Grand Sirenis Tropical Suites: Good Family Time

The renovated Junior Deluxe Family room was very nice and quiet but room service and food were more a 3 star rating than 4. The A La Carte restaurants were not great. Too many representatives trying to sell excursions on the beach and at the pool.

Bahia Principe Explore Legend: Absolutely Amazing

Bahia Principe Fantasia was everything it was hyped up to be. We stayed there in early April. The weather was fantastic and the hotel was incredible. Make sure to look for Yason if your sitting by the pool. Best waiter I’ve ever had. Food was amazing rooms were clean pool was fantastic and the beach was amazing!!!

Occidental Punta Cana: Great vacation !

We had an amazing week at Occidental Punta Cana. We stayed in a superior room it was very nice and beds were comfortable my only complaint is that the sheets could use some upgrading, however it was a very minor downfall. The resort is beautiful and very clean. Plenty of space and we were always able to find a chair at any of the three pools or the beach. The beach was one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. Food was great always lots of variety at the buffet we also tried the Italian, Mexican and s [... read more]teak restaurant, the steak was definitely a favourite ! Staff were helpful and attentive we didn’t have beach towels in our room when we arrived and at another point during the stay our safe stopped working but both times we called guest services and they sent someone to help us out within a few minutes. A lot of staff were able to communicate in multiple languages and even those who could not did their best to be helpful !The evening shows were unreal very talented performers . There is also a lot of live music going on in the evenings very enjoyable. Don’t have kids myself but I noticed that the resort was very family oriented and there was a lot of activities for kids, they always seemed to be having a good time ! Very satisfied with our stay and would definitely return.

Breathless Punta Cana Resort: Amazing Resort and destination !

We got here and were greeted by friendly staff , the room was spectacular although the upgraded ocean front view was expensive is worth every penny for first time vacationers to a resort ! Tons to do with events every day and evening , lots of pools wether you want to party or somewhere quiet there is a place for every mood. The food is great and they cater to you so good your never without ! The rooms were well kept and clean and the overall impression is very well maintainted and keep t up  [... read more]! Over all we were very impressed and highly recommend Breathless ! I'm sure we'll be back to this one !

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Awesome Resort with outstanding customer service

Everything at this hotel was exceptional. We travelled with our 29 year old special needs daughter and were a little worried about how she would be treated at this adults only resort. All management and staff treated her like a princess. The food was delicious, the grounds beautiful, the entertainment kept everyone involved and so much to do. We had a room with a roll in shower and it accommodated us perfectly.

Riu Republica: Highly recommend!!!

Booked this hotel last minute with recommendation from the rep at Trip Central. I was sceptical because I usually book smaller resorts, I will definitely be returning to Rui Republica. Everything about this resort made my vacation great. Although it is larger it is layed out very well and no problems navigating the grounds. Restaurants were all wonder, although the best steak was not at the Steak House but at the Spanish restaurant. No reservations were required and we never waited longer than 2 [... read more]0 minutes for a table. We could wait in one of the many bars with a pager to notify you when the table was ready. Pools were many and varied from the party pool to quiet relaxing. Did not have to reserve chairs once by the pool. Lots of choice either in the sun or under a shade canopy. The beach was busy and harder to secure a shade spot but not impossible if you arrived early. The rooms were clean and comfortable, both of which are a deal breaker from my relaxation. Definitely will be returning.

Excellence El Carmen: Great Resort

Excellent property rooms are quite spacious Restaurants are good Beach is nice you can have long walks No sea weeds Amazing service and staff is friendly Would love to go back! Lobby has the wow factor

Excellence El Carmen: Very Good Choice

All the staff at the Excellence El Carmen were friendly and worked hard to make our trip enjoyable. Despite that, this hotel falls just short of being a true 5* experience. It began when we arrived at 11:45 pm and we had to find our own way to our room using a map that the desk staff provided. It continued with little things daily that showed the hotel has not yet matured into its desired state. They will get there but the staff will need specific training and customer feedback will be criti [... read more]cal in the process. Our room was beautiful. It was one of the largest rooms we have ever had at an all inclusive resort. We had a swim out room and deck was large with lots of options to relax and enjoy. I liked that the pool was not heated as the air was so hot it was refreshing. There was very inconsistent bar service when at the swim out room, it seemed actually more by chance than any planned service. However there was a bar in the room and a fridge and it even had clamato. If you wanted you could also order drinks to the room. The beach was beautiful and the sand so soft. You could walk for miles. This was so nice and we really enjoyed it. The food was good, some of the service staff would benefit from additional training. There are so many choices for dining that we did not get to sample all of them but our favourite restaurant that we did go to was the French one. The entertainment staff were hard working and energetic and some of the shows were well choreographed and showcased some terrific singers. Overall we really enjoyed our week and we would consider returning and recommending this hotel to others.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Great resort

