Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: 1 week in paradise

My second time coming to D.R but this time in Punta Cana at the Be Live Collection, it was AMAZING! I booked it 10 days in advance and got an amazing deal. The staff is super Friendly and helpful and the resort and beach is 10/10. No complaints what so ever. The food was great compared to other all inclusive I have been to. I was shocked in how well everything went considering how last minute we booked it. I’m very thankful I was able to go on this trip and thanks to the travel agent Ariff f [... read more]or Helping me out over the phone. White sand and light blue water, very bright and relaxing resort with lots of activities going on and great buffet and Al La Carte. I also realized the staff is nicer at this resort because they get treated better here, Everyone is happy and super friendly. It was perfect For my Boyfriend and I. I hope to return soon. We had a VIP room but in the regular section and it was more than perfect. Our room was near literally everything! I didn’t hear any kids or crazy people which I loved and I didn’t pay extra to stay in the kid-free zone, I also liked how there are so many Different types of people (single couples families). Another plus, is that there are local gift shops 1 min out of the resort and they are super friendly as well with amazing deals, this trip Was beyond perfect and I’m so happy! Love it thanks Trip central

Casa Marina Sosua Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive: Great Time

Had a really good time. Staff very friendly and helpful. We had perfect weather for the week we stayed so we really lucked out there. The delux rooms are nice, comfortable and clean. The food was good, especially the chicken in the snack bar at lunch. Had bacon at breakfast couple days so that was nice. Solid 3.5 stars.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Great family resort

The hotel is great. The grounds and public spaces were beautiful. The people were friendly and accommodated. The food was delicious, although sometimes repetitive but the seasoning was so good. The best a la carte restaurant was the Japanese one. However it also had its downs. To start, checking in took awhile. We were waiting in the reception area until past 4pm and we got to the hotel at 11 am. In addition, we asked for a playpen for my 11 month old and we found a small cockroach on it so we d [... read more]ecided to sleep with her in our bed. The third thing was a leaking on the washroom that it was due to turning off our AC according to the people at the reception. And lastly, the beach area was full of algae due to the season we went I am guessing.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Very disappointed

We just got back home on Monday. The DR is a beautiful country and the locals are very friendly. We were VIP on the adult side of the resort. The room itself was okay, the bathroom ceiling leaked, but that's to be expected, the water was hot and we had water every day. The bed was comfortable enough and the pillows were great! We did notice though that our room was not as nice as many of the other rooms were, and when you pay the extra for VIP you expect your room to be as nice as everyone el [... read more]se that paid the same. The room is in need of upgrades. Our fridge did break, but they fixed it. TV didn't work but we didn't bother with it anyways. We were in block 2. We tipped the maid and the person that restocks the fridge daily. The fridge was never restocked. We had to chase down someone every day to get stuff for the fridge. The maid never once left a flower in the room or animals made out of towels on the bed. The sheets were still full of sand every night and we even had to chase them down one night to clean our room. We also had to chase them for towels. The maid also walked in our room at 7:30 one morning while we were sleeping and woke us up. Also, you could tell they were in and out of your room a few times a day after cleaning it so make sure you use the safe. Some peoples safes were broken into while we were there, but ours was good. Now for the staff. When we arrived our luggage was removed from the bus on the family side of the resort. We had a person tag it to the adult side and then we were told to leave it there and we were taken over to the adult VIP lounge. We had someone take our info and go to check us in for us. We were told our rooms would be ready by 2 and then he disappeared never to be seen again. At 2 someone said our rooms wouldn't be ready until 3. They tell you to go and enjoy yourself while you wait, but keep in mind, you still have your carry on, purse, etc with you and your sunscreen is back in the family lobby in your checked baggage. So you can only basically wait. Between 3 - 3:30 you find out your room is ready. They don't come and tell you this, you have to keep going to the desk to see if it's ready yet. Now remember, your luggage is still on the other side so they tell you they will go and get it and bring it to your room. This took another hour and a half. We tipped the bell boy, and he gave us a dirty look and walked away. No thank you, nothing! I also need to add in here that a few people went and got their sunscreen out of their bags and one couple even picked up their own bags. None of them were even questioned, so basically anyone could have taken our luggage. The staff at the hotel didn't have a clue what they were doing. Trying to book a restaurant took 5 days and when we did finally get one the restaurant didn't have our reservation. Hubby got up at 6am because they said you had to book in lobby early. At 7 she said come back he's not here. He said when she said I don't know, so went back at 8 and there is a line up with people booking with her. The same person that told us to come back to book because the person wasn't there that does the booking! With VIP adult you get a $200 room credit. We had to ask our Air Canada rep what its good for because staff don't know. He says we can buy a bottle from the bar. The bar says cash only. Had to go back and get the AC rep to get it for us. We never once saw the butler we were supposed to have even though we didn't plan on using him. We had to use same beach towels every day because there were never any clean ones (not a major thing). The entertainment and bar staff were great but the hotel staff were lazy and wanted tips for their laziness. They were also rude. The beach is full of hecklers and they come at you over and over again. They don't bother you after you give them a firm no. They were nice guys other than the constant selling, but they are just trying to make a living. Myself and others we knew also got food poisoning. So, after 5 of our 7 days we were ready to go home and had just had enough of the hotel staff. We upgraded to VIP because of all the negative reviews we read before going here, but don't waste your money upgrading. We went there with the attitude that we would make the best of it as we aren't complainers, but there was just so much wrong. We went to Cuba last year and enjoyed it far more than this resort for less than half the price we paid at this resort. It really soured us on this beautiful country.

