Royalton Splash Punta Cana: An Honest Review

We recently embarked on a week-long journey to Royalton Splash Punta Cana. The staff exhibited a commendable level of friendliness, and the resort maintained a satisfactory level of cleanliness. We were enticed by the concept of "sleep at one and party at two." While this notion holds some truth, we were disappointed to discover that access to the dining options at the sister resort, Royalton Punta Cana, came with an additional cost. This was particularly disheartening, as we had hoped to dine t [... read more]here. Furthermore, we encountered challenges in securing reservations for à la carte dining, as availability was consistently limited. Despite our efforts to set alarms to access the booking app promptly, we often found ourselves unsuccessful and had to seek assistance from guest services. They were able to help us secure a reservation at the Japanese restaurant, which proved to be quite delightful. Aside from these two issues, we genuinely enjoyed our stay.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: great family resort, ideal for children

Loved that the main pool (which is very large and has a number of different areas with different water levels) is right close to the beach. We were able to secure our spot in the morning and go back and forth between the beach and the pool, keeping our "home base" that we can virtually see from either spot. The only thing that would make it nicer is if the ocean was "clear"....

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Amazing resort!

WE had a great time and actually liked this resort more than where we were last year - Fantasia. There was more to do, lots of choices for food and lots of pool space with 5 pools. Not having to get up early and save a space at the pool was amazing. The beach is always the best. We upgraded to the beach villas that were recently renovated. They were lovely. My son loved the surf pool but it is not covered in the price of the resort. Our only complaint were the large amount of mosquitos -  [... read more]so take bug spray and by the gym and one of the buffets it smelled like toilet water so we avoided both spaces. Food was great. Loved the Japanese Teppanyaki

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Lovely Stay

My trip was Dec 29-Jan 5/25, along with my two nieces. The complex is huge but there are always golf carts to take you to wherever you want on resort grounds. Food was great, whether it was buffet or a la carte. My niece has fish allergies but she was her own advocate and had a Spanish note to provide each food manager - each manager was prepared and on the ball! Lots of shops to poke about and buy trinkets/souvenirs. Room was dated but the fan and a/c worked all week. Maid service was ade [... read more]quate. We helped ourselves to clean towels from the linen room on our floor. The beach walks were the best! Our resort had a postage stamp area allocated for loungers. Not that wide but deep. It was quite crammed which isn't my style but hey, the weather was great and the beer was cold so it was all good! Catamaran excursion is definitely worth it and an afternoon visit to Chez Nicole is a must!

Catalonia Bavaro Resort: Perfect holiday

This is our fourth trip to Catalonia. Three times on the family side and one time on the adult side we are already looking into rebooking for this October on the adult side and once again with our entire family next February as well on the outside. Our trip was amazing and everyone had a fantastic time. I have no complaints whatsoever about anything at this resort. If I could only suggest one thing when a returning guest of several times makes a request for certain buildings or certain areas of  [... read more]the resort that you try your best to accommodate. Our group was split up amongst three buildings, and we were not in the buildings that we had requested. Hopefully, our next trip our request request can be made. Once again, thanks for a fantastic holiday. See you in October.

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: Simply Amazing

We arrived in the evening of February 19, and we're greated smiles and lots of help with our luggage. Our check in went smooth with no problems on the language side. We were taken to our room which was not far from the front lobby, which made us a little uneasy as we thought it could a little noisy, but our fears were eliminated when we closed the door. We could hear no outside noise. Meals were excellent, from the buffet to the ala cartes. The beach was wonderful as usual, but just watch [... read more] out for the vendors with the birds. They will take your phone from you and take pictures and then ask for money. The grounds were wonderfully clean as well as the beach. Definitely a resort to go back to. Ju

Ocean Blue and Sand: Great Caribbean Resort

The staff were great, rooms were clean, completely updated shower. The two pools were great also, for children and adults. The buffet was great a wonderful selection of food and no shortage. The al-carte restaurants mostly good. The Mexican restaurant needs some work with service, organization, both at front door, and busying of tables,, food was very average, but tasty, you left hungry. Staff cannot handle loud people that were upsetting others. The idea of first come first served at  [... read more]the al-carter restaurants did not make sense. When you arrived you heard I have a reservation I thought no reservation allowed. You look in the restaurant it was almost empty no room available had to come back at a different time that they reserved for you. Another question. But all in all resort is what you expect for a Caribbean resort. A crowd please not at the top of my list as a five star. Having all that I would return to this resort. P.S. Take private transportation 1.5 hours after air travel to get to resort.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: great family resort

Even if it was full house the resort is very large and provides ample space and choice of activities. the beach is exceptional as we travel extensively and certainly one of the best. Meals at a la carte were not great but we were very happy with the buffet choices and quality. the water parc is fantastic for young kids i would recomend rooms closer to the beach even if it means paying more if you dont want to walk extensively. Bring a wagon to pull the kids and your stuff, it was a great decisi [... read more]on

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Great resort with amazing staff!

This resort was excellent! The staff really goes out of their way to look after you and it’s a very welcoming place. Highlights were: super clean, food was delicious, beds comfortable, kids club was a hit, beautiful beach and so much more. I would not hesitate to recommend Dreams Onyx.

El Beso Adults Only at Ocean El Faro: Great Resort

Our room was very convenient to the main buffet, pool, lobby, and beach. The food was really great i would say one of my best experiences. The staff were all happy and helpful. Our week was exactly what we hoped thank you!

Ocean Blue and Sand: Awesome resort

Was just the right size. Lots to do, if you felt like doing something, or just float around and relax. Pools are great, the ocean is even better. Food was amazing. The room was very roomy and nice. I need to find those pillows some how!! Was perfect for me.

