Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort Spa and Casino: Amazing resort

I had an amazing time the facilities were well kept and clean. AC in the room was very good. Poole were very clean. Food was okay definitely not the best but good for what it is. Breakfast and the Italian restaurant was my favourite. Beach was well kept and staff was very nice. If you do not speak Spanish there will obviously be a but of language barrier but overall great stay. Would definitely go back

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: Beautiful Location, Great Service.... Food Mediocre.

I will start out by saying the resort is Beautiful and the grounds are spotless! Staff are extremely hard working and go above and beyond to make sure you are happy. Could not be happier with the way we were treated here. I will break down everything below in categories. Rooms : Rooms are pretty typical for a Caribbean room. Beautiful and clean. However they may be ageing and starting to have some issues. We had troubles with our first room. The AC didn't work, sink was clogged, toilet pa [... read more]per wall hanger was constantly falling off the wall, Phone didn't work and the front door wouldn't latch closed (security issue). After a couple days of dealing with these things we requested a room change. They promptly switched us over and the second room was much better...Also the resort seems to have a master control over the temperature you set in your room. We wanted to be 21-22 degrees. The room never got cooler then 25.5 degrees. Sometimes it would go as high as 28 degrees! This was the same in Both rooms we stayed (different buildings). So we were disappointed with this and the more we read into things it does seem the resort restricts the temperature. Also we were unaware that they do not flush toilet paper here. It is placed into a can beside the toilet... Should have been some kind of warning or notice in advance. Did not enjoy this. All that said, the rooms were nice and beds were comfortable. The cleaning staff were great. 4/5 for the rooms. Service : Excellent Service. We felt like we were being specially cared for the entire stay. Staff were attentive and Happy! 5/5 Stars for sure on Service. Food : Food was mediocre. They present the food well... But if you are a Foodie (like Me) you may be underwhelmed. The Buffet is what you would expect but has very little meat. You can go to a station and they will cook some for you but it is low quality and not plentiful. Meal portions when you dine in the restaurants are Very Small. Appetizers are literally 1-2 bites... no joke, 1-2 bites. Main course was actually tasty but also very small portions. Most resorts I have been to are better laid out and have more locations for you to grab a burger or finger foods... there was 1 hut on the beach that nobody noticed. it was hidden behind bushes. Apart from that you were waiting for the main dining halls to open. Also i have a 5 year old son... they had almost no "North American" style kids meals on the menu. Burgers, hot tugs, french fries and chicken nuggets had to be asked for as they were not on the menu anywhere. Also would have been nice to have an Ice Cream station accessible for the Kids. Never found one outside of the single machine in the buffet. 2.5/5 Stars Shopping : As always on the resort shopping is TOO EXPENSIVE. Do not buy Cigars here as you can buy 5x the amount just outside for the same price. High pressure as expected. The staff would always say "Im not here tomorrow, you have to buy today from me"... But you would stop by the next day and magically they were still at work. As a Retail Store owner i do not like this behavior. Off site shopping.. We took the shuttles provided as we wanted to do some "authentic shopping" as we were searching for souvenirs. We explained several times what we wanted and were told to take the provided shuttle at "such and such a time". They took us to a large modern mall... many of the stored were what you would see in Canada or the USA... was not worth it. There is a market a short walk up the road... but they are also jacking prices sky high and are difficult to negotiate with. It is however located beside a police station so is quite safe. Lots of clothes and trinkets available but be prepared to negotiate HARD. They tried to sell me a cheap Ball Hat for $50 usd. This would be $10-12 at most markets. Eventually he starts lowering his prices and following me around. ends up at $20 as im leaving and i still declined because i didn't like the tactics. Bought nothing here because all the shops were the same. 2.5/5 stars Fishing... We took a charter. They seem to all use a central booking service. the resort offered a package at 50-60% higher then you could get elsewhere. We paid $450 for a 4 hour tour. depending on boat expect $500-$600 if you want to troll for sport fish (marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, mahi mahi etc). Fishing was excellent however water is quite rough. The location of punta cana makes it so water will never be calm. if you ever get sea sick avoid this. 4.5/5 stars Overall experience was 3.5/5 . Pros - Staff was Excellent, Beautiful Grounds, Decent Kids program. Cons - Food was mediocre at best, Shopping is too commercialized and expensive. Should have been warned about washrooms.