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: Great vacation spot!

Just got back on Monday from Dreams Palm Beach in Punta Cana. Wow! What a great place! We had some seaweed on first day and last day, otherwise beach was clear and the staff were always cleaning is up. There are a number of pools and bars available. Rooms were adequate, beds are comfy, but the pillows were lumpy. We asked for an adjoining room and our request was granted. Yanelys at the reception was wonderful. She explained everything and got us the room we requested. Everything worked, fridge, [... read more] water, toilet, balcony door, etc... A La Carte restaurants were good. French ( adults only) was the best! One of the best steaks I ever had. No need to make reservations. We never waited in line at any of the restaurants. Most people ate at the buffet, which was wonderful too. Lots of variety. Breakfast was the best! For lunch there is a pool grill and beach grill. Pool grill is better by far. CoCo Café always had great coffee, cakes and donuts! OMG, their DONUTS are AWESOME!!!!!!!! We didn't go to the late shows or the disco, but the pre-shows were great! They could benefit from a piano lounge, like at some other resorts we stayed at before. The vendors on the beach are a bit bothersome, but after a firm no they go on their way. There are a lot of loungers both at the pool and the beach. Towel game is in effect, of course, but you can always find a spot to relax, in the sun or shade. All in all, it was a great vacation. We can't wait to go back!

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Great Family Resort

This hotel is beautiful. The rooms are very clean and the Housekeeping Staff are second to none. The food was excellent and the wait staff were exceptional. The grounds are beautiful with a large pool and the ocean to play in!! People were snorkeling close to shore to see beautiful coloured fish.

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: Great people!

What really made this trip memorable was the amazing people. The employees At BlueBlay were so friendly and always a smile on their faces. From nightly shows to general pool games and entertainment, they really made our vacation that much more fun. Also, the staff in the buffet were welcoming and remembered our faces every time we walked in for a meal.

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Royalton Bavaro Punta Canada

We had an amazing time at this resort. The staff were friendly and accommodating especially with the kids. The food was great and the rooms and premises were kept clean which was very important to my family and I. The entertainment at night was also fantastic! The ambiance was great at night and day and the resort was beautifully lit at night. My only complaint is that the beach was rather small and felt a bit cramped, but there were a lot of umbrellas for shade, which was good. Overall, great e [... read more]xperience!

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Great vacation!

Exceptionally clean resort. The staff was always friendly. Pools and beach were clean and welcoming. GREAT snorkeling right on our beach. Food was very good, with a large selection. Cozy resort, without ever feeling like it was too small.

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Absolutely paradise

We love everything about this resort. Food is great, staff is friendly, rooms are clean, beach is stunning...and I could go on and on. We've been to countless others, but have decided that this is the only one we will return to again and again.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: A great place to stay!

The resort is a perfect place to call home for the week. It’s small size is a bonus to avoid the crowds. Lots of great dinning options. We managed to try them all and enjoyed every meal. The amnesia rooms are nice and the staff did a great job keeping it clean. The beach area is nice and the beach bar and restaurant are both great as well. Enjoyed the very short walk to the beach along the nature trail. Staff did a good job with everything. Would highly recommend to anyone planning a trip to D [... read more]ominican.

Grand Memories Punta Cana: Beautiful and convenient

The resort was clean and beautiful. We were in Block 24 which felt centrally located even though the resort was huge. The buffet, water park, and beach were accessible by trolley. Great spot for family! And the staff were friendly and easy to talk to as well!

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Perfect resort

I have nothing negative to say about this resort ... everything was perfect. The service of the staff was above all expectations. they were so friendly and accommodating. Clean and the food was great

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Great as always

Nancy Anne: This was my 7th visit to this resort and it was great as always. The staff were very friendly, the grounds and beach area were beautifully maintained and food was amazing. Lina: This was my first visit to an all inclusive resort and I can’t wait to return. The place was absolutely beautiful and pictures do not do the resort justice. The staff were super friendly and some even remembered my name. I loved the beach with all the palm trees and bushes. There was no shortage of foo [... read more]d. The meals were so good and I enjoyed trying new foods daily. Nancy Anne told me this was her “Happy place” and I can see why. Thanks for a great vacation.

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: Great value for your money

This is my third time to this resort in 5 years. I come back to this resort because I think it is good value for the money, however, you need to set your expectations, as it's really more like a 3 star resort in my opinion. Pros: beach is clean & you can walk a long way, food is decent...lots of selection, resort is small so you can walk everywhere & it's easy to meet new people, 3 pools 1 being a quiet pool. Staff are hardworking & friendly. Cons: this resort is dated & needs some mai [... read more]ntenance, but it's clean. There is a lobby bar but it's a cash bar. Everyone complains about this, but they don't change it. No one wants to pay for booze at an all inclusive. Improvements: you can now get wifi in a couple of spots on the resort, but it seems to be word of mouth thing to get the password. The Circle One timeshare people were far less aggressive then they have been in the past. What to bring: box of Kleenex and your own hangers, they have some but limited dressers. I will definitely return to this resort.

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: Very good resort

Nice quaint resort, grounds well kept, rooms a bit outdated, very clean, management very eager to accomodate. Mr Guerro looked after us very well at front desk, beach was great, lots of shade, specialty restaurants good, could always find something to eat at buffet. Bartender Emmanual was very accommodating. Annamation crew fun and lots to do, Veronica was friendly and always interacting with us. Would definitely put on list for a return visit.

Cayo Levantado Resort: Best All Inclusive

Amazing resort!! This is my 5th time to this resort and it just keeps getting better. The rooms (all of them) are beautiful. The food at the buffet is always the best. Anything you could want and cooked fresh on the grill. The staff are efficient, friendly and helpful. The beaches, the pools and the beautiful grounds are the best you could ask for. 5 Star ratings for sure at Cayo Levantado!!

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Large Resort

Room was very clean and tidy. However I would recommend they change their mattresses as ours was hard and misshaped. View from our balcony was not the greatest as we were back to back with another building. Pool and beach area were excellent and close to our room. Entertainment staff were quite pleasant and fun. Grounds were beautifully kept and wonderful to look at. Food and service were very good. Pleasant customer service.

Vista Sol Punta Cana: Understaffed

This was our third trip to Vista Sol. The beach and grounds are gorgeous, but the service has deteriorated. Our bathroom was never cleaned, drinking glasses in our room appeared to be rinsed only (still not clean), and the people working at the buffet were run off their feet. No one served coffee or wine - guests had to get their own, and it was rare to find a cleared table. I would expect this perhaps if the resort had been busy, but it really wasn't.

Blau Natura Park Resort: great resort

This resort is one of the best we have stayed at, grounds,beach and food perfect. No elevator from lobby to main floor, only issue. Our only regret, was we only stayed 1 week not 2 weeks. Note, this is a family resort, FYI