Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Worst resort

Cookes are not properly trained. They fry fish and meat in the same oven. Poor WiFi. Connection drops often. Limited food choices. Only 2 restaurants you can go to every week One buffet is not enough for the crowd Tiny pool. Lack of space around the Pool Housekeeping is best

Secrets Royal Beach: Mediocre Resort

Not too any choices regarding food, but overall it was good. Room Service was very poor. Had to call several times to get what we needed. Entertainmaint was fair. Staff was fairly good, and obliging, and helpful.

Presidential Suites Punta Cana: Will Not Be Returning

Our stay at Bakour Punta Cana Suites was unfortunately very disappointing overall, especially given the expectations we had for a family double birthday trip — though there were a few bright spots worth mentioning. We arrived late and the resort allowed us to quickly eat at the buffet before it closed, which we appreciated after a long travel day. However, our suite was not prepared for five guests. There were only four towels provided, with no extra sheets or pillows. It took over 24 hours  [... read more]to receive additional bedding and bottles of water after repeated follow-ups. The in-room phone did not work, making it impossible to call the front desk or order room service. All communication had to be done via WhatsApp. We were assisted by Saimy at the front desk, whose response time was quite good and appreciated — though solutions still took far too long to be implemented. There was also an extra fee to decorate the room for our birthday, which typically isn't charged. Im normally away for my bdays and I've never had to pay to have it decorated The AC stopped working 3 times during our stay. As compensation for the inconvenience, the resort granted us a late check-out, which was appreciated - 2:45 pm (Shuttle pick up was 3:45pm) The suite itself was a positive: very spacious, condo-style rooms with a beautiful, large balcony. The room also included robes and slippers, which was a nice touch. Unfortunately, some amenities fell short — the washer/dryer did not work, there were no utensils in the suite, and there were no garbage bins in living areas, only in the bathrooms. The fridge is not restocked automatically, including water. Each refill required messaging the front desk via WhatsApp. The grounds itself was well kept and pool was clean, although we found it difficult to snag a chair or cabana unless you were up at 7am to reserve it. I did appreciate that we could just leave pool towels, not having to worry about returning or trading for new ones. Food was a major letdown. If you are a foodie, this is not the resort for you. There is only one buffet, with very limited variety. I ate essentially the same meal every day — grilled chicken or fish with one or two rotating sides. There were NO dietary accommodations, and they ran out of soy milk by day four with no replacement. I am dairy and gluten free, hence the repetition of my meals. That said, Alfonso, the grill chef, was amazing — super friendly and always had my food ready when he saw me. He truly stood out and made the dining experience more enjoyable. The pool bartender, Braurio, was also friendly and provided good service. There were 2 other great waiters, but their names are escaping me. Waiters were a hit or didn't care, while others saw us and knew our drinks right off the bat. The beach situation is also misleading. This is not a traditional beach resort — it sits on a marina, with boats docked 24/7. The water was consistently murky due to boats, seaweed, and coral. While staff did try daily to clear the shoreline, it never resembled a picture-perfect beach. If you’re someone who values a beautiful beach experience, this is not the resort for you. Housekeeping was inconsistent. On the first cleaning, they left dirty dishes with food still on the counter and placed the bathroom garbage by the front door instead of removing it. Cleaning times were also very unpredictable — sometimes very early, other times extremely late. Most concerning was that during one of the cleanings, housekeeping went through my son’s belongings and ALL of his money was stolen from his wallet, which was hidden at the bottom of his backpack. Its unfortunate that we had only noticed it when we got back home. Overall, while the rooms themselves were spacious and a few staff members truly stood out, the resort fell far short in terms of service consistency, food quality, amenities, beach experience, and security. We definitely would not return nor recommend Bakour Punta Cana Suites, especially for families or anyone expecting a true beach, variety of food and honest workers.

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Important Improvements Needed

Food services needs to be audited.......our group was 6 adults....5 of us were sick. Wifi is not as advertised "entire complex" there was no access in rooms and dodgy elsewhere. Beach are not well kept.