Ocean El Faro: Beautiful plao

The hotel is almost clean, the attitude of the staff is very good, the hospitality is very good, the food is very repetitive and the variety of food is low, the drinks and cocktails are excellent, the water in the pool is not clean and the water is dark most of the days and there is a lot of hair inside, good Wi-Fi. The goods in the store inside the hotel were expensive, the restaurants inside the hotel were extremely poor, and the hotel programs were very poor. The handling of bowling reservati [... read more]on was very bad

Ocean El Faro: Beautiful plao

The hotel is almost clean, the staff's attitude is very good, the hospitality is very good, the food was very repetitive, the drinks and cocktails are excellent, the pool water is not very clean, good Wi-Fi, the store items inside the hotel are expensive, the restaurants inside the hotel are extremely poor.

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar: Perfect from Start to finish.

The resort was well maintained, the room was nice and clean.The food and drinks were fantastic. The service from the staff was friendly, fast and easy going. Would highly recommend staying at this adult only resort.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Sunscape Coco

Hotel grounds clean. Plenty of places to eat at, but there are line ups. Also the gift shop and the Airport only accepts American currency. Not Canadian.There is a private part to this Hotel for Sunscape members only, and pool area as well. We were told after we went in. There isn’t any gate or fence preventing you from entering from your room.

Serenade Punta Cana Beach and Spa Resort: Amazing resort

Food was excellent which was not expected but was very well received. The entire resort is clean and the staff all are nice. First time travelling and this has set my expectations high. Most staff knew how to speak English. The resort had great facilities and things to do up until late night. Rooms (luxury master suite) was fantastic.

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: Beautiful resort!

My stay at Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive Resort was absolutely fantastic! From the moment I stepped in, the serene and luxurious atmosphere made me feel instantly relaxed and ready for a perfect vacation. The focus on wellness was evident everywhere. My suite was top-notch, offering stunning garden views. I loved spending time on my private balcony, soaking in the Caribbean breeze. The dining options were a phenomenal, with a variety of gourmet dishes that I looked forward to ever [... read more]y day. The adults-only environment added to the peaceful and relaxing vibe, making it the perfect escape. The lush tropical gardens and direct access to the beautiful Bávaro Beach provided a picturesque setting for my entire stay. A special shoutout to the incredible concierge team, Jorge and Maxwell, who went above and beyond to ensure I had the most amazing stay. Their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail were truly exceptional. Everyone at The Level was wonderful, providing amazing service and hospitality. Cruz and Leida at the spa gave the best massages, contributing significantly to my relaxation and wellness experience. Thank you, Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive Resort, for an unforgettable stay. I can't wait to return!

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Amazing resort!

This resort was so clean! Rooms were spacious and close to the beach, which wasn’t overcrowded. Many options for restaurant dining, the food was good and presented nicely. Entertainment included live bands by the pool and a beach party on our last night. What an amazing trip!

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana: Beautiful Resort - Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana

Pros: - Resort is well-kept and clean. Lots of pools to enjoy, water park was GREAT! Beach was beautiful and is perfect for surfing (my kids loved it)! - Lots of activities to keep everyone of all ages - busy! - Food was SO GOOD with lots of choices! My husband tried the French Bordeaux restaurant and it was AMAZING! No upset stomach/diarrhea! Restaurant staff is friendly and attentive! - Resort location is great! We were the first to get off the shared airport transfer from airport and la [... read more]st to get on the bus to the airport Cons: - We had a few issues with our 2-bedroom villa: 1. One of the bedroom floor was flooded with water due to heavy rain the night before 2. There was a gecko in the master bedroom and keeps calling in the middle of the night -> hard to get good sleep (butler said he will personally handle the issue but never did) 3. Smell coming out from master bedroom ensuite can't seem to find the source 4. The sliding door which separates the toilet/shower from the bedroom, cannot be closed completely leaving little privacy - Butler was NOT helpful at all, could have handle everything we requested myself and get a faster response time.

Riu Republica: Amazing Risort

Nuestra estancia en este Hotel fue maravillosa todos los servicios son muy buenos los empleados son excelentes su alegria y cordialidad se siente muy bien, la comida variada y perfecta lo recomiendo Mucho.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: I would not recomend

The service towards English speaking customers was bad. Often there weren't beach towels available, forks, or spoons during meal time as well. We never got our drinks during the main meal, if they were delivered it was around when we were ready for dessert. The bed sheets were not changed for the whole week, and honestly, I was sweating a lot - so wet sheets every night. I would not recommend or go there again.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: A very good resort.

The hotel was very good, the service was very good. The restaurant was very good. But I can not say the same for the beach. It is only a limited surface you can swim because the water becomes too deep. And the sea plants are everywhere.

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: I want to go back!

