Majestic Elegance Punta Cana: Best Resort in Punta Cana!

Excellent service, great beach, clean, fun, an absolutely perfect vacation spot in Punta Cana. We've visited multiple resorts on Bavaro beach and Majestic Elegance stands head and shoulders above the others. We will definitely return next year!

Riu Republica: Was ok

This was a bigger resort than I expected. I was disappointed with the restaurants because out of 8-9 only a few were "à la carte" all others were like eating at the buffet. Would be nice to go for a meal with some atmosphere and get served. No issues with cleanliness of the resort Besides the drunken games in mid afternoon with all the 18-25 year olds, not many games or things to get people off their pool chairs, especially in the middle pool near the beach. In my opinion this was n [... read more]ot a 5 star. Maybe a 4-4.5 star

Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana: Worst vacation ever

I did not have high expectations when booking this trip, I just wanted a beach, pool, and to relax with a drink. Somehow, I was still dissappointed. This resort is poorly maintained, the food inedible and staff unhelpful. It was a complete waste of my vacation days and money.

Catalonia Bavaro Resort: nice clean friendly staff food not the greatest

golf was free but the cart rental was outrageous nice beach great pool friendly staff a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Great resort!

The Barcelo Bavaro Palace was everything we were looking for. It was clean, the beach was long, the sun shone and people were friendly! The only down sides were the wind which was pretty much constant, and the food which was never really hot. We loved being able to walk for miles on the beach although being fair skinned and not so good about using sunscreen I really did wish for more shade or shaded areas. We were not bothered by sales people on the beach - ever! We had a little bit of  [... read more]rain, but not even enough to leave the beach. All was good!

Occidental Punta Cana: Outstanding resort

The occidental was a clean,well maintained grounds,excellent buffet,Mexican,Steak House and Oriental Dining was superb.The only complaint I have was the first day registration and getting keys to our room could be more efficient a lot of time wasted.I would recommend this resort to any traveller and return for a second time if I had the opportunity.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Fantastic Resort

The hotel is a five star resort,,, the grounds were beautiful, the beach beautiful and we'll maintained . Always enough chairs ,, with plenty to do ... The device was second to none . The buffet was fantastic with a large variety of food , Alacarts were also great .. Finally the service was second to none and always with a smile . I have been to this resort twice and will definitely go back again

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Nice resort

We stayed at the Adults Only side, and the rooms are tired looking, but functional. The beach is very nice, and it was easy to find lounge chairs in the morning. We found the buffets to be very typical, but the A la cartes were amazing! It was very easy to get reservations at these restaurants and the food was outstanding. Our big complaint was getting through the airport at Punta Cana. 2 hour queues to get in, and 2 hour to leave. We weren't aware of the $20 US tax per person to leave, s [... read more]o we scrambled to get the money. I believe our Sunwing Rep should have made us aware of this fee.

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: Nice Enough but on the Quiet Side

