Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Great value for money

This resort provides great value for the money. Sure it is not really a 4.5 star resort but you are not going to get that at this price point. The suite was new and spacious , the staff was without exception helpful and friendly . The pool was nice and warm and the beach was long and beautiful . Great for walks. The food was tasty , keeping in mind that you are not going to get premium steak at this price point. Others have mentioned not great variety in the buffet which is true but there was e [... read more]nough to keep us satisfied for the week. The drinks were good but no premium alcohol. One complaint would be that they advertise unlimited a la carte dining but there a were no a la carte restaurants open for three of the seven days and often only one or two on other days. We did attend all four and they were good with the Mexican being the best and the Italian being our least favourite . All in all we were quite satisfied based on the approximately $1000 per person that we paid for an all inclusive week in a suite in early October. Great for the trip with kids and grandkids. We have been to nicer places but paid way more for those.

Iberostar Waves Punta Cana: Great resort and very affordable!

This resort was exactly what it was promised! It was beautiful, food was great, it had a children’s play area. The only things that could improve were the kids pool were too warm , the bathroom didn’t have a complete door or screen that separated it from the rest of the bathroom so water would get out and the kids place had a trampoline that was closed :( other than those it was WONDERFUL! Definitely recommend

Riu Republica: Absolutely NOT

View wise it’s a nice sight.. but the whole place smells of mold especially the club it’s toxic! Most the rooms are leaking,alcohol is watered all the way down. Lastly I got food poisoning for days !!

Royalton Punta Cana Resort: Review of Stay from Sept 27 to Oct 3rd 2025- Royalton Diamond club

Hotel, accommodation, grounds, beach, food, staff was all excellent EXCEPT THE BATHROOM Bathroom OLD and not to standard. Sink was spewing water on the mirror when tap was running. *Shower: MOLD and Mildew, dirty looking. When taking a shower, water leaks out to the floor. Needs to be totally refinished to be acceptable. Toilet, bolts were missing the cover and it was black and nasty looking.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Amazing Resort

It was my first time here, And I must say the hotel was well kept, both inside and outside, the service is awesome, they go to the extreme to make sure that you`re comfortable and happy, I was recommended by a friend and I would surely do the same to others ( I`m loking forward to another visit soon)

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Mediocre resort

This is definitely not a 5 star resort. Not very good amenities.rooms were a little dated.nickel and dimed for everything. No activities for kids outside the lazy river.definitely overated and will not be going. Back

Zemi Miches Punta Cana All Inclusive: Great resort

This is a great resort hotel it will be even better when it is completed. It is one hour 20 minutes away from the airport a long drive. All the staff was super friendly big smiles try hard to speak English. Our favourite restaurant was the Italian and the sports bar. The bartender Abby was super. Socrates helped my wife out she had an upset stomach he brought her sparkling water lime and bitters it helped. Daniel the server at the pool was great super friendly and very likeable. All the staff f [... read more]rom the front desk to the lobby bar the spa girls the coffee shop the buffet were so nice. The one staff member we were sad to leave was Yueri aka super man he was great at his job but such a nice person we loved talking with him. We would definitely recommend this hotel. Thankyou Zemi Miches

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Fantastic Stay

Recently spent 5 days in Dominican at the Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar. Honestly I have really nothing bad to say about our stay. The food was fantastic with lots of options, we got a massage which was great and we had a private dinner on the beach which was very personal and romantic. The adults pool was a bit quiet during the day. Unless something was going on there was no music so we just started bringing our own speaker. The compound is massive, we barely saw any of it. I would have like [... read more]d to do more of that but honestly we didnt have a reason to. Yurta was one of the best restaurants to eat at. But honestly even the buffet is pretty rockin' The hotel mini fridge can be stocked as much as you want but if you plan to do any drinking in your room it may be easier to just grab a bottle of duty free on your way in.

Dreams Flora Resort and Spa: Beautiful resort without the weekend passes

We were a family of 6, and loved the atmosphere of the resort during the weekdays (Monday - Thursday). It got extremely chaotic and wild once the local weekend passes arrived on Friday. The resort and staff were overwhelmed and the atmosphere changed drastically, which is ashamed because overall the resort experience was very good is so many ways (excellent service, good food, amazing pools, nice updated rooms..) This was the 7th trip to DR, a country we love to visit. Unfortunately, it will be [... read more] our last due to these weekend passes (6 of 7 resorts had the same issues!). Our travel agent stated he didn’t believe Dreams resorts sold these passes. He couldn’t have been more wrong!!! Highly recommend the resort but not the chaos of the weekend passes

Sunscape Dominicus La Romana: Wonderful vacay

We loved this hotel. The rooms were clean, staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was good especially in the a la carte restaurants. They had a very fun entertainment team and there was so much to do. Beautiful beach as well.

Ocean El Faro: As expected

Typical DR resort. Average everything, good lazy river beach was below standard. Rooms decent, be prepared to walk a lot, we went in low season so easy to get beach / pool chairs. Didn’t get to try all the restaurant’s as many were closed due to low season. If you get a good deal worth going. Be wary of the time share people in the white. They are your best friend before the sales pitch and Rude after the 2 plus hr sales pitch they claim will only be 15 minutes.after you tell them you’r [... read more]e not interested.

