Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort: get there fast then take it slow

entrance and lobby area impressive.large designated non smoking area appreciated inside lobby/lounge area.small orchid garden nice touch.outside the landscaping was lush and well maintained.beach was awesome .you can walk /run in either direction.one is able to snorkel and see a variety of fish directly off resort beach .

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Clean, fun and Friendly

This is the first experience my boyfriend and i have had in an all inclusive resort... we would definately go back.. The Staff we very friendly, we had alot of fun with them.. (I miss them) Efron, Blackie, Chocolatte, and Luci... we done the dune buggy and Snorkeling excursions, the tour guides on both were very helpful.. The food was great.. Brazilian, Mexican and Japanese Ala Carte were very good... Good bang for your buck...

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: HUGE RESORT!!!

Just got back from the GBP Bavaro in Punta Cana and thought I’d provide you with a brief review of the resort including a picture of the mosquito bites I received there just so you can provide that info to future clients. (1) This resort is absolutely huge with something like 6 or 7 hotels on the property. Had I known this, we would never have gone there. One hotel employee told my wife that there were 36,000 people there which I know is a huge exaggeration but there still were a LOT of people [... read more] there. (2) The pools were crowded and so was the beach. In order to get chairs at the pool you had to go early and at the beach it was very difficult to find any chairs. On a couple of occasions I had to get assistance from one of the workers to find chairs. This is the first time in about 20 trips that this has happened. Another negative. (3) We couldn’t believe the number of people on the beach, as far as the eyes could see. Too crowded for our liking. (4) The buggy system operated very efficiently there with very little time waiting for a ride. A positive. (5) No complaints about our room overlooking the pool. The Jacuzzi tub was a plus. (6) In spite of the number of hotels and restaurants there we could only go to one Buffet located in the Lobby. The only other option besides the a la cartes was the beach Snack Bar which seemed to only serve the same food each day. In spite of this , the food was pretty good with many options at the Buffet. (7) Even though the water looked beautiful there seemed to be more seaweed in the water than the last time we were in Punta Cana. At least it wasn’t garbage as was the case last time we were in Samana. This seems to be happening everywhere. (8) The Entertainment was generally poor at night and that’s when the mosquitos came out so we didn’t have any late nights. (9) YES, there are mosquitoes in Punta Cana and they love me as you can see in the photo. These bites ooze for days and itch like crazy so you can understand why this issue is so important to me. There are some resorts that don’t have a mosquito problem but when I go to one that does, it is just plain misery for me. (10) There were a lot of what I would call small bees around our pool that I have never seen before and one day my wife swatted one from her shoulder onto the water and when I tried to kill it, the bee stung me and left its stinger in my finger. My wife pulled it out with her nails but it hurt like crazy for about a half hour and then my finger and hand swollen up like a balloon. Another negative. (11) The a la carte restaurants were generally pretty good with a strong effort to please so if you didn’t like a dish you ordered, they would quickly replace it with another. The beef tenderloin was particularly good for the D. R. (12) The overall service in the restaurants were good but the Buffet was not good at times because they could not keep up with the steady flow of people coming in and going out so you almost always had to get a table that wasn’t set up yet. Overall, we would never go back to this resort again and may have to consider travelling to Florida instead where there is less of a mosquito problem. All-inclusive resorts are very hard on the system anyway and when you add mosquitos and bees to the equation, it can become a nightmare instead of a wonderful vacation.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Had a wonderful week at this great resort!!

We had a wonderful week at the Don Ambar section of the Bahia Principe. The weather was ideal. The beach got cleaned every morning and for the most part the water was cystal clear. We did have to get up early to reserve good seats in the shade. The pools were large and clean. The food was not bad keeping in mind that they just cannot offer what we are used to in North America. The French and Japanese a la carte restaurants were great. The staff was great although most spoke very limited English. [... read more] Our room was clean and the bathroom was large. We had a balcony that overlooked the walkway closer to the pool and beach end. Ruth at the front desk was fantastic. They really tried to accomodate us. The evening entertainment was mediocre but there certainly are enough activities to keep you busy throughout the day. Thanks to Fiona for booking us a great trip. The value for the money is unbeatable!