We vacationed at Dreams Palm Beach Feb 22-Mar 2. Myself, my husband, my mom, my cousin and her mom. I will review in sections. ROOMS – We had 3 rooms in total, Buildings 6 and 7. The rooms had nice decor, were clean and spacious, with sitting chair, table, marble floors, balcony with small table. Bathroom set up is strange, with a partially see through glass door on the way to the private toilet area and facing the front door so that you could not open front door if someone was taking a showe [... read more]r! Odd. It’s fine for a couple but may not work well for family members staying in same room. GROUNDS – The landscaping is well maintained throughout property. Unfortunately, in this area the beach has murky waters and lots of seaweed, no one really used it unless they walked left for 15 minutes or so. There is a small decent casino. The disco is not used much but can be fun if you get a group of people to go out and join you. The small gym is ok but is up 2 flights of stairs so my elderly mom could not use it. FOOD – Great but unfortunately if you are feeling sick, you don’t feel like eating much. In spite of taking Dukoral before the trip, 4 out of 5 of us were running to the bathroom far too often. Is it because of personal low immunity system or is the resort doing something wrong as far as food handling? I don’t know. Upon entering restaurants, they always enforced using hand sanitizer. Definitely bring imodium with you to the Dominican and it may help alleviate some symptoms should this happen to you. The buffet had plenty variety, with various stations, omelettes, pasta, soup, grill, pizza, fruit, Mexican, ice cream, etc. French restaurant was our least favorite, very long wait, forgot to take our order, they rushed around us, were abrupt to point of rudeness, very unlike the rest of resort. French onion soup was not the Canadian version – missing the toasted bread and cheese. The busboy did apologize at the end of the evening. After speaking with concierge, we were offered perks for my husband’s birthday. The Italian restaurant was by far our favorite (and we’re Italian!). The food was great, the service was amazing. On my husband’s birthday, they brought out additional dishes for us to sample, a birthday cake and champagne and sang happy birthday. It was awesome. We went to the Hibachi for the experience, however of the 3 tables offering the “cooking show” hope that you get the showman who can put on an exciting show for you. Ours was rather lackluster but the 2 tables on either side of us had a great show. With a 2/3 chance of getting the right one, give it a try! They offer you rice, chicken, beef and seafood. And sushi to start. Seaside Grill had great steaks, especially beef tenderloin. However, try to be there for 6:00 as the place fills up fast. SERVICE – The staff is very friendly and try hard to please you. From the hard working cleaning staff to the friendly hostesses like beautiful Perla at the buffet, adorable Stephanie at the restaurants and so many others. The receptionist staff and concierge will do all they can to make your stay enjoyable and resolve any issues you may have. Food & Beverage Manager resolved our restaurant issue quickly. ENTERTAINMENT – My favourite topic. Besides good food, if you haven’t got good entertainment, why bother going? My husband and I always make a friend or two on the entertainment team no matter which resort we go to. And this resort was no exception. Our favourite entertainment team staff member? Hands down, FELIX !!! What an awesome dude. My 83 year old mother and 75 year old aunt have never been to an all inclusive resort in their life, and Felix could not do enough for them to be sure that they felt welcome and that they were having a wonderful time. They cant stop talking about him. Just a wonderful, charming and infectious personality. Always ready to make them laugh or try to get them to dance and have some fun. He encouraged our group to play bocce, beach volleyball, pool volleyball, sing karaoke, Ironman competition, dance at the beach and mardi gras parties, try fruit carving and Spanish lessons. He was always trying to get us involved. If it wasn’t for Felix, I don’t think we would have had much fun. As far as the night shows, the Magic Show was awesome, the Circus Show very good, the Dominican Show also worth watching. Karaoke Night was fun, Mardi Gras party was fantastic. But please do not attend the Western Show, you will never get back those 2 hours of your life. Find something else to do, anything is better than the Western Show. The Cotton Eye Joe dance was good, the rest was painful. Entertainment Director Kobe is well aware of our opinion – we had a long discussion. Mr Dreams Palm Beach Owner – kindly revamp the Western Show – put in some good country music, lip syncing with country star impersonations, followed by some good line dancing with audience participation and get rid of the ridiculous skits. And if there is any way you can bring the Michael Jackson show to your hotel, I would highly recommend you do so as it is one of the best shows that circulated the Punta Cana resort zone. On another note, why no silly beach games? Why no foam party? Many of the Punta Cana resorts have them. They’re so much fun. Your resort attracts all age levels. There are guests who would participate in those activities. Just because you are called “Dreams” doesn’t mean you have to put people to sleep. Boring is not fun. For people who want the quiet areas, they can pay for preferred status and go to the quiet pools. The rest of the people can have fun. OVERALL – It’s a nice resort, rooms are nice, staff is great, food is good. It’s not a party, it’s on the quiet side. It could be improved with a few more daytime activities (Ironman was good.) Would I go again? Likely not, I don’t like to go to the same place twice, it’s a big world out there. Can I recommend it ? – Depends. If you are an active fun-loving couple, or with a group of energetic friends, I would say probably no. If you are taking your mother and aunt on their “dream” trip (no pun intended) – go for it !