Dreams Flora Resort and Spa: Great resort

We as a family of 6 lived the resort. The staff was amazing and so friendly. The food was as good too always something to eat even my daughter who is gluten free had no problem finding something to eat. Rooms were very spacious and clean. My only complaint and the reason I won’t return is the resort allowing the locals to visit the resort . They take over the whole resort to the point of the bars only serving beer to everyone to control the chaos they caused. Loud and obnoxious that we actually [... read more] ordered room service not to have to deal with them , they were there for 2 days and us for 7. I tried to speak with a manager but they were nowhere to be found

Occidental Punta Cana: Occidental Rating? - 5

Okay, we booked a Superior Ocean View Room. Arrived at about 4 pm on Sept 26. Changed clothes, turned A/C down cause room was warm and went to have a drink and dinner with friends. Came back to room at around 9 pm. Floor in front of room door was soaked, roof was dripping, and a freshly installed piece of drywall on the ceiling was saturated with water. I slipped on the floor when I went in. Went to the front desk and complained, #1 Ceiling was leaking condensation from A/C unit in our ro [... read more]om which wasn’t working #2 wet floor was a safety hazard as I had slipped on it People at the front desk told me there was nothing they could do about it tonight And I’d have to wait till tomorrow. I told them it was a safety issue and the A/C not working was unacceptable and I wanted a new room for the night. This argument continued for 2 hours until I got a lady from Guest Services to come and look at it. She called someone and we were moved into another room at 11:30 that night. A huge thank you to Yugeisy Castillo for all of her help! The rest of the week was mediocre. Food was okay but the staff were not serving anyone. Definitely wanted you to get it yourself. DO NOT BOOK THIS PLACE

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: Lovely resort, would go back !

The smaller footprint makes for a very enjoyable experience getting from room to beach to food to bar... The taxi service to downtown is at the front door an a quick 10-15 minute trip. The staff was very friendly and special shout outs to Rosa, Felix and Adrian during breakfast/lunch service. Rosa in the evening and the two bartenders Andrea and Richardo! We had a junior suite - that overlooked the ocean - 3rd floor. plenty of space, bathroom had great water pressure, and hot water! Beach [... read more] was great and ok to snorkel. Food was amazing! One of our party has food sensitivity and allergies and there was always plenty (and tasty) options! All beaches in the DR are public, so be prepared to have vendors. Being polite goes a long way! We would definitely go back, unfortunately there are no direct flights schedule to POP from YWG. We departed from Toronto. From the POP airport to the resort ~30 minutes with traffic.

Royalton Hideaway Punta Cana: Nice hotel with average service

Especially the girl working (pasta station in Gourmet restaurant : the lady who worked on 20 September for lunch time around 1:00 pm and the lady who worked at bar in the main lobby at 6:30 pm on 20 September 2025) were very unprofessional, hostile. They pretended that they don't not understand me even though i was trying speak to then in Spanish. if they did understand my Spanish i could have spoken in English . . she was not even smiling or pleasant (she has this attitude of : what do you wa [... read more]nt? . I even felt that i should not eat food from pasta station . I had an amazing time at the hotel, then this these people on the day i was leaving spoiled the hospitality. the girl at the bar was very nasty . she refused to serve me even though i was diamond club member. she treated me as though i was getting a drink free of charge. I can give you more details if you need. I spend 2700C$ for 4 days and this what i get.

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Excellent resort

The resort was beyond our expectations. The food was amazing, the room was bright and comfortable and kept clean every day. The service was top notch. The staff really make you feel welcome. We would definitely like to go again, but not in September, it was over 30 degrees every day.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Barceló Bávaro Palace: Don’t Be Misled by the 4.7/5 Google Rating

My Personal Rating: 7.5/10 for groups, 7/10 for solo travellers or couples. My opinion: The Barceló Bávaro Palace in Punta Cana presents itself as a 5-star resort with a wide range of amenities, but guests should approach with measured expectations. While the property offers multiple pools, varied dining options, golf courses, kids’ zones, shops, and evening entertainment, it is no longer at its peak. Signs of aging are noticeable, and some facilities have declined in quality. A major draw [... read more]back is overcrowding. The buffet, for example, is extremely busy, which negatively impacts service speed, cleanliness, and food safety. Coordination between the front desk and bellmen is often poor, and at times can even feel disingenuous. For group travelers, the resort’s extensive activities and entertainment options can be enjoyable. However, couples and solo visitors may find the atmosphere too hectic and the service far from personalized. On the positive side, families will appreciate the theater, pools, and child-friendly activities. But the experience is far from the polished luxury one might expect from a high Google rating. The 4.7/5 score online is misleading—this is a large, lively, family-oriented resort that thrives on volume, not on detail or refined service. Here’s my bottom line: It’s a fun, activity-packed option for groups and families, but not the serene, high-end 5-star escape many expect. Balance your expectations before booking.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Amazing resort

The service and the staff was amazing. Best experience i had in traveling. I would recommend this hotel to my family and friends at anytime. I love the customer service i received and the hospitality from the staffs at all times.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Amazing, kind, helpful staff. Beautiful resort.

Beach has improved considerably from the hurricanes several years ago. Grounds clean and well-manicured. Public buildings and washrooms are spotless. Electric carts circle the property frequently to transport guests wherever they want to go. Food is available from early morning until late at night. Mike's Coffee is a gem. Staff are all very friendly and helpful everywhere. Entertainment and shows are available in the evenings. We have just completed our 23rd visit to this resort and wa [... read more]nt to go back again.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Great girls trip

We had a amazing stay everything was wonderful pool grounds food room(upgraded to pool room fantastic) staff was amazing entertainment staff was awesome beach was well taken care of walked it every morning The butler we had went above and beyond for my daughter’s 30 birthday and made it a birthday to remember No complaints here will return