Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Great resort...just needs a refresh

The resort was nice overall; great pool, nice beach, tons of beach/pool chairs, nice assortment of food/a la carte restaurants. The only issue is that rooms need updating and the gym needs better layout.

Wyndham Alltra Samana: Amazing!

This hotel is just the right size! The grounds are so clean and tidy, ample chairs by the beach, the rooms are clean and well stocked and most importantly the staff… kind, helpful and attentive! Food allergies are top of mind and handled professionally. Chef Apolinar (not sure I spelled it properly) was very attentive and aware of my daughter’s Celiac needs and was always there for us! Can’t thank him enough!

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: OK resort

Overall a nice spot, friendly staff. I was in a villa that was very dated, the stool under the desk was rotten as well as the headboard where it touched the floor. The tile floor had quite a few marks in it, bathroom was recently updated and was very nice. Convenient to the golf course directly across the street!

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Nice change of place.

After spending many years in Cuba supporting the amazing people with supplies for schools, personal needs and medical supplies it was different to take a vacation for ourselves. We were in Cuba when things shut down earlier in February this year. The experience at Bahia Principe la Romania, from check in to check out, was truly all about us. The food and drinks were wonderful and the staff, from our room attendant to the servers were so tentative. We really felt pampered. Only the beach, no [... read more]t the lounging area that was exotic but the water clarity was not what we are used to. Pool was fabulous! We do realize that DR has it's own issues and appreciate life is happening all around us. Beth McKinley at Trip Central was very informative and helpful booking this vacation for us . Thank you for a special vacation for our 50th anniversary ❤️

El Beso Adults Only at Ocean El Faro: Good, mid-range resort

The rooms were quite nice, but be aware that requests made in advance (e.g., 2 queen beds instead of a king; swim-up) may not be honoured when you check in. Food was adequate but service was slow. No food/snack options at the beach…a snack cart would be a great addition. The resort does not enforce the no-reserving-chairs or the non-smoking policies. Pool chairs were usually all taken by 7am and beach chairs by 8:30. Overall, the resort seems understaffed

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Beautiful Resort! Awesome food

The Resort was beautiful but we found it a tad too big. The carts were easy to get to go to the beach. It was windy all week, so hard to say whether or not it was a good swimming beach as it was very rough all week. The food was great. The reservation system was terrible. The front hotel lobby check in staff were not very friendly or helpful. I like to be closer to the beach so the other resorts closer to the beach would be nice, but the Grand was very busy. So I've been here done it, prob [... read more]ably wont do it again.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Third visit - lovely resort.

Everything was lovely. A few touches i.e., some food at the buffet was cold… but overall food was really good. The resort provided an area downstairs from main lobby where guests could shower after having checked out of room and spending day on beach - before going to airport. The showers only had cold water and there was no soap in dispenser - it was an unexpected touch and maybe more attention could be given to thinking of checking on these things. Otherwise, had a lovely and relaxing [... read more] time. Staff was very polite and contentious. They always tried to be very helpful.

Dreams La Romana: Dreams la romana 2 adults 2 kids Mar 2026

We just returned from Dreams La Romana resort and spa (preferred) as a family of 4 with 2 young kids. Positives -nice updated rooms with good storage -public bathrooms were often cleaned -maids did an excellent job tidying/cleaning everyday -easy to get into all the restaurants. We ate at all the sit downs and the buffet and had no food poisoning. -Perferred pool had enough shaded seating but wasn’t plentiful. You could get some chairs by 9am. -beach was beautiful like everyone said -e [... read more]verything was very clean, service was great Negatives Biggest negative for me was the lack of liveliness in the lobby area-entertainment was not connected to the lobby, it was in an open field. Uncovered, so it rained out a few times. No tables. Folding chairs. Dark. Tree roots everywhere so my kids fell a bunch. -Coastal-the Perferred breakfast had huge timing issues. One morning we waited nearly 2 hours for breakfast. 25 mins for someone to bring coffee/water. Another 20 to take our order. Another 50 mins to bring the food (2 fried eggs and smoked salmon , and Dominican breakfast - which were cold when arrived). Then our kids cereal took another 15 mins to come. This was a common occurrence everyday. I would have rather gone to the buffet but my husband wanted to utilize the preferred spaces. -chairs at preferred beach were “reserved-ie towels/items” by 8am. Seating was limited here. Chairs/shade in the regular area seemed short was well. -splash area was totally separate from the rest of the resort. No drink service there. -found a few cockroaches in our room, one of which followed us home in our suitcase, yuck. Honestly an overall great experience but would not come back here. Felt they accepted children but wasn’t as kid centered like the last resort we went to in Nov (iberostar selection suites in Punta cana). Iberostar had its issues but it was cheaper and I loved their covered outdoor entertainment space and their walk up icecream bar. My takeaway is that Dreams is beautiful and classy but best for older kids but that’s just my take having experienced a different type of resort last time which was our first time venturing away from Dreams chain.

