Dreams Dominicus La Romana: Wonderful resort , best beach and water

We’ve been pleasantly surprised by our stay in Dreams Dominicus La Romana! The room was a great find—spacious, with two bathrooms and two floors, which made it extra comfortable. The beach is simply amazing, and having good coffee available anytime was a real treat (Coco Cafe). The resort itself is well-kept and enjoyable. The food is average, but we were never hungry—there’s always something to eat. Overall, it was a happy and relaxing stay, and we’d gladly come back!

Ocean El Faro: Disappointing experience

We traveled end of August 2025. Beach was unusable due to the immense amounts of seaweed. The food was good, and most people were nice, but it felt like we were getting pressured every time we left the room by people trying to get us to join "Privledge".

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Had great time!!!

Royalton Bavaro was amazing! ?✨ The staff were super friendly and made the whole trip feel special. The food and drinks were decent, but honestly, everything else totally made up for it! Pro tip: If you’re getting any extra services (like spa, excursions, etc.), either pay right on the spot ? or make sure they charge it to your room ? so you can settle it all at checkout. I learned the hard way and ended up paying for my spa twice ? (yes… I went twice because they had a 2-for-1 deal with my f [... read more]iancée, so of course I couldn’t say no ?). Overall—beautiful resort, great vibes, and totally worth it! Would go back in a heartbeat. ??

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort: No complaints!

We had an amazing time at Grand Ventana! My boyfriend and I spent 4 nights there. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Very clean resort, food was good. Staff was amazing! Highly recommend taking a ride with Jose on the catamaran.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Barcelo Bavaro Palace

Big hotel, good facilities including SPA. Food is ok, no complaints. Most of the à la carte restaurants are fine. The ocean in August was very warm, but it was also filled with smelly weeds everywhere. People worked every morning to clean it, and we mainly used pools. In my opinion, the staff are friendly, although for a better experience, it would be beneficial to speak Spanish. Overall, it is a positive experience, but the value is overpriced.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Should only be a one star resort

The first room we stayed in was run down. The bed had to be a least 20 years old and rock hard causing my entire body to hurt with only one sheet on it. The pillows had a weird smell and I had to hang on to the edge of the tub to get in and out of it because it was raised. The shower had no curtain to hold in the heat or water, just a pane of glass that went half way across the tub. There was still hair in the shower from the previous guest. The room was run down and dirty. Dust and mold on the  [... read more]walls. The air conditioning didn’t really work. Our second room was “renovated”. There were already buttons missing off the couch. We killed mosquitoes every single night in our new room. There was mold and dust around the air conditioning vent. The maid only cleaned the room once while we were there. There was a weird smell in this room that never went away. We were hounded multiple times a day every day to buy something, from spa to excursions to time shares. It was annoying and extremely unprofessional. Made the resort look even worse than it already was. The seaweed ruined going to the beach. You could see the repairs that were done around the resort were just quick fixes instead of proper repairs. The internet was constantly going on and off. The buffet was boring by day 3 and ceiling fans would’ve been nice instead sweating through every meal and swatting away mosquitoes. I would not recommend this resort. Way too expensive for what we had to go through. Not an enjoyable experience and would never recommend. We will never return.

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca: Amazing resort

Hotel was perfect, very clean and delicious foods with a lot of choice for anyone! Employees are polite and nice! Great view to ocean and very clean pool. There was amazing animation team with a lot of fun activities every day, specially for kids

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Good resort but needs improvement

Pros: - well maintained and clean - friendly and helpful staff - beautiful resort - easy access to beach and facilities - access to adults only resort as well - lots of areas to hang out - lots of restaurants and bars Cons: - food lacked flavour and definitely ruined some of the experience - more public areas could have better air conditioning - activities were lacking and many still required additional payment - much more pools and amenities available to preferred guest [... read more]s than regular guests - anything additional like basic snacks such as chips cost 4-5 times the price - no ability to buy any supplies because of the unreasonable costs

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Amazing Hotel

Amazing hotel. Attention was excellent. Food as well. Rooms are so nice, and the staff were courteous. Place and pool are amazing. This hotel is close the street, so this is a good advantage for people who like to go downtown.

