Blau Natura Park Resort: Quiet and Relaxing Resort

The resort was very well maintained and clean. The beach is extensive and staff are constantly working to clear it of sea grass. As it is an Eco-Resort, there are numerous bird species which reside in and around the many ponds on site. Flamingos and peacocks roam freely throughout the resort. I would suggest the "SELECT" upgrade as it does provide a few perks, not to mention premium drinks. This also provides a newly renovated room. Meals were varied and well prepared. The buffet always had a v [... read more]ariety of foods. I was somewhat disappointed in having Budweiser beer in our room mini bar. The other drawback was having to fly through Punta Cana airport. On our return trip, we were three hours checking in for boarding passes, clearing security and immigration. Having flown Sunwing Airlines seems to be the problem as they had numerous flights destined for Canadian cities within a short period of time. Other airline check-ins were less crowded. In all, Blau Natura is a wise choice for a beautiful relaxing holiday.

Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa: Good time despite few problems.

We stayed with family at Turquesa . Previously had visited with friends and stayed at Ambar. Unfortunately great difference in cleanliness, maid service (no hand towels or washcloths or bathmat. Just bare minimum of towels. We had broken plug so no tub available despite reporting it. Great food and staff far outweighed any problems or complaints. Will return but definitely to Ambar area.

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: Vacationing Vegetarian with allergies!

As a vegetarian and someone allergic to fish and peanuts, I was very concerned after eating at the buffet and the Italian restaurant at the beginning. The dishes I could eat were mixed amongst dishes containing meat and fish and furthermore, they shared serving utensils. Customer Relations gave me cards, explaining my restrictions in English and in Spanish, for each of my restrictions which I was to provide to waiters at future visits. I did this at the Japanese restaurant and Chef Jose far  [... read more]exceeded my expectations. He came by and ensured he understood all of my restrictions and prepared an exquisite 5 course meal for me which took my restrictions under strict consideration. He personally explained each of them to ensure they were appropriate. Not only were they appropriate but they were delicious! Rosio then ensured this type of service was carried through at other restaurants. She was wonderful. Raw tofu was added to the buffet offerings and placed in the cheese area with a sign that read “tofu cheese”. This was very thoughtful but the buffet chefs need to be educated on what tofu is; it is not a cheese and it should be cooked to minimize the chance of bacteria growth. I am writing this for the Chic hotel owner to read. I truly believe they want to understand and improve as this is exactly how I saw them react to my concerns and struggles, with being a vegetarian with restrictions, at the beginning. I suggest all chefs be trained to better understand and learn what vegetarianism is and how to accommodate with flavorful dishes. Chef Jose may be the perfect trainer, as I suspect, he knows the most about the topic. Like I have seen at other resorts, the owners may want to consider setting aside an area in the buffet for vegetarian/vegan dishes. They may also consider not sharing serving utensils between dishes. The staff did accommodate me though when I requested a clean serving utensil. If you go to this resort and are a vegetarian or a vegan, ask for Chef Jose and/or Rosie. I am not commenting on anything else as I will let others do so. We did have a great vacation and did like the Chic resort!

Excellence Punta Cana: very nice resort

We had a wonderful week at Excellence Punta Cana. The beach was fantastic, the food and drinks very good and the entertainment was amazing! The Tapas restaurant and the Japanese grill were especially good.The hotel staff is very friendly and accommodating. They had a lovely Dominican night with bands and food but sadly it was not attended well by the guests. The drink service on the beach was really nice...and the beach BBQ hut had different items every day. Beach beds were very comfortable.

Riu Republica: Not a 5 Star!

We found this resort to be too big, too crowded and very noisy. Generally a younger crowd that liked to party 24/7. The resort itself is well maintained and only a few years old. Food was generally poor and the so-called specialty restaurants were mainly buffets which specialized food dishes. The beach is great with miles of soft sand however, during our 10 day stay there were rough seas virtually every day. With a few exceptions, the staff was not that engaging with the guests. Overall,it wo [... read more]uld be a generous to even classify the resort as a 4 star. Would not return to this resort and would also not recommend it to others.