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Nice resort but food quality needs work.

Everything was great except over 30 different visitors got sick from various restaurants on the resort. It's the 1st time in over 20 trips that I got sick from food, to lose 3 of 7 days sick on vacation is disappointing. If they could fix the food issues I would be a regular visitor. Staff, rooms and rest of amenities were great. I did report the issue to staff and they thanked me and said they would audit the food handling and services.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Great resort but not for everyone

Resort had great food and amenities. Beaches are very nice and a great place for most people. Disappointed with the noise at night and the party atmosphere which wasn’t for everyone, especially when you have a nice swim out near the pool and it was too loud during the day and a few nights to sit outside and enjoy due to the music. The music choice was fine but volume was like a March break atmosphere. Not for us but everything else eas great

Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana: Amazing resort!

We stayed at Secrets, Royal Beach- beautiful resort with excellent food. We most appreciated the super friendly and helpful staff. A great big "Thank you" to Dyanara whose attention made our stay that much nicer! We absolutely loved her "Let me help you" approach.... and always with a smile. We also want to thank Sammy and Junior. Also a thank you to the staff in the main buffet restaurant who were always helpful and smiling.

The Eurostars Grand Cayacoa: A work in progress

The hotel has only been open since November so it needs time. Only some of the resort is open. The description suggest a newly remodelled resort but that isnt the case. Only two restaurants are open and one rather small pool for the number of guests. The staff is friendly but many dont speak English so be prepared to practise your Spanish. The location is spectacular. It sits on a cliff overrlooking the ocean on one side and the town of Samana on the other. If you go get an ocean view room. An [... read more]other issue is what I might call crowd control. Smokers are everywhere. They need to establish smoking areas and enforce them. The same goes for noise after midnight. The activites staff are entusiastic but everything around the pool activities is very loud. This is very much a resort for young people and there is no quiet area or pool to go to. In general I hope this resort makes it and in time they might get the resort completley finished and bring it up to a 4 or 5 star resort.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Nice resort

It met my expectations. The people who work there are excellent. The food was good, but the pizza area needs improvement; I think it needs more staff! The air conditioning needs to be improved in the rooms.

Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana: Secrets Punta Cana

Very impressed The staff were so friendly and helpful particularly Dayanara our Butler She went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed The food was excellent with so much choice and beautifully presented Great beach with plenty of chairs and amazing service from keen servers

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Grand Bahia aquamarine

Hotel was clean. Recommend more food options in the alacart restaurants Like the tech advances the resort uses. Would like to see clarity on what services people can use in the sister resorts next door.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Family Vacation at New Year's

The overall resort is quite nice. The grounds are kept well. The pools are very nice, but can qet a bit noisy when the afternoon events start. The beach is quiet and very relaxing. The beach is in a bay so great for swimming and wading. There is very limited vendors on the beach so that was great. The dining options are pretty good and always could find something to eat. The a la carte restaurants were very good. The New Year's Gala was quite busy and then should have had at least one mo [... read more]re seating as they only offered two seatings. The staff was very attentive and a pleasure to deal with. They took good care us at all times. The rooms need an update. The overall experience was great and our family would go back again.

Grand Bavaro Princess: Very nice resort

The resort was well kept, rooms were clean and modern. Air conditioning worked very well. Beach was incredible! One interesting experience was the peacocks! They were everywhere and very tame and so beautiful. Pool was gorgeous. Only things that could be improved on are entertainment and having more golf carts to get around (however we were there at full capacity). Wifi kicked you out a bit and it was frustrating signing back in. In saying this I’d highly recommend this resort with these i [... read more]tems being minor.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Amazing resort

We had an amazing stay at Sunscape Coco Punta Cana and truly enjoyed every part of our vacation. The resort is beautiful, very clean, and well maintained. The staff were exceptional — friendly, attentive, and always willing to help with a smile, which made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. The food was excellent, with a great variety of options at both the buffet and the à la carte restaurants. Everything was fresh and well prepared. The beach was stunning, with soft sand and c [... read more]lear water, and there were plenty of activities and entertainment throughout the day, as well as relaxing options when we wanted quiet time. Overall, it was an excellent experience and exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely recommend Sunscape Coco Punta Cana to friends and family and would happily return in the future.

