Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Wonderful resort

We enjoyed everything about the place. Our room overlooked the pool and was most centrally located. All staff were kind and helpful. Food was varied and excellent, desserts were even better. Place is well kept. Keep in mind this is not a 5 star so expect what you pay for. The only negative for me were the weeds on the beach. One other point. I understood the trip was a direct flight before booking. Turned out to be direct only when going there (41/2 hrs) but return included a stop at Punta  [... read more]Cana which made it a 61/2 hour flight. So be careful to check both flights.

Wyndham Alltra Samana: Excellent!

We love this resort!!! Wonderful beach, amazing grounds, good food, very relaxing!!! Rooms are cozy and clean, do not smell like mold, cleaning ladies do a good job, no problems with tap water. The only drawback was loud air condition but at least it did a good job to cool the room. Buffet was good too and food was always hot and fresh. We will be back!

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: Ok Resort

The resort is very big, grounds are beautiful. The reservation process for restaurants is done very differently at this resort(not convenient). The food was very good, drinks are good however certain kinds of drinks served at particular bars :(. The pool could of been cleaner. The service during Buffett meals was poor.(looking for utensils, dishes and asking for water two or three times.) This was my third trip to Punta Cana and ninth all inclusive. This Resort is just ok,I would probably [... read more] never stay at a Pallidium again.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Great vacation

We stayed at the Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar. The hotel is beautiful with gorgeous grounds, very friendly service, super clean and excellent food. We would not hesitate for a second to return to this resort.

Grand Palladium Select Bavaro: Beautiful Resort on a Beautiful Beach.

Beautiful resort with with friendly staff. Loved everything about this resort. The grounds where beautiful, the beach, and the food was good. The staff at this resort really care to make your stay memorable.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Beautiful resort!

We travelled to Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar May 15-22. The resort is beautiful. We stayed in the newer section Ambar 2 and our room was perfect. Very clean. The grounds are immaculate. Food was great - something for everyone. The only complaints we have is the service - it was a hit or miss - not 5 star service. We would have to wait longer than necessary to get our coffee in the morning even when it wasn't that busy. Wait staff weren't that friendly; not what we are used to for the Dominican. T [... read more]hey really need to invest in new pillows and bath towels for the rooms. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would go back regardless of the few mishaps.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Amazing Resort!

This is an amazing resort! House Band is great! Beach very clean! Buffet and A la Carte Restaurants gave Superior Food! We would come back and recommend to friends for sure! Hotel Staff very helpful! Bravo to the Hotel Management!

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: Huge resort but a lot of great chill spots!

During the week we stayed we enjoyed the pools/swim up bars. The beach was pretty busy but it's very nice to walk along. The buffet had a lot to offer and a theme every night which was nice to look forward to. There was a great selection of a la carte restaraunts to choose from so we enjoyed the Italian, Japanese and the Mexican. Lobby bar was a cool chill out spot on the white patio tables. And the carts that take you around this huge property were a bonus.

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: Vacay 2016

Good, more shuttle service and better food options. seemed some of the a la carte had the same food as the buffet.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Excellence Punta Cana: Great resort, grey vacation

We just returned from the Excellence resort and this was our first trip to an all inclusive resort. This is a fantastic resort and we will definetly be going back as soon as we can. When we arrived, we had a shuttle ride to the resort with a number of other couples. The Excellence was the last resort for the shuttle so we had a quick view of the entrance to 3 other resorts As we dropped people off. At first I thought all the resorts were very impressive with beautiful grounds and lovely front e [... read more]ntrances, but that changed when we arrived at Excellence. The first noticeable difference was the security. They confirmed who we were before we were even allowed on the property ( none of this happened at the other resorts). The other big difference was in the up keep of the grounds. The grounds, gardens, walkways that we saw just driving in were perfect - not a weed or uncut grass anywhere. Once we were in the resort it was the same quality everywhere - Staff were cleaning and maintaining the grounds all the time. The beach was hand raked every morning around the loungers and the main beach area was machine groomed. Walkways were swept and mopped regularly and the pools cleaned daily. I am an early riser so I saw all the hard work being done by the staff before most people even woke up. We stayed in building 14, 2nd floor with a garden room. We did not upgrade to the Excellence Club and it was not needed in my opinion. The room was at the far end of the resort and was very quiet and the wifi was fine. The room was lovely and was cleaned every day and our fridge was always refilled. Even our special request for extra water and Diet Coke was fulfilled immediately and always maintained. We also had someone show up for turn down service every day. Some reviews complained that rooms weren't cleaned or towels replaced. They do have notes that any towels left in the tub will be replaced and we always left the "clean room" card in the door when we went out. We were not able to go to all of the restaurants but we did not have a bad meal at any of the ones we went to. We went to both the Lobster house and Toscana for breakfast. We also went to Las Olas and Toscana for lunches. The buffet at Toscana was always different with a good mix of choices. For dinner we went to Toscana, Flavor Market, Oregano, Chez Isabelle, and the Grill. The Chateaubriand was fantastic at Chez Isabelle and we loved sampling everything at the Flavor Market. My only advice to anyone going is be open to trying different foods and you will have some great meals. We also used room service a few times and the food was great. Sometimes it took a little while longer than they said it would but these were at peak times (after the shows when everyone goes back to their rooms). We also enjoyed the meal and entertainment outside for the "White" event. My wife and I had a couples massage and hydro jet treatment at Miile Spa. It was a very enjoyable experience in a beautiful facility. We did wait for one of the daily specials because we did find the spa a little pricey. My wife and I also had a couple's massage ay Nancy's off the resort (immediately to the left of the resort). It looks a little rough, but Sandy does not pressure you to buy anything and Maria and Ingra give a great massage on the second floor ($110 for a couple - a lot less than resorts spa). When we were leaving we ran into some people at the airport that arrived at the same time we did. As we were waiting to board the plane we compared our experiences at the different resorts. It was clear that Excellence was a step above all the rest in terms of service and facilities. This was a great trip for my wife and I, and we were sad to leave, but we will definitely be going back to Excellence Thank you Susan for recommending this resort P Please consider the impact on the environment before printing this email or its attachments