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: No Complaints Here!

I went to Be Live with my boyfriend (we are in our mid 20's), we went for a week and we got back mid April 2015. We went in with an open mind as there were some poor reviews and ratings on the site, however I must say we were more than impressed with the resort over all; our room was modern and clean, the staff was friendly and helpful and spoke good English, Drinks were delicious and there was a lot of variety, food was good with also a lot of variety. We did get an upset stomach a couple days; [... read more] however I wouldn't blame that on the food quality. The activity staff was very entertaining, and there was always a lot going on activity wise. Our favorites were a foam party in the pool on afternoon, and evening beach party. The atmosphere was nice, and there was a good mix of people, young party goers, to couples, and families. I don't understand how people can have a horrible time in paradise; you can’t expect anyone to truly make your experience for you. The resort does not say it’s a 5 star and you’re not paying for a 5 star. So go with an open mind, and expect hot sun and fun... just enjoy!

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Definitely a place of pros and cons

Hotel satisfactory, along with the food at the buffet and a la carte (Italian by far the best). Good location for excursions as Santa Domingo etc. is closer (priced better too). Tame water if you like that and thus good for the kayak and pedal boat. Chose this location solely to connect with friends.

Paradisus Punta Cana: Amazing Resort

Amazing Resort, rooms, grounds and beach were beautiful. Food was excellent. Had a few issues on getting the a la cartes booked. Staff were very friendly. I would love to return to this resort and I highly recommend this resort.

The Eurostars Grand Cayacoa: Wiil return !

,Like I said, this place is worthwhile returning.The time flew by. The view exceptional. Shuttles for the mobile challengedThe service exceptional and the staff very polite. The place was exceptionally clean. Samana itself has a lot to see.

Vista Sol Punta Cana: Great resort!

I recently travelled with a friend to Vista Sol. It's close to the airport, so you don't have to travel long. Resort was clean, every room has a balcony, large rooms with good sized bathrooms and showers, lots of bottled water available and replenished daily, the staff were pleasant, patient and friendly and it's located right on the beach. Three pools and large expanse of available beach - and beach lounge chairs, meant there were options no matter what your preference. Our room was on the firs [... read more]t floor, facing the main pool and hotel lobby. We thought it would be loud so requested a switch, we ended up staying in the room as noise levels weren't a problem and it was kinda nice to be in a central location. This resort had the feeling of a small boutique hotel, but is actually a pretty large resort. We enjoyed the food - especially in the buffet, but all the restaurants served good, if not delicious meals.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Not very pleased overall..very disappointed

Upon arrival it looked very pleasing, the grounds appeared well kept.Checkin went smoothly but could not get a room till after 3pm.They gave us our wrist bands so we could go have lunch at the Market a buffet style eatery,came back to the reception about 3;30pm and got our room key for room 1501.When we got to our room via a 10 minute trolley train ride and went in and our bags were there..good, but upon entering the room it smelt musty and looked very old in decor and furnishings (mold in the b [... read more]athroom,dirty floor,old chesterfield that sank in when my wife sat down and she could not get up without help,not enough dresser drawers for storage,no information book about the resort and phone use etc.) in general not very impressed. I went back to the lobby reception to ask for a new room, but was told to come back tomorrow and perhaps they could switch us..this was not acceptable..finally saying they would give us a room in the renovated building..room 1220..finally got to room about 8:30pm but the room keys were not activated to use..bell boy got that fixed ..better than the 1st room but still not what i expected for a 4-5 star resort..we had to get the patio doors locks changed so they would close and lock so the ac would function..got to dinner around 9:30pm not very hungry by then..food was cold...went back to room via the trolley ant to get some sleep as been a very disappointing day 1. We were there for a wedding which was very good and the reception dinner one for the best all week. In general...staff seem not interested in helping you..everything too spread out for walking.bar drinks of poor quality,food cold too many times..good restaurants..Italian and American Grill.My wife and I have stayed at Bahia Principe Esmeralda 2 times before and there is no comparison to this 5 star resort .Sorry but this is how we feel and would not reccomend this resort to my friends nor would I book here ever again.

