Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: Absolutely loved this resort and my week stay!

From the moment of check-in, the service and the ambiance was a precursor to a wonderful week. The room was clean and well outfitted, with a full mini fridge and a beautiful garden view. The water pressure was perfect and always had hot and/or cold water. There was always something to do, from macrame to yoga and as it was off season, getting a beach lounger was a breeze. There was residual sargassum, but that's the chance you take when travelling in September. The resort did have it remove [... read more]d from the beach and ocean netting in place to mitigate the volume. The grounds are beautiful and well kept and there were workers throughout keeping maintenance. The carts to take you to and from were frequent and excellent drivers for every jaunt! The buffet by the beach was my favourite - who doesn't love overlooking the ocean while enjoying a good meal and a libation! The dinner buffet offered many delicious options and the MUOI Asian restaurant was my favourite. Go for the ribs! Overall, I absolutely loved my stay here and would return in a heartbeat.

Sol Puerto Marina: Sol Puerto Marina resirt

We stayed in this resort one week and we really enjoyed our stay there. Very convenient location , just steps from the beach and numerous restaurants and cafe. Big supermarket is also close by. Good evening shows. There is gym and spacious swimming pool.

Paradisus La Perla Adults Only Riviera Maya: It's a beautiful resort but there's not much to do

My husband and I recently stayed at Paradisus La Perla, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The resort is also dog-friendly, which was a fun surprise. This was our second trip to Mexico and our sixth time at an all-inclusive resort. While we enjoyed spending time together and appreciated certain aspects of the property, we left a little disappointed. The resort felt quieter than expected, with very few active activities taking place and noticeably low guest numbers.  [... read more]Adults-Only Meets Family-Friendly La Perla shares its property with the family-oriented Paradisus section. Guests staying on the family side do not have access to the adults-only restaurants, but as La Perla guests, we could move freely between both areas. Staff & Service The staff were a highlight of our stay. They were warm, welcoming, and able to communicate well in English. We never felt pressured to tip, although gratuities were appreciated. Service was efficient and detail-oriented. One of the little touches we loved was the wristband room key which was so much easier than carrying a key card or fob. Melia App We used it mainly to check activity schedules and restaurant information. Each restaurant also provided physical menus, which we often preferred. Our Room – Junior Suite with Pool/Nature View Our junior suite was spacious, spotless, and well-maintained. The air conditioning worked perfectly, water pressure was excellent, and all amenities were in good shape. The bathroom setup was impressive: • Two rainfall showers • Two additional shower heads • Double sinks • A two-person bathtub • A jacuzzi on the balcony The only drawback was the ongoing construction. We could hear drilling, hammering, and furniture being moved, and at times even smell fresh paint. We counted about 36–40 rooms being renovated during our stay. Animals If you love animals, this resort won’t disappoint. We spotted cats, raccoons, and coatis roaming the property daily. We enjoyed seeing them, but they weren’t shy at all, one coati even tried to tear into a guest’s bag left on a beach chair! The Beach The beach had some seaweed, and the water was slightly murky, though the staff worked hard to clear it. We didn’t swim much in the ocean but did take walks along the shore. From the beach, you can see parts of Playa del Carmen and marine docks bordering the property. Activities The activities schedule looked fantastic: water and beach volleyball, foam parties, soccer, yoga, dance lessons, guacamole-making, mixology, spin classes, HIIT, TRX, and more. Unfortunately, participation was very low. Most guests preferred relaxing at the pool bar. We waited for a spin class that never happened because the instructor didn’t show up, and later, beach volleyball was also a no-go. We mentioned this to the activities manager and expressed surprise, since staff usually lead activities even if no guests join. Toward the end of the week, we did notice staff trying harder to engage guests, but participation remained minimal. Pools The main pool connects to the swim-up suites. The water was warm, though we did notice more dead bugs in the swim-up sections. Gym The gym at La Perla is the largest we’ve seen at any resort. It was well-equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, weight machines, stationary bikes, yoga mats, and even boxing bags. It also had a spin studio, restrooms, towels, Lysol wipes, fresh fruit, and bottled water available. Dining Experiences We tried eight restaurants during our stay: • Naos – International buffet • Capella – Italian • Cielo – Mexican • Blue Agave – Mexican • Flora – Fusion • Tokimeku – Asian • Lemon Fish – Fusion • Fahrenheit – Poolside lunch Reservations (required for most restaurants except Naos and Fahrenheit) were made through the desk outside the lobby. The buffet at Naos was decent, though variety was limited. Among the à la carte restaurants, here’s how we ranked them based on wait time, service, food quality, and presentation: 1. Cielo > 2. Blue Agave > 3. Capella > 4. Lemon Fish > 5. Flora > 6. Tokimeku Drinks & Bars Bars across the resort were fairly similar in terms of selection. Our favorite was Toji, near Tokimeku, where the bartenders took time to craft fun, personalized drinks instead of just pouring the basics. Exclusive Clubs • The Reserve Club – An upgrade option for a more upscale experience at La Perla. • The Circle Club – A membership program with the Melia group. Coffee & Snacks The Nespresso Coffee Corner was a pleasant surprise, offering specialty coffee, pastries, donuts, cookies, cakes, and sandwiches. Lobby Vibes The lobby was grand and spacious, filled with comfortable couches and beds for lounging or waiting for the shuttle. It was air-conditioned and smelled wonderfully of lemongrass. Notes & Tips 1. We were extra careful with drinking water. The resort provided unlimited bottled water, but it was tricky to completely avoid ice or produce possibly rinsed in tap water. We took Dukoral before the trip and had no stomach issues. 2. There is no tennis court on the property. Final Thoughts Paradisus La Perla has many great features: friendly staff, spacious rooms, a fantastic gym, and some standout restaurants. However, the lack of energy around activities and the ongoing construction made the experience less vibrant than we hoped. Still, we enjoyed the time together and made the most of our week in Riviera Maya.