Third time to this Bahia property second time to Ambar and as last time it didn’t disappoint. Staff goes out of way to be sure you’re satisfied, beach is beautiful, pools are refreshing and the food is delicious

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Good and bad

Hotel very beautiful and clean. Good meals with many restaurants. We had a water leak from the roof in our bedroom twice during our stay. We have to be before 6 AM to find a good chair at the beach. My wife was armed robbed with a machete when walking on the beach away from the hotel.Stay near hotels installations at the beach.I prefer my stay at other Bahia Principe

Bahia Principe Explore Legend: Fantastic Fantasia!

We came with our extended family (ages 4-74 years). We all were very impressed with how friendly and welcoming the staff were, the quality of the food (including the house wine) and the range of activities to keep us all busy. We had a couple of minor glitches with the rooms but our problems were dealt with professionally and helpfully.

Breathless Punta Cana Resort: Enjoyed our stay

First of all the above picture is not what our room looked like! Our vacation was over 9 days, at Breathless, Punta Cana. The trip from the airport takes about 50 min to arrive at hotel, check in was quick, a brief attempt to upcharge to a “better” room, starting at $90 a night and then when we said no, he tried again at $60, we still said no and he gave us a “free” upgrade, which was what we were getting anyway. A king bed, 2nd floor room, pool view, or courtyard view. Our room 1236, w [... read more]as directly across from main pool where after day in sun we were able to watch the end of day activities! There are time share salesmen but we managed to avoid them,we were not interested and they left us alone, we did say a few white lies to not have to endure the talk and pitch for the package. The room was clean, worn in areas, bed spread or throw at end of bed had stains on it. One chair to put suitcase on, ample storage and closet space.They provided robes and slippers which we used, nice and soft terry cloth. Air and fan in room worked well. The shower and bathroom could have used some grout work, shower slow to drain, needed to turn water off during your shower to insure it didn’t flood. Toiletries are provided, manly smelling, good for males not females. The towels are thinning, we asked for bed linen to be changed by housekeeping, and she did, left her candy everyday and room was nicely done. We met the daily bar fridge restocker, Willy, who was awesome! He took the time to meet us, we found out about his family, and even when he was not stocking and just in hotel, he smiled and asked if he could get us anything, always smiling. We only had to call for coffee and water on first day, but after we met Willy, never again. Also at al la carte dinners, they have a staff member ask if everything was acceptable in your room, if you needed anything, request turn down service or anything else that you needed for room, and by time you returned from dinner it was done. We went to all al a carte dinners except for Sian, we were fortunate to meet Nicholas at the beach BBQ,on our first day, and he then arranged our first al la carte at the Culinaria, he was our server and he made sure the dinner was outstanding, and for rest of the vacation we went where he recommended, and was working, and we were not disappointed, had great dinners every time. Only the second time at the Italian did I have a meal which I sent the appetizer back, and then also had a terrible entree, could not eat it, the server was rude, not our Nicholas, so it was disappointing. We ate breakfast at the buffet every am, great variety. We ate lunch at the beach BBQ, lots to choose from, great burgers, paninis, fries, pizza, salads, fruits, ice cream, never went hungry. The beach drink servers were fabulous, Ariel and Ricardo need a big raise, as they walk miles on the beach bringing you drinks, water, and smiles. Beach is beautiful, can walk for miles in any direction, “shopping” vendors up off beach, there are areas that are public beach, so need to be careful. The resort is lively, pool entertainment is theme based,nightly entertainment varies and they post a schedule daily. The only complaint or concern we had was that although it is an adult resort, 18+, there were very young students at the evening entertainment, from the sister resort Now, who were there drinking, “watching” show with 2 Mothers of the teens who were not great role models at all, who were also drunk, not interested in anything other than picking up the entertainment staff. The “young” adults were loud, swearing and pretty much behaving like idiots, and security did not really do much to stop them that evening and again the next day on the beach. The self indulgent rich spoiled kids, who have obviously no regard for manners or how to behave in public without their parents. So for that reason I would probably check to make sure that the minimum age for a resort is 21, when I stay somewhere again. Or perhaps the resort should not allow minors to attend adult evening shows, as they were adult theme, and stay off the beach where they could not be served, put bracelets on the underagers is a start. All in all, a great party atmosphere, good restaurants to eat, no reservations required, be prepared to wait a short time, great beach, make friends with the waiters and be pleasant to the staff, they work hard, and in turn they make your stay memorable.

