Blue Bay Villas Doradas: a most fulfilling vacation

it fulfilled all my requirements for a most relaxing and trouble free vacation, in other words it more than met my expectations.it is a perfect vacation spot for me with direct flight from Ottawa to porto Plata and a sandy , sunny beach f9ur hours away...

Paradise Playa Dorada: Grand paradise

This is a 3 star hotel, we have been several times to the DR and this hotel is at the bottom of our list. The service at breakfast was not very good. For example if we asked for coffee the waiter made you feel like you were inconveniencing them. If you like peanut butter bring your own. The selection at lunch and dinner at the buffet was limited. The two a la Carey restaurants were good but you could only request one appetizer and one main course. As for the shows at night, there weren’ [... read more]t any. So basically not much happening after dinner. As for the rooms, the superior garden view was small but clean. Had a nice balcony. There was a fridge in the room but only two bottles of pop and a bottle of water was added. When we asked about beer the maid said they did not put any in the fridge The beach was good with plenty of chairs and space. Overall not a bad place but I would not recommend because of the lack of service.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: My stay at the Senator

Hotel, grounds well maintained. New transformation of old to new excellent. Needs colour. Pools too cold to enjoy at this time. As I reli d on my scooter to get around for the two weeks I was there, all staff even though they were New we’re respectful. AirTransat very good to deal With as Well

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Another Great Experience

The grounds are beautifully kept and clean. If gliding, sailing or kayaking is for you then Grand Bahai Principai is the place to be. If you are looking for a white sand beach, tropical music and an ice cold drink that can be found too. . The a la carte meals are delicious and the staff are very attentive. You really have no choice but to relax and enjoy! We will definitely be back to try the Amber section of new condos close to the beach, See you again soon.

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: 7 stars hotel!!!!

This place was everything we wished and more. Mister O'Neil suggested us this hotel that we had never heard of before. It was everything he told us; clean, beautiful, impeccable service, impeccable food, and so much more. My husband and I know what we want. And we received 10 fold what we expected. The staff is amazing, the beach is breathtaking, the resort is quiet, the architecture is wonderful. The hotel is new of few years, so everything is new and clean. Not only we recommend this place to  [... read more]our family, but it's officially the go-to place to all our family members. A no brainer place. If you want a peace of mind, this is the place to go. Thank you again O'Neil for presenting this resort to us, we cannot be thankful enough!!!

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: Consider booking elsewhere

This resort is advertised as a 4 star which would be better clarified as a 3 star at most. Grounds: nicely maintained, attractive landscaping, very busy on internal roads as it is a very large resort Rooms: clean rooms but older decor, comfortable beds, aside from some hangers almost no clothing storage, AC worked well, bathroom ok, but had a ceiling leak the entire week Food: the food was generally quite bad (not just for the Dominican, but overall really quite bad), very limited selection  [... read more]at buffets, no bacon at breakfast, a la cartes were much better Service: excellent customer service overall, at buffet/restaurants, concierge etc. Hierarchy: there are many exclusive areas on the resort with multiple levels of "VIP" and various timeshare properties. Many restaurants, bars, beaches and other areas are off limits to normal people booking through an all inclusive package. The atmosphere this creates is confusing and irritating. There is constant promotion of the nicer parts of the resort and the better things included in VIP which makes the normal booking package seem thin, restrictive and cheap. Beach and pools: beach area was nice, but loungers separated from the beach by a breakwall, pools were overall nice and cleaned daily Internet and safe: both cost extra If you manage your expectations and thoroughly read the reviews, you will likely have a good time, but this does not compare to other 4 star resorts in the Caribbean

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana All Suite Resort: Great Resort

Lovely rooms, great restaurants, grounds beautifully maintained. Staff extremely kind and helpful. Never a problem finding a bed or chairs at either the pools or beach. On site cafe worth visiting and food in the Sports Bar terrific for a late night snack.

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Amazing vacation

The hotel was nice kept clean housekeeping staff friendly, the grounds of the resort were kept in good shape, pool was cleaned every morning. Bathrooms were clean but had some problems flushing the toilets. In the main buffet food was amazing lots to choose from, clean and great service. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Amazing resort

Such a beautiful &clean resort,rooms very clean&comfortable,food was good ,nice beach &pools,lots of beach&pool chairs,one of the best resort I’ve been too😎,will sure recommend this resort& U could go to the other 2resorts that Senator own&enjoy their amenities,U can’t ask for more

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: Luxury Bahia principe

Land scape is very picturesque ,beach is good Good size of junior suite , Food excellent Service excellent We book 2 weeks of vacation in Grand Bahia Principe ,after 8 days we were offered a free up grade to Luxury Bahia principe on the island ,so we had a chance to spend 5 days there ,the transfer was very smoothly done , the personnel took very good care of us . We have been to many resorts so far we found in Luxury Bahia Principe they really take care of their guest I would not hés [... read more]iter to recommande it to families and friends

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Definitely a Hidden Gem!

Our stay at the Luxury Bahia Principe Bouganville was fabulous! It is a beautiful resort, with lots of palm trees and shade at the beach. The rooms were spacious and very clean. The grounds were meticulous. There was plenty of choice in cuisine, both in the buffet and the a la carte restaurants. The food was excellent. The staff catered to your every want or need and the entertainment during the day and at night was very enjoyable. It was a very relaxing vacation and I would go back in a h [... read more]eartbeat!

