Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Best Vacation Ever!

Choosing the Bahia Principe Ambar Blue for a week's vacation was the best decision we ever made. We were treated like someone special right from the beginning. It's a huge resort, but don't let that scare you - the staff knows how to get you to where you need to be (we think the adult-only Ambar Blue is the best section - close to pool, beach, and restaurants - love building 46) and there are shuttles that take you across the entire resort for additional activities, restaurants, night club, sho [... read more]pping, etc. The local staff made our stay so enjoyable - from housekeeping filling up our refrigerator with our preferred beverages to the beautiful friendly people on the beach taking drink orders - they are just such happy people with a great vibe and they want you to have a wonderful experience. WiFi was a little spotty, but the more I thought about it, the more I wondered if it's intentional to help you disconnect from the real world and just take the time to relax.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Fantastic resort

We went to this resort on the advise of our Trip Central advisor and we were not disappointed. Everything went well from the flight to the transfer to the check in. The resort is not to big but big enough to be by yourself if you want. There are two enormous pools which both have a swim up bar and the servers were fantastic. The al a cart restaurants were all great and the Japanese is worth the trip with all the entertainment going on. The resort is well maintained and clean. We would go back in [... read more] a heartbeat as everything was great.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Amazing resort

my fiancé and I loved it here. It was a great place to go I would go back no questions asked. we had the VIP there what made our stay even better than we could imagine. we even had a personal butler. his name is Freddy. he made my fiancé and I trip interesting and comfortable. but over all I would rate the trip 10/10. great experience and had a wonderful time at the Majestic Colonial resort in Punta Cana.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Last Time - Never Going Back

This was our 3rd time at the Ambar resort (once Ambar blue, 2 Ambar green). We emailed out room request 6 weeks in advance. Arrived around 12 noon. Check in was a nightmare. Our rooms where not ready until approximately 3:30 p.m. and we were given rooms in the 8400 facing construction on the first floor. Next day, Daniella at the Ambar Green gave us what we had originally requested which was pool side view on second floor. Thank you Daniella. The fridge was never restocked properly even  [... read more]after leaving a note. Towels were not replaced and we were missing something almost every day (coffee, sugar, cream). Asked for 3 wake up calls. Never got them. Thank god I had brought my own alarm clock. Food at the buffet is good but after six days, repetitious. Will not be returning.

TRS Cap Cana Hotel: Great vacation

We stayed at the Also Tierra Cap Cana, this was our first trip to the Dominican Republic as we had always gone to Jamaica for holidays. The resort was very well kept, we had the swim out oceanview room and loved it. The rooms were clean, the food was ok. I loved the small beach and the fact that we could go to the larger beach if we chose to only a 10 minute drive which the resort provided free.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Beautiful Resort!

The grounds are perfectly manicured, the public areas are cozy, clean, and peppered throughout, the rooms are a decent size with all the amenities necessary. The food was amazing at all the a la carts. (We went to 7 of them) The beach at the Esmerelda is a bit crowded but we swam at the Ambar which was lovely.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Enjoyable

Check in was extremely slow. Food was wonderful. Staff was friendly. Kids had a blast & we would happily return for another holiday. The grounds were very well kept and clean beach. It would have been nice to have a bank machine that gave US funds, not just pesos.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Excellent family vacation

This was mine and my wife's 3rd stay at the Bahia Principe at 3 different section . Once at the Bavaro Golden, once at the Ambar green and this time at the Esmeralda. As with the other two stays the entire resort is beautiful and we'll maintained.Thid trip we traveled with our Daughter who has been here once before, as well as our niece , nephew and his girl friend all on there first time to down south. The buffets for breakfast and lunch and supper had a variety of food for everyone to enjoy.  [... read more]During this Visit we ate at 4 A la Carte resteruants all were excellent , and all the staff were a pleasure to deal ....with a special thanks to Johnny who accommodated all 6 off us with the in pool scuba lesson and Louis with setting up our buggy excursion that took us through the back roads and a refreshing dip in a cenote.....in short we had a great trip well organized for us by Tanya Smith at Trip Central and would recommend both the hotel and will be dealing with Tanya and Trip Central for our next vacation.....PS as with many resorts the only issue was the sand fleas

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Relaxing place

It was a nice place and very clean. Very busy resort and at the time there was a lot of construction next door. The bedrooms were beautiful. Wish there was a place to go dancing nighttime. The food was decent. The garden grill was the best place.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Beautiful !!

The majestic colonial is a beautiful hotel. Me and my fiancé have traveled before and this was one of the more classier places we have been. The staff were friendly and warm and always tried to get the crowed engaged. My fiancé and I upgraded the adults only section of the resort and the perks it gave us were very nice. We got an amazing butler (thank you Freddy!), access to 2 other pools with swim up bars, fancy towels and more. The resort was always so clean and the staff always seemed to be [... read more] working hard in order to keep it that way. If I had to rate this hotel I would give it a 5 star rating and we will defiantly be going back as we were so impressed.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Dreams Punta Cana

