Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Loved this resort

My husband and I have stayed at many different resorts in puerto plata. We really loved this resort and found it to be the cleanest resort. The food was good and the staff were very friendly. We will most certainly stay at this hotel again. Our room was absolutely beautiful and comfy, and didn't have the typically hotel room smell which all other hotels seem to have. We can't wait to go back.

Riu Merengue: great resort

Been to this resort four times plan on going back againThis is a big resort Always clean great food lots of chairs and sun get to use pools and have lunch at the other resorts staff is very friendly always smiling

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata: Excellent entertainment for a single guy.

The resort is nice,clean,safe,family oriented. The staff are all very friendly,security is excellent.Upon arriving,I happened onto an altercation occurring at the bar in the resort.The security handled it best I've seen anywhere with Noone getting upset but the two directly involved. For the single man a 5 min walk to the disco at the beautiful mall or a horse and buggy ride to the nearby "Field of dreams" will be very memorable.It is gated and guarded by a very friendly,hospitable gent [... read more]leman with a 12 gauge in one hand.The resort is small and very beautiful. Trust me,you'll be having happy dreams about it!

Bahia Principe Escape Samana: Best relaxing vacation under the sun Ever!

We visited this hotel from Feb 2 to Feb 9, 2017. We did not know what to expect, as it was our first time in Samana. We loved it! The hotel is small, quiet, and clean. We strongly recommend it for couples who are looking for a place to relax. No need to fight for a spot on the beach or by the pool, plenty of chairs available all day. The food is varied and tasty; try the French (Don Pablo) and the Brazilian (Rodizio) restaurants. The service is amazing! Allow us to mention a few individualsâ [... read more]€¦ Reception/ Majordome: Carlos, Luis Miguel, and Ramon took great care of us and kept asking how they could make our experience better. Restaurants: Maitre D' Crisostomo Gonzales, Anneylissa and Meilin (buffet) were very welcoming and always made sure to provide the best available table. Then Jose, Jesus, Oliver, Ingrid, Eunice, and Wendy made sure our glasses were never empty. Exceptional service and always with a smile! We were also impressed by the hard working waiters at the a la carte restaurants: Ramon Garcia, Eddy, and Fautos. Pool Bar: Hansel and Yacauris both went the extra mile to make sure our drinks were prepared exactly the way we wanted. They also took initiative and welcomed us with fresh pool towels each time we came back to the pool after lunch. Theater Bar: Carlos and Adeudice made sure we finished the evening with a few generous glasses of MamaJuana. Ay! Spa: Mercedes provided great facial services at the Spa. This is a true 5-star hotel that will provide you with a relaxing and worry free vacation. But, if you want to party, walk the beach for miles, shop, and do a lot of sports and activities, this is not the place for you. We suggest you go to one of those big resorts in Punta Cana instead.

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Not a five star

Beautiful grounds, rooms, pools, beach. Ocean is dark and murky, not swimmable, not as pictured in the promos. No hot water in the room most of the time, had to phone the concierge whenever we wanted to shower, usually got hot water eventually. All a la carte restaurants except two were fully booked for the whole week when we got there, so ignore the promos that say you can dine a la carte every night, it's completely untrue. Food at the buffets is ok, but not 5 star for sure. Excursion t [... read more]o Soana Island is a 2 hour boat ride where photographers constantly snap photos of you, with the plan to sell them to you on the way back. A 2 hour boat ride gets you 2 hours on a beautiful beach, then back on a boat for the ride back, a waste of a day. Bus ride from the airport is 1 hour, bus ride back is closer to 2 hours as you detour to various hotels to pick up passengers.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Will never go back

Nice beach and friendly people. Good entertainment. Bad management. Bars were running out of drinks. Only two drinks served in an all inclusive resort. Very poor quality of the drinks. There was a day with no beer in the whole resort. Main restaurant was always running out of plates. Different treatment of regular and VIP tourist. Constantly pushed to upgrade. I would not return to this resort and will not recommend it to any of my friends.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Great adults only resort!

I think this resort is great. We stayed in the adults only section. It was the closest one to the beach. I'd recommend this resort to other couples as we went with another couple and guest services were quick to accommodate and plan for us to be right across from one another.

Paradisus Punta Cana: Terrible Service

This property looks good from the outside, well maintained. Our TV didn't work, we called every day to get it fixed but all we got was empty promises and useless apologies. It was raining for 3 days so TV was almost like an essential service which was never delivered. One thing that we liked was the food and drink selection. Service is very bad for a 5-star hotel. We travel 4-5 times a year and service in this hotel was one of the worst ever! I would never go back to Paradisus Punta Cana

Ancora Private Residence Yacht Club and Marina: Loved this resort!

We were pleasantly surprised at this resort although upon arriving the Lobby area was very tired looking and needed some updating, but friendly staff for check-in. When we got into our room, although it wasn't ready for a half hour after arrival, we were both taken back with the modern look and cleanliness of our 1 bedroom suite!!! Beautiful, kitchenette, laundry, family room with big screen T. V. large bedroom and bathroom, dinette and a walk out from both the family room and the bedroom to a l [... read more]arge patio, fully furnished as well with outdoor couches and chairs. We were on the ground floor close to the main pool, so that was a bonus. Room 2031, the perfect spot for us! The grounds were quite big so we enjoyed walking around, also we were able to walk to or get a shuttle to the other sister resort Tiara Cap Cana also a Alsol resort! The Tiara was beautiful in its very modern design, and elegance, quite something to see, especially at night! We had tried to book there but it turned out we really liked the Luxury village especially the Buffet, which was amazing, a great selection of fruits and vegetables and bean dishes which because I like a Vegan Menu, was perfect for me!! We also loved the Italian restaurant at Luxury village, and the grill for lunch was convenient! We didn't find the food at the Tiara quite as good although we enjoyed the Japanese Tables. So it was nice to be able to travel from one resort to the other for a change in the day! Also the marina was nice to go down to see the yachts and boats docked and just the prettiness of the water area, lots of cobble stone walkways, almost like a European village feel, but definitely ladies you need comfy shoes for these! The beach at the Tiara is not very big at all, but at least a very small one, and The Luxury Village has no beach, but we loved the pool areas, and although we usually go to all adult, it was nice to see so many young families and babies around! The is a beach a short bus ride away but we are not in to going off to a beach off the resort, we just want to relax, so overall a great experience!!