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: Beautiful beach

The renovated room that we stayed in May of been partly renovated. The shower was awful. I am pretty sure there was mold or mildew on the tiles of the shower. because of all the black splotches. The line ups at the a la carte restaurants were beyond ridiculous. No reservations accepted at most, so a one to two hour wait was typical. The staff were not that friendly for the most part. There were exceptions. Staff at punta Cana pool and at Italian restaurant were terrific. Even though the hotel is [... read more] rated 4.5-5, we've had better service overall at some 3.5 stars in dr and Mexico. Would I recommend it ? Depends on what is important to the individual

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Good

Nice resort. Good staff and food was pretty good. Buffet was decent and the steak at the grill a la cart was great. Rooms were good but some people had flooding issues. Only real complaint is that all the bars except the disco close at 11:30? Also, the mid area pool bar in the punta Cana section had no snack bar? You had to go to the buffet in the lobby? That was a drag. However the beach area with pool and beach was good.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Paradise in Punta Cana!

Stayed for a week with my sister at this amazing resort with we had such an amazing time we didn't want to leave! Beach, Pool, Food, Rooms, Grounds, Shows are all perfect! Hotel staff and service is A+

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: WONDERFUL VACATION

The resort was more than I expected. The Pool was large and clean and we were able to get chairs every day for 6. We did not use the beach as it was very windy. The resort offered many areas to sit and enjoy an evening drink and conversation before dinners. We all enjoyed the evening entertainment, as a lot goes into these shows from the band, dancers and singers. What a great effort by all! The resort offered activities all day if you wished to participate or you can just sit around the pool an [... read more]d enjoy relaxation time! My young adults ages 20-24 had a wonderful time and enjoyed the two excursions they had taken into town as well. Timing was perfect as the resort was not full during our week of stay. We stayed in building 7, ground floor 7003, 7004, 7005 and they were perfect. Definitely a resort to consider.

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: Amazing resort

This was one of my best stays in Puerto Plata,the hotel was very clean,cleaning staff where so amazing always there to help.The grounds where beautifully kept up.Every one was very pleasant.I noticed this time that when at the beach the vendors didn't bother you as much very friendly.The food was amazing the best sopa l have had yet.l like that they offered a spa and excersise room right att he pool.Three pools which was great not to crowded.l am going back in August and will deffinetly be stayi [... read more]ng there.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Great family getaway!

Overall... Was a wonderful place! The hotel was fabulous! Very spacious & clean. The pools, foods, drinks & the staff were all fabulous. A little bit short of entertainment day & night. The mode of transportation around different resorts were fun & handy! The a la carte was quite of a disappointment! Mostly fully booked! So whatever is left we took it. Purchasing a different kind of wine during the a la carte quite confusing but after a brief negotiations with the resort manager.... problem solv [... read more]ed..

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Amazing time!

Great hotel and staff. Food was excellent and would recommend Japanese, Italian, and Garden grill. Beautiful beaches and pools. Enjoyed my stay in Punta Cana. I would definitely recommend this hotel to both families and couples!

Grand Bavaro Princess: Beautiful resort with such friendly people!

The dining areas were beautiful with an openspace- concept where tropical birds can watch you eating without trying to grab your food. Rooms were carefully arranged and decorated. Nightly entertainment was great!

Occidental Punta Cana: Had a great stay!

My friends and I (two couples) loved our stay at the Occidental Grand Punta Cana! We all agree that the staff are what really made the trip fun/wonderful - shout out to Franklin at the beach bar for keeping us hydrated with his special drink mixes and water too (you work so hard!), Wilken at the lobby bar for being so friendly and funny, Alexander who bounced around the restaurants and always made us laugh, and Ramon for all the super fun activities and his amazing dancing skills!! That aside, t [... read more]he areas that we all felt could be improved upon are: The floor of the main pool was rough and we all ended up with cuts on our feet from it by the end of the trip. There were also pool lights that were dangling in the pool, needing repair. The waterfall over the pool bar would have ruined our drinks if we hadn't brought Bubba Mugs - perhaps it's an unnecessary feature? There was garbage on the beach, in the sand. The rooms were nice, but we rated them 3/5 stars in comparison to rooms at other resorts we've stayed at. We were informed the resort will be undergoing renovations and hope this is true as it will make the resort that much more amazing! A few more positives: The night time shows were fabulous and entertaining, the food was delicious and we loved the all night pizza, the landscaping was great, and we also loved the animals that went around for photos! It was good value for the money we paid, and we had an amazing experience we'll never forget!!!

Iberostar Waves Dominicana: Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful!!!

The rooms were clean and beautiful, food was wonderful beach was amazing... and the staff were soooooo friendly. The shows an nig were very entertaining...I will be back to th wonderful resort. Lov it!