We returned to Punta Cana after travelling elsewhere for the past 10 years. Chose Dreams Punta Cana because of our satisfaction with several other Dreams resort stays. Resort is showing it's age, but everything in our room (4314) worked well. Lots of water pressure and hot water. Comfortable bed. Housekeeping was hit and miss on towels and face cloths. Only after we were approached by customer service by the pool one day and asked about our stay, and mentionning the towel/face cloth minor issue  [... read more]did we have them for the rest of our stay. Grounds are immaculate and nice and lush with several different types of flora. Service overall was very good. Few instances at a bar where people were waiting and a person would walk up and get asked by the bartender what they wanted right away and get served. Big tipper ? Food and service was very good at all a la cartes. From what we remember, the beef has improved immensely. The hamburgers and gyros were delicious. One day on the beach they were BBQing chicken and pork chops. Most delicious and tender pork chops I have ever eaten ! Family resort - we were there over Easter and lots of kids around but lots for everyone to do and a huge pool so never an issue. People hoarding the free floaties ARE an issue. If everyone gave them up after their little float around the pool then everyone would get a chance. Saw lots lying on 4-6 crisscrossed, and when asked politely for one, would be told they were being used. Will take our own (and saw lots doing that) next time. Also the towel issue is not enforced although they state security will remove towels if no one shows up after 15 mins. Basically these same issues (rude-inconsiderate guests) are at every resort...... Nice beach but not Bavaro white sand beach. Very clean, no seaweed. Nice to wak on for several miles in either direction. No timeshare issues although we didn't turn our paper key in for resort credits. Spa was OK. Had a side by side 80 min massage (good) which included a water journey ($35 value-series of hot/cold water/steam treatments) Other resort spas were nicer. They would accompany you on the different steps and time you. Here the steps and times are posted on a board and you have to keep checking and guess on the times. Some of the showers/equipment need repairs. Had share privlege at Now Onyx which is a 5 min cab ride. Went and walked around this brand new resort and had dinner/drinks at their Italian restaurant. Very good food and service. Then spent some time at their beach party. Vegetation not established yet, lots of concrete. Should be very nice in the next 5-10 years. Didn't check out their rooms. Weather for the week was sun/cloud/rain mix. But still very warm and humid. Windy the whole week. If you can find a deal, this resort is a good value.

Excellence Punta Cana: 2nd Visit - Great resort

This is a beautiful resort, good food and great staff. We had a Terrace Suite with a plunge pool which was fantastic. All the restaurants were great and we loved that we did not need reservations. The entertainment each night was very good, some were better than others, but the Michael Jackson and Circus shows were great. The beach was great, but the waves are strong all the time so swimming is limited in front of the resort, but if you walk to the right of the resort there is a very calm are [... read more]a. This resort is well worth the money and my wife and I will be back.

The Level at Melia Caribe: Great trip

We stayed in the adults only The Level. It felt like a little resort in a big resort. The Level restaurants are great. The staff very friendly. Not usually hard to fin a chair at beach however people still feel the need to save one even if they don't use it at all. Definitely would return.

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar: First timers at Iberostar

My girlfriend and I went on a long over due vacation at the Iberostar Grand Bavaro. I had big expectations for our hotel ,and I can honestly say that they were all met. We love the beach and when your rolling with Iberostar Grand the beach is ALWAYS clean (no see weed or debris). The servers and bartenders were always nice a came around the beach pretty frequently, make sure you find Manuel he was always singing and in a good mood.As foodies we are picky eaters and expect great service and they  [... read more]had it! The a-la-cart restaurant are all very very good. Drinks were always strong and in generous quantity. I know for some people they might find it expensive,I honestly believe it was worth every penny.

Occidental Punta Cana: Great Location!!

Not sure what some are looking for but this resort was great for us! Stayed in building 24 which was renovated and perfectly located. Very central, room was beautiful, always cleaned and stocked well. Group grounds were kept clean. Staff was amazing and very friendly. Food was good always a variety to choose from. Never went hungry. Beach was amazing. Had a wonderful, and well rested vacation.

Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites: Great vacation!!

We had a great stay. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. We requested a room change to have more space and they easily accommodated our request. The beach was awesome. Food was good. We really enjoyed the option for frequent a la carte dining

Secrets Cap Cana: Best view ever!!

What a view as soon as you leave the shuttle!! Magic... Great wide beach. Therefore, many improvements are still needed (management, staff, service, food and property). It will become a real Secrets some day... Would I return? Not sure yet.

Paradisus Punta Cana: Beautiful resort and excellent service

You must do the Royal Service. It met all of our expectations. The suite was beautiful, our butler Alex was very accommodating and helpful. My only suggestion is to verify if the transportation to and from the resort is private versus a shuttle bus.

Grand Bavaro Princess: Great

The rooms and the beach are highlights but nothing to compare to the natural area with all of the birdlife and reptiles. Great place to walk in peaceful natural areas. Also the layout of the resort is fantastic with the separate 8 plexes with lots of space in between. Nice to see a resort that is not covered in buildings

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Esmerelda!

My 5th stay at Esmerlda. Unfortunately this year the "atmosphere" was different with adult-only...missed the family oriented focus. Am very happy to hear the resort is reverting back as of May. This year I found lack of waiter service in the lobby bar, room fridge was not restocked daily, coffee pot never cleaned out, rooms are getting In need of an overall upgrade. These negatives did not ruin my holiday...just some observations. Met butler first day but not seen after that...not a persona [... read more]l priority for me. The resort grounds are lovely and well maintained. Love the resort layout...easy & quick access to beach and restaurants.