Occidental Caribe: Great last minute getaway to Punta Cana

The 7-day aĺl inclusive stay at this resort was exactly what we were looking for and our agent perfectly arranged it all. The room was simple, clean and comfortable. The food at the buffet is much the same everyday and somewhat bland as not many seasonings are used but condiments are readily available to jazz it up a bit. The wait staff were fantastic as they met our needs and wants in every way. The à-la-carte restaurants offered good specialty menus and impeccable service. We never felt r [... read more]ushed nor neglected. Although it states formal/casual collared shirt, long pants and closed shoe for men at the à-la-cartes, the staff does not enforce it. The beach is clean; one of the nicest and safest we've ever been to. A few vendors (maybe 3 over the course of 7 days) did come up to us on the beach trying to sell their wares, but they moved on when we politely said 'no gracias'. Never once had a problem getting lounge chairs at the beach. Different story for the pool loungers though - they are taken up very early with towels or other items to claim them and often times are not in use. The check-in and check-out process went smoothly. My spouse was ill when we arrived at the resort around the noon hour. I approached reception and explained our situation. The young gentleman checked us in, made a few calls and had a concierge bring us and our luggage up to our suite immediately. No issues whatsoever. There is no free WiFi anywhere on this resort. We opted to have it during our stay, however, it is very expensive and not very reliable. Smoking is permitted EVERYWHERE on this resort. Unfortunately, due to health issues and allergies, we were very limited or not able to experience much of the nightly entertainment in the theatre, seldom enjoyed sharing beverages at the bars nor sitting in the lounge areas without being overwhelmed with cigarette and cigar smoke. The worse was at the Casino so we only attended there once for a maximum of 5 minutes. Sadly, we would could not return to this resort unless they can accommodate both smokers and non-smokers by restricting smoking to designated areas only like many other resorts in the Caribbean. Other than the smoking issues, we incredibly enjoyed our vacation and we are extremely thankful to our Trip Central Rep, Kevin Dupuis for recommending this resort and arranging everything for us in such short notice. Yes, we will call Kevin again when the travel bug hits.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: Nice resort. Good value and service

The resort is located about 20 minutes from the airport. The service from the staff was very good. Minor issues were resolved in a timely fashion. The food was good at the buffet as well as the other restaurants (beach, pool, à-la-carte). The vendors on the beach are numerous and they are constantly going by trying to sell their products. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this resort and would consider returning in the future.

Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort: Awesome resort!

Check in was quick, grounds immaculate, staff extremely friendly and professional, rooms excellent, beach and pool areas clean and well attended. Overall a very clean and enjoyable vacation location. Have to be very careful about the "a al carte" venues. Meal times at the venues were extremely late in the evening.

TRS Turquesa: Awesome Resort!

This was our 3rd visit and it was just as wonderful as the first! The beach, staff and food were all that we expected and more. I would recommend this resort to anyone looking for a nice laid back place with a large selection of restaurants and awesome service.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Nice resort

Friendly staff, clean but a bit too large. Almost impossible to book restaurants. Majority of staff do not speak english. Cleaning staff brought items missing if you left a note.pool bar staff good. Food excellent. Never had dry towel supply at pool. We stayed at Ambar green but ate at Ambar blue, much better buffet. Entertainment not great.

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca: Very clean resort

Beautiful beach Wish there had been a coffee maker in room and an iron Dancing shows great Friendly staff Food was just OK Casino tiny tiny with 5 slot machines, would not recommend that Great for families

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Great Resort!

Public grounds were very clean and the people who work at this resprt take pride in making sure the resport is always spotless. The room we had (Superior Deluxe) was nice and looked exactly as it did on the website, we had an issue with our safe being broken but it was fixed immediately. The pool was lovely and the views of the mountain were breathtaking. Veronica at the kids club was awesome and the kids had a blast playing with her. Checkin took way too long (about 45 minutes wait and the [... read more]re was only 4 families in line).

Secrets Cap Cana: Beautiful Resort

This is a beautiful adult only facility. The rooms are well appointed. The rooms, common areas and grounds are all kept very clean. The food in the restaurants was fantastic! One thing that stood out was the friendliness of all of the staff, regardless of their role.

Zel Punta Cana - All Suites: Exceptional resort....the reserve

I have travelled to many locations in the Caribbean....but nothing compares to this resort. The rooms, gardens dining is truly worthy of this resorts five star rating. The staff that we had the pleasure of meeting made this holiday an unforgettable experience. I assure you I will not be going anywhere else but here in the future. I appreciate the knowledgeable staff at trip central recommending this location. It was spectacular

Occidental Punta Cana: One of my best vacations ever!

I loved the hotel. I was travelling alone and felt very safe there. Staff was cordial and polite. Grounds were clean despite the work that was going on. The beach was really clean and beautifully maintained. The food was excellent, the best I have eaten in Dominican Republic. I immensely enjoyed my stay.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Great value

Great for families Beautiful grounds Great food, a la carts especially Beach was beautiful and the pool too. My only complaint is that the bar closes at 2am Other than that room service was inclusive and awesome