Vista Sol Punta Cana: Vista Sol is Just So So

Cons- The beds are hard as rocks. The food is mediocre. No great drinks. The staff lacks english speaking. The trees at the beach are too tall so u chase the sun in the afternoons. Pros- The resort is clean. It is small enough to get around easily. The price is right. The birds and iguana pit add interest. The beer on tap is always cold.

Royalton Splash Punta Cana: Great for kids

On arrival to hotel we were told the room we had requested was not available and that for an upgrade of whatever charge we could pay we would get one. shower head had to be hand held or water would spill everywhere mini bar door did not close and the day before we left started spilling water. Room service is $10 but if u ordered more than 2 entres u had to pay $20. Restaurants were good. Buffet super busy and it seemed like staff never knew where things were. Coffee beans, bites and social bar w [... read more]ere my faves along with Bella cucina For the wait staff that spoke English it made our experience way better ie. Julio, Juan, they were the best. The girl at coffee beans was super nice as well but forget her name. Splash pad is great for the kids with the exception no alcohol or food or towels learned all this the hard way. The whole hotel had very lack of communication as to how things worked it literately took whole week to know the ins and outs of the place. Kids club great as well as teen lounge. Maid service was great.

Royalton Hideaway Punta Cana: Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana

This a beautiful resort, all fresh and new. Fabulous food, great nightly entertainment and themes, exercise classes and games throughout the day,always something going on. Unfortunately, they didn't have any elevators at any of the buildings just stairs.If any of your clients need elevators, this is not for them. We finally got a room on the 1st floor but with some difficulty. The only elevator was in the main building from 1st floor to 2nd floor. Very good time anyways.

Punta Cana Princess: Amazing adult resort

We loved the grounds, the fact that it was not too big and adults only. The entertainment team was incredibly good, friendly and we felt like we were part of a big family. The only thing I would suggest would be to have a better variety of food as we felt it was always the same menu. It was a goid thing that we were only one week cause we were fed up eating the same things.

Grand Bavaro Princess: We had a good time

Visited with my girlfriend for a one week stay in a platinum bungalow February 2018. We are from Guelph, Ontario. Positives: Beach. Clean white sand. Large waves. Clear water. Most beautiful beach I've ever seen. Food. We eat at the Teppanyaki, Chinese, and Lobster restaurants and all three were very good. McPrincess was great at the beach and loved the burgers. The buffet was decent for dinner but was not very good for breakfast or lunch. Seafood was good. We didn't get sick at all and  [... read more]tried a lot of food, so that alone is a positive. Animals. Lots of wild birds and reptiles around. It was nice. Layout. Resort had a nice rainforest feel. It was very large. I could see this being a turn-off if you are older or have mobility issues or just don't simply like waking. We actually really liked the walks and layout. Neutral: Pools. They're OK at best. Very dated and clearly not well maintained. Rooms. We were in the platinum bungalow. The rooms are really dated, somewhat dirty, and had terrible plumbing. The bed was a negative. They need a big investment to renovate. Service. It varied greatly but averaged just "alright". A majority of the service staff are not fluent in English. Grounds. A lot of construction going on and overall not very well maintained. Negatives: Vendors. They're everywhere. You're being asked to buy something consistently. In the lobby, on the resort, by the pools and on the beach. I think I averaged 25-50 unwarranted selling interactions per day. It was bad. Resort really needs to investigate this. WiFi/Internet. What year is it? I bet some resorts had had better internet in the 90s. Totally unacceptable. This resort is NOT a five star resort. I would recommend this resort if you are looking for a great beach vacation with average food. Do not come here if you are looking for five star service and/or a five star hotel room. I also would not recommend the resort if you have mobility issues or don't really enjoy walking. Platinum: Worth it. Especially considering it was only a couple hundred bucks more for us. The biggest advantage is you get a LARGE closed off area of the beach away from vendors. You get access to the lounge chairs/beds, your own platinum bar and washrooms located right in the area. But along with other platinum perks we also liked our beach side bungalow location, premium alcohol, and the ability to make restaurant reservations.

