Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Be Live.....would not return......

Would not return....We just got back from Punta Cana.We were there 2 weeks and went shopping in San Juan. There were 6 thefts of cell phones at the hotel were were at..... apparently the person or persons managed to get into the room while the guests were sleeping. Another couple just got into their room, left there luggage and the phone upon arriving while they went to eat. Came back and phone was missing...... We don't plan to go back there for several reasons. And we upgraded to Master suite  [... read more]VIP. NICE ROOM IN FRONT OF A PRIVATE POOL. THAT WAS GREAT. However, there were lots of mosquitoes, poor service in dining room, food was just okay. Tough meat and cold hot dishes. Did not really like the specialty restaurants. This was a 4.5 star hotel. Staff was lovely, and people we met was one of the highlights. Jack and I enjoyed our time away from the snow, appts ect.... we are now enjoying good Canadian food. 💖💖💖💖

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Ambar - Green

Ambar Green was wonderful. Rooms were clean and the clean, pool side view. Entertainment was so much fun. All in all the staff was great could not do enough for you. The buffet at the Green was OK we preferred the buffet at the Ambar Blue which was much better. Would go back in a minute. Karen & Kevin Clifford

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana All Suite Resort: Will grow to become an amazing resort

We spent 7 days at the Majestic Mirage in early February 2017. I will be thorough, but want to make plain that we had the time of our lives and think it will be a great resort in the future. The staff were almost all wonderful and went above and beyond. Our maid Concepcion was great. She always had a smile for us and did her job very well. Our butler Jacobs was direct and professional. Tried his best to accommodate anything we requested. Unfortunately he only sought us out twice, but did [... read more] set up our room on Valentines day. We believe he had a larger group to look after that week. We had the lovely Janette help us out at the jewellery store where we picked up a little something for Valentines. The room was beautiful at first glance, however once there for a bit little things started to pop up. It was MUSTY! And the ceiling in the second bathroom had mold on it. They had, had a scented candle going upon our arrival, but it gave me a headache so I wrote a note in spanish asking that they leave it snuffed. I should have left well enough alone. We needed to open the doors up every day to air it out, which led to mosquitos. Lol. (They loved me but not my hubby) There was a two person shower that we utilized every day. When one person used the one farthest from the door the water soaked through the rolled towel on the floor and spread about a foot into the bathroom area. When both were used with two towels rolled up against the door the water washed all the way to the sink. So the floor is VERY clean :) Our toilet wouldn't stop running on the third day and after texting our butler and not getting a response we contacted the concierge desk. They sent a man up right away. Later the same day we did run into our butler and we mentioned that the night before the air con had stopped working (every night we would awaken hot and I would have to manually turn it on, however this night when I tried it went to P03 and started blinking). I recorded it and it came in handy when the two repairman arrived to fix it. Lastly, it seemed as though the finishing touches were rushed and there was paint where there shouldn't be and grout missing in spots or splashed on areas it shouldn't be. AGAIN....these are tiny things that we noticed and then ignored. Overall we are not a high maintenance couple, but the odour, air and issues were a small disappointment. This was not a cheap trip for us. Having stated what was..... We still had a wonderful time. We will probably not return but its because we will try something new, not because of the issues. We would recommend this property to other travellers as the outdoor space, pools, restaurant and beach are all top notch! The steakhouse is great! The rooms will come. They are working hard every day to perfect it.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Walt Disney world of resorts!!

Challenging golf course and groomed well but manageable for any player. Rooms were impeccable and beds were comfortable. Restaurant choice was unparalleled. Casino was fun. Staff were friendly. Beach was super. We might never go anywhere else. Highly recommended.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Will never go back

Nice beach and friendly people. Good entertainment. Bad management. Bars were running out of drinks. Only two drinks served in an all inclusive resort. Very poor quality of the drinks. There was a day with no beer in the whole resort. Main restaurant was always running out of plates. Different treatment of regular and VIP tourist. Constantly pushed to upgrade. I would not return to this resort and will not recommend it to any of my friends.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Great adults only resort!

I think this resort is great. We stayed in the adults only section. It was the closest one to the beach. I'd recommend this resort to other couples as we went with another couple and guest services were quick to accommodate and plan for us to be right across from one another.

Paradisus Punta Cana: Terrible Service

This property looks good from the outside, well maintained. Our TV didn't work, we called every day to get it fixed but all we got was empty promises and useless apologies. It was raining for 3 days so TV was almost like an essential service which was never delivered. One thing that we liked was the food and drink selection. Service is very bad for a 5-star hotel. We travel 4-5 times a year and service in this hotel was one of the worst ever! I would never go back to Paradisus Punta Cana

Ancora Private Residence Yacht Club and Marina: Loved this resort!

We were pleasantly surprised at this resort although upon arriving the Lobby area was very tired looking and needed some updating, but friendly staff for check-in. When we got into our room, although it wasn't ready for a half hour after arrival, we were both taken back with the modern look and cleanliness of our 1 bedroom suite!!! Beautiful, kitchenette, laundry, family room with big screen T. V. large bedroom and bathroom, dinette and a walk out from both the family room and the bedroom to a l [... read more]arge patio, fully furnished as well with outdoor couches and chairs. We were on the ground floor close to the main pool, so that was a bonus. Room 2031, the perfect spot for us! The grounds were quite big so we enjoyed walking around, also we were able to walk to or get a shuttle to the other sister resort Tiara Cap Cana also a Alsol resort! The Tiara was beautiful in its very modern design, and elegance, quite something to see, especially at night! We had tried to book there but it turned out we really liked the Luxury village especially the Buffet, which was amazing, a great selection of fruits and vegetables and bean dishes which because I like a Vegan Menu, was perfect for me!! We also loved the Italian restaurant at Luxury village, and the grill for lunch was convenient! We didn't find the food at the Tiara quite as good although we enjoyed the Japanese Tables. So it was nice to be able to travel from one resort to the other for a change in the day! Also the marina was nice to go down to see the yachts and boats docked and just the prettiness of the water area, lots of cobble stone walkways, almost like a European village feel, but definitely ladies you need comfy shoes for these! The beach at the Tiara is not very big at all, but at least a very small one, and The Luxury Village has no beach, but we loved the pool areas, and although we usually go to all adult, it was nice to see so many young families and babies around! The is a beach a short bus ride away but we are not in to going off to a beach off the resort, we just want to relax, so overall a great experience!!

Occidental Caribe: Great last minute getaway to Punta Cana

The 7-day aĺl inclusive stay at this resort was exactly what we were looking for and our agent perfectly arranged it all. The room was simple, clean and comfortable. The food at the buffet is much the same everyday and somewhat bland as not many seasonings are used but condiments are readily available to jazz it up a bit. The wait staff were fantastic as they met our needs and wants in every way. The à-la-carte restaurants offered good specialty menus and impeccable service. We never felt r [... read more]ushed nor neglected. Although it states formal/casual collared shirt, long pants and closed shoe for men at the à-la-cartes, the staff does not enforce it. The beach is clean; one of the nicest and safest we've ever been to. A few vendors (maybe 3 over the course of 7 days) did come up to us on the beach trying to sell their wares, but they moved on when we politely said 'no gracias'. Never once had a problem getting lounge chairs at the beach. Different story for the pool loungers though - they are taken up very early with towels or other items to claim them and often times are not in use. The check-in and check-out process went smoothly. My spouse was ill when we arrived at the resort around the noon hour. I approached reception and explained our situation. The young gentleman checked us in, made a few calls and had a concierge bring us and our luggage up to our suite immediately. No issues whatsoever. There is no free WiFi anywhere on this resort. We opted to have it during our stay, however, it is very expensive and not very reliable. Smoking is permitted EVERYWHERE on this resort. Unfortunately, due to health issues and allergies, we were very limited or not able to experience much of the nightly entertainment in the theatre, seldom enjoyed sharing beverages at the bars nor sitting in the lounge areas without being overwhelmed with cigarette and cigar smoke. The worse was at the Casino so we only attended there once for a maximum of 5 minutes. Sadly, we would could not return to this resort unless they can accommodate both smokers and non-smokers by restricting smoking to designated areas only like many other resorts in the Caribbean. Other than the smoking issues, we incredibly enjoyed our vacation and we are extremely thankful to our Trip Central Rep, Kevin Dupuis for recommending this resort and arranging everything for us in such short notice. Yes, we will call Kevin again when the travel bug hits.

Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort: Awesome resort!

Check in was quick, grounds immaculate, staff extremely friendly and professional, rooms excellent, beach and pool areas clean and well attended. Overall a very clean and enjoyable vacation location. Have to be very careful about the "a al carte" venues. Meal times at the venues were extremely late in the evening.

TRS Turquesa: Awesome Resort!

This was our 3rd visit and it was just as wonderful as the first! The beach, staff and food were all that we expected and more. I would recommend this resort to anyone looking for a nice laid back place with a large selection of restaurants and awesome service.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Nice resort

Friendly staff, clean but a bit too large. Almost impossible to book restaurants. Majority of staff do not speak english. Cleaning staff brought items missing if you left a note.pool bar staff good. Food excellent. Never had dry towel supply at pool. We stayed at Ambar green but ate at Ambar blue, much better buffet. Entertainment not great.

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca: Very clean resort

Beautiful beach Wish there had been a coffee maker in room and an iron Dancing shows great Friendly staff Food was just OK Casino tiny tiny with 5 slot machines, would not recommend that Great for families

Secrets Cap Cana: Beautiful Resort

This is a beautiful adult only facility. The rooms are well appointed. The rooms, common areas and grounds are all kept very clean. The food in the restaurants was fantastic! One thing that stood out was the friendliness of all of the staff, regardless of their role.

Zel Punta Cana - All Suites: Exceptional resort....the reserve

I have travelled to many locations in the Caribbean....but nothing compares to this resort. The rooms, gardens dining is truly worthy of this resorts five star rating. The staff that we had the pleasure of meeting made this holiday an unforgettable experience. I assure you I will not be going anywhere else but here in the future. I appreciate the knowledgeable staff at trip central recommending this location. It was spectacular

Occidental Punta Cana: One of my best vacations ever!

I loved the hotel. I was travelling alone and felt very safe there. Staff was cordial and polite. Grounds were clean despite the work that was going on. The beach was really clean and beautifully maintained. The food was excellent, the best I have eaten in Dominican Republic. I immensely enjoyed my stay.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Great value

Great for families Beautiful grounds Great food, a la carts especially Beach was beautiful and the pool too. My only complaint is that the bar closes at 2am Other than that room service was inclusive and awesome

Catalonia Royal Bavaro: Fantastic!

Everything was just wonderful - the food, the staff, the amenities, the friends we met. Was just lovely! Going back next year. Can't wait. Only thing I can complain about is having to go home :-(((

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Luxury is the smart way to go

This was the second time in the last 4 months that we stayed at this resort (Blue first, then Green) with five other couples. We enjoyed being able to walk in the morning though the magnificient grounds and walkways. The beach was nice most of the time, and the pools were well maintained. The food was great, and service was most of the time very efficient, sometimes not too friendly. We had a great time and will probably come back in the coming years.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Paradise on Earth!

I have nothing but great things to say about this resort! The grounds were beautifully maintained. The food was spectacular. Always something new to try and i always loved whatever i tried! I was most amazed at how professional and friendly the staff at Bahia Green was. Pools were clean. Rooms as well. 😉 Hats off to the entertainment (animation) crew. Rainer and Hose You two guys were #1