Impressive Premium Punta Cana: Impressive Premium Punta Cana

We had no issues at this Resort. Our rooms were clean. The staff was friendly. Our food was great especially the filet mignon at The Grill. Lots of loungers available. We seen the Queen Show and Circus Show and thought they were great. The Coffee Shop is a really nice touch as we went there every morning.

Secrets Tides Punta Cana: Beautiful!

The hotel & guest rooms were just beautiful. Plenty of lounges by the pools & great choices for restaurants. I would highly recommend this resort. Customer service went above & beyond so many times.

Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort Spa and Casino: Amazing Resort - Truly had my heart

We stayed at the Lopesan from January 4 to January 11, and I have to say—this hotel truly had my heart. It had everything you could possibly need. There was a 24-hour sports bar in the lobby, along with 24-hour room service, which was amazing. The room hallways, pools, and washrooms were always clean and well maintained. One thing that really stood out was that the hotel has its own boulevard, something many hotels I’ve stayed at don’t offer. Along the boulevard, there was an incredible coff [... read more]ee shop—you could find me there maybe three times a day. There were also many different shops, including organic stores, duty-free, a candy shop, clothing shops, and a pharmacy with a 24-hour doctor’s office, which was very reassuring. The resort had so much for kids. There were two water parks—one located at the end of the boulevard, which was actually really nice. You could spend a full day or just a couple of hours there, and since it was out of sight, it was out of mind if you didn’t want to go every day. There was also a teen club, a kids club, an arcade, bowling, and three escape rooms. Lastly, the entertainment team and staff were incredible. There was always something going on, and they truly engaged with guests around the pool and during the nightly shows. They were honestly my favorite part of the resort. Thank you, Lopesan, for such a wonderful vacation. ?

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Family Vacation

Our stay at this hotel was a mixed experience. Check-in was very slow, which was frustrating after traveling. The original room we were given had multiple issues: the air conditioning did not work, and both the safe and mini fridge were broken. The manager was helpful and arranged a new room, which we appreciated, but the process took about two hours. Our daughter and son-in-law also had problems with their family room—it was missing a bed and had not been properly cleaned upon arrival. On [... read more] a positive note, the kids’ activities were excellent. The kids’ zone pool and waterslides were a highlight and very well enjoyed. The à la carte restaurants were decent and provided some nice dining options. One of the biggest drawbacks was the lack of beach towels, which were frequently unavailable. In addition, lounge chairs were often saved very early in the morning, making it difficult to find seating later in the day. Overall, while the resort has great amenities for kids, the service and room issues impacted our stay.

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: Beautiful paradise

You won’t regret booking here. This is the place to go to forget real life and relax and unwind. Buffet was full of great choices. I felt so good all week. Pool and beach have lots of loungers. Would suggest going to claim a lounger when the sun comes up to get a perfect spot. Staff were great. Benjamin at the breakfast and lunch buffet in the Level area was so fun and kind. Such a friendly face to greet us. Every part of the Level is worth it. The only thing that wasn’t great was the clarity o [... read more]f the water at the beach I think just because it was so windy and churned up while I was there. The service at beach and pool is wonderful.

Secrets Royal Beach: Mediocre Resort

Not too any choices regarding food, but overall it was good. Room Service was very poor. Had to call several times to get what we needed. Entertainmaint was fair. Staff was fairly good, and obliging, and helpful.

