Ocean Blue and Sand: Beautiful Resort

This resort was spotlessly clean and staff were constantly maintaining the property. The staff we're exceeding friendly and very helpful. The food was very good in both the buffets and the restaurants. You hear many comments about don't drink the water in the Dominican but the water in the bars, restaurants and buffet was perfectly safe to drink. (and so was the ice which is all brought in in bags) They DO SAY do not drink the water from any taps in your rooms. We stayed away from the salads  [... read more]due to warnings online about resorts in the Dominican, but many people were partaking daily and we did not hear of anyone having any issues. The pools were beautiful and clean and so was the beach (beach swept each morning by machines to clean up any seaweed) Both the pool and the beach were short of chairs for the number of guests. We had beautiful weather (January 7-14) and absolutely no bugs. We did hear of others being there in May and the mosquitos were very bad. I had hoped to do some snorkelling from shore but it was very poor. There is a reef a ways in from shore and I did swim out there once and had a great time snorkelling. However, the boat traffic between the shore and the reef discouraged me from trying it again (and I was warned not to) The only real complaint I might raise about this resort is that all of the entertainment was ridiculously LOUD !! We often let the area of entertainment due to the level of noise, which is a shame because it did seem like decent programs. There was a shortage of things to do at the resort but they did offer excursions for a substantial fee. Overall we were very pleased with this resort and would suggest it to friends looking for a beautiful place to rest and take in the sun.

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Beautiful resort!

This is a beautiful resort with gorgeous grounds, amazing beach and lots to do — Lazy River is a huge bonus and so much fun! While the rooms are a little dated, they are very clean with comfortable beds and good amenities like a hair dryer, ample closet space and a soaker tub. Air conditioning worked perfectly. Room service was reliable and always arrived within 45-minutes. The a-la-carte restaurants are great with excellent service and good food. Our favourite was Grazie, the Italian res [... read more]taurant. Getting reservations was easy for us as we would log on to the Royalton app after midnight to reserve. We were able to get reservations for each restaurant. The buffet has lots of choice. The dishes were sometimes cold and we avoided anything (like cold cuts) that looked like they might not be kept at the right temperature. The beach is absolutely beautiful with lots of loungers. The water is crystal clear and warm! The beach is well taken care of and is a reason all in itself to stay at this resort. The resort activities at the Infinity pool were so much fun! Highlight was the foam party! The White Party fire show was fantastic, as was the Lion King performance at Royalton Square. The early evening musical entertainment was beautiful and really helped to create an enjoyable atmosphere. The service was also excellent. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Our only complaint is that the concierges are relentless in trying to sell you upgrades to Diamond Club (and maybe more — we never attended the pitch meeting) and we had to tell several of them “no” multiple times. It put a damper on the trip as we were worried about running into them throughout the day. Themed “days” like Tex-Mex by the Infinity Pool served some of the best resort food we have ever had. They also brought in outside bands on these days that you can listen and dance to from the pool (or on the deck). You can tell the Royalton Bavaro team puts a lot of thought into entertaining their guests. The excursion staff also give you a really hard sell and don’t often take your first “no” as an answer. This was just a mild annoyance as they were all very friendly. We would 100% recommend this resort to families with children from 1 to 17. We travelled with our 17-year old and she had a blast! ☀️?

Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort: Wouldn’t go back

The food was not great and it was a walk to get to anything. I didn’t appreciate them trying to sell their timeshare service. Booking restaurants through concierge is unnecessary they can only book a couple at a time. I would rather wait in line or book through an online app like other resorts. The best part was Heidy at the swim up bar. She was their best staff member. Also never any silverware or glasses at meals. Staff take forever to get you things at the Buffett.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Beautiful resort!

Positive: Nicely maintained buildings and property. Lots of activities available Nice beach Good variety of food Clean rooms and lounge areas Park-like setting Friendly staff everywhere Negative: boat traffic is pretty close to shore …didn’t feel comfortable to swim out to the reef to snorkel. (There is a bouy line to define a swimming area) We did not go on any excursions …mostly relaxed on the beach. They could use a few more chairs at the beach and at the pool. All in all  [... read more]it was a great experience!