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: One of the best resorts in all our travels

The overall facility was outstanding, but the only negative was birds in the eating area. If possible, a net should be put up to prevent them from landing on your table while eating breakfast. The staff were excellent, they couldn't do enough for you, well done.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Amazing

The resort was beautiful and the service was fantastic! Grounds were well maintained and staff were always friendly and helpful. Cleanliness of whole resort was superb. Looking forward to returning soon.

Royalton Splash Punta Cana: Very Family Friendly

Very clean rooms and hall ways. Family friendly hotel and staff. Good food in main buffet. Organized pool activities everyday. Needs a larger lobby area to help customers get settled in. More nightly shows or activities needed.

Casa Marina Sosua Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive: definetly a 3 star

The grounds were beautiful, the pool was good, the bars were good but the rooms could have been a little cleaner. Bathrooms need an update. No washcloths and no shower pressure. Hardly any water at all for showers. One day after excursion all day we came back to find out no water at all for shower, sink and toilet. Apparently this is a regular problem we were told by front desk people who didn't seem to care about the situation. Food was OK. Some reservation restaurants the food was not good. I  [... read more]would not pay that kind of money to go there again. We were told by some tourists that we met there that they booked last minute and only paid $500.

Riu Palace Macao: Beautiful Resort

The resort was beautiful and the grounds well maintained. Service was excellent with both housekeeping and food service. Free Wi fi was a great feature and no issues accessing it from any point in the resort. Only one issue which is out of the resorts control was the amount of smokers during our one week stay. Even with the outdoor covered bar area there was still many times the smoke was extremely heavy.

Riu Merengue: You won't regret the decision......

Rui Merengue was an excellent resort....rooms were clean and up-to-date, although no fan in the bathroom made for a very steamy shower!!! Open bar in the room was a plus!!! The food was excellent, offering alot of choice even for picky eaters and many familiar and domestic dishes to try. The facility was so clean, friendly staff and great shows kept you entertained every night. The beach was great, sandy but some seaweed in water and places of alot of coral so one had to watch their step!!! No s [... read more]hortage of beach loungers and sunshine...highly recommended and will likely return!!

TRS Turquesa: only great things to say!

The beach, the rooms, the staff - everything about this resort is amazing! It was our second time and we enjoyed the first trip so much last year, we stayed longer this year! We are planning on returning again next spring.

Riu Merengue: Amazing staff!!

We had a amazing stay at the Riu, very clean and amazing friendly and entertaining staff!!! Plenty of seats at both the pool, and beach. Lots of food to choose from at the buffet. Only minor concern was the seaweed at the beach

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: truly a pleasant vacation

the food was outstanding and the staff attentive . the room was spacious and comfortable quite. i took my first tour off a resort and was totally elated with the scenery and the people. there were 8 of us in our party and while we had great fun together the resort was large enough to find quite time alone.

Paradise Playa Dorada: Amazing resort, great people!

The Grand Paradise Playa Dorada was one of the best times I've had and a great first experience at a resort. I went with 2 friends, and the staff was very fun and friendly and kept us entertained throughout the week. We met a guy named Dio (bald guy, white golf shirt) on the beach who saved us $50 (each) in total on off-resort excursions. What a blast they were! Would definitely recommend finding him on the beach if you're interested in doing horseback riding, zip lining, waterfalls, etc. Jonath [... read more]an & Luis part of the resort staff, were great to party with.