Presidential Suites Punta Cana: Will Not Be Returning

Our stay at Bakour Punta Cana Suites was unfortunately very disappointing overall, especially given the expectations we had for a family double birthday trip — though there were a few bright spots worth mentioning. We arrived late and the resort allowed us to quickly eat at the buffet before it closed, which we appreciated after a long travel day. However, our suite was not prepared for five guests. There were only four towels provided, with no extra sheets or pillows. It took over 24 hours  [... read more]to receive additional bedding and bottles of water after repeated follow-ups. The in-room phone did not work, making it impossible to call the front desk or order room service. All communication had to be done via WhatsApp. We were assisted by Saimy at the front desk, whose response time was quite good and appreciated — though solutions still took far too long to be implemented. There was also an extra fee to decorate the room for our birthday, which typically isn't charged. Im normally away for my bdays and I've never had to pay to have it decorated The AC stopped working 3 times during our stay. As compensation for the inconvenience, the resort granted us a late check-out, which was appreciated - 2:45 pm (Shuttle pick up was 3:45pm) The suite itself was a positive: very spacious, condo-style rooms with a beautiful, large balcony. The room also included robes and slippers, which was a nice touch. Unfortunately, some amenities fell short — the washer/dryer did not work, there were no utensils in the suite, and there were no garbage bins in living areas, only in the bathrooms. The fridge is not restocked automatically, including water. Each refill required messaging the front desk via WhatsApp. The grounds itself was well kept and pool was clean, although we found it difficult to snag a chair or cabana unless you were up at 7am to reserve it. I did appreciate that we could just leave pool towels, not having to worry about returning or trading for new ones. Food was a major letdown. If you are a foodie, this is not the resort for you. There is only one buffet, with very limited variety. I ate essentially the same meal every day — grilled chicken or fish with one or two rotating sides. There were NO dietary accommodations, and they ran out of soy milk by day four with no replacement. I am dairy and gluten free, hence the repetition of my meals. That said, Alfonso, the grill chef, was amazing — super friendly and always had my food ready when he saw me. He truly stood out and made the dining experience more enjoyable. The pool bartender, Braurio, was also friendly and provided good service. There were 2 other great waiters, but their names are escaping me. Waiters were a hit or didn't care, while others saw us and knew our drinks right off the bat. The beach situation is also misleading. This is not a traditional beach resort — it sits on a marina, with boats docked 24/7. The water was consistently murky due to boats, seaweed, and coral. While staff did try daily to clear the shoreline, it never resembled a picture-perfect beach. If you’re someone who values a beautiful beach experience, this is not the resort for you. Housekeeping was inconsistent. On the first cleaning, they left dirty dishes with food still on the counter and placed the bathroom garbage by the front door instead of removing it. Cleaning times were also very unpredictable — sometimes very early, other times extremely late. Most concerning was that during one of the cleanings, housekeeping went through my son’s belongings and ALL of his money was stolen from his wallet, which was hidden at the bottom of his backpack. Its unfortunate that we had only noticed it when we got back home. Overall, while the rooms themselves were spacious and a few staff members truly stood out, the resort fell far short in terms of service consistency, food quality, amenities, beach experience, and security. We definitely would not return nor recommend Bakour Punta Cana Suites, especially for families or anyone expecting a true beach, variety of food and honest workers.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Great resort but not for everyone

Resort had great food and amenities. Beaches are very nice and a great place for most people. Disappointed with the noise at night and the party atmosphere which wasn’t for everyone, especially when you have a nice swim out near the pool and it was too loud during the day and a few nights to sit outside and enjoy due to the music. The music choice was fine but volume was like a March break atmosphere. Not for us but everything else eas great

Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana: Amazing resort!

We stayed at Secrets, Royal Beach- beautiful resort with excellent food. We most appreciated the super friendly and helpful staff. A great big "Thank you" to Dyanara whose attention made our stay that much nicer! We absolutely loved her "Let me help you" approach.... and always with a smile. We also want to thank Sammy and Junior. Also a thank you to the staff in the main buffet restaurant who were always helpful and smiling.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Nice resort

It met my expectations. The people who work there are excellent. The food was good, but the pizza area needs improvement; I think it needs more staff! The air conditioning needs to be improved in the rooms.

Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana: Secrets Punta Cana

Very impressed The staff were so friendly and helpful particularly Dayanara our Butler She went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed The food was excellent with so much choice and beautifully presented Great beach with plenty of chairs and amazing service from keen servers

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Grand Bahia aquamarine

Hotel was clean. Recommend more food options in the alacart restaurants Like the tech advances the resort uses. Would like to see clarity on what services people can use in the sister resorts next door.

Grand Bavaro Princess: Very nice resort

The resort was well kept, rooms were clean and modern. Air conditioning worked very well. Beach was incredible! One interesting experience was the peacocks! They were everywhere and very tame and so beautiful. Pool was gorgeous. Only things that could be improved on are entertainment and having more golf carts to get around (however we were there at full capacity). Wifi kicked you out a bit and it was frustrating signing back in. In saying this I’d highly recommend this resort with these i [... read more]tems being minor.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Amazing resort

We had an amazing stay at Sunscape Coco Punta Cana and truly enjoyed every part of our vacation. The resort is beautiful, very clean, and well maintained. The staff were exceptional — friendly, attentive, and always willing to help with a smile, which made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. The food was excellent, with a great variety of options at both the buffet and the à la carte restaurants. Everything was fresh and well prepared. The beach was stunning, with soft sand and c [... read more]lear water, and there were plenty of activities and entertainment throughout the day, as well as relaxing options when we wanted quiet time. Overall, it was an excellent experience and exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely recommend Sunscape Coco Punta Cana to friends and family and would happily return in the future.

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar: Our favorite resort

We absolutely love this resort. I am mobility challenged and this place is totally accessible starting with the small size along with the elevators to upper floors. This year was our 3rd year in a row and we will be going back next year. We loved Manuella, Yelly, Smiley as well as the bar tenders Thomas in the lobby and Tobias at the pool. Our butlers (Daniel and Edward) were excellent and did everything to make our stay comfortable. Food was good, some meals were cold but mostly all were good.  [... read more]Beach was well kept since seaweed was rampant. Daily cleanup so not much of a problem. We had one of our suitcases damaged on route there and went to Air Transat customer service to report it but have not heard a word since. It has been 1 month so I guess they are blowing us off but suitcase cost $100+ and now has no wheels and large gash in the side. We will try to keep following up but are not feeling positive. Anyway this is the resort o go to. Although they say adults only I saw at least 4 or 5 kids under 18. So be aware.

