Ocean El Faro: This place is a dump!

Not at all impressed with this resort. Advertised as 5 star luxury, it was, at best 3 star. The resort is very dated and in a state of disrepair. The door to our room did not even close requiring multiple attempts by maintenance to remedy. The staff is very disinterested and inattentive. Food was mediocre and many of the à la carte restaurants weren’t even open and those that were open were impossible to book. Buffet was repetitive and bland. Very disappointing. Would have left on day 2 if it ha [... read more]d been an option.

Catalonia Bavaro Resort: Going back again.

Upgraded to Privilege and rooms are closer to beach but farther from main buffet and Lobby. Not the resort if u don't like walking. Walked 6-8000 steps most days just getting around. Found this to be an advantage though. Food was mostly excellent with usual buffet problems of sometimes not hot as we would have liked it to be. Lots of variety. Grounds are very well kept, lots of birds and fish in ponds. Occasional bug bite. Room comfortable. Several English language TV channels. Huge p [... read more]ool with shallow entry and deeper section. Going back again with Grandson and his parents as we are now sure they will like it. Short bus ride from airport.

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: Great visit

Great facilities food facilities.Staff very friendly and helpful .Beach is not very wide like the other resorts and water often close to beach chairs.We were moved twice so experienced 3 different t rooms. Rooms are fine but hotel ha s maintenance issues with the rooms which are not being kept up to snufff. Not enough hot water for showers, electrical issues in room broken tv,plugs not fitting wash basin, toilets plugging up in rooms and public areas.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana: Great for extroverts, not for introverts.

Wrote two days before to ask about room location, preferred closer to casino. Said they would respond in 24 hours. Never did and when I asked at check-in, she said I had paid for a different type of room and it was not available. I know the same type of room is in bldg. 7 as the one we were given in 4 this time. Being so far from main lobby meant using tram service over huge property. Very frequent service in day time but slows down at night. Still, never waited longer than 10 minutes.  [... read more]Not a welcoming experience at check in. Bellboy service was great and helpful both coming and going. Last day, I tried bell boy phone and seemed to be broken, with message “all lines are busy”. Ended up calling front desk to arrange bell guy who arrived promptly at 10:30. If you like noise, walking, families, and constant music, you are a welcome extroverted guest. If you need peace, quiet, silence, and low stimulation, avoid at all costs. At night the main lobby mall is a cacophony of screaming guests, live performers, and wandering families. Like being at an 80s mall on Christmas Eve!!! We found the casino to be the quietest part! Bedrooms were quiet, and could not hear any outside noise with the AC on and blackout curtains pulled. Guests in hallway could be heard through door. What are you gonna do? That’s travel. Room had great AC, we never used housekeeping over 5 days, there was critter poop in corner of balcony (small, so likely a bird) up in the ceiling corner of the balcony. Friend smoked on balcony but no ashtrays provided, so used a half empty bottle of water. No smoking in rooms. Pool areas had small smoking areas. Room service was spotty, sometimes 20 minutes, sometimes an hour. We ordered room service on our last day at 9:15 and as we drove off to check out at 10:35, we saw the guy arrive with our food. Room service food was better than restaurant food. Yogurt parfait, tropical fruit, fruit juices, banana pancakes – all delicious. Air Canada rep: USELESS. Rude. I tried reaching him every day of our five-day visit for our airport pick up time, and no response. The night before departure I had concierge try to contact both rep and 24-hour service because I was panicking about departure. Last morning I got through to rep and he said, “I’m busy, call me back” and hung up. They expect to do everything on WhatsApp so if you don’t use that, you are outta luck. Finally called the guy back and his connection was terrible, cutting in and out. I told him to phone/text/email me and he just kept talking while the sound cut out. After fifteen minutes I figured out the bus was coming at 11:20. You leave the checkout at the convention area, and that is where the buses come to take you to the airport. Our bus was five minutes late but a gorgeous leather seat bus, very luxurious. Driver took us to Royalton Bavaro pick up where ACV rep on on bus and was rude to driver. Bad for ACV brand. Beach: clean beach but always a red flag, so don’t expect to float peacefully in the water. We were there first week of December so maybe water is calmer at different seasons. Lots of pools with good drink service, but constant loud music, aerobics, salsa competitions etc. Property. Kudos to gardeners who work nonstop, and the other employees delivering food, towels, supplies, etc. Employees work HARD all day (and night) long. Restaurants: ate at Zen at hibachi table, met some lovely folks, Dad and his two daughters who were an utter delight. Ate at Ciao Trattoria where the food was ok but nothing spectacular. Room service food was pretty good. Fruit plate fruit was delicious, watermelon, pineapple and melon at peak yummy. You have to order on an iPad thing and it is not always intuitive so go carefully. Also be sure to replace iPad in its holder carefully as the battery wears down if not replaced properly. Coffee spot in main lobby had delicious chicken salad sandwiches and Green Juice mixture of cucumber, mint, etc. Refreshing! Tipping: I obtained $100 in USD ones at the bank and tipped for drink service, tram service, meals, and casino drink service. $1 for drinks, $2-3 for room service, $1 per person for tram. We did not use housekeeping (they always showed up when we were still sleeping) but left a tip at the end of the trip. These folks work hard, and the pool/beach staff are doing it in the heat. Casino: Very pleasant, lots of slots, no ashtrays but you ask your server and they will bring one. Attentive drink service, drinks included if you are gambling (my friend likes wine, I like sparkling water). We both won jackpots but eventually blew the money over the next few days. No tax on jackpots like in USA, so that was nice. They examine your purse upon entry, and you cannot bring in outside drinks or food. Very clean casino. Overall, this is a hotel for families and extroverts. We are introverts who like silence so this was not ideal for us. We still had a good time, the beds were so comfortable and we slept like logs. Pros: clean and well-tended hotel, nice casino, beautiful Christmas decorations, great room layout. Hotel bracelet is your room key so that is nice, no need to worry about losing key. Cons: crowds, noise, spotty service.