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar: Our favorite resort

We absolutely love this resort. I am mobility challenged and this place is totally accessible starting with the small size along with the elevators to upper floors. This year was our 3rd year in a row and we will be going back next year. We loved Manuella, Yelly, Smiley as well as the bar tenders Thomas in the lobby and Tobias at the pool. Our butlers (Daniel and Edward) were excellent and did everything to make our stay comfortable. Food was good, some meals were cold but mostly all were good.  [... read more]Beach was well kept since seaweed was rampant. Daily cleanup so not much of a problem. We had one of our suitcases damaged on route there and went to Air Transat customer service to report it but have not heard a word since. It has been 1 month so I guess they are blowing us off but suitcase cost $100+ and now has no wheels and large gash in the side. We will try to keep following up but are not feeling positive. Anyway this is the resort o go to. Although they say adults only I saw at least 4 or 5 kids under 18. So be aware.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Our home away from home

We have been to the VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort 3 times now and have grown to love it. It feels like our second home! The resort isn't oversized which is great for most travellers. It has a beautiful beach for those who love the sand and water - long walks on the beach are the best!! The main pool is a happening place during the day. There is a quiet pool and bar just a short walk away at another building on the property. The food options and quality at the buffet and the a la carte restaurant [... read more]s are wonderful. We love the staff, they go over and above to make you feel welcome, so much so, that some feel like family to us (Aquilino, Amable, Jose, David, Santa, Olvi, Solange and many more who we love catching up with and seeing when we visit)! The rooms are clean and we have never experienced any issues with water pressure or water temperature. Beds are comfortable. They have added some upgrades to the property over the past few years and are continually working to ensure the property is enhanced as they can. Oscar Lore and his staff deserve a standing ovation for their excellence in working hard to ensure our vacations are memorable for all the right reasons! We look forward to returning as soon as we can!

Playabachata Hotel: Friendly & Fun

The staff were very friendly, courteous & helpful. They are very hard working. The pool area and grounds were lovely and well kept. The rooms while clean are in dire need of upgrades. They still use a standard key lock system and the safes are cemented to the floor and rusted. Beds are hard and uncomfortable. The snack bar was a great feature for the kiddos and they loved the activities available. Also, one of their favourite things to do was to walk to the Senator for ice cream. At this time [... read more] I wouldn’t recommend this resort. Only because of the upgrades that need to be done.

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Wonderful family vacation

Travelled here with a group of 10 family members ages ranging from 12 to 71 years old over Christmas. Wonderful family resort. Safe, clean and beautiful! Staff was excellent. Preferred club was definitely worth it. Water park was a great bonus. Food was average for all inclusive but everyone always found something to eat. Shout out to our Butler Osvalda.

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Wonderful family vacation

Travelled here with a group of 10 family members ages ranging from 12 to 71 years old over Christmas. Wonderful family resort. Safe, clean and beautiful! Staff was excellent. Preferred club was definitely worth it. Water park was a great bonus. Food was average for all inclusive but everyone always found something to eat. Shout out to our Butler Osvalda.

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Great resort!

The hotel was clean, well maintained and kept. The staff work super hard, they are very friendly and always willing to help. There was a decent amount of food options if you don’t have dietary restrictions (e.g., meat or dairy). Because I have a meat and dairy allergy the food was very challenging for me. Although they had options for me to eat they did not separate veggie options from the meat or dairy products. This resulted in tongs being used in the dairy and meat products. Due to my allergi [... read more]es I had to avoid most dishes on the menu. When the chefs were available they would prepare something special for me in the kitchen which I was always grateful for. With so many allergies around it would be safer to separate certain products with the correct labels for guests.