Whala Boca Chica: bad but wouldn't go again reviewy I

Beach nice rooms nice nothing to do at the hotel food the same all week Hotel way too far from airport Entertainment who nice. Funny and helpful a lot of local selling on the beach would not go to the resort again

Riu Merengue: RIU MERENGUE Surprise

When we booked we did not know what to expect. From the moment we got out of the air port to the time we got to the hotel the experience was better than other trips we had gone on. The service at the hotel was unmatched by other resorts we have stayed at. The grounds where well maintained with no shortage of hounds keepers. The room was of a decent size and the house keepers kept our room extremely clean and both the fridge and the wall mounted bar where also stocked each day. The beach was alwa [... read more]ys clean and even thou it is not the white sand of some beachs you could easily walk with your toes in the sand (I would recommend water shoes in the water, it's a bit rocky). As far as food goes there was never a problem. Always something to eat no matter what time of day you could get a meal. The nightly shows where beyond what I expected. Some of them could have been Las Vegas style shows, with a bigger budget. The entertainment staff went out of the way to get people doing things all day long whether you where at the beach or hanging by the pool or you just felt like playing some fun bingo for prizes. The bars we had no complaints about at all and there was no shortage of the rum in the drinks. I would highly recommend this resort to anyone wishing to get away for either a quiet time away as a couple or as a group that wants to get away and party till the wee hours of the morning. You will find what you are looking for with this resort.

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Another great week at the Bahia in La Romana!

The resort is gorgeous, clean, upbeat and friendly. It was a great 'vibe' and the best lobby bar at any resort we've ever stayed at. When it closes, you can head to the disco or the awesome courtyard entertainment. Lots of fun!

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Golf Paradise

Very modern and clean. Lots to do for children and adults. Good food and service. Golfing is good but $70 per person for the golf cart. Everything was well thought out when built. Shows are even entertaining. No complaints. Would certainly return here.

Caribe Deluxe Princess: Beautiful grounds

Incredible beach and beautiful grounds. Not impressed by the food. The staff was medium friendly, I have definitely had better. The rooms were good but the blankets grungy. We were put in a back room that was over some smelly drains and it took three nights to get a room change.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Amazing vacation at the Ambar

We have enjoyed the most wonderful week at the Ambar. The resort is amazing, the food is excellent, the animation team at the pool and during special events (Luis) do an excellent job. I also recommend going for a massage at the Spa; ask for Marcellina & Bianca.

Cayo Levantado Resort: Great week with friends

The resort was beautiful, and both the rooms and common areas were kept spotless.The buffet food was good and the a la carte restaurants were very good. The beach was where we spent most of our time and had no trouble getting loungers .The pools were clean and refreshing when trying to cool off from the hot tropical sun. The staff was always friendly and helpful. Premium alcohol was hit and miss at the bars, but there was always plenty of drinks and specials available.I would rate this a 4.5 sta [... read more]r resort, as all 8 people in our group had a very enjoyable week.

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Great Resort for Relaxation

very secluded resort with a great beach. 4 pools to choose from with many bars. Food at ala carte restaurants was very good and buffet was great. Our room, Master Suite was fantastic with great view of the ocean. Service and grounds were exceptional

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: Great Resort

The rooms were dated but clean. Grounds were always being tended to. Restaurants were fabulous, the food was so well prepared and delicious. Staff very helpful and polite. Only downside was the bars. The staff did not seem to be able to mix drinks properly. After two days, I gave up and drank just water because I do not drink beer. On the whole no complaints. Air Transat rep. at hotel was exceptional.

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: Beautiful Resort, beautiful time

I would rate this resort a 3 star. We had the standard room which was fine because we don't spend much time in the room. The staff was great, very friendly and helpful. The resort itself is about 50 minutes from the airport, is located on a hill and is beautiful, very lush and clean. Everything is within walking distance (we are a young family). There are a lot of stairs but if you have a stroller they can be avoided by taking the longer way up (road used by golf carts) - we definitely got fit w [... read more]ith all the walking which is a plus. The food was good, a lot of variety and the Italian restaurant was nice. The beach is small but the water is very warm and the waves are fun not overpowering. Some downsides : we were at Cofresi from Feb 1 - 8, 2016 and we all got sick from the food, and so did everyone we spoke to. Because we used the same roads as the golf carts we inhaled a lot of diesel smoke. Also, we had to pass by the semi-open sewage system on the way to the beach. Thankfully our room wasnt anywhere near and the smell didn't bother us but if you are unlucky and get a room close by it could make an unpleasant stay. I got a rash from the bracelet but everyone else was fine. Overall it was a nice trip and I would recommend this resort