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana All Suite Resort: Majestic stay

I have no complaints about the resort. It was very clean, rooms were beautiful, grounds well kept, food amazing at all restaurants and our butler Alexander provided the most wonderful experience we could have imagined.

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: Wonderful Resort

Just back from a 10 day vacation at the beautiful Melia Adults Only, Beautiful property, lots of walking & quiet relaxing places outdoors. Really enjoyed all the activities they have daily Their fitness program is amazing. Beautiful gym, lots of aquafit in the pool, dance lessons, yoga even spinning. Maria & Jeramie do an amazing job with the activities. They make it so enjoyable and fun. There was lots of entertainment in the evening to enjoy & you are also welcome to walk over to the sister  [... read more]resort & take in their shows & casino as well. Our room was amazing , clean brighten & very spacious. We were in Villa #4 which was close to the back only a 4 min walk to the beach, pool & buffet area. Which is where all the day activities take place. When you need to go to the front of the resort you can walk about 15-20 depending on your pace ?or just take the cart they run every 12 mins ,you can also pick up the phone and call the bellboy and they will pick you up . The beach is beautiful white sand, which is wonderful on those extremely hot days it does not get hot in the feet. Lots of lounges to chose from, but best to do so early like everywhere else. Yes there is sea grass washing up daily but the resort is also cleaning it up daily so is not to bad. Lots of security on beach 24 hrs a day. Never had any problems with leaving our stuff on our lounges while swimming in ocean or pool. The pool is huge and beautiful, you are welcome to bring your small floating devices many ppl do. There is lots of seating around the pool and many chooses for sun & shade. Our food was amazing, lots of choices on the buffets. they are constantly filling up with fresh. The specialty restaurants are very enjoyable and are include in your stay you just have to book them ahead which was never a problem for us. Caribbean one is a great experience just a little rushed. Staff are very friendly, accommodating, & fun. They do work hard to keep the resort clean & everyone happy

