Dreams Dominicus La Romana: Dreams Dominicus La Romana

Had an excellent time visiting dreams dominicus. Grounds were well kept. Friendly staff and great food. Rarely ate at the buffet. However room service and the restaurants were fantastic. Beach was gorgeous and the room was very clean! Housekeeping staff was in daily to do a full cleaning of the room. We purchased the upgraded room to the master suite swim up tropical view. Although the “tropical view” portion was highly misleading. As we were staring at the main pool area and coffee shop. Se [... read more]veral palm trees to each side is hardly a “tropical view”. I believe “courtyard view” would be a more accurate description for this rooms view. Still happy with the room but it was disappointing from what was expected or explained about the suite itself. I am not sure that I would have been as satisfied without the upgraded room as we used a courtesy room prior to departing and the features to the room were very dismal. A painful shower head in the general rooms was awful. The pressure was so strong we had to turn the water barely on and it was still painful. Would only recommend this resort, if you are seeking a suite. The bathroom in our suite had 2 rain shower heads and it was spacious and elegant. I would recommend editing the explanation of the view on this room as it is very misleading to consumers. However, I would recommend this to friends or family but warn them about the regular rooms as the upgrade is well worth the price. Included with the upgraded suite was the preferred club. I would highly recommend anyone to upgrade to the preferred club as the liquor selection is magnificent for Dominican and the private beach area is breath taking. Overall I would rate this vacation a 5/5 in relation to the resort. Although I was happy with the end result the description of the room may cause Trip Central or Dreams Dominicus some flack in the future for misleading/false advertising.

Occidental Punta Cana: great resort

this was a very nice hotel, rooms were large, very clean, ceramic showers, the beds and pillows were out of this world amazing. food was good, very acceptable. Grounds were always clean, people were very nice, drinks were good and strong.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Good Resort

The hotel is nice and clean. It could use a few updates and serve better food at the restaurants. They need to not hustle people with the membership. Overall a good enough experience. People are very friendly.

Royalton Punta Cana Resort: Excellent value

Wonderful entertainment, service and food choices. Best we have had! But Nosey rooms, rooms echo, wooden doors slam, stay away from stair case rooms. Sunwing excursion good to Saona island, but long bus ride picking up from other hotels (2 hours one way and told 40 mins). We were not given the $100 spa credit promised when booked.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Viva Wyndham

The grounds were immaculate at all times.Never once heard a leaf blower, all raking was done manually. Tile pathways around pool and other area's were very slippery with even the slightest amount of water. outdoor beds tended to be damp most of the time, sheets were not changed after overnight rain. Towels frequently in short supply Beach area was very clean waiters at the beach only came around if you tipped them ( we learned that pretty fast). Re: WestJet: On our return trip, there was n [... read more]o information send to us regarding boarding passes. I was shocked that they would have my girlfriend and I sitting 12 rows apart, there were around 8 empty seats on the plane, they could and should have done better, a real disappointment, especially since I picked this resort because of WestJet, I did not want to fly with AirTransat because of their resent incidents of having people sitting on planes forever, and I did not pick AC because of their louse connections and airport layovers. I ended up buying plus seats, which were a good choice, but it was not part of the plan

Blau Natura Park Resort: Blau Resort in Punta Cana

Great rooms with view of ocean or pool. Food good. Ocean was warm and right out your backdrop. Weather good for October. Lots to do. Vendors could not get to close to you. You had to go to them or not. All workers were happy and polite. Shows were fun.

TRS Turquesa: 2nd trip to the Royal Suites Turquesa

We stayed at The Royal Suites Turquesa in Punta Cana from Oct. 1 to 12. This was our second visit to this Resort as we stayed there about 6 years ago. We were excited to stay there again but after the first day in our room our excitement dwindled. There were several problems in our room. Most were solved within a few days except for the water dripping from the ceiling to the floor in the Toilet room and one other spot. It was from the condensation from the air conditioning but instead of  [... read more]just talking about it they should of done something. The one thing that was consistent was the inconsistency. The mini bar service was hit and miss (no service at all or only getting half the items) as was the nightly turn down service. The service in all of the restaurants that we visited was either good or bad and it changed from day to day. The maid did a very good job most of the time but I noticed the floor under the bed was getting dustier and dustier (I could see the dust while sitting outside looking in). Since we had a swim up room there was bar service with staff coming to our patio for our order. Sometimes there were 2 people ready to serve you but in the early afternoon there were hours when we didn’t see anyone. There were a couple of items that were consistent. The timeshare or should I say Vacation people were everywhere ready to pounce on you. We decided to attend one session when we were told what we would receive a hat, two t-shirts and each a 30 minute massage and it would only take an hour. During the presentation another hour was added so it was now up to 2 hours. After 3 hours we decided that was enough and we didn’t even hear about the prices as that would take another hour. We did get what was offered to us but we heard from another couple that they didn’t receive all of the gifts. The spa people were also everywhere wanting you to buy an expensive but very good massage. If their prices were more reasonable, I’m sure more people would have used their services. and The food on whole was good but they also had the DR spin on what the food should be like. With this spin, it was hard to try and figure out what the food was. We were to have a butler but never saw this person the entire 11 days. We also didn't see the rep from the travel agency we used since she did not show up for our meeting and we had to search for our return flight time as her book wasn't kept with all of the other travel agencies. We had a good time but I don’t think we will come back to this resort. The first time it was very good but the level of service has dropped and there are so many other great resorts to see.