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Disappointing Stay at Royalton Bavaro: Poor Service and Unmet Expectation

I recently stayed at the Royalton Bavaro, and unfortunately, my experience was far from what I expected, especially considering the high price I paid. I arrived at the hotel at 5:00 pm, expecting a smooth check-in process, but instead, I was made to wait over an hour because my room wasn’t ready. This was incredibly frustrating, especially since the hotel’s check-out time is 12:00 pm, and yet they couldn’t manage to prepare the room on time. The service throughout my stay was disappointing. I  [... read more]had to call multiple times for basic requests, and even then, the response was slow and sometimes incomplete. The room service was a major letdown. It was inconsistent, with items missing or delayed, and when they did arrive, it wasn’t up to the standard I expected from a resort of this caliber. Even more frustrating was the state of the room itself – it wasn’t cleaned properly. The floors were dirty, towels were missing, and the overall cleanliness left much to be desired. Overall, I had high expectations given the price, but the experience fell far short of what I hoped for. Poor service, lack of cleanliness, and long waits made my stay stressful rather than enjoyable. I would not recommend the Royalton Bavaro based on my experience.

Riu Palace Punta Cana: Beautiful Resort

Beautiful hotel, service was great. Food was delicious. But unless you wanna be around 1 million children, this is not your place. The the people that vacation there are absolutely terrible! Very rude! not friendly at all. Was very disappointed. not to mention that I picked up a parasite there as well so I was sick the whole time. Maybe I'm not the right person to be leaving this review lol

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Awesome Resort!

This is my second time at Dreams Onyx within the last three months. Unlimited a la carts, lots of pool loungers by pool, beach and lazy river. The staff are wonderful. Thanks to Jefry and Eliphet supplying drinks by the pool. Our favourite by far was Junior at the lobby bar. He made us amazing drinks every night, became a great friend and overall took great care of us. Looking forward to returning soon.

Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana: Fantastic

A beautiful resort throughout. Our Tierra Suite beachfront room was unreal. All employees attentive and happy. Great food choices. Amazing coffee shop with the best staff!Bartender in preffered lounge amazing!

TRS Cap Cana Hotel: Mixed feelings

We had a problem with our toilet every day, it is an older resort. The food and drink were great, and the butler was a real bonus. Especially in light of the toilet situation. Very Quiet and isolated resort. Nice of you don’t want to see other people, boring if you do.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Beautiful Resort

I would highly recommend the Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar. The resort and the grounds are beautiful. The staff at the resort very helpful and friendly. If you had a concern the would rectify the problem . The beach goes forever. It is kept very clean. Just a gorgeous place to stay and would go back in a heartbeat. Thank you for arranging this holiday.

Dreams Flora Resort and Spa: Excellent experience

Lovely surroundings. Wonderful room. Staff were very helpful and all seemed helpful. We have travelled a lot and this was the most beautiful place we have been. Just exceptional. Meals were very good. We ate at every restaurant. Favourite was Asian.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Fantastic Resort

The room was clean and spacious. The a la carte restaurants served various and delicious meals with such magnificent presentation and terrific service. There were always workers cleaning and landscaping and the grounds showed their results. The entertainment team worked their butts off and made everyone feel included. Lots of activities to get involved in. The shows were varied and interesting. The bars and drinks were plentiful and great. The pool was huge and never had any problem with [... read more] space to swim. The beach....can't say enough....so clean and the sand was gorgeous. Would definitely recommend Luxury Ambar.

Royalton Hideaway Punta Cana: worst food ever!!!

never had such bad food at almost all the restaurants We have been to several resorts in the area and this is bad . Chicken was like pucks totally unchewable if you leave the adult pool area kids are everywhere .

Riu Republica: Party Place

If you are looking for a place to party with lots of young people this is the place to go. Hallways are loud at night with people running around. Beautiful beach with lots of lounge chairs. Food was ok but not a lot of assortment. Steak house was good and would recommend going there, we went twice during our visit.