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: Nice Resort.. good not great

The resort was satisfactory for what it was. The food was good and the a la carte restaurants were good (Vietnamese being the best by far). Be prepared to wake up by 6 am if you want a spot at the pool or beach to put your towels out. The grounds itself are beautiful but the resort is showing its wear. It’s a long walk from the front to the back and the road to walk has a lot of traffic. We did not like that part because the golf carts and work trucks drove way too fast. You felt like you  [... read more]were going to get run over walking to dinner. The spa was nice for massages but they do not offer an extensive list of services. Overall it was a good stay but this is not a luxury resort, more of a mid tier.

Occidental Caribe: 3 star at most

Stayed here November 28th- December 5, 2025. The grounds are nice, beach good. Pools were good with lots of loungers and shade. Rooms definitely need upgrades, ceiling plaster falling, patio doors don't lock, toilet ran and leaked. My daughter and her friend had to move 5x. Food was okay. Al a cartes good. There is a language barrier but for the most part we were treated well. There are areas at resort that need to be highlighted for caution when walking. Entertainment crew very lively but se [... read more]emed to pick the same people all the time. No hot water in bathroom. Buffet crew very accommodating. Bar staff wonderful.

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar: Joia Bavaro by Iberostar - Nov 26 to Dec 03, 2025

This was our first time to this resort. The Joia is a beautiful, well kept resort with excellent service, beach, Food, cleanliness, and accommodations. There were a few minor issues like toilets too low, no wand in shower, insufficient ventilation in bathroom, aging beach lounger pads, and the number of loungers by the pool and on the beach. During our week long stay, you had to get up early to get a decent lounger. Unfortunately, there were those who claimed their lounger first thing and did n [... read more]ot show up for a couple of hours. We observed many returning customers which is an indicator of the quality of this resort is. We found the staff to guest ratio to be one of the highest we have ever encountered during our 20 plus years of travelling to the Caribbean. The price was on the high side, but if you appreciate the finer things this resort has to offer, then it is worth the higher price. Overall, a great relaxing week and we will definitely be returning.

Dreams Cap Cana Resort and Spa: Amazing Vacation at this Resort

Buildings are in excellent condition; the preferred room was in excellent shape and very clean! Facing and literally overlooking the beach, I can confirm several morning breakfasts enjoyed on the balcony watching the sunrise with no stink. Pools are well maintained. Food is very fresh with lots of variety. The staff and everyone are genuinely kind and helpful and at times going above and beyond expectation! Note: hair dryer, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner and body soap are included in roo [... read more]m. Hot water was in abundance. Robe and slippers are included, but must request. AC was in perfect working order. Thank you to all the staff and to all those we connected with for making our stay memorable and so relaxing! I would definitely return.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Butiful resort

Resort has nice layout, rooms are big, service excellent. Washrooms very clean and showers are big . The food in restaurants, especially Japanese very delicious. Steaks in Steak house restaurant huge and delicious.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Amazing Resort

This was our 5th trip to the Majestic Resorts. Twice at Colonia and three times at Elegance. No matter which one you chose you will be happy. The staff is amazing, the grounds are mature and beautiful, the pool is so long and nice, the food gets better at every visit, and the beach is wonderful. The pool is cleaned meticulously every morning, the rooms and resort is very clean. There are some that post about the seaweed on side of the beach. Note that this is early in the mornings and the r [... read more]esort cleans it all up by 8 am. There is no negative here. We’ve been to several resorts since 2009 (every year) in Cuba, Mexico and Dominican, and have decided that Majestic Punta Cana is our home away from home. We are returning at the end of April 2026 with our adult children and spouses. This will be their first time at Majestic and we can’t wait to show them.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Would return again

The rooms are quite spacious and are kept clean. The staff are very attentive and are always working hard at their jobs. The grounds are beautiful, very walkable with lots of trees, flowers and vegetation. We were there for American Thanksgiving and there was a lovely turkey buffet. We were also there for the Christmas tree lighting and the resort put on a great performance with singers and dancers to celebrate the beginning of the season. The beachfront restaurant is a good place for dinner. [... read more] The food was excellent.

