Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Not exactly paradise!

I did not like Viva Wyndham and transferred to another resort after two days. I was given a room with no view, no balcony, mold growing in the bathroom, and no hot water. The main seating area by the bar was filled with smokers and there was no place to sit without breathing second hand smoke. The beach was beautiful but windy. I will not return to this resort.

The Eurostars Grand Cayacoa: fantastic trip

This was absolutely amazing from the time we arrived til we left. Food people and guests were all happy and very pleasant. Entertainment was good and the resort was beautiful.we would go back again.!the entertainers were fantastic. We did two excursions and the dominican is a beautiful place. Mountains everywhere. Scenery is beautiful

The Eurostars Grand Cayacoa: Did not want it to end.......

The hotel was clean, friendly easy to get around. The food was exceptional always something new to try. Staff were all friendly. Entertainment Group was the best group ever, they kept everyone laughing and having a great time. We would go back to that resort in a heart beat and are looking at when we can go back : )

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Viva Wyndham tangerine

We only stayed 1 day then moved to lifestyle vacations . There was no place to unpack our clothes etc room we upgraded to was very tiny. Food was not great . We had 5 star accomadations and service at lifestyle

Occidental Caribe: Barcelo is a great place to enjoy

The service was great the beach is out of this world The food is good with lots of choices The grounds are well kept If I had to suggest an improvement the gym equipment needs to be updated and the hours need to be expanded

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: This place is a gem - a week of pure bliss for our

We spent a week at GBP El Portillo from April 2 to 9 and the entire group absolutely loved it. The beach is stunning and the water is very calm due to natural reef about 0.5km off shore. We stayed at GBP Akumal in Riviera Maya last year April and I personally preferred the smaller El Portillo over that massive complex. Yes, the amenities at El Portillo are not as great, but the location and feel of the resort in Samana are some much better. I felt much more relaxed in Samana versus Mexico. The c [... read more]limate is more tropical and humid whereas Riviera Maya was very hot and dry in April. I love the regular daily rainfall. The 3.5 hour flight and only 40 minutes by bus to the resort were a big plus as well. As for the resort itself, it is perfect for families and groups with young children. The resort is classy and it is pretty much quiet and closed (except for the discotheque) by 11pm. Those who choose to stay up late have the disco in the Puebla or many options in nearby Las Terrenas. The pools were small but very nice and not very crowded because the beach and ocean were so great. As with others, my biggest beef was the fact that all the palapas and lounge chairs at the beach and the pools were reserved by 6:30am. The culprits were mostly a certain European nationality who speak a very stern and harsh language. In the end, most other people just end up joining in the game if you can't beat them, join them! The buffet restaurant was phenomenal and the a la carte restaurants were pretty good as well. I loved the Brazilian Rodicio Grill. The seafood one was pretty good as well. The resort facilities were immaculate and very clean and well maintained. The staff were great and I preferred the Dominican culture and friendliness over that of Mexico. Mexico was nice, DR was nicer. At the front desk Alex was always amazing and very helpful. The Dominican people have the greatest smiles and that makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. As for the bar, I really liked Welington at the beach bar. He was the friendliest and most efficient of the bar staff. That said, I like most of the staff at El Portillo. They were mostly hard-working, friendly and many seemed to be having fun. We definitely plan to go back some time soon. