Casa Marina Reef Resort: Nice resort

We just went from Feb 8-15th. Resort was nice, everything close together so good for us travelling with kids. The bigger pool was cold. Never warmed up even with the heat. Food in the buffet was not very good and all of us got sick with what felt like food poisoning. The little outdoor lunch buffet had the basics like French fries and pizza and burgers but was the same every day. Room was very basic and older. No safe in the room as you have to apparently pay for a safe if you want one. We we [... read more]re to have updated garden view room but were not given this room. Check in took forever upon arrival as only two staff and many arriving guests. There is no wifi on the resort unless you pay for it. Staff were friendly and were helpful. Unfortunately the beach was nice but the waves were very strong so scared the kids from swimming in the ocean. Bonus though it is only a 15 minute drive from the airport. I would not recommend this resort for reasons listed.

Royalton Hideaway Punta Cana: NICE RESORT

It is a very nice resort. The adult's only section is a little small especially the beach area which they were working on while we were there. Juan, Delores, Domingo and Elibania do a great job at the pool bar. Delores is a great dancer with a tray of drinks balanced on her head. Juan is a fantastic bartender-go Sharks go. The restaurant that is for adults only has a lot to be desired. It's more intended for those that want to sit down for meals and relax for a longer period of time. The  [... read more]two buffets were ok, the main one was much better than the beach one and we mainly went to the main buffet once we realized this. Food was good but the variety was lacking. Room cleaning went down hill as the week progressed and we always left a tip so that wasn't the problem. Towels and toiletry's started to become an endangered spices and had to make special requests. Best example, we were on the beach and Milly (seemed to be the gal tasked with getting comments from guests) approached us and wanted to know how things were going. Told her about the towels and soap and the fact we didn't have a bath mat for the floor. When we returned to our room everything was there. Great job Milly! Next day we return after being on the beach all day, the bath mat is gone and not replaced. All in all it's a good resort (they do try to sell you some sort of time share-not sure exactly what as we wouldn't bite).

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: Friendly resort

The resort is good, very clean and well maintain. There is a lot of pools, restaurants and bars. Everyone can find what he needs - relax and tranquility, or party and fun. The animation is ok. The service is perfect.

Casa Marina Reef Resort: 4.5 star!

My husband and I just returned from CMR and I was pleasantly surprised! My husband booked the trip and when I found out it was a 3.5 star I was very worried as we traveled all over the world and to some pretty amazing resorts and hotels. The hotel decor was chic and trendy, friendly staff and great food/drinks! We had no complaints and the price was unbeatable!

Paradise Playa Dorada: A great week away

We stayed at grand paradise last week with two couples . We had a great week . This was my third time staying in playa dorada complex. My favourite part was the location and size of the beachfront where I spent most of my time . Hubby preferred the pool as he likes staying out of the sun . The pool was very cold and half of it (where swim up bar is) shaded . I didn’t like that but hubby didn’t mind . Food was good . Service was good . Staff weren’t as overly friendly as I am used to at mos [... read more]t resorts ... they all just seemed kind of in their own world and not smiling much of the time (minus the entertainment staff). Room was good we had supersaver room so it was above fourth floor - lots of stairs , and no balcony which we didn’t know when we booked . But the window above our bed overlooked the ocean so if we stood on our bed we had a nice view lol. Shows were good and went til 11. After that there was a disco for those that wanted . Drinks and food aren’t served after 1 am so my husband often went off resort and paid for drinks at the local pub in the complex - a later bar in the resort would have been better. Overall we wanted a nice getaway to relax and unwind and that’s what we did ! This was my 6th all inclusive and definately not my favourite resort but we always have fun! The beach was large and close to everything so that I loved !

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Simply stunning

This resort was hands down my favourite resort we have been to yet. The staff were pleasant and always helpful, the scenery was impeccable, the pools and beach were well maintained and beautiful. The food was amazing especially the fresh fire roasted pizza. We will be returning. I have not one negative thing to say about this resort. We came home over fed, relaxed and ready to take on reality.

Playabachata Hotel: Great Place Overall

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 2 weeks this month. It was a perfect escape from winter and overall it's a good place. We have been going to a different place 3 times each year for a few years trying to find one we love. Playabachata is finally almost that one. It's very clean and will kept. The rooms are a bit dated but for the price, we're ok with that. If we came again we would bring an adapter and extension cord because the outlets won't work with north american plugs and we're glad we to [... read more]ok our own coffee machine as they don't provide them in the rooms. Our room did have a hair dryer but I learned later that many of the rooms didn't. Our biggest complaint would have to be the smokers. It's a little behind the times to allow smoking under the roof at the theater. I don't wanna call it a building when there's no walls, not sure what to call it Anyway we found that even with this, many smokers were ignorant of the non-smoking signs in the non-smoking section and would either move them and bring an ash tray from the smoking side or simply stand or walk around smoking which is absolutely disgusting. There wasnt much done to enforce the rules. Also the way its setup, non-smokers have to walk through the smoking section to get to the bar which was also all smoking. We pointed out smokers in the non-smoking section to staff a couple times and they were asked to stop. We did notice staff telling people they couldn't smoke in places after that. Not sure if its because we said something or not but it didn't seem quite as bad. Maybe they were scared of us lol I'm sure I'll have people reading this and saying "quit you're whining". It's just very inconsiderate and no one should have to breathe smoke, especially children who are running around everywhere. I saw quite a few pregnant women as well. Anyway that would be our biggest complaint and the reason of not returning. Other than that, we loved it and hope the smoking issue gets resolved. We'd love to make this our go to place. So for the good stuff, it's extremely clean. They have a maid hanging out in the bathroom mopping and cleaning the stalls constantly. The grounds keepers are constantly cleaning up dead leaves. The garbage was always empty. The second a spec of dirt was in the pool, the guys came and cleaned it. The bartenders were super fast and friendly. There were self serve stations set up everywhere for coffee, water, juice, pop, and wine. This was awesome cause you didn't have to wait for anything and it also freed up the staff for other things. The staff in the buffet were also very fast and friendly. The Buffett itself was excellent with many choices. There was always a huge salad bar, full fruit bar, soup, pizza, cooked vegetables, pork, chicken, fish, desserts, etc. Also lots of sauces you could add if you wanted. The snack bar was as good as some buffets I've been to at other places. They had the normal gross burgers and hotdogs but also a pasta, pork, fish, or chicken choice. Full salad bar, icecream, desserts, soup, and 5 kinds of pizza. Awesome. The beach was great and not washing away because it's in a cove. Its gorgeous and runs the whole length of the 3 resorts. The gym was really good. We went every day. On the second floor with a full view of the beach with a/c. All new equipment that worked too. We loved watching the cruise ships coming in an out while working out too. The entertainment was alright. They did a good job. The dancing was impressive. They weren't as into crowd participation as we would've liked but they may change. It was decent entertainment though. You do have to get there early if you want a table. There were no solisitors on the beach which was very nice and also tons of benches to sit on at the beach or pool. Lots of room everywhere actually. We never felt squished in a corner or anything. Overall great place, just do something about the smoking!

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Nice resort for those who not like to do too much walking.

Was interesting to meet so many repeat visitors and, I myself would go back. Beach was clean and there was always a shady spot if required. Very friendly staff except for one bad apple "The Supervisor" he was not about the comfort of his visitors but about business. a la carte, not worth the hassle to get the reservations. The staff main focus was getting you seated and out ASAP.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Nice resort

The grounds are very well taken care for, very clean , did not see garbage anywhere on the resort. Very large resort they had shuttles running through out the day between the beach and lobby. It was a long walk if you didn't time the shuttles right. The staff were all excellent very friendly polite and helpful. The food was typical resort food, ok but better at home. The most disappointing part of the resort was the beach, there was a lot! of weeds in the water and it was unpleasant to walk th [... read more]rough.

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: Great resort!!

My husband and I stayed at Blue Bay Feb 5 to 12 and we had an amazing time.The staff were amazing and very accomadating.I have RA and was originally put on the third floor we spoke to the front desk and the next morning I was given a room on the ground floor.The resort was very clean ,great food at the buffet we didnt care for the a la carte so we stuck with the buffet. Foam party was amazing and we and the twelve other friends we traveled with had an amazing time and will diffently go aga [... read more]in!!