Riu Republica: Average Resort

I was at this hotel 2 years ago, it is a beautiful resort. Have to be honest, I feel the integrity of the entire resort has gone down hill. The overall cleanliness is not the same. The steakhouse was the best. Staff are great. The evening events were amazing. It is a party resort for sure.

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: NOT A FIVE STAR RESORT ANYMORE

This was my first time at chic in punta cana but my friends I was with had been there 8 years before and said it was great, but they were disappointed this time things have changed drastically, my room was terrible from the beginning, my fan didn’t work half the switches didn’t work I had no lights around the room no lights under the bed the side pull out lights by the bed I pulled it out and the whole thing came out of the wall ,safe wasn’t working ,lights in the closet stayed on all the time t [... read more]he sensors were broken the air conditioning would shut off in the middle of the night while I’m in the room when I’m at the beach all day it stays on I asked for someone 4 times by the time they came to fix the fan they got it working so slow it didn’t make wind they came near the last day to ask how everything was , I gave him my laundry list of issues but it was too late to change rooms plus my friends were next door my key pad wasn’t working my door was unlocked and I didn’t know, I found the resort run down paint peeling off the ceiling on the patio flakes of paint all over my clothes drying out on the chair , almost every table in the buffet was wobbly, there was a shortage of beach lounges people stealing them for the pool and vice versa , people holding their spot at the beach all day and not showing up because they are at the pool and other people are looking for a spot and can’t find one , as for the food , the snack bar seemed ok but the hamburgers were so greasy the meat quality was lowest couldn’t eat it at all the buffet had all kinds of food so much it made me lose my appetite, the one night they had a special dinner for repeat guests and none of us got an invite as we were just in Jamaica 3 weeks earlier at the hideaway my friends were going to that tandoori restaurant and I was going to the buffet to find out it’s closed because of the special dinner that I wasn’t invited to so I ended up eating pringles and a chocolate bar for dinner, the staff was excellent the entertainment was ok , I would not recommend this place for the money

Catalonia Royal Bavaro: Catalonia Royal Bavaro

The room we booked was privilege deluxe jr suite with pool, it did not disappoint , so happy we did. We enjoyed the food & service every night at the a la cartes. All the staff were excellent to deal with. Big shout out to Angel (customer service) in the lobby helping book the a la cartes , answering any of our questions and ensuring our stay was memorable with that big smile.

Riu Republica: Disappointing trip!

Well it was a blend of loud, drunks, bed bugs, no plates at the Italian alacart or food! We walked 1 klm to the beach from our room! Two people almost drowned on the beach in one day! If you’re young this is fine however 50 plus don’t waste your time! Came home exhausted because the young drunk kids would scream in the halls till 4! The music was way over the top Loud! That pretty much sums up the disappointment!

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Good resort

The resort is nice a little big food is decent not the best make sure to get the pizza for lunch from Italian restaurant. Great service when you tip. Rooms are clean, beach is amazing can’t go wrong with this resort.great for the kids. Monique Kwiran was a pleasure to book with made it very easy. We as a larger group.

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: Didn’t meet our expectations

Honest review for my recent stay at the Royalton CHIC Punta Cana, advertised as a 5-star resort, but unfortunately, it fell short of expectations Room Issues: On our first night, we found a cockroach in our room, which was a major turnoff & the room smelt mould Food: The food is mediocre at best—not what you’d expect from a 5-star resort. It’s bland and just enough to get by, but certainly not a culinary experience. Beach: The beach was another letdown. It’s located on the Atlantic Ocean, [... read more] not the Caribbean, so the waves are rough, making swimming more like a game of survival. I wish travel agents made this clearer when booking. Additionally, there weren’t nearly enough chairs, and finding a spot was a struggle. Staff: The one saving grace of the resort is the staff—they’re super friendly and hardworking, but that alone doesn’t make up for the other shortcomings. Overall, this resort is not deserving of a 5-star rating. It was a disappointing experience, and I wouldn’t return or recommend it.