Excellence El Carmen: Incredible resort!!! Adults only

I don't think there are enough good things to say about not only the resort, but the staff, food and spa at this resort. On the first day we arrived, the weather was a little rainy. So we went to the sports bar where we met Felix, our new friend and bartender. This guy made my day with a Crown Royal and soda, and made a variety of drinks for my wife. Now you would think that with as many guests that show up at this resort, Felix would have a hard time remembering not only the people, but the [... read more]ir drink orders as well. NOT THE CASE! This guy was awesome. Thank you Felix! We also went to a variety of the restaurants while at the resort and the food and staff were great. Alexander from the Grill, Leonardo from the Lobster house and the Kitchen Table just to name a few. We stayed in a Junior Swim up suite and can't stay enough good things about it. The room was always clean, and to be honest, nicer than our own room at home! The swim up option was perfect as it gave us some privacy but also allowed us to catch some sun and still take a swim. We also took advantage of the Spa which assisted in the relaxation of the trip. The massage therapists we had were Ana Delia and Eva and they did an excellent job. The hydrotherapy prior to the massage was pretty cool as well. Very well thought out spa. And I know it was a vacation, but I still hit their gym a couple times and it was very high end. Their equipment is all brand new and the facility is very clean. Fresh fruit, nuts and bottled water is provided while at the gym. I would recommend this resort to anyone.

Catalonia Bavaro Resort: Great Resort

This resort was amazing after the initial check in. We arrived and they were double booked so we were told we would be upgraded. We had no idea they were overbooked though. We thought that was great and after doing tons of paper work left to go next door. When we got there they had nothing and were told we had to check in again...another hour or so...and that is was because our resort was over booked and we would have to leave and go back there after 2 days. Not a happy group. We just left and w [... read more]ent back over and said upgrade someone else. Who wants to spend and afternoon of only one week moving:( After getting checked in finally and me not having a fridge we found the resort to be excellent. There was lots to do, lots of activity and the food was also good. The beach was one of the cleanest on the strip and always found a chair. The pool was large and lots of chairs as well. The steakhouse and Italian restaurants are both really good for an all inclusive. The maid service also was excellent. Carmen was a doll. Got us a new fridge and filled it with beverages!!!!!

Sunscape Bavaro Beach: Terrific experience

Resort was clean, rooms were clean, showers were awesome. Staff were very helpful, restaurants were very good, good variety of food for lunch and breakfast. Evening entertainment was good Our first all inclusive experience and we were very pleased