Riu Republica: Disappointed

We booked our first time 14 days and was expecting to be in a 5 star. The food was not a 5 star and the resort is too big for the amount of staff. They are understaffed. The cleanliness is not the greatest but must say our room was always done and cleaned. Our room was too far from the beach and no trolleys on site.

Riu Republica: Great hotel

Really enjoyed our girls’ week at the RIU República. Our room was in a building very close to the main pools and restaurants, so it was very easy to get around. The property is well maintained, the staff excellent, and the food very good. Can’t say I like the system used to get into an a la cart restaurant, but most resorts seem to struggle with this. The property was big enough to be able to walk and get exercise but the amenities were situated together so not hard to get to if walking is [... read more]n’t desired. Highly recommend this resort!

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Very large resort

Our vacation was great but we wouldn’t go back to this resort. Our room had a number of issues (leaking ceiling, broken mirror, cockroaches) the resort is very large and has something for everyone. I think we just had bad luck with our specific room. No bar on the beach which was different compared to other resorts we’ve been to.

Sensatori Resort Punta Cana: Perfection

So clean. Well kept. Amazing food and ample choices. Staff very helpful and friendly. Up to date decor and very upscale. Our stay was very relaxing. Comfortable and lots of fun. Will go again and recommend to others!

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: Great resort

The grounds were beautiful. The hotel is a great well maintained facility. Food, service and staff were excellent both in the buffet and a la carte restaurants. Couple of minor issues we had were dealt with promptly. It is a large resort with a lot of choices. Getting around the resort is no problem with the frequent (every few minutes) trolley service. This was our second visit to the Grand Bahia Principe.

Grand Memories Punta Cana: Awesome resort

Hotel was very clean, staff were excellent -- friendly, helpful and quick to respond to any concerns. Beach was very nice but waves quite large most of our week which deterred some people from going in the ocean. Very family/child oriented resort. Lots of activities for children. What I appreciated most was that there was rarely waiting times -- didn't seem overcrowded and there was always lounge chairs, etc. available.

Riu Republica: Amazing resort

Just returned from 7day stay. Awesome Holliday excellent accommodation,food and services enjoyed every minute. Staff was very curtious and unimposing. Grounds are big and well kept from pools to gardens, there is something for everyone.Would definitely go again.

Royalton Splash Punta Cana: Fantastic stay !!

This was the best all inclusive stay we have ever had. The kids had the time of their lives and my wife and I actually did as well (even with a 3 and 5 year old :). ) The water slide park is a absolutely great time and super fun. I am a chef and I thought the food was very good. Especially the buffets. Michael Jackson show was really well done and the room quality was better than expected. Our experience in Mexico a few years ago at Bahia Principe, Paul’s in comparison to this experience. We [... read more] would 100% return for this resort again! Thank you. Dan and Shanna Craig from Toronto Canada.

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Not worth the money

The staff were super friendly... the food was always cold at the buffets and at the a la cartes except at the Rio and the Grazie the rooms were not taken care of properly we were always lacking toilet paper etc. Rooms and service for them were not consistent with one other our friends got better service some days and then we would other days it was strange. Anytime we would ask about shopping or anything else we would get 5 different answers no communication from management to staff or one are [... read more]a to another that was very frustrating. The travel smart people were rude and very pushy... I had to get up an walk away after them not wanting to take no thank you for an answer and wasting 3 and a half hours of my day... that was the biggest annoyance on the trip and they kept trying to insinuate that we must be poor!!! Pissed me right off!!! I might go back to the DR but never to that resort and probably try to avoid Sunwing as they were not keeping up to date with the flight delays at the resort and they started to bus us to the airport even after I told them it was a major delay and they then brought us back to the resort. The entertainment was very lacking and not up to par... the only good show was the Queen tribute anywhere else I’ve been has had far better shows etc so for a 5 star we were disappointed as far as our group was concerned the whole trip was a let down

BelleVue Dominican Bay: Amazing Resort

Very well maintained Resort. friendly staff. Awesome entertainment day and night. Food was really good also the drinks. Beautiful scenery all around the resort, the rooms are clean and well maintained. The beds are hard but was managable. We did 2 tours was amazing and worth it. The beach and bar and buffet on the beach was amazing . Weather was Beautiful for the time we were there. Over all its a good bang for the buck. Would definitely go back again. I love the resort.