Riu Bambu: Good overall

We have been to Riu Bambu Punta Cana from Dec. 21st to Dec 28th, 2017. Overall, the hotel was good: the room was very comfortable, quiet and very clean. The service at the restaurant was very good. Food quality and diversity at the buffet was good. The only critic I would have is regarding the food at the “A la carte” restaurants: it was a bit disappointing. Other than that, we had a nice stay.

Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa: Beautiful

Perfect place. Beautiful grounds, manicured edges and luscious trees and flowers. Good food, very nice and inviting restaurants with exceptional servers. Room service very disappointing: no change of linen, dirty floors, poor lighting and an unacceptable lack of towels. Have stayed at a different part of resort previously and our experience had been fenomenal!

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Room issues - more like 4 star

Grounds were beautiful and well kept. There were always workers maintaining the gardens. No garbage on resort and beach was kept clean. Beach is over crowded and mid January waves are rough. Beach is public so you WILL be harassed multiple times to buy things (cigars, souvenirs etc). We stayed at Ambar Green, room 71106 right beside buffet. Air conditioning didn’t work well and leaked water down ceiling. I ended up slipping on water that dripped onto the floor. We called 4 times to have th [... read more]e problem fixed. Because of the water damage, the room smells strongly of Mold and we slept in wet sheets and our clothes felt damp. We were finally moved to the newer part of the resort that was renovated by ambar green pool on our fifth night. Our new room was 80109 which turned out to be a beautiful room, Mold free, and icy cold air. However, water happened to start water falling through the light in the ceiling right below the air conditioner. Surprised? No. It wasn’t even worth it to move rooms again as it was our last day now. On a good note, the maids did a wonderful job, however, we did tip well. The buffet service was incredible. It was like they watched you put your empty glass down and they were right there pouring you a new drink. The food was alright but I thought the food in the Bahia principe in Puerto Plata was much better and that was a 4star. I lived off the papaya which was incredible and the pineapple was so sweet. There was a gross sewage smell coming through the drains and toilets throughout the hotel which is unappealing. I personally found the resort to be too big. It seemed we had to take a taxi ride (golf cart ride) everywhere we went in the resort (beach, pool, restaurants). I found the beach to be overly crowded. The buffet at ambar blu, staff was rude and service was awful. Tried Italian a la carte, nothing special. Caribbean same thing. But again, I wasn’t a big fan of the food. When the staff warns you about their island shooter mama huana, believe them. Don’t do too many of those shots. They are blackout material haha! Seems like all the bartenders try to get the guests wasted because they pour a lot of booze in the drinks which can be good or bad.... All in all, I’d give this a fair 4star. Had a good time but wouldn’t return.

Vista Sol Punta Cana: Amazing Resort!

Very nice resort. Our room was amazing!!!! Very clean. and close to the pool. The food was good especially at the Sports Bar. The nachos and the chicken were amazing. The bartenders at the swim up bar were not very friendly and not very talkative. It was nice to see the peacocks walking around.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: ENJOYABLE VACATION

I am not sure what I was expecting but was quite pleased with the accommodation - rooms were spacious and comfortable, the buffet was a challenge for me as I am allergic to shellfish and do not eat meat - I did manage on the second day to chat with the Maitre d who thereafter assisted me in finding and having the chef make me different fish dishes (as I was not sure what sauces and additives were in the existing pre-made foods) The salads often had crab legs or seafood sauces. Sea/beach was [... read more] superbly kept and I enjoyed my daily morning walks along the waters edge. Afternoons in the pool area. Weather was fantastic. The only issue I feel needs a bit of correcting was the disconnect with the Transat rep at the hotel and the actual things getting done. Times were always off. I definitely would consider another visit to Punta Cana. JACK AT TRAVEL CENTRAL WAS VERY GOOD AT HIS JOB AND I ENJOYED DEALING WITH HIM

Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa: Great entertainment, restaurant & pool staff

The best thing about this resort is the staff. The pool area is great, but the rooms are not very clean or well stocked. Bugs everywhere- including in the beds! The floors in the villas are unswept, no shades on the lamps, and half the times the door keys don’t work!

Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa: Fabulous Resort

This resort was absolutely gorgeous the grounds are some of the nicest I’ve ever seen. The rooms were nice although we had a few issues in ours but nothing that would affect our stay. Water park and pools were amazing. Staff for the most part was very helpful. Plenty of entertainment to keep busy at night. Buffet and a la carte restaurants were great Japanese was our favourite. On a side note we travelled in a group with a child under 2 and she contracted hand, foot and mouth. I do think the  [... read more]cleaning practices of high chairs in buffet and restaurants should be reviewed as many children we found out had the disease. Overall this was an excellent choice for our first stay in the Dominican. We are already talking of another trip to the same resort next year.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: HUGE RESORT - with potential... but not quite there

This hotel is an adult only section in a HUGE complex that has over 10,000 people! They call it 5 star luxury, but unfortunately missing the mark on quite a few things..we had a great time, however would only return if found a remarkable deal. The construction is real - and horrible if you have a room in that side, not sure how they can even try to put people there. Our butler JILSIAS - was AMAZING! Helped us move rooms and just a lovely person to chat with. Most staff cannot speak basic En [... read more]glish so prepare with some basic Spanish words to help with any of your requests. Food was hit and miss, we dined at rodizio and had the most amazing time we decided to go back, and the next time we walked out half way through. In the lobby RosaMaria was also amazing - however everyone else seemed miserable. Beach is crazy crazy busy, even in the Ambar section - we went once and left at lunch as it was just too crazy for us... however the water and sand were beautiful!

Zoetry Agua Punta Cana: Amazing resort! would return anytime

The resort was the perfect size (less than 100 rooms). You never had to fight for a chair at the beach. The staff were excellent and very welcoming. It was the ultimate relaxation. The place is clean, the rooms are a great size, teh beach is beautiful and the pools are great as well. If you are looking for a place to really relax and chill , it is the place for you. If you are looking for a place to party, it is not the place for you.

Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort: Good Resort for Families

Thanks so much for sending us to the Sirenis Cocotal. We really enjoyed ourselves. The resort was very nice and the food was good. The only complaint I had was our room, actually not our room just our bathroom. The room was plain and simple but clean. Our bathroom was extremely dated especially around the tub area. It was actually gross. There was that and black mold all around it and they tried putting caulking over it to cover it. The tub inlu had half of a shower door ao when we showe [... read more]red water got everyone and made a huge mess. Other than that even the bathroom was kept clean.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Great Holiday!

This was our fifth time at Ambar Blue and we again enjoyed our holiday. The food and of course, the staff were great. Although our room was well situated, it, along with the remainder need of a makeover. While the room was comfortable, and generally, operational, it is clearly time for a major update. We enjoy Ambar Blue and intend to return.

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana All Suite Resort: Amazing Hotel!!!!!!!

I highly recommend the Majestic Mirage in Punta Cana. I have traveled previously and I have never rated a hotel before and would give this place a 5 STAR Rating*****. The service was amazing the rooms were beautiful. The food was so good. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My sister and I felt very safe. I would go back again. This was my best holiday ever.

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Brand spanking NEW Resort

Our Stay duration 8th Dec - 15th Dec 2018 *The HOTEL is a 1 month old and 50% of the room are not completed, & still under renovation. *STAFF are still under training and more are being hired. There are big language barrier but may be we are Tourists should learn Spanish. * The GROUNDS are still being planted so there are no beautiful plants. There is a bridge & natural swampy meadow that separates the main lobby from the rooms. The water is stagnant and a breeding haven for MOSQUITOES [... read more]. They should provide a pump so as to keep the water circulating and running.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Amazing resort

Resort was wonderful and food were really awesome.We highly recommend it for anyone who want a break from their mundane lifestyle. We would give five 🌟... However avoid the trap of buying a vip card...On the whole, best value for the money we paid..

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Large but amazing resort

The best part about this resort was the food, the a la carte restaurant amazing food and service. Grounds were very nice and well kept. Room was older looking but very clean. I would definatly recommend 😊