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: Great place to chill

Resort was small but accommodating and relaxing. Clean rooms and good food. Staff was friendly and helpful. It’s not a party place so if that’s your vibe you probably won’t enjoy it. They did have entertainment each evening and activities during the day. Great place if you want to relax. Beach was cleaned every morning of debris. Buffet dinner had a theme each evening. Only one bartender per bar so a bit of a wait at times. Overall had a great vacation!

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Food lacks quality, beach is nice, pools are too cold

The resort is very large very well maintained. Food lacks quality and temperature and availability. Some days no cheese no yogurt I could go on. . The resort is very large very well maintained. Food lacks quality and temperature. Pools are too cold reservations for a la carte is a total joke and completely unacceptable. I probabky will never goto a Melia property again just because of this ridiculousness in 2026 Pools are too cold The resort is very large very well maintained. Food lacks qua [... read more]lity and temperature. Pools are too cold reservations for a la carte is a total joke and completely unacceptable. I probabky will never goto a Melia property again just because of this ridiculousness in 2026. Pool SThe resort is very large very well maintained. Food lacks quality and temperature. Pools are too cold reservations for a la carte is a total joke and completely unacceptable. I probabky will never goto a Melia property again just because of this ridiculousness in 2026. Pool S are too cold are too cold. The resort is very large very well maintained. Food lacks quality and temperature. Pools are too cold reservations for a la carte is a total joke and completely unacceptable. I probably will never goto a Melia property again just because of this ridiculousness in 2026. Pools are too cold. Air conditioning in rooms very poor. Staff was very good. Fun Republic outside of resort but free at least for now very good. Bar drinks different from pour to pour day to day

Ocean El Faro: A Beautiful Stay at El Faro Resort in Punta Cana

We had a great stay at El Faro Resort in Punta Cana. The resort itself is beautiful, with well-kept grounds and a relaxing atmosphere that made it easy to unwind. The staff were very friendly and welcoming throughout our stay, which really added to the overall experience. The restaurants were very good overall. The buffet had a huge variety of food, so there was something for everyone — even picky eaters. Our favorite restaurant was the Italian restaurant, which had excellent meals. The Privi [... read more]lege breakfast was also very nice, with the option to enjoy the buffet or order directly from their menu. Mike’s Coffee was always busy, but it was definitely worth the wait. The coffee and treats there were a great way to start the day or take a quick break in the afternoon. The resort is fairly large, so the trolley service was great to have for getting around easily. We also had WiFi all over the resort, which was very convenient. The lazy river was a lot of fun and something we used often during our stay. Another highlight was feeding the fish in the lagoon — that was a really cool experience. The lagoon area itself was great because it was mostly sandy with very few rocks. One part of the beach was a bit rocky, but it was manageable if you had water shoes. The lagoon definitely made up for that. Nexus also offered a free visit to a local store, which was a nice extra and a good opportunity to pick up souvenirs. We chose not to take part in the timeshare presentation, and the staff were respectful and not pushy when we said no. One tip for visitors: don’t go on the second floor of the lighthouse. Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay and would recommend El Faro Resort to anyone visiting Punta Cana.

Breathless Punta Cana Resort: Amazing Resort

Very clean,wonderful staff and excellent variety of food! Beautiful beach,lots of activities to do. Lots of restaurants to choose from too. Entertainment was top notch and loved their costumes! Would go again.

Punta Cana Princess: Quite Resort

The Punta Cana Princess resort was exceptionally well-maintained. The grounds were meticulously manicured. The rooms were stunning, complete with a jacuzzi that we enjoyed every night. The dining experience was good but no seafood at the buffet. My favorite was at the Fondue House, Steak (fajitas excellent) and Italian Restaurant. Reservations were not necessary. Guests also had the privilege of visiting both sister resorts. If you were interested in shows, visiting the other resorts was a must. [... read more] We would like to extend special thanks to two staff members at the buffet, ORDALINA AND YUDELKA, for making our stay delightful. The music in the evenings was subject to complaints due to loud bass and late playing until 11:30 pm. The casino transport, which was supposed to run every 15 minutes from 8:30 pm, did not arrive until after 9 pm.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Friendly Resort

This was our first time to this resort. We have nothing to complain about! The food was amazing, the staff went out of their way to help you. You felt special everywhere you went.The martini bar is awesome ! The staff there made it a highlight of the evening. The pool entertainment was great. We had a lot of laughs and a few dance lessons. So much fun in the foam party to the beach party! We loved the canoe full of beer.The coffee shop was how we started each morning. Definately going back!