Paradisus Playa del Carmen: No beach! Too much that’s not included!

Clean. Good service. Modern design. Food was just ok. Way too many items on menus are for extra charge! Too many areas, pools, restaurants, are off limits for families. Nicer areas were for adults only. Beach completely off limits and no one told us this until we showed up!!! After many attempts with the staff to even organize a one day trip to a nicer area of the beach, we were denied. A sister resort had access to a clean beach, taking some of the guests there even for the day should have been [... read more] done. At the very least we should have been told about the beach situation. This was a beach resort vacation with not beach!!!

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Mrs

The food is not so good the taste is salty, the pork meat is hard and the fish is not fresh, The staff are friendly and the cleaner is nice. The beach is not so clean as it’s full of seaweeds. The train should have more to accommodate the people that are waiting too long.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Excellent for little family

Thousand thanks to Ali from trip central who recommended this hotel and grab us the best deal. And he idd not stop there, he kept followinh up with us prior to travelling so we dont miss anythi g its hectic travelling with little ones. He went over and beyond got us the Air Transat kids club. From the moment we reach to the moment we left we did not feel anything missing. Everything was value for money. Travelling with kids age 4ys 11yrs and 12yrs. FAMILY Room was great the sofa bed, bunk bed a [... read more]nd king bed, spacious as well as the bathroom. Food in restaurant was good, menu changes daily and it was the best option to the picky eaters.family pool was huge we did not feel crowded at all. Except to grab a chair by the pool early in the morning so you can have your spot for the day. Splash pad was nice had both for little and big kids. The snack shop by the splash was good if you want to grab a bite. Night entertainment was a blast Friday night beach party. And mini kids disco, magic show, circus every night was different theme. We did not feel bored at all sor the need to leave the hotel. Cherry on top there was turtle in the resort pond and peacock. My boys who are animal lovers was amazed. The kids club was very nice with activities throughout the day to keep the you g one entertain and parent a free time.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Melia Caribe in Punta Cana -Level

When we arrived we decided to upgrade to the Level. We were lucky we get a room in building 36 which was the closest to the beach. Only 1 minute to the beach and 30 seconds to the main pool. Food was okay but the restaurant Riviera was the best. People complain in the reviews over the long walks from the beach to the lobby but was only 12-13 minutes walk. But there were always the little trains or the golf carts In front of the beach were floating barriers that was holding 80-90% of the seawee [... read more]d/sargassum but we still got the waves. So it was great to be in the ocean. Seen other beaches at Bavaro that were bad. The grounds are amazing and well kept. When upgrade to the Level you get a butler who also book your a la cart restaurants, access to a special pool and restaurant (Riviera) and premium drinks. Upgraded drinks and snacks in the fridge. The 15 minutes drive from the airport will take at least 30-45 minutes because of the terrible traffic.