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort

We were at Gran Ventana last week. All I can say it was amazing. The resort was lovely, the beach was beautiful and the food was amazing. We were impressed by the fact that the food was always hot no matter what time of day we went to eat. The staff was always friendly and accommodated our every need. When we booked we requested a room in the Cataliona area on the third floor away from the noise of the nightly entertainment and a king size bed. We got all three, Thank you Gran Ventana and Air [... read more]-Canada holidays. We are planning a family vacation next year this time. See you again. Hasta la vista,baby.

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Great week at the Be Live Collection

We just returned on October 13th. This is a small well run resort. The beach is amazing for Puerto Plata (usually it is dark sand but this was a lighter softer sand). If you are looking for a lot of relaxing then this is the resort for you. We were in building 3 on the beach and we had a clean room. We had a problem looking our patio door and they were on it right away. We went to both the Mediterranean and Brazilian steak house for dinner and loved them both. The buffet was decent as well. We  [... read more]attended the Michael Jackson show and it was a good production. For the amount we paid we felt we received more than our money's worth.

Riu Republica: Amazing resort

I enjoyed this resort. There was a lot to do and something for everyone. The entertainment staff was great but I feel like the shows and night entertainment needs a boost. Beach is stunning and rooms and resort were always clean.

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: For people who like to walk

Cofresi palm beach resort and spa is beautiful. The people are friendly and the pools were never over crowded. My only criticism is that because the resort is massive, you will walk far distances to get to things like restaurants or pools unless you take a golf cart. They also approach you for time share sales which is unpleasant.

Occidental Punta Cana: Amazing resort

Me and my husband booked the package to occidental resort as our honeymoon treat. Overall, we LOVE the place. Food is great, buffet changes almost every meal, staffs are helpful especially Elizabeth from the front desk, Linn who’s helping to book excursions and Leonardo from the bar. This trip was beyond our expectation and we enjoyed to the fullest. Never ever miss the show occidental presents every night! It’s defintely 5-star ranking shows! Stunningly amazing shows. And the activities a [... read more]nd dancing with staffs were so fun as well! Would definitely recommend to people. The only negative part of our trip: 1. It’s a package with air transat airline. The representative of transat at occidental was extremely rude and impolite. He didn’t show up the first day we arrived and we wanna arrange our schedule. We booked three excursions from the resort and next day the transat guy immediately changed his attitude to us and said we SHOULD book with transat and was even suggesting we should go ask our money back to book with him. We understand it’s about commission fee he could get but we hope air transat can pay attention to this behavior because he ruined our mood that day with his rudeness. It is not supposed to be like this. 2. Everything, mostly at occidental is inclusive. But of course nothing is free. You pay for what you get. The a la Carte restaurant wasn’t good. I waited 45 mins in the seafood restaurant after I ordered. And they promised to give us honey moon package but was a very unpleasant experience for us.

The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana: The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana Experience

Our family had a fabulous stay at The Reserve at Paradisus from Oct 5th to Oct 12th. We were very impressed by the all amenities offered at this resort. Upon arrival we were greeted promptly and warmly by the hotel staff. Our check-in was very quick and efficient. The resort overall is modern, clean and well maintained. The landscaping is lovely as hotel grounds are maintained daily. We stayed in a one bedroom Master suite. This suite was quite large and spacious with a separate dini [... read more]ng and living area (with pullout sofa). The room was clean and well maintained. The minibar was well stocked with plenty of beverages and snacks. The turndown service in the evenings was a nice touch. All Villas at The Reserve are close to the pool. The resort has two pools – a large main pool and another one for kids. Both pools are big, clean and well maintained with plenty of cabana/sun beds that surround them. Kids Club, which is located right beside the kid’s pool, was excellent and safe. The staff is wonderful and they truly enjoy spending time with the little ones. The Kids Club has many daily and nightly activities planned for the kids, ensuring that they never get bored. My 3 year old had a blast and frequently asked if she could spend some time there throughout our stay. I would definitely recommend a visit to the YHI spa. Very relaxing and professional and the spa services are wonderful. The beach was beautiful and only a 5-10 minute walk from the resort. However, you could also take the trolley as it frequently travels to and from the beach. The Reserve has an exclusive area on the beach with many cabanas/sun beds. They also have a bar in this area that offers plenty of drinks and snacks. For those that need to stay connected, the WIFI signal was strong throughout the resort – beach included! The food was good and fresh, however, we would have liked to see more variety. It gets pretty repetitive seeing the same food options daily. We ate at 5 a la carte restaurants – Bana, The Grill, Vento, Fuego, and Mole. The service was great at all the restaurants, however, Vento, Bana, and Mole stood out for us in terms of the food they served. Nightly entertainment was a lot of fun, with different shows offered on a nightly basis. Lion King, Micheal Jackson – King of Pop, and Cirque stood out among the 7 shows we saw. The service is exceptional. The staff is very courteous and attentive and would always greet us when we walked by. They pay extra attention to the little ones always greeting them with a big smile and hug or high five. All staff was excellent. However, we would like to give special recognition to the following people: Jonathan Medina and Wander Rua at the Reserve Pool area are very attentive and always checked in on us to make sure we had drinks in our hands. They always made an effort to say “Hola” to our daughter. Maria Ester and Angela at the YHI Spa are incredible. We have visited different Spas around the world and these two ladies are definitely at the top of our list for providing us with a massage that not only focused on our problem areas but was relaxing as well. Helen, Jack, Melissa and team from the Kids Club did an excellent job of taking good care of our 3 year old daughter. She really enjoyed her time at the Kid Zone. Anthony Cidat, Junior Sheri and Jose Decomp at Gabi/Vento -their great service and attentiveness made our dining experience that much better. Santos and team at The Reserve Beach Area always greeted us with a smile and made sure we were enjoying our time at the beach. Germania (aka Naomi) , who was running the towel service as well as the pool and beach activities was a pleasure to see on a daily basis as she was always upbeat and smiling and super sweet to our daughter. Our concierge, Erika Trinidan (Building #37), was very attentive to our needs ensuring a comfortable stay in our room. She made our daughter’s day by surprising her with a bubble bath full of balloons. Overall, a wonderful stay and we would highly recommend experiencing an all-inclusive vacation at The Reserve.