Iberostar Waves Dominicana: Nice resort but over-priced

Here is our breakdown of our trip to Iberostar Dominicana, Punta Cana. Room: We requested both with our agent and the hotel itself a room on a upper floor, which we received, and something fairly close to the ocean, which we did not even come close to receiving as we received a room overlooking the reception lobby, gym and Spa. Noisy and very unhappy for the $2000 spent each (x2 people). When we went back to reception after seeing our location, after much heated discussion the head at recepti [... read more]on finally moved us from building 3793 to 3893, which was immensely better and for this we were grateful...at least we could see the ocean even though not right on the ocean. They originally wanted us to pay an additional $60 US/night/person for this room but finally said “for no extra charge”. Reception and Guest Services: Nice people who when advised of issues did handle them in a timely manner and also were good about following up. Food: The food was average and nothing special. Very repetitious even though write up on the resort said variety on a daily basis. Line-ups were long and took forever to get through. Ordered a glass of white wine and got a Coke, which I do not even drink. Bars: Probably the best service on a resort. Bartenders rotated service on a regular basis so you never had to wait too long. Much friendlier in the lobby bars as opposed to the beach bars. Entertainment: The Iberostar Punta Cana (IPC) and Dominicana (ID) both had nice nightly entertainment. The staff were friendly and provided a happy environment. The Star Band was very good at IPC and the live shows at ID were good as well. No complaints in this area. On resort survey: Very poorly done. This was the ONLY day that anybody in the resort volunteered extra customer service (offered to drive you anywhere all day long) and main buffets cared about handling their clients. While I was trying to complete the resort survey, I was interrupted at least 5 times by someone telling me to give them a good review. The manager/supervisor did so much as to stand at my table and read my review and while I turned it over he asked me what I was hiding and was I giving him a bad review. Unbelievable. The next day the service went back to what it was before “survey day” and nobody volunteered drives or cared about your happiness in the buffet restaurants. So blatantly obvious. Size: The resort is HUGE and far too busy for us. We never could get a seat at the poolside and fortunately they put down more umbrellas at the beach so we were able to get seats there on a daily basis. Recommendation: I would never return to this resort. More $$$ does not mean better value for the money. Our previous experience at Iberostar Costa Dorado in Puerto Plata was fantastic value for money (about $500 per person cheaper) but definitely not this Iberostar resort. Iberostar Costa Dorado was far less money per person + we got an ocean view room, which faced directly onto the ocean!!!

Royalton Splash Punta Cana: Amazing Resort

This is the first time we have been to Memories Splash. We would definitely go again. We were with our son, daughter-in-law and two grandsons. It is an excellent family getaway. We enjoyed just sitting beside and in the pool with the boys. It was a very relaxing vacation. The weather was terrific. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They couldn't do enough for you, very accommodating. The servers in the Selection restaurant were wonderful. Wilkin and Valentini always made sure that [... read more] our 4 year old grandson had his chocolate milk. It's just a small thing but important to him.

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca: Very good resort

It was my first time at this resort. The location of the hotel is perfect. Only 25 km from the airport.... Beach front resort. The beach is smaller than showing on the picture but still beautiful and clean compare to other resort on the same beach. The resort itself is clean and the vegetation is beautiful. The resort size was perfect for us. We where in the farthest block from the lobby (#5) and still within 10 min walk. The staff where very nice and I was suprised that they speak multip [... read more]le language. The food was good to all the restaurant, including the buffet. Nothing outstanding... but everything is good. We also enjoyed the fact that we didnt had to reserve in any of the restaurant. Just like every resort I have been.... the wine taste bad... and the drinks at this resort are also made with cheap alcool. You need to specify barcelo rum if you want to have good rum...otherwise it's cheap. The room where ok and clean every day. Overall, It's a really good resort quality/price compare to other resort in Punta Cana. I recommend this hotel to everyone and I wont hesitate to go back.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Great resort

The personnel at this resort are fantastic. The ground is in great shape. The rooms are in good condition. The beach is OK. The pools are great. The pool bars and the lobby bar are a great place to hang out. The pool restaurant and the buffet restaurant served great food. The problem with this resort is giving access to US high school groups for their senior years. They have no respect for the other customers and it is the same for their parents or chaperones. The hotel should have them  [... read more]signed a waiver to behave. They are wild, noisy and rude and so are the parents. I told one father that he was not allowed to smoke at the lobby bar, he turned around and stayed at the bar. More security needed to take care of this problem.

Sunscape Bavaro Beach: Fabulous vacation

Just home from a fantastic vacation with four families, 17 in total. The resort was beautiful, grounds were well maintained. Food was excellent, a la carte Restraunts were all great. Buffets all had lots of choices. Beach was OK, geotubes in the water to help with erosion were not the prettiest site. And lots of seaweed but resort had people raking the beach all day long to keep the seaweed to a minimum. Entertainment staff was non stop, activities at both the beach and poolside areas. They [... read more] put on a huge Easter party for everyone. It was amazing. My only issue with the resort was we had requested adjoining rooms because we are a family of 5, we didn’t get the adjoining room, had rooms on opposite ends of the hallway. So we had to separate and each stay with the kids in separate rooms. Overall it was an amazing vacation.