Paradisus Playa del Carmen: Martine reid

Our trip central helper martine reid was so nice to deal with. I would recommend anyone using her for a family vacation or a couples vacation she was always available no matter what time of the day and updated me with the vacation prices

Paradisus Palma Real Golf and Spa Resort: A Great Resort

This was definitely the best spot I've visited in the Dominican Republic after going there about six times. The food was awesome, but the nighttime buffet got moved to a smaller beachside restaurant, and the food was cold with limited options. The hotel staff were super friendly.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Reconsider

We arrive April 18th 2025 for a full week. We are not picky at all, lets show the good and bad. The good: -we went away The bad: -AC broke, water flowing in the room in our closet, wet all the clothing -two of five became ill -only two buffet restaurants, the food is repetitive, simple things you need are not there, limited on supplies, bland. -your ala cart restaurants - limited guidance where to book and you can only book 2 days out, therefore you have to plan 3 days of going to th [... read more]e same place at 8AM to book. Mexican, Italian, Steakhouse are your choices. Steakhouse is the best option, the others are upsold -they are constantly upselling you Honestly, would not go back.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Amazing Resort

Very good , well kept and beautiful The staff are amazing and spoke very good English, the rooms were very clean and comfortable, the food was amazing and everything was great. Everything was walking distance from our room and to the various restaurants

Paradisus La Perla Adults Only Riviera Maya: Definitely 5 start Luxury Resort

Very clean, very comfortable,and great food! We had a master suite overlooking the pool so it got very noisy from noon to 5pm with the DJ and pool activities, but there is a 'Quiet Zone' with lounge chairs and cabanas (closer to the beach) that suited us well so just stayed there. Master suite was large with dining table for 6. TV in living room and bedroom which was nice. Balcony jacuzzi was appealing but took 30-45 min to fill up if you had the patience. I opted for the large in-suite bath [... read more]tub more often. Wasn't thrilled about making reservations for dinner as the first few days most things were booked until 8-8:30pm but I was able to book 3 nights at a time so later in the week we were able to get 7-7:30pm no problem. Lots of variety and something for everyone on each menu. If you're not a RESERVE guest, your only option for breakfast is buffet (which is actually very good) or room service. If you are RESERVE you have another restaurant near the Quiet Zone that is open for breakfast and lunch. Several restaurants in the family resort next door (linked by a hallway) were definitely worth visiting. Shout out to Oliver our waiter in Flora's - best service we received. Totally attentive, funny and made the dinner experience that much better. Pool bar and restaurant were great, good food and fast service. We would definitely return to this resort, but have our room in a quieter location.

Paradisus La Perla Adults Only Riviera Maya: PARADISUS LA PERLA - TERRIFIC!

The experience at Paradisus La Perla was incredible. The staff were unbelievable (especially Johnny), the facility and amenities 5 stars! The ambiance and vibes were so high. You had a nice balance of tranquility and party during the day with the pool bar. Night time wasn't too chaotic which I loved. The south bar had some nice events, and it was a great place to socialize have a drink. Loved the kicks bar as well. The food... WOW! Incredible! From the buffet to the restaurants... just amazing.  [... read more]The beach was awesome and although lots of sea weed they did an amazing job to clean it up, but it was such a peaceful spot if you didn't want to be on the resort. The rooms were unbelievable! So clean! So beautiful! The staff also did a nice job cleaning it every single day. My only knock but it won't affect the rating was the entertainment bit. I thought that the entertainment was a little flat (not in terms of talent), but I wish there was some sort of stage just like at many of the resorts where there was a big focus on the entertainment. I think the south bar is great but it's a place of socializing and I felt that the entertainment was drowned out at times.

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: Best resort we have been too!

First of all I'd like to say this was the nicest resort we have ever been too. Our trip was not the best as on the third day my mother had a stroke in the pool, but that being said we enjoyed what we could. The staff was more than amazing with the situation at hand. Taking care of us, as well as my father, driving him to and from the hospital daily so he could visit during visiting hours. Every day making sure we had everything we needed, and always asking about her condition. Our concie [... read more]rge was amazing, again always there for us and making sure to show he cared about our situation. As well as all the staff that knew us, and what was going on. Aside from the situation, this resort was absolutely amazing. Rooms were very nice, food, including the buffet were the best at any resort we have been too. Entertainment was great at night with the shows being some of the best we've seen on a resort. The grounds were always clean, and workers constantly fixing or updating things. Overall, even with the medical issues of my mother, this was one of the best trips we've had due to the resort and staff. We will definitely be coming back as it quickly became our new favorite place. Thank you to everyone there for all the care they put in.