We traveled to this resort as a family with two adults and two teenagers and we all had a great time! The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the staff are very friendly. The beach is beautiful and we all enjoyed the lazy river water park. The rooms and grounds are very clean. I'd definitely recommend this resort to others and would love to go back!

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: 11 Person Family Trip

Beautiful property with several ponds, stocked with koi and turtles. Peacocks and other interesting birds on site. Large pool, well-maintained. Amazing splash pad for the kids. Service was bad. 6 hours to check in. 90% of staff were ambivalent. Tables were constantly dirty, cluttered, had to beg for the floors to be swept, had to use paper cups for hot drinks in the dining room. Ran out of plates. Bowls, spoons. No orange juice left after 8:30 am. We had a six hour wait for baby crib. Showed f [... read more]or reservation for dinner with four adults and 2 infants(1 in stroller, 1 needs high chair), made us wait 45 mins because we reserved for 4. Out of towels at pool. Beds not always made, no towels, cloths in room twice, no batteries in remote(asked twice, waited all week-never came), spent $700 on tips, couldn’t get anyone to care about anything. Beautiful place but needs massive overhaul to service. Beach was lovely, but dirty. Water was cloudy all week. They did 2 tractor passes per day for algae, but garbage was in the sand everywhere and many lounge chairs were damaged. BEWARE: hotel has something called, ‘Level’, which gives guests private dining, adult pools, preferred check-in, private beach, private off-limits grounds. We missed it in the fine print and regretted it.

Riu Republica: Hotel needs help

We have stayed at many Riu’s, and this was bar far the worst managed. In fact, there was no management anywhere to be found. From not having proper rooms to accommodate our group size ( no double or queen beds), to non existent rules for at least wearing shorts/t-shirts to restaurants. Ppl would come wearing bathing suits at all hours. The food was good, and I’m lucky we are a very flexible family. The staff tried, mostly. When there is no management anywhere, or none that seem to give [... read more] a damn, the staff just do heir own thing. Do not waste your $$ at this hotel.

Ocean El Faro: Not More Than a 3*

- Property is large so will not be good for travelers with limited mobility. - Beach is full of seaweed, and rocks in certain areas in the ocean. You won't know they're there until it's too late. - Food is acceptable, same thing everyday, no theme nights. Reservation for À la Carte restaurants is a challenge and can only be done the day of within a restricted time. No advance reservation can be done in one shot for the duration of your stay. Reserving through the app is a great idea, but why s [... read more]et time and other restrictions? Travelers are on vacation and shouldn't have to be stressed by these unnecessary limitations. - Service is extremely slow, borderline disrespectful with no smiles in sight. Calls for housekeeping or repairs to your room take the whole day after multiple calls to the front desk. The maid thinks the "Please Make Up Room" means "Please Do Not Disturb". If you're Asian, you're ignored. Remember, tips are earned and not owed. - The thermostat in our room didn't work, and the TV turned on by itself at high volume. We had to unplug the TV, and wait for hours to get someone to come and fix these. - Floaties can be pumped at the lazy river at no cost, but an Asian man was told there's a charge to pump a few of his children's floaties. NOT COOL!!

Ocean Blue and Sand: Ocean Blue ans Sand

We just returned from the resort.The resort grounds are well kept also the pools. Coleen our agent requested 2 beds, but on our arrival we had king side bed. We did raise our concerns and the did find 2 beds room.The room was a good size .The bathroom was nice and clean ,air condition worked well.But you have no place to hang your clothes .The safe was hard to work it was old you had to push the buttons few times before it worked.We had no telephone for 3days.The balcony door was closed by a big [... read more] pin, no door handles at all.The big mirror in the room was marked badly.We did used the desk for our clothes. We left the room for the beach around10 AM returning around 3PM most of the time I had to look for made to clean the room. Water for drinking we had ask always to give us more. The restaurant in the resorts were very good, good choise. On other hand the buffet by the beach was almost the same food for2 weeks.The main buffet was the same.When you like to have egg or omelette there were lines you had to wait. For dinners not to much choice.The beach was very nice ,warm water enough umbrellas if you got to the beach early.The social life is excellent for people.

Riu Bambu: Nice resort!

Rooms need improvement, with a coat of paint and some updates. Friendly staff and overall good food. Would like to see some snacks by the pool. Nice cats. Overall good maintenance. TV was not so clear

Royalton Hideaway Punta Cana: Lousy resort

I strongly wouldn’t recommend this resort, the staff was friendly, except for the maid staff and mini bar staff who were horrible The entertainment was boring It was very hard to reserve the restaurants so we basically had to eat at the buffet restaurant and thank goodness the food was good So it wasn’t worth the money that we spent so on a scale of one to ten I give it a 2