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Exceptional value and top class resort

Iliana did a tremendous job setting up this booking - the resort was fantastic - two storey rooms ( we had deluxe) were perfect for the sets of golfers in pairs in our group, the resort was large and never crowded, the food and restaurants were anything that you would like (including the buffet - reccomend the snapper or tuna and perfectly acceptable wine lists with nice variety), the beer was always ice cold, the Pete Dye course was a delight and the golf attendants were top notch, the weather  [... read more]was perfect with the typical Carribean shower at two o'clock, the beach, ocean view and pool were top class, the casino was great fun, not too big, no smoking downstairs but had upstairs for the cigar lovers, (and we won) and most of all the staff were very friendly and attentive and never stopped smiling. We are thinking of going back there already - we didn't do 1/2 of the activities available ( we were there for golf) Don't think twice about this one! At the price we paid it was a steal.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Great resort

The resort is wonderful. It is clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. It is a huge resort, so if you want to keep fit you can walk everywhere or take the little trains to transport you from your room (if not close to the beach/pool) to the pool and beach. The food is delicious and lots of variety in every restaurant. The entertainment is great and different most nights and there is something of interest going on in different locations, i.e. lobby, poolside, theatre. They really make  [... read more]a great effort to please.

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Beautiful Beach, Excellent Staff, Relaxation!

It was our first time traveling South and we had a a great time! Excellent staff, always welcoming and friendly. Very clean, we didn't see any insects in the rooms and very few around the resort! The shows in the evening were excellent, very entertaining. Our flight was delayed leaving and they locked our luggage in a room so we could enjoy our stay after checking out of our room, with the option to continue with the meal plan and drinks. The buffet was different every night, more than enough op [... read more]tions, they use bottled water for ice and drinks, we found lots to eat (too much!) Strongly recommend this resort, you will not be disappointed! :)

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Had a great time!

The grounds, people, room, service and the time we had were all excellent. The only reason I did not give five stars was the food. While I didn't go hungry, and was able to find enough food I liked, I just thought it could have been a bit better.

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: The only place to go!

Honestly this resort is absolutely amazing. The staff are super friendly, and fun! The variety and taste of the food was amazing! There was literally food and drinks at anytime of day! Any issues were minor and resolved instantaneously. The ocean was weedy, but you can still see the effort of the staff to clean up.

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: Will not return

Grounds beautifully maintained, food ok. Staff need to work on communication skills. Great Beach! Issues with room took a long time to fix. Reservation system they need to have one, waiting in line for up to 2 hours for an a la carte is not enjoyable.

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: Wonderful time!

Beautiful resort, built on a hill so many stairs but help to work off all those meals. Restaurants were delicious especially the Mexican and Italian. Lot s of pools no trouble getting a lounge chair. Staff was great and helpful.

Catalonia Bavaro Resort: amazing resort!

This was our second time at this fantastic resort, if you enjoy a resort that is a little smaller! We have recommended this resort to many friends and family! Which some have gone and enjoyed it very much as well! From the food, rooms, service it was great, beach were amazingly beautiful!

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Was nice with a few flaws

The resort itself was nice, we had a few problems when we got there with our rooms. We traveled with a group of 9 and tried to get all our rooms together but couldn't, which is understandable. I had to change rooms because when I tried to open the sliding door the door frame came right off which didn't allow us to lock our room. Things were dealt with the next day and the room situation was all good. The only down fall is that there is no consistency with the drink making, the "frozen" drinks we [... read more]re not frozen at all during the day. And the food in the buffet was not very pleasing, except for the omlet bar in the morning. The fancy resturaunts were good. The gormet was my favourite.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Awesome get-away

Amazing atmosphere, beautiful staff, amazing food selection. We are first time travelers and my husband and I were completely blown away by the entertainment provided every night. Also fun entertainment throughout the day. You didn't even have to be involved because it was just as much fun watching, many laughs. Many pools to pick from, or just a walk on the beach was beautiful. We have already decided that this would be our next vacation location because we still can't stop talking about it. On [... read more]ly flaw would be consistent badgering of vendors, we learnt very quickly to just politely say no. The staff continually kept you engaged and laughing. Amazing time overall