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Wonderful family vacation

Travelled here with a group of 10 family members ages ranging from 12 to 71 years old over Christmas. Wonderful family resort. Safe, clean and beautiful! Staff was excellent. Preferred club was definitely worth it. Water park was a great bonus. Food was average for all inclusive but everyone always found something to eat. Shout out to our Butler Osvalda.

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Wonderful family vacation

Travelled here with a group of 10 family members ages ranging from 12 to 71 years old over Christmas. Wonderful family resort. Safe, clean and beautiful! Staff was excellent. Preferred club was definitely worth it. Water park was a great bonus. Food was average for all inclusive but everyone always found something to eat. Shout out to our Butler Osvalda.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Good resort

This is an older resort. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Housekeeping was minimal but as I said the rooms were clean. The grounds are very pretty, the beach is very nice and there was alot of seaweed on the beach when we were there over Christmas. The staff were friendly and service was basic but good. Tony in the restaurant is fantastic! It is a lower cost resort and that is reflected in the service. We had a great time at this resort. It was difficult to get in to the A la Carte but  [... read more]the buffet was quite good.

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca: A stay that escalated into a medical and ethical nightmare

I am writing this review at the request of Trip Central, following a catastrophic experience connected to my stay at VIK Arena Blanca in December 2025. What began as a long-saved, family vacation with my 4-year-old son ended in repeated hospitalizations, "ICU admission", and lasting health consequences. On the first plane ride over from Vancouver, I developed what appeared to be a minor insect bite. At the time, I believed it was not serious. On December 26, 2025, while already at the resort, [... read more] I purchased over USD $500 in excursions through Nexus Tours (including Monkeyland) because I reasonably believed the issue was insignificant and would not affect our vacation. That same morning, during a Nexus presentation required after booking through Trip Central / WestJet Vacations, I showed the infected bite to Alfredo, the Nexus tour guide who had sold me my excursions. Because of his affiliation with Canadian travel companies and the resort, I trusted his guidance when he directed me to the hotel’s on-site medical clinic. This decision proved to be devastating. At the hotel clinic, the doctor forcefully squeezed the bite despite my objections, worsening the inflammation. I was then told I needed to be sent by taxi to a nearby hospital and reassured that I would receive “a few hours of IV antibiotics” and be sent back so I could enjoy my vacation. That assurance was false. What followed was three days of hospital confinement, during which: I was repeatedly given IV antibiotics without appropriate diagnostic testing No wound culture was taken. I was told if I left against Hospiten bravaro advice I would owe thousands of dollars. I was told I could not leave unless I paid thousands USD by credit card I was warned that if I left, my insurance would not cover me. I was repeatedly told “you’ll be out soon,” while my stay was continuously extended I felt financially and medically trapped, with no advocate, while being told my treatment was at the hospital’s discretion. After being released back to the resort, my condition worsened dramatically. I became severely ill while in my hotel room with my young child. I was not completely alone only because another Canadian guest from Toronto, stepped in to help me. Thank God she was there. She assisted me during my illness and helped care for my child at moments when I was too unwell to do so myself. Without her presence, the situation could have been even more dangerous. Out of desperation, I returned to the hotel clinic, where immediately after having a blood pressure monitor attached to me I allegedly suffered a prolonged seizure despite having no neurological history. I was transported back to the same hospital and admitted to the ICU. During this ICU admission: I was separated from my 4-year-old child in a foreign country My child’s care depended on the kindness of someone I had only recently met I continued to deteriorate after excessive antibiotics Only after a doctor finally administered probiotics did I begin to improve Despite this, I was labeled with “late-onset epilepsy.” The hospital attempted to keep me admitted until January 5, 2026, but I was ultimately discharged on December 31, 2025. The representative from the Canadian consulate expressed concern that no one from the travel agency had alerted the Canadian consulate that I was admitted to hospital. Upon returning to Canada, I was taken to an emergency department, observed for several hours, and released, highlighting the stark contrast in proportionality of care. Why this concerns the resort and Canadian travelers This entire chain of events began with a hotel-affiliated medical referral. Resorts operating within systems that funnel insured tourists into external hospitals without safeguards, transparency, or advocacy should not ethically be aligned with Canadian travel companies. Based on conversations I had while hospitalized, I am not the first person this has happened to, and without change, I will not be the last. This is a serious public safety issue. My son never saw Monkeyland. My health and livelihood were deeply affected. What should have been a restorative vacation became a medical and emotional catastrophe. I am sharing this review so other families—especially parents traveling alone with children—understand the risks and can make informed decisions. Do not trust the resort clinic. I could have died.

Occidental Caribe: Upgrades and repairs much needed.

The resort was fine but the staff lacked emotion, no smiles and most could not speak English and finding someone that could was almost impossible. The food was always cold and the lineup for (hot) breakfasts were long. The resort itself NEEDS repairs to the rooms. Lamps were broken, shower heads were clogged, electric outlets were loose in the walls. The maids walk into rooms after 1 knock without waiting for a reply.( I got caught with my pants down) literally. They need more staff around the p [... read more]ools for drinks. There was only 1 per pool.