, jewelry etc... vendors

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Great resort

large beautiful resort. Caribbean village needs a better variety of shops. White parties are fun. Restaurants are beautifully decorated very up to date. All details even in the corridors with the rought iron is lovely and high end. The rooms are large and cozy. Bathroom is awesome, love the jacuzzi tub after being in the pool and on the beach.

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: Wonderful Resort

We had a great experience at the Chic The rooms were very clean and the hotel grounds were very well kept The staff were accommodating and friendly. The restaurants were beautiful and the food was top notch quality.The daily activities made the resort lively. The recreation staff had great energy and ensure a great time was had by all!

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana All Suite Resort: Fantastic Trip!

We just recently returned from our trip in Punta Cana at the Majestic Mirage! The trip was amazing start to finish. The staff was wonderful, food was fantastic, and the shows were amazing! Had a great time listening to live music and dancing at night in the courtyard. We spent a lot of time at the beach, which was perfect. You have to try the shop with the milkshakes and treats, wonderful!! Mine had Kahlua and Baileys, yum! Always a place to have a beverage, lots of pool bars...great enter [... read more]tainment. Had a blast playing ping pong, pool and beach exercises, and at the foam party. The view and room were beautiful. The Birthday set up in our room for my Hubby was great! It was a great family trip.

Punta Cana Princess: good vacation

We enjoyed the resort very much - all staff were very friendly The food was good - however a few other options without having to go to other Princess resort would be nice. (Texmex restaurant was not open at all during the week, Italian was very good, Petit Fondue was not for us. all in all - good for the price. I guess a 4-star one thing we find disappointing is the liquor choice.

Punta Cana Princess: Poor Value for Money Spent

Punta Cana Princess is situated on a beautiful beach, the setting is lovely. The amenities however are lacking. We have travelled to the DR twice before at the same package cost and have had luxury accommodations and service. The Punta Cana Princess was disappointing. Simple things were either not available or in poor repair. There were zero tables at beach or pool areas. You set your drink and personal items on the ground. As a result, staff were constantly reaching around picking up glass [... read more]es that were rolling and blowing. The fire alarm went off in our building at all hours. We had five fire alarms happen in a 2 day period which kind of defeats the rest and relax idea of a holiday. The room while comfortable was in need or repair. We had to have our toilet repaired 3 times in the 9 days we were at resort as it was either running or leaking a puddle onto the floor. The handle in our shower fell off every day-should have been a simple fix but no one bothered. We travelled with a large group and other rooms had the same problems. The food in the buffet was decent, only complaint was they often ran out of bacon. Also the coffee machine in the beach area buffet was often out of order. The a la carte restaurants were good. Service in them was excellent and food was well prepared and tasty. We had a birthday celebration for a party of 15 in the Brazilian restaurant at the sister resort and they did a wonderful job with food and hosting. The maid service in our room was very good-no complaints about it and each day, a couple of large water bottles were left for drinking and cleaning teeth. One thing we were not accustomed to at a resort was the harassment by vendors who were extremely aggressive on the resort property outside of the lobby. It would have been lovely to look at the gift items they had for sale but we quickly learned to steer clear after we were approached and hounded after dinner one evening. A necklace we had had enquired about was for sale at $175 and when we expressed that we were only looking for costume jewelry in the $20 range, all of a sudden the same piece was only going to cost $25. The salesperson was relentless and we had to be rude in order to hand back stuff he was shoving into our hands and get away from him. Also, anytime you are in pool or just out for a stroll, be prepared for one of the 'photographers' to show up and aggressively talk you in to posing for photographs that you can buy in the lobby-a cash grab for resort. We are used to this on cruise ships but not at a resort. All in all, this was not a 5 or even a 4 star. While we will certainly travel to the DR again, we will not be coming back to Punta Cana Princess.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: All good!

Clearly a resort the Barcelo group can be proud of! We took an 8 day stay and absolutely loved it. The grounds, beach, every public area and rooms were impeccably clean and well maintained. Polite and smiling personnel. The food: fresh, varied and well presented. Well above average. I have nothing negative to say except we would have stayed longer...

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: Great week away

Great spot for a group vacation. Travelled with 4 couples and we all would recommend the resort. Staff and vibe team made our week. Food at the steak house and pasta restaurant were outstanding. Lunch offered by the pool was also decent. Room was a bit on the small size but we only slept in the room and we made the best of it. Beach was small and ocean was rough but we all enjoyed it.

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana All Suite Resort: Best resort of all time

We’ve had the pleasure of vacationing in PC for 12 years. This resort was the best we’ve ever been to. The rooms were massive! The food was impeccable no matter where we ate and the drinks were the best we ever had. Our butler (Rai) made sure we never were without

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Golf Spectacular!!!

