Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort Spa and Casino: Beautiful place

So far this is our favourite resort and one we will definitely be back to. The whole resort is beautiful and very clean. The staff are always out cleaning. The a la carts were fantastic. The rooms were modern and clean. The beds were the best we have had so far. They are not hard as a rock. The beach was clean. There was never any garbage in the sand. We absolutely loved the place.

Grand Bavaro Princess: Palladium Bavaro

Entertainment was amazing! Rooms are outdated but we are aware that they are renovating! A la carte !!! Steak el dorado was re located in a buffet area .. didn’t feel like an a la carte .. our room was fine but a sibling of mine had a room that wasn’t up to par !! Open bottles etc dirty sheets in the room upon arrival … found a live cockroach !!! After numerous attempts to contact reception they did not help and would hang up !!! We did make the best out of it but I do believe that the resort n [... read more]eeds some updating !! Buffet is good but is the same every day !!

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: A lot has changed in two years

I went to this resort December 2022 and loved it. We went back last week, December 2024 and a lot has changed. Overall, it is very run down and under staffed. I got the feeling it was next to be renovated as I know some of the other resorts on this property have been renovated in the last 2 years. I would pick a different resort on the property next time. We went to Aquamarine in 2023 and liked it a lot.

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: Still a great vacation but resort is aging

We had a great time, staff was fantastic. Food and cleanliness have declined since our last trip here. Still good but not great. The resort is aging and needs an overhaul. A great time with staff and new and old friends. Weather and beach are always stellar. Tip: ocean front rooms in building 1 a must.

Grand Bavaro Princess: Would go again!

This hotel featured beautiful grounds and very nice staff, they kept us very hydrated by the pool often coming to replenish drinks. I wish that solicitors did not come to us so often offering excursions and spa packages when relaxing by the pool, even after saying no they often spent time trying to convince us. Beach was beautiful, but again many people on the beach selling items relentlessly. The room was nice, however was in need of some work in the washroom, the shower water often smelled  [... read more]of sewage and had to call twice to get our safe fixed. Food was fine, however it was VERY difficult to get reservations at al a cartes, only able to get to the steakhouse on our last night which was disappointing. The buffets had many options which was nice for picky eaters!

Catalonia Bavaro Resort: Overpriced hotel for the value offered

Check in: Smooth checkin. Flight came late at 11pm. Only the pizza place was open. Very good pizzas. Saved the night. Beach - there is no beach. The sea was artificially filled with sand and there are lots of underwater growth and rocks. Very uneven sea floor, ten meters from the shore if you are swimming your arm may hit the bottom. Good thing is that there are plenty of beach chairs with excellent shade. The infrastructure around the beach is nice. In conclusion: there is no beach. Ro [... read more]oms: very modern. The small fridge os well stocked. Jacuzzi was a little bit outdated. Overall is decent. Sound insulation is not great. Facilities: Superb Aroma Cafe place. Super polite staff. There is a natural juice place open all day till 5pm. I suggest that you direct the preparation of the juices yourself; otherwise you may not like the results. There is a crepe place beside the beach. The crepe is gummy and chewy. Tried it once, but could not eat it completely. Entertainment: shows are ok. There is a break between the end of the show at the start of the disco. People must find ways of entertaining themselves in between. Pools: beautiful design; however, it is overcrowded. In my opinion, due to the beach’s poor quality, everyone hangs out at the pool. Bars drinks are not of the best quality. Golf: only one nearby course was working. The course right beside the hotel was closed for major maintenance work. No one knows the opening date. The nearby golf course requires a 5 minute driving. You may be lucky if you are picked up at the time assigned to you. Usually there is at least a 30 minutes delay. Once I had to complain to the manager because the car came an hour late. Luckily the course is not that busy. The course’ fairways are, in itself, a rough. You can hit the middle of it and still can lose your ball. The greens are thick, not properly maintained and very slow. The course itself is not difficult, with exception of hole number 2. Par 3s are refreshingly challenging. There a practice ground that you need to ask for; otherwise, you are sent on your way the moment you arrive. Use of cart is mandatory at 50 USD each time. Checkout: there is no courtesy room despite what the hotel staff state. There are bathrooms at the back of the shopping area with one shower and they may provide a towel. There is no shower curtain so if you bring a small suitcase it will get wet. There is not enough space to change inside the shower cabin.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Great resort!

Terrific staff! Very accommodating! Building 90 was a great location although facing the pool was too noisy for us - fortunately we didn’t face the pool. Restaurants were quite good particularly Yurta, a Mongolian eatery! Rodizio was not great! Beautiful beach! Nice pools. Mosquitoes got 2 of us with nasty welts that took a long time to heal!

Riu Republica: Go elsewhere

We found the buildings to be rundown, 90% of staff clearly didn't want to be there . For a party resort , there really wasn't much to do . The night shows were good . Food mediocre ( don't bother with the steakhouse ) Wouldn't go back or recommend to friends/ family

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Not great

Front desk staff were rude and unwilling to help with basic requests, resort staff made us constantly feel they were greasing us for tips, and were often rude as-well. Cleaning lady cleaned out room 2 times in 7 days, and would knock on our door asking to clean in the evenings when we wanted privacy. We all got food poisoning. Our mattress was upside down and had springs digging into our backs - sleep was difficult, if we weren’t awake vomiting. Not fun. The air Canada representative at the reso [... read more]rt refused to give us our return bus timing, so we had to pay for a taxi. This was my first resort experience, I won’t be doing it again.

Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa: Shuttle drivers were excellent

Buffet dining room staff were not the friendliest . It took forever to get a glass of wine (over 20 minutes . The dining room often ran out of cutlery and food was cold especially at breakfast Rooms were ok Pool temperature was perfect Only tried one a la carte meal…we were not impressed at all

Riu Palace Punta Cana: Rio palace Dominican republic Punta, Cana

I am not recommending this hotel at all. My room was dirty and falling apart with the bad smell of mould The food wasn’t good at all, not at the Buffet and not in Resturant The service was great people were helpful. The only problem they don’t speak English well only Spanish so it was hard to communicate with them. They tried to understand what we want, but not successfully.

Riu Bambu: Riu bambu review

the hotel was really good, food was good, pools, beach. Everything about it was lovely and likeable glad i booked to stay here. Would definitely recommend to friends and family looking to go to a resort in punta cana, Any of the riu resorts never disappoint!!

Grand Bavaro Princess: Sun, sand and salt water : perfect. Resort itself: not bad, Food; Meh!

Beach is fantastic, never had a problem finding shade or a beach chair. Rooms were clean and modern. (Turn off the lights at night, combined with the gaps around the doors and you have a mosquito highway. As for entertainment… we could find none. The food is good but, the good stuff is held ransom you will wait, and wait. Half the grill is used at a time, they are in no rush, one person at a time. 95% of the staff in the resort seem to be happy and friendly.

Bahia Principe Explore Legend: Incredible getaway!

My daughter and I went on our first mother daughter trip and this resort totally blew us away! We enjoyed the daily poolside activities, the stunning room, incredible meals! We had the absolute best time and made so many memories here! Highly recommend this resort! My daughter can’t wait to go back

Breathless Punta Cana Resort: Beautiful time!

Friendly and welcoming staff, good food and drinks. Entertainment team kept us laughing and made the experience more memorable! :) Loved the different restaurants they offered. Overall a great time!!

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Good family resort

Buildings and grounds well maintained, clean, modern. Pool was amazing - huge, spacious, lots of different areas for young kids and adults. Hotel room had several issues during the week. Food was mediocre, but expected for Punta Cana. A la cartes were full and no availability during our entire trip, so book early if you can.

Secrets Tides Punta Cana: Excellente!

I just returned from a week at Secrets Tides. I watched so many videos, scoured the FB group, and read so many reviews that by the time I arrived I was already so familiar with the place! The resort is beautiful, and very well laid out. I stayed for one week in a Preferred Club Swim Up which was perfect. I love the option to spend time at the pools and meet new people or enjoy some alone time at my swim-up whenever I want. Hedral was my butler, and he was great! He is super courteous and makes [... read more] sure you have whatever you need to make your stay enjoyable. If you need anything, just ask. The animation team is awesome! Shout out to Skinny Girl; she is super fun! Robely at the Preferred Club check-in and lounges will always greet you with a welcoming smile. When the staff asks, “how are you today”, they truly care! Miguel and Sujeidy at the Reef building Preferred Club lounge are awesome. The 3 pools are fabulous. There’s the main pool, the quiet pool (near the Manatees bar) and the Preferred pool. The preferred pool was crazy busy most days. The towel game here is real. Another advantage to having a swim-up! Having said that, the quiet pool was great – beautiful, peaceful and lots of lounge chair availability. The food is good. Michelin star? No. But does anyone go to a tropical All-Inclusive for the food? You will not go hungry and there are a variety of options at all restaurants. If you’re not happy with your food selection, order something else. So much discussion about whether the preferred club is worth it, and I truly believe it’s simply personal preference. I always opt for it because it’s my preference. However, if you are on the fence about spending the extra money, I say this: if you have never done it, I don’t think you will miss it. The non-preferred pools are gorgeous. The non-preferred swim-up rooms look spectacular. The Rendezvous lobby bar is fab and always buzzing with a great vibe. The breakfast and lunch options at the Market Café buffet are plentiful. If an additional restaurant option for breakfast and lunch, upgraded alcohol and a room closer to the ocean are priorities, then you will want to book Preferred Club. If those are not deal breakers, I honestly don’t think you’ll miss out. I believe that once you book preferred, you may not go back – but, again, that is just my opinion. Overall, I had a wonderful trip and recommend this resort.

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana: Perfect destination wedding resort

We were here for a wedding in December 2024. The resort is clean. There is a lot to do on the resort - waterpark, lazy river, smaller kids pool, beach volleyball, bocce ball, arcade etc. This is probably the best resort we have been to for great service in every area (bar service, maids, pool service, and servers) The staff is very attentive and you do not have to tip to get good service, however I am sure they are appreciative of any tips. Food is good and a lot of selection. The taco truc [... read more]k at the water park was fabulous. The only draw back is there are a lot of weddings at this resort. A lot of large parties due to weddings, so there were restaurants not available every night for dinner as they were booked for receptions . If you also go in a large group and want to eat together, they have a limited menu to choose from (to make it easier and quicker for the cooks and service). They did allow different options for anyone that did not want the limited menu, but we found it was better to eat in smaller groups to get the food we wanted. The beach is nice and well maintained but the water has a very strong undertow. I think there was a red flag 5 out of 7 days. Security on the resort is very good - especially near the beach area. It was a very nice resort and I would go here for a wedding anytime.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Great resort

Beach was beautiful. The food was really good. Coffee bar was amazing! Our balcony jacuzzi didn’t work nor did they try to fix it or resolve the situation.. so it was a bath not a jacuzzi… the entertainment was weak but the drinks were good.

Paradisus Grand Cana: Dec 2024

The hotel faculties were clean and well kept. The room was spacious. The beach was clean and free of seaweed. Although there was not direct walking access to the beach, they did have transportation to the beach area. The food in the buffet was always the same. Although they indicated specials, eg mexican Day, USA day. There was no change. Food that was precooked sitting under heat was dry and hard. The A la carte restaurant food was inconsistent . One persons meal was perfect and the  [... read more]other persons food was burnt.