Playabachata Hotel: Great resort

The people were friendly, great service and always ready to assist. I had an issue with the toilet and with no delays they assisted and moved me to a new room. The room was cleaned daily and new towels provided

Grand Palladium Palace: Decent Resort

The hotel was large and spacious, lots of activities although they are scattered across the hotels. Would of been better if there was privacy in rooms and also if places were finished renovated, like the sports bar and restaurants. The beach was nice, but had lots of seaweed, plus the travel club presentation tool forever, and we wasted time.

Serenade Punta Cana Beach and Spa Resort: Honest and Full Hotel Review from a Family of 7!

I recently stayed at the Serenade Hotel with my partner, our three children (ages 8, 11, and 12), and my parents. Our experience had both highlights and disappointments, and I want to provide an honest review to help others decide if this resort is the right choice for them. In my opinion, this is not a 5-star property—closer to a 3.5/4-star. Lobby: The lobby is spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with comfortable seating. However, it lacks air conditioning, making it uncomfortably hot at t [... read more]imes. Front Desk: Staff were warm and welcoming, both during check-in/out and when answering questions. Special thanks to Cruz, who went above and beyond with her knowledge and helpfulness. Hotel Room: We stayed in the Luxury Master Suite, which was beautiful, spacious, and had a fantastic pool and grounds view. Beds were comfortable, though the pillows were very thin and unsupportive. Bathrooms had a nice design, but the lack of doors or curtains on showers made things awkward, especially with children who want privacy. Towels and robes were rough, discolored, and not hotel-quality—my mother had to request better replacements. My parents initially had a garden view room with an unpleasant stench, but the staff quickly accommodated a move to a better location. Maid Service: This was disappointing. Rooms were often not cleaned until late in the day, despite leaving requests early. Floors were not swept or mopped, a burnt-out bathroom light was never fixed, tissues weren’t replenished, and furniture clearly wasn’t moved when cleaning (we found old wrappers under beds). Despite tipping generously, the level of detail was lacking. On the plus side, the minibar was restocked daily. Buffet: Food was repetitive and mediocre, though the crepe and omelet stations were highlights. Service varied—some staff were slow, but Carlos Dominguez stood out as excellent. Seating comfort also varied depending on where you sat, since fan coverage was limited. À la Carte Restaurants: Although advertised as unlimited, we were limited to three reservations. The Asian Teppanyaki was outstanding, while the steakhouse (the cut) served generous portions but took much longer to dine at—challenging with kids. Restaurants were conveniently located near the lobby. Lobby Café: Great cappuccinos, pastries, and friendly staff. A nice early-morning option Maintenance: Disappointing for a 5-year-old property. We noticed broken pool tiles, unstable railings, ceiling damage, and even a collapsed ceiling panel with exposed light fixtures in one washroom. The theatre’s large screen was badly damaged, distracting from performances. Several outdoor showers weren’t functioning. Pool & Bars: The pools are beautifully designed, but chlorine levels were excessively high, causing skin, toe, and hair issues, and even staining swimsuits. The waterslides were a major highlight for the kids. Swim-up bar staff (Jeremy, Domingo, Alex/Alejandro, Raul) were especially friendly. Snack/Sports Bar: A nice, air-conditioned space with food variety, though I felt unwell after one meal (nachos and cheese) Beach: Pretty, but overrun with seaweed, making swimming difficult most days. Credit to the hardworking beach staff who tried to clear it and to the attentive security and lifeguard presence. Entertainment: One of the best parts of our stay. The entertainment team was fun, engaging, and offered a wide variety of activities. Evening shows were enjoyable, though the 9:30 p.m. start is too late for families with children—an earlier start would be appreciated. The Friday night white party was fantastic and well done. Excursions/Destination Services: Unfortunately, our booked excursion was a flop. However, Luisa from Destination Services was phenomenal—she advocated for us and secured partial reimbursement. Highly recommend seeking her guidance when booking tours. Hotel Website: Easy to use, with good details on restaurants, menus, and bookings via QR code. Overall: This hotel has beautiful grounds, fun entertainment, and some wonderful staff, but service inconsistencies, maintenance issues, and lower-quality details prevent it from being a true 5-star experience. While I don’t regret our stay, it’s not a property I would likely return to.