Royalton Hideaway Punta Cana: Hideaway Royalton Diamond

Beautiful resort, great beach, steak house one of the best I’ve had, but that’s where it ends!!! Service is the worst ever experienced anywhere!!! Rude and unwelcoming!!! Couldn’t believe it, and those with me felt the same!! Even with tips in hand, if you can believe that!! Would not recommend this place to anyone!! Really to bad, since such a beautiful resort. Butler service was a joke and waste of money!! Butler didn’t respond back once for almost 1-1/2 days, others with same butler servi [... read more]ce said the same!!!

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Amazing Resort

The hotel and grounds were exceptional. Rooms could have used more attention to as our phone in the room didn't work over half the time, no hairdryer nor any turn down service or cleaning of the room happend during our stay unfortunately.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Bueatiful Resort scenic and lovely structure accommodations Feb 22 - Mar 4

The resort itself is beautiful as is the ocean view as well as the courtyard area where all the buildings are where guest stay. Buffet area on man side was poorly serviced. Once tables were used for breakfast or dinner cleaning them was non existent. Plates removed but glasses and surfaces were not cleared for others arriving after the first people. The Tortuga side was well managed and serviced cleaning used tables. We focused using that side as it connects to the same buffet area!! The deck [... read more] overlooking the shoreline is an exquisite place to relax under a roof as well. However, it does not get table cleaning service at all even though it should. Staff merely clear plates from lunch but leave glasses from water/drinks etc and no cleaning done. I was there 10 days and shocked at this. It totally ruins a beautiful spot. Most attendees are seen moving these glasses etc aside or to another table to sit with the plate of food to eat they get from the connect shoreline buffet. Food was fine but many dishes the food was not hot as it should for health reasons. I avoided those items most were cold. I have stayed many times at RUI at other countries not DR. The difference is glaring on all front but the view here with was beyond words. Bar's and drinks, it should be noted that drinks such as screwdriver don't get orange juice. The use a orange drink or Tange like product but its definitely not orange juice. Hence lacking combination, the buffet seemed a tad better but doubt it was orange juice as we know it. Staff command of the english is certainly lacking even at basic level. More so than other places I have been even though the majority are Canadian, UK or some USA guest where english is their language. The bar tender had no idea what a Screwdriver was not when I said vodka and orange juice, deer in the headlight look. He consulted with a senior person. Its not an uncommon or complex drink. LOL

Ocean Blue and Sand: Amazing family resort Ocean Blue and Sand

We visited the Dominican Republic for the first time Feb 22 - March 4. Our family consisted of two adults in their 70's and two adult children in their 30's. The resort suited the 4 of us as a family very well. I would say the Riu chain suited the seniors better for quality of food as well entering the pools. There was no rail at Ocean Blue and Sand. . The resort is flat and the buggies that drive guests around the resort all day was much appreciated. I would certainly go again as a family. Ther [... read more]e was a good mix of ages at this resort. Thank you Cindy for the suggestion of this hotel.

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: Not my favourite

I have been to at least ten resorts in Punta Cana. This was my least favourite. It was large and confusing to get your bearings. The beach was narrowing than other resort, a long walk from our room and it was hard to get chairs. The food was good. The white wine was awful. The mixed drinks were alcohol mixed with slush as opposed to a blender drink. Staff mostly couldn’t speak any English. I did not like the deep jetted tub. It would be very difficult for an older person to climb into, [... read more] even with the box set beside it. Also wasn’t thrilled that the wall between the bathroom and bedroom was frosted glass. Two girls sharing room Could see sillouite through glass and made room bright with light through glass. Now what really upset us. We returned to our room one evening to find a roach on our wall. We had very high ceilings and the roach was about 15 feet up. We called the front desk, which took many tries, and they said someone would be right there. As they didn’t show up, we wanted to go to bed and the bug was now over one of our beds, we called again and we promised they would be right there. No one ever showed up. We finally threw shoes and face clothes at it, while standing on our bed. After numerous tries we managed to knock it down and kill it. We reported it to the front desk in person the next morning and got. Feeble sorry. One our last night, Shelley got very I’ll. She had chills, nausea, diarrhea, muscle twitching and a swollen tongue. She is 60 years old with a history of a heart attack and kidney issues. The girls walked to the main desk and asked for medical help. They were told somebody would we right there. In the interim we tried to cool her down and I contacted my nurse practitioner daughter who suggested we get medical assistance. We waited up for a couple of hours and no one ever showed up!!!!!!!!! This was unacceptable!!

Ocean Blue and Sand: beautiful and clean site

great food, cleanliness, service is ok but not 5 star like they claim, restaurant service is ok... if you arr not privilege member you only get to dine before 6 or after 8:30 and it is hard to find a good chair on the beach you have to get up at 6 and reserve one. Also got eaten alive by bugs, both my legs are covered in bug bites

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: Excellent Food

I guess it’s real 5 star. Excellent food and service. All I can point out is responsibility on the part of the service staff. A few things as under:- 1. The used drink glasses/ tumblers kept lying on the poolside and in the centre where we see a tree. 2. Towels and plates left at the beach, not picked up and returned by guests by evening continued lying there. This limits availability of beach chairs for the next day morning.3. Pools not cleaned every day

Grand Bavaro Princess: wonderful resort

I have stayed here numerous times... the beach is excellent, the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, the food was fine, the pools are nice....I don't really have anything negative to say except the fridge in the room did not work well and noise can be an issue if your room is close to the main lobby entertainment area. These resorts are generally all pretty nice so I think a lot depends on what factors are most important to you.

Royalton Hideaway Punta Cana: Nice Hotel and grounds

Rooms were ok, did not refill room fridge, had to ask for water each day. room food service was ok at best. Getting a drink at most bars took way too long even though we tipped every time. Not enough bar tenders and they were not interested in serving people. Damn lazy in my opinion.