Riu Merengue: not great

airconditioner leaked quick fix patio door lock broke no fix toilet would not flush properly if at all bearing in exhaust fan squeal not fix .2daythen got the screamers lasted until I was home for 2 days. good way to lose 12 lbs.flight on time both way for a change also we got a up grade to a suite this were all the fun occured

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: it was our first time and we were very impressed

excellent our room was clean and well prepared at all times.the cleaning crew were amazing.our washroom had some problems but was taken care of immediately the food was great but being vegetarians gave us a limited choice which is understandable .

Cayo Levantado Resort: relaxing and great

great hotel. very clean. excellent service, staff went out of their way to improve your stay. great beaches and activities. lots of snorkeling from the main and public beaches. food was excellent and beautifully presented.

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: Amazing Resort

Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, excellent food - especially the a la cartes - Brazillian and Mexican was delicious! Awesome beach party and foam party at the Punta Cana pool. Fantastic bartenders, especially at Hemmingways.

Catalonia Bavaro Resort: Great Resort!

The hotel overall was kept very clean. The grounds were maintained very well lots and lots of palm trees. The public areas were very accessible which is why we picked this resort. The only issue I had was the privileged area had the beach area accessible set up very nicely, but the regular beach area was not. It would have been nice to have both options. The rooms were okay clean but nothing special. The nightly shows were not that great. The part I enjoyed was about an hour before the night sho [... read more]w we would have entertainment in the main bar lobby which was wonderful.

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: Relaxing vacation

Facilities & Rooms - very clean - the cleaning staff will only leave ornamental towels if you tip them. Service - ok, but not over the top exceptional. The sports area offered the best service! All staff were helpful though if you needed something and asked for it. Drinks - mojitos were delicious, but otherwise they were overly sweet & not a lot of alcohol unless you asked for more. Food - buffets were ok, but you should do a-la-carte every night for the dinners. ** The a-la-carts do not take re [... read more]servation, so if you want to get a table at the good ones (Steak House) you need to get in the line up 20 minutes before they open. Even still you will be in line for an hour, but at least you can sit by the bar **

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Perfect getaway!!

Beautiful resort! Grounds were well kept. Room was beautiful! We upgraded to the Golden suites and found that it was definitely worth it. Our room was on the third floor. King sized bed. Balcony overlooking the garden. 2 min walk from the beach. Beach was clean, clear turquoise water. Service was great. Nightly entertainment was great, especially the Michael Jackson and the circus shows

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: Beautiful resort

This resort has all the amenities you would want. It's a big resort that is divided into four sections with shuttle services through out the sites. There are activities and entertainment if you so desire to participate. My family of three had a great time and would definitely return to this piece of paradise.

Casa Marina Sosua Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive: Relaxing and enjoying vacation

At first our room's aircon was not working, we went to the reception and right away they did something and eventually moved us to a better room, the following day we asked them to move our children's room close to where they moved us, there was hassle with our request, they accommodated us without any questions. The place is very nice for just to relax, room were clean and bed are very comfortable,. the only negative thing that I can say is that during the weekend a lot of locals checked in, the [... read more]y were loud and very don't care, left disposable glass along the swimming pool areas, other than this everything else is very good and we truly enjoyed our vacation in this resort.

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: The time of your life

If you are tense from work, stressed out or even need to get away for a bit, this is the best location in the world to have fun and enjoy it as you are the king or queen! Amazing resort with tons of fun people!

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca: Great resort.

The resort is great. Ground are kept clean and food was amazing. We stayed for two weeks and everyday there was something new to eat. The beach had a lot of sea weed but they cleaned it often. Staff is great as well..

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: amazing vacation from start to finish

We arrived with plenty of day left to start our vacation! Had an amazing time taking advantage of all the exciting things to do; our favourite being snorkeling. Flight home was midday so no rush. Left us time to relax and enjoy our favourite spots one last time. Would recommend this trip to anyone desiring a relaxing getaway with beautiful scenery, gorgeous oceanviews, and fantastic food!

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: Excellent value

The food was excellent, the service in our room excellent, bar and restaurant service okay. The grounds, pool and overall resort a little aged but okay. Transfers, checkin-out on par with most resorts.

Grand Palladium Palace: Great pools

Service: few people spoke English and not very welcoming. Food buffets were better than expected. Steak, Japanese, and Mexican were good bit lower expectations if you go to high end restaurants. Pools:amazing, had midnight pool, cold pools, deep pools, everything except water slide

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: Family friendly resort

Eight of us visited the resort in June 2015. Food was excellent. The buffet was as good as the a la carte options. The rooms were large and we'll arranged. The beach had sections of coral so snorkeling was super. The pools were good. The spa service was bliss. I would return.

Occidental Punta Cana: It was worth the money I paid and I would return a

Air transat preference club is ideal. The resort was big and well maintained. The food was good and so much to choose from. The buffet restaurants at beach and hotel where so comfortable and choices of all foods great for kids and adults. Ice cream, pizza, fries and bacon every day. My room looked just like brochure. Had some issues with my av, but I don't need it. Fan is great for me. View from room overlooked pool. No elevators so 3 floors of stairs helped get my exercise. Private beach area a [... read more]nd bartender Franklin as great. Service as always polite and great. The shows started late and were classic dance quality. The disco as ok. I have been to better. It said two hrs free drinks but I as only given one free drink ticket then had to buy. It closed for part of week too so that is mentioned. I recommend this hotel and operator to everyone.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: We will definitely be coming back!

My wife and I visited the Esmeralda from June 6th - 12th 2015 and had the time of our lives. The Resort was absolutely beautiful everything is very well maintained. The rooms are large and cleaned every day with the mini bar being re-stocked. The food is amazing tasty and fresh and there is always lots to choose from. The beach at the Esmeralda is picture perfect with lots of available shade huts and the waiters also come around to serve you drinks which is nice. All in all I would rate this res [... read more]ort a 5 star as advertised because the service and people are so friendly and helpful and make it their duty that you have the best vacation possible! Can't wait to return next year and a big thanks to Trip Central for the recommendation cheers!

Riu Naiboa: Friendly resort

very good entertainment, preferable to have air conditioner at lobby, more fruits at breakfast and lunch, beach was clean, very good location between other Riu resorts Ideally for 4 stars Strongly recommended

TRS Turquesa: Just what we needed

My husband and I were looking for a peaceful getaway and this was it. Food was great. Breakfast at Royal G patio every morning. Beach service amazing. Pool bar a great place to meet people. Beach and private pool for alone time.

Occidental Punta Cana: Amazing Value and Resort

The hotel and grounds were excellent. Plenty of food choices on the buffet and snack bars. All bar staff and hotel staff were great with service. The grounds are well maintained and the rooms along with mini fridge kept up daily. We stayed for 2 weeks.Not into Alacart dining so I can't review. The rooms are well appointed but if you are looking for modern contemporary design it wasn't there. My only complaint is the relentless VIP programs representatives that won't quit. Say no to one, another  [... read more]one starts on you, just keep saying no but its annoying. The beach alone was worth every penny spent!! It was my first trip to Punta Cana but I've been to Puerto Plata and Soshua in the past. I've never had a bad time or resort in Dominican |Republic but this was the best trip so far!!! Loved it and got exactly what we paid for.........VIP upsales and time share sales have to go or accept the word NO ;)