Serenade Punta Cana Beach and Spa Resort: All inclusive

Very nice resort, rooms keep clean, service not bad. However, they do not provide soap for shower, they said you have to use hair shampoo on your body. Towels are very old. Breakfast is reparative. Entertainment is not the best, the daily events are very boring. Lobby bar are excellent, very polite and friendly bar tenders and waitresses

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Resort has gone downhill significantly over the past years

We were at this resort about 10 years ago. It was a good experience. This year I was surprised and disappointed. The room needed repair with old furniture. The rusty air conditioner that blew but did not cool the air. A dirty bathroom with traces of mold. A huge number of mosquitoes entering the room from the air ducts because the windows and doors were always closed. Quite a poor selection of food in restaurants. Cheap and not interesting entertainment. The total hotel rate is no more than 3,0  [... read more]-3,5. It seems that the owners of a hotel chain prefer to make a profit without investing anything. The beach was covered with seaweed that bad an unpleasant smell.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Beautiful Resort/ Wonderful Staff

This is our second time at this resort and we have no complaints. The food was excellent as usual and such a variety to choose from. The grounds are clean and so well maintained. Everyone is friendly and willing to help. The entertainers are amazing, never a dull moment.! We are looking forward to returning.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Terrible! Don't waste your money

The resort booked guests in while they were under construction. They closed the beach, pools, restaurants while they had kept bringing in more guests. The staff were visibly upset as they were told that they're about to lose their jobs. Found cockroaches in the room. Changed rooms and there were still cockroaches. Once construction started on the beach there was a disgusting odor. Don't waste your money.

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana: Best resort

Just returned from the majestic elegance just left there in June was there for 10 days returned again in August for two weeks just arrived and I have my ticket to return again in October. This is how much I love this resort I wanna tank my Butler Rafael and Henry. You guys went above and beyond any expectations that that made my stay so much easier I wanna tank all the workers, the entertainment stuff, GiGi chocolate you guys made my day at the pool so much fun with your dancing you’re singing j [... read more]ust making of me me so relaxed by the pool you guys are one in 1 million. The food went above and beyond the service that I’ve received it was beyond what I ever imagine tables being decorated for me when I went to eat flowers on my bed room service was always on time I cannot say enough about this resort. It’s my family now I will see you guys again in a few weeks all my love from Canada being sent to my family at Majestic elegance.

Serenade Punta Cana Beach and Spa Resort: 10/10 Experience – Exceeded All Expectations!

My stay at Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa Resort was nothing short of amazing and truly exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by how clean and well-maintained the entire resort was. The grounds, buildings, and rooms were spotless—no garbage anywhere—and everything looked modern, fresh, and up to date. I was also pleasantly surprised that I didn’t experience any mosquito issues during my stay. The views throughout the resort are stunning, and the [... read more] atmosphere was both relaxing and vibrant. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. There were multiple dining options, and every meal I had was impressive. The drinks were equally fantastic, with a wide variety and excellent quality. The staff at Serenade truly made the experience even more special. Everyone I encountered was friendly, respectful, kind, and incredibly helpful. Their genuine hospitality made me feel welcome and well cared for at all times. The entertainment was lively and fun, adding an extra level of enjoyment to the overall experience. Whether you wanted to join in or just watch, there was always something entertaining happening. While there was quite a bit of seaweed on the beach, I was really impressed by how diligently the staff worked every day to clean it up. Their consistent efforts made a big difference and ensured that the beach remained as enjoyable as possible. Overall, my experience at Serenade Punta Cana was a perfect 10/10. I would absolutely recommend this resort to anyone looking for a relaxing, fun, and high-quality getaway. I’m already looking forward to coming back!

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Costly upgrades

My initial booking was for a fairly decent price but when I got on location I was being offered upgrades to a newer room which I initially declined, but when I got to assigned room I saw why I was being told to upgrade. I did so immediately and had to pay which was very disappointing! The newer room was way better compared to what we offered. However, it was also standard for what you expect to get when booking an all inclusive for 1 week with your children! Or just in general. Those other rooms [... read more] shouldn’t even be on the property. They are an absolute disgrace!

Ocean Blue and Sand: Amazing Resort

The agent thru trip central Candice Anger was patient when helping me select Ocean Blue and Sand. Her recommendation was spot on with our every needs. The resort she recommended was impressive with the layout of resort and not over sized. The resort was amazing. The hospitality was great and the hotel was clean. Friendly staff and good food. Thank you Candice Anger at tripcentral and Ocean Blue and Sand for making this family vacation very memorable!