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: Nice but not at the standard of the Royalton Brand

Stayed at many Royalton hotels and this specific location definitely is in need of an upgrade and refresh The hotel rooms were sub-standard - mold in the washrooms and very dated look and feel. For some reason there is a window in the shower that directly faces the bed - very strange. The lobby, pool area, walk areas, all had chipped stones, and or broken tiles. The electrical in some places were just extension cords throughout. The AV for the day, was sub standard, and most times, during [... read more] events, the music would cut out, or not work. The pool absolutely did NOT have enough seating areas. We had to get up at 6:30am just to make sure there was a chair for the day. It is all inclusive, however the small cabanas were $50US to rent - so they were empty and yet there was no place to sit. People were taking other peoples chairs and umbrellas. At one point, they also ran out of towels. The pool was also not very clean and every day, since there was wind, one of the small pools was completely covered in sand. Public washrooms, were clean, but sometimes, ran out of T-paper, and the stall door handles were either "hanging-on" or broken off. The restaraunts, there are four BUT only two on a given night were open, so was very hard to book to eat since the reservations were already booked up. The cafeteria, was the only option for eating. It was good, but every day, breakfast, lunch and dinner - you get very bored with eating and what is available. Would have been nice to be able to dress up for a nice dinner. Gift shop is very expensive. If you need sunscreen, the min price is between 29-49US for a bottle. On a positive, the people were nice and friendly. Others, were a little desparate for tips.

Breathless Punta Cana Resort: 5 star resort

The resort is beautiful. Staff very helpful and seem to be happy at their jobs. The common areas are well maintained. The pools are very clean. The beach area is great, lots of chairs and space, clean. The buffet is incredible. Some of the restaurants are great, a couple need some attention. The rooms are clean, well maintained, stocked, comfortable. The only negative would be to avoid weeks of college break, the resort is overrun with large groups of college students. Few nights of young people [... read more] yelling and fighting in hallways, although the resort had extra security and did try to keep it under control.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Amazing Staff

I must say this is an excellent value for your money. Beautiful clean grounds, good food and amazing staff. Shout to our housekeeper Lidia in the Catalina building on the ground floor. She is just an amazing person so kind a friendly and always a smile on her face. Andrea and Nicholas at the pool bar are exceptional people always smiling and supplying great service. Shout out to some of the workers that are behind the scenes that definitely deserve to be mentioned are this amazing lady with her  [... read more]pale blue hair clip that keeps the bathrooms clean. She was off a few days and the bathrooms were awful. She did a great job and a tip goes along way to let her know we appreciate her service. Alberto one of the grounds keepers sweeping up all those leaves around the pool. Always smiling and helpful. Full appreciation to the pool life guard Estaban who is always smiling a fist pump here and there and makes you feel welcome at the resort. I can't forget Solange who is always helpful . Rosa welcoming you into the buffet. Thank you to all of you above that made our 2 weeks stay so memorable. Because of you all we will be back.

Punta Cana Princess: Property amazing, rooms are terrible

Just got back from Punta Cana Princess. I always read the reviews prior to going anywhere, but, everyone has their own opinions, you just can't please everyone. Positives - property is just stunning, staff is wonderful, zero complaints there, food is plentiful and okay, very out dated but clean, steak house is amazing. Trolly service was awesome, and a huge bonus f [... read more]or my husband. Negatives - air conditioning was less that okay, could not get the room temp below 26.5 issue was never addressed. In room coffee pot was broken and took three days to get a replacement. It may not seem to be a big deal to some, but, when my husband has mobility issues and I have to venture out of room for morning coffee, it was a big deal to us. Safe had a low battery (not a big fix, but would not put anything in it just in case I was locked out) issue never addressed. Sliding patio door, just a mess. It literally came off the track. The vertical aluminum strip with the lock mechanism actually fell off, I kicked it back on several times, but it never did lock. Being on the ground floor because of mobility issues, clearly an issue. Going out to the patio was one of the few things my husband could to with confidence, that came to a quick end. Manager approached us in the main lobby (a big smile on his face) asking "how is your vacation?" He went away without his smile after hearing my issues and opinion. The patio door was "fixed" immediately by simply screwing the frame back together, still unable to lock, and extremely difficult to open and close. Sport Bar food was all premade, and less that desirable. I would not recommend this resort to anyone. We picked our battles, got to make the best of it!!

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana: Amazing Resort

I have been to many resorts over the years but this one felt like Paradise. The grounds are very beautiful and easy to get from place to place. It is kept very clean excellent job keeping the entire facility immaculate. There is a lot of variety of food and amazing restaurants choices. You will never go hungry. Our favourite was the Italian restaurant. The entertainment team work very hard to make your stay enjoyable. Special shout out to Udid, Pepa, Michelle and Victor. The only negative [... read more] I found was that everyone was asking for reviews on a daily basis. This gets too repetitive every day as I am trying to leave technology behind and enjoy my vacation fully. This should only be requested at checkout where there is form or IPAD with the staff members names to make our review comments. The resorts should focus on a memorable stay and not feedback on their staff. With all this said I would definitely go back to this resort again.

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Marien hotel puerto playa

The pools were beautiful. Rooms clean but a bit dated. Food was good and entertainment team were great. Overall great 9 days stay and would return. Great place for adults and there were kids as well. Beach is ok. Chairs around pool in the shade are very limited.