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: fantastic vacation

fantastic / We both had walking long distance problems so Wendy had the perfect unit within close proximity to everything. The people at the resort were very friendly and the food was excellent' She had also arranged for wheelchair assistance at the airport for my husband which ended up to be a blessing The unit was also Physically accessible with the walk in shower The resort was awesome and I would go again. Wendy is the best travel agent we have ever had. koodoos to her big time

Paradisus La Perla Adults Only Riviera Maya: Great Resort

Resort was very clean, felt very safe. The staff was friendly and efficient/accommodating. Enjoyed the fact that it was a non-smoking resort and there were designated areas for smoking. We had dinner at an à la carte every night. Would definitely visit there again in the future!

Paradisus La Perla Adults Only Riviera Maya: Amazing resort

It started out with a gorgeous upgrade, welcoming staff and beautiful weather! Our vacation at Paradisus la Perla was top notch!! Food was 5/5 and the cleanliness of the resort and friendly mannerisms of the staff was excelled !!

Paradisus Palma Real Golf and Spa Resort: Very nice resort

Very nice resort very clean. The food was excellent. The service was good overall was very good. We enjoyed yourself. We will be back. I would recommend to my friend to go visit this resort it was a very good experience À la carts were very good we enjoyed every single one of them

Paradisus Playa del Carmen: Beautiful Resort

I found Paradisus to be a beautiful resort—very clean, well kept, aesthetically pleasing, friendly staff. Great amenities above and beyond restaurants (ice cream shop, Nespresso cafe, etc). My only complain is the food – most restaurants were good except for BlueAgave (a taco restaurant)—the food was absolutely terrible, and in some instances, completely inedible—it took over an hour for my party of 7 to be served and there were only 2 or 3 other tables at the time. The "street vendor" taco boot [... read more]h outside of the buffet was delicious, in comparison. Sol (steakhouse) was not included and was extra, which I found strange at an all-inclusive resort and the first time I've encountered that in 15+ years of travelling. Buffet food was good for breakfast, but lunch and dinner were almost inedible and not appealing. Undercooked burgers one day (yuck), stale items and/or seafood that had clearly been sitting under heat lamps for hours, etc. I was expecting better quality of food for the price of the resort. I'm a beach person, but there was so much seaweed, I couldn't get past it to get in the water more than a few steps. Probably why the pools (both family and adult only side) were so busy all the time and almost impossible to find chairs at. To actually secure a spot so I didn't have to compete with people playing the towel game at 6am every day, I ended up paying for a cabana for 2 days (annoying). But I spent a fair amount of time at the adult pool and there was always fun activities, swim up bar had great service, and the pool was large and clean. Rooms were big, relatively modern, and kept very clean. Bathrooms were beautiful, large and modern with a separate water closet (nice touch), a large shower with rain head, and huge jacuzzi tub. The only negative was the noise. The buildings are all tiled on the interior and therefore every noise echos throughout the 4 stories of rooms. We were near the elevator lobby and it was SO LOUD. There was a wedding while I was there one night and some guests must have been drunk because there seemed to be a loud fight and screaming/yelling from 10pm until well after 2am... ON THE FAMILY SIDE... WHERE PEOPLE HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN. I was shocked at the ignorance and complete lack of common courtesy by some guests to not yell and shout in the hallways. Lots of door slamming too at all hours of the day and night. Bring earplugs if you want to sleep. Overall, it was a great experience. Food could be better and more attention to noise reduction would be good.

Paradisus La Perla Adults Only Riviera Maya: Amazing Resort, best so far!!!

Everything about the resort was amazing. The a la cartes were all amazing. The room was very clean and large and very well equipped with shampoo and creme rinse and body wash and toothbrushes and bath robes and a safe. Well worth the Reserve upgrade as our assistant Cynthia more than fulfilled our every request such as arranging our dinners and champagne on our anniversary with roses and cake at the restaurant and in our room. Maria at the reserve pool was also amazing as she provided us a Bal [... read more]i bed in the shade (I was ill recently so I have a avoid alot of direct sunlight) she would put towels on it every morning with a smile. The cenote was fantastic and a definite must see. We walked the 30 minutes to shopping and negotiated the pricing of everything. The only thing I would change is the 3.5 hour bus ride on the way back to the airport after having to wait at each hotel for others and then waiting another 3 hours to board the plane and the airport is super expensive. And the seaweed was really bad, they tried to clean it every day but you couldn't swim in it.