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Paradise at its best

The first impression of the Melia Caribe was amazing. It’s massive, beautiful and very well kept. The beach and water were amazing. The food, drinks and staff we amazing as well. We had an unbelievable vacation.

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana All Suite Resort: Relaxing

Hotel was quite and relaxing exactly was we were looking for. Rooms were spacious and clean. Dodd was good never had a problem finding anything to eat. Beach was beautiful and clean, lots of loungers and Bali beds. Can’t wait to return! Thanks Ash for all your help you are amazing!!

Blau Natura Park Resort: Nice hotel it’s not a 5 star so don’t expect a 5star

Beautiful grounds, always keeping it beautifully manicured. Clean rooms, good food, nice stretch of beach It’s 3.5 or 4 star rating so don’t complain it’s not 5 star. Could use some updating in the rooms for sure.

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: The perfect vacation

This was my third time staying at this resort. I love it! It’s small, the beach is beautiful with snorkeling right there, the food is always very good and the staff are excellent! There was an activity or entertainment going on all day by the pool or the beach, or there was a quiet pool at the other end of the resort for people who prefer less music and activities. The beach vendors work for an association, so they were very polite and not pushy. I look forward to staying here again!

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Loved this resort

My wife and I loved this resort. From the moment my wife and I got there to the time we were leaving the staff were very Friendly and a happy atmosphere. The rooms were great clean and the fridge was always stocked. The food was awesome. A great place for you to get away would definitely go back again

Paradise Playa Dorada: you get what you pay for

the resort needs many small updates-paint,roof repairs,rotted gutters replaced are just a few. the rooms also need work. the shower drains worked but very slowly so you are standing in dirty water as you shower.the water pressure is very low as is the shower head.it is about 4 and a half feet above the tub floor so so cant stand under it. the food is good and usually abundant.the grounds itself are very beautiful.full of trees,flowers,hedges.very pretty.our biggest complaint would be that the st [... read more]aff do not understand english.i know i am in their country but they have no idea how to communicate.even to order a drink on their drink list they do not understand.with this lack of communication brings a disconnect between staff and guests that make staff seem unhappy or even miserable.simply put,the staff here did not seem friendly or welcoming.only 3 of the staff were pleasant during out 7 night stay.we got a great price for the week so i feel i got my moneys worth but i will not return there.i like to enjoy my vacation no matter what price i pay and the staff here really put a damper on the mood. just a side note-i have stayed in mexico a lot and have to say they always make us feel welcome and help us enjoy our stay-that said- we tip way more in mexico than we did here-we feel guilty about this but a tip is earned and not a given no matter what country you are in

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Beautiful resort and great atmosphere!!!

This was our second time at this resort....The beach is fabulous...rooms are bright and very clean...staff are super hospitable...The food at the buffet was varied and very tasty!! Lots of variety and suitable for many different dietary needs...The Ocean View a la carte restaurant is superb! The only thing lacking is the nighttime entertainment on their main stage...It is only mildly entertaining at best...Overall, you couldn't really ask for a better value for your money...we are returning ag [... read more]ain next year !!!!

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar review

Everything was excellent. We both had a wonderful time. The only suggestion I do have is if they can be more generous with face cloths (washcloths). We got 2 when we arrived and when we asked to get more or get our room cleaned we didn't seem to be allowed to get more. With us being two in a room, only getting one washcloth each for a week is not good. They were generous with the towels but not washcloths which I find strange.

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: Bluebay Visit #2

The Bluebay Villas Doradas changed the way we book hotels, and the second time we went there, the friends that we went with had the same feelings. From the furthest point of the hotel to the opposite side is probably a 5-6 minute walk (at the most). There are all the pieces that you would look for at any resort, but so well placed and nearby that you can't miss it. I find this to be so much better for me than the resorts that you can't navigate without taking a shuttle or a 15 minute walk from t [... read more]he lobby to the beach. The food is fairly good, as for the Dominican I have had better food, but I never felt like there wasn't a good option at any time of day. The a la carte restaurants are pretty par for the course (in a positive way) and the beach is beautiful. Pros: -Small resort, easy to navigate -"Good" food (not "ok" but not "fantastic") -Vibrant, upbeat (arguably a "party resort" but I think it always depends on the week) -A lot of cutr activities: washer toss, mini putt, guided bike rides, games, closeby (1 minute walk) to a souvenir mall... -Beautiful wildlife, you feel very immersed in nature there - Cons: -Rooms aren't considerably modern, we stayed in a platinum room and it was much more modern than the last room, but at a cost) -Challenges finding beach and pool chairs -Staff doesn't offer too many perks, if you ask for any birthday banners or any sort of recognition for a friend's birthday they will direct you to an uninteresting menu of items $100 USD or more for things I wasn't interested in for a quarter of that) -They try to give you a single key to share when you get there, you have to ask for another after the fact -There are always upselling attempts, but it's easy to just say "no thanks" and the leave you alone For the premium room, we enjoyed having additional canned beers at our disposal at the paid bar, we're not into many shots but it was nice to have a Bailey's or a few Presidente's included. If you're ok with draft and local alcohol it might not be worth it. Since the beach was busy it was nice to have access to the "VIP area" on the beach to find a spot, but it was pretty shaded in the afternoon and really windy, so you have to find a balance with the sun and the VIP in January or else the afternoons are a bit cold. Overall I would recommend this resort, but I would say that you should expect to pay a bit extra for any add ons, but it's so reasonable compared to the price of other resorts that you get some good choice if that what you want. If it's your first or second all inclusive resort I say absolutely go for it!