From the moment we arrived at the Barcelo Bavaro Palace we were treated like royalty. Premium cocktails served while checking in, gracious staff in all areas of the resort, beautiful ocean view suite, restaurant choices from casual to formal and the golf!!!! A Pete Dye designed 18 hole masterpiece complete with 4 flamingos who reside on the back nine. The Hoya 19 was a wonderful spot to unwind after the round and enjoy premium service in a premium lounge. We will definitely be back. Thank yo [... read more]u Barcelo Bavaro for a spectacular vacation.

Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana: Best resort we have been to in the DR

We upgraded to the Preferred Status and we were completely satisfied. The private pools and bars were great, with canned beer, Crown Royal and other top shelf liquors also. Our server at the Sand Bar, Fraudicio(Freddy) was outstanding! He made our stay feel like we were the only ones at the Resort. The food at all of the restaurants was excellent. The resort was immaculately maintained and our room was top shelf. All of the staff and there was plenty of them, were always pleasant and happ [... read more]y. The only knock that we had is that our room was not ready and we checked in after 3:00. Finally got our room and had to wait another 45 minutes for our luggage to arrive. We would definitely stay their again and highly recommend this resort to all.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Do it!!!

This resort is breathtakingly amazing! Upon entry we were greated by staff who kindly took our luggage and escorted us to registration which is refreshingly air conditioned. There we were served their Ocean Blue signature drink. We were provided our rooms and our wrist band. The Trolly took us to our building and our luggage was waiting for us. Inside the room were 2 queen sized beds with new mattresses. Mini bar, a safe, and jetted bathtub were very much welcomed. We then walked back to the fro [... read more]nt area of the resort to decide what restaurant to eat at. We choose Route 66 and ordered almost everything on the menu. Highly suggest the fried pickles! Since we stayed 1 week, we had the opportunity to eat at all the restaurants and each one provided a unique experience along with great food and drink. The pools provided a lot of space to swim and float around in and swim up bars were always available. The beach had plenty of chairs and umbrellas available and of course a bar. The water was spectacular and the breakers helped calm down the waves. The entertainment staff were all so incredible and did a great job getting everyone to participate. We had beach Olympics, painting, cooking challenges, dance instructions, beach volleyball and much more. In the evening there was live entertainment in the lobby bar and in the theatre. The Michael Jackson tribute was by far my favorite evening event. There is so much more to see and do like excursions and parasailing which I will be back for! Best vacation so far!

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Great Getaway!

We had a great time, Large selection of great food, Awesome drinks, Staff are very friendly and helpful. Pool is amazing, beach is beautiful, the water is a bit rough though. This resort is split in half now and I would highly recommend spending the extra for the “colonial club”. Over all it is a great resort, with lots to do!

Ocean Blue and Sand: Would return 10/10

We had an amazing week. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, fresh towels. The food was really good! I was thrilled about the food selection and service at every restaurant. Great beach, huge pools and never a fight for chairs or shade. My only complaint is the vendors they allow in with tables twice a week are extremely pushy and made us feel uncomfortable. We avoided going near them.

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Premium vs Prestige/Superior

Dated rooms, but great food in the Bavaro Beach Buffet and La Brisa restaurants. Poor service, low quality wine and food in all of the other restaurants, meals cold, food cold, wait staff unprofessional. NO "free" wifi anywhere, unless you selected Premium. If your room card says "Premium" (which includes free wifi and access to ALL restaurants-including the ones that have an extra charge) and your room is in the "Premium" section, it does not really mean "Premium", it is probably Prestige o [... read more]r Superior...double check prior to booking and confirm, either way, they are NOT one in the same. Very inconsistent at the bars, restaurants, in the quality and mixing of drinks. One bar and their staff, though, were top notch, The Bohio, by the pool, in the adult section. Great service, friendly and attentive.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Good resort

We enjoyed our time at this resort. It is an older property and the rooms are dated. The buffet and a few restaurants have no air conditioning so it can get warm. That being said the service we experienced was great. Food was good and drinks were good.

Iberostar Waves Punta Cana: Nice resort

Huge pools, small beach area, was hard to find a spot if you didn’t get there super early. Beautiful steak house on the beach in the sand. Loved the ocean view from the seafood restaurant. Felt brushed off by staff. We did enjoy our stay.

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Really nice resort

Restaurants were good, buffet needs improvement on food, staff was amazing, rooms were immaculate. The beach is beautiful, I cannot comment on the night entertainment as we did not attend. I would recommend this resort.