Breathless Punta Cana Resort: Resort was ok

This resort is OK nothing wow. When we got to the hotel we upgraded our room to swim up which cost almost 500 Canadian it rained three out of the seven days we stayed there and could not even use the swim up pool there was so much debris in it. However staff are really nice and food is good. Jose help us with a few hiccups we had at the hotel I give this hotel a 7 out of 10.

Punta Cana Princess: excellent resort

We have just spent 2 weeks in PC Princess. We have arrived just after the hurricane and were anxious what we are going to find. But everything was excellent. Palm leaves umbrellas were destroyed by the hurricane but they were quickly reconstructed on the beach. This is a smaller resort and it was not overcrowded. The food and the personnel were first-rate. The rooms were very clean. There are few points which could be improved as: the room was often cleaned late after 4 pm, there should be m [... read more]ore garbage bins and ashtrays on the beach, the à la carte restaurants were often closed.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Amazing Resort!!

We really loved the resort. Lits of options for swimming pools or beach areas. Food was great in all areas. The room was really nice too. Bed could be more comfortable but, not the worst I've slept in.

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: Not worth the money Grand Bahai Principe Jamaica

The best thing about this resort was the sun and water. The hotel needs upgrades (when you walked out from the hotel by the gym, all you could smell was sewer). There is no air conditioning in the hallways and the air conditioning in the rooms smelled. When you leave the room, they want you to take your key card out to turn off all the power, so that means no air conditioning in your room while you are out in the hot sun all day. Did not find the staff very friendly, felt like we were an imp [... read more]osition to them. They never smiled. Meals were pretty good but we had an infant in our party and had to continually ask for a high chair. I felt it was over priced for what you got, have had better service in Dominican and Mexico. The beach by the kids park was great but the other beach by the pool was dangerous. Was full of rocks and cut my feet a couple times.

Sunscape Bavaro Beach: The restful experience that I really needed !!

I must say, the best part of this resort is the staff....they make it happen for their guests!. Also, I was quite impressed with the Filet Steak at the French Restaurant....the meat was imported from Argentina, who have the most tender beef....due to "lazy beef"....from the flat lands. As for the buffet restaurants, one can always find something they will truly like due to the diversity. As of now, my favorite fruit is "Papaya". Thanks to the Sunscape team!

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Amazing resort

This resort was amazing..From the minute we entered the resort it kept getting better and better. Check in was fast, my ocean view room was like a dream, the food was so tasty we are more than we should lol, we both came back 3lbs heavier. The ocean was a beautiful colour and the sand was like powder. The staff acomedated us with all are needs. It's was my bday on Oct 1 and my boyfriend got lots of help making it a perfect day with champagne, flowers and a birthday cake. The games during the day [... read more] and the night shows kept us entertained all week. We will defenetly book with Ibrostar again. And thank you so much to Julia Tollis for recommending it.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Beautiful Hotel but will not be returning

The hotel is gorgeous. The grounds are beautiful. We went there to relax and enjoy our family time. But we are constantly being pressured to buy something. Jewellery an excursion a membership. I can understand the occasional sale push but it was constant. The knowledge of the drinks were inconsistent with the different bars so we actually wound up going to the one bar that knew what they were doing. And when you would try and explain it to the bartender they would look at you as if you were n [... read more]othing. Needless to say my family will not be returning to Bahia Principe for our future holidays. The folks at trip central were amazing. Their constant care and consistently was incredible and we will be booking with them again