Grand Bavaro Princess: Amazing time

This is a great place, service outstanding, grounds immaculate, great pool and beach is amazing. Entertainment was very good and the Christmas festivities very enjoyable. Resort for Christmas was full of lights everywhere. Enjoyed the stay very much.

Grand Bavaro Princess: Honest review

Staff started working at 7:30 am and would talk outside of our room VERY loudly to each other which woke us up. After three days of complaining they finally stopped. Did not get fresh towels every day. Had to ask. Room smelled musty. Terrible entertainment. Food not great.

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Adults only

The hotel is very good! Everything is close . The beach is beautiful! The grounds are very well kept. The rooms could use some updates especially the showers could be walk in, easier for seniors. Overall we had a great vacation, the weather was fantastic!!!

Grand Bavaro Princess: Large Resort

The front desk staff were accommodating when our first room smelled of mold. The rooms were large in size with a separate seating area. The resort has a beautiful beach that they kept clean to the best of their ability. The pool was busy but you could always find a chair. Drinks were delicious and food was delicious. I would recommend taking a taxi from the airport, as we waited over an 1 hr to leave then had to drop people off at different locations. We didn't get to the resort until 3 hours fr [... read more]om landing.

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Great Value

Our stay at Barceló Bávaro Beach was wonderful, as always. The staff were incredibly friendly and the service throughout the resort was excellent. The food was outstanding and truly seems to get better each time we visit. Our room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. One of the things we appreciate most is the compact layout of the resort—everything from the pool to the beach to the buffet is just a short walk away. For anything farther, the trolley runs frequently and provides easy acce [... read more]ss to additional amenities. What could be improved is the bar area, which could use a makeover since the chairs and overall setup feel old and dated. It would also be great to have a bar directly on the beach instead of having to walk back to the pool bar. Another feature we would love to see added is a snack bar for quick bites between meals—something like a small hamburger or snack shack would be a perfect addition. On a positive note, the golf course was in very good shape and offered fun, challenging rounds; although short, the well-protected greens made the course especially enjoyable. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend this resort.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Decent resort

Positives: grounds well mentained Buffet food was good and always new things Lady that sings live music during the week Pools are nice and clean. Rooms are nice, showers are nice. Beach very clean and beautiful Negatives: Sports bar that has bowling and ping pong closes at 10:50 pm when everyone wants to go there, open during the day when everyone enjoys the outdoors Dj in club should be fired, most of the music is reggeton, that I can get in Canada too . I m going to Dominican to exp [... read more]erience their culture - bachata and salsa dance not reggeton and Sweet Caroline and YMCA lol Entertainment team is majority guys, only one girl, seems unbalanced and some of the guys they are not very friendly, the tall guy actually pretty full of himself. Drinks are ok but there is room for improvement. Tried to make reservations for the a la carte restaurants, online you couldn't because it was saying always full, they said come at 8 am at the reception for that, but soory in vacation I m not gonna wake up 7 30 to be at 8 am to make a reservation. Very poor sistem. Lounge chairs at the beach not enough and always full in the morning. Shows - very mediocre compared to other hotels in Punta Cana. If you are traveling with a 2 years old don't stay at the 3 rd floor, they have no elevators, carying stroler up and down it becomes exhausting

Vista Sol Punta Cana: Very beautiful resort

Hotels, grounds and public areas very clean and well maintained. A lots trees flowers and spaces in shade for walking. Every day new entertainment. Theatre has enough seats for all people. Staff were very friendly and professional. Wifi working perfectly in rooms restaurants and public areas. For sure we will recommend this resort to our friends and family.