Riu Palace Macao: Beautiful resort!

Very clean grounds, beach, pools, bars and all restrooms. Food was great with alot of variety. Had to get out early to get a decent spot by the pool. No shortage of drinks. Lots of daily poolside and beach games if you like.

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: Great vacation!

Chic is a perfect mixture of quaint and busy. Plenty of food choices, lots of snack options. We stayed in room 1203 luxury junior Suite with ocean view. Amazing room. We upgraded to Diamond Club, and our butler Samuel made our vacation from good to amazing, he check in with us many times a day, knew what we liked and wanted and was upset if we didn’t get the best service some of his coworkers and made sure he could make things right. Beach was beautiful with plenty of seating in the sha [... read more]de and in the sun. A few negatives, not enough bartenders and wait staff, too many vendors on the beach, a little too much salt on the food, a few electrical issues around the resort. We would certainly recommend this resort.

Riu Republica: Interesting resort!

We have been to the DR 11 times. The Riu Republica is a nice adults only resort. What we liked: The resort is new, very clean. Rooms very comfortable and when we had a small issue with the toilet the staff showed up immediately to fix it. All the staff were very helpful and quick to help. The beach was very clean as well as all the pool areas. No matter what time we went to the pool or beach we could always find a place in the shade. The beach bars were great and staff were very friendly. The [... read more] public washrooms were attended by staff all the time and spotless. If you wanted a lively pool experience you could find it as well as quiet pools to relax and read. There was no one trying to sell you a timeshare as they have a loyalty program. The ocean was a bit rough but fun, beautiful turquoise water with white beaches. We took many long walks. I participated in the yoga and stretching classes daily. Great instructors! We liked the Jerk Chicken shack on the beach. Geat chicken, ribs and burgers. Entertainment was very good. The food was very good n the main buffet and we could always find something interesting to eat. We liked the Chinese restaurant and enjoyed our dinner at the Indian restaurant as well. What we didn't enjoy. The Riu is a very large resort with over 1000 rooms. The dining experience was like a school cafeteria. Limited service, staff did their best, and crowded and extremely loud. Hard to hear your partner at the table. Trying to find a table was difficult. Had to get to the restaurants before opening time at 6:30 pm to get in at a reasonable time. The wait could be over 1 hour.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Great Punta Cana Beach Location

This large resort complex does have a very good transportation system. Never was left stranded. We enjoy walking so the 25 minute walk from front lobby to beach is a non-issue. WE are on vacation. The recent fire at the front two restaurants and buffet was well transfomed and almost forgotten about. Grounds keeping was first rate with employees offering us fresh coconuts right from the trees. Bar, Restaurant staff alway ready to please.

Punta Cana Princess: Amazing People, Great Resort!

The Punta Cana Princess is a great place to do what we believe is necessary when it is midwinter in Canada; find some Sun, Sand Sea and Rum! And we found them all at Princess. Anyone who went thirsty or hungry chose to, as there was plenty of great food and drink everywhere and a friendly staff to cater to us wherever we were. Filex was always there to help people find lounge chairs on the beach or replace a wet towel. The lobby bar tender even created a special drink just for us! The locat [... read more]ion is without question very important, however there are many locations to choose from in the Caribbean, it is the people working at the resort, the ones who take care of you, they are so important to making a vacation great. The people at Princess did an excellent job. Thank you for a great vacation.

Grand Palladium Select Bavaro: Palladium 2018

We travelled with friends who were 13 time returning guests. The hotel upgraded all of us to VIP status, even though this was only our 9th Palladium visit. We had access to everything that only Royal Suites guests usually get. There were some new restaurants this year. We tried a couple of them and were impressed. Overall dining experience was excellent. Our initial room was quite musty and Ruth suffers from asthma. The porter arranged for us to be moved and we were pleased with the new room.  [... read more]It was in the same building as last year's room, and very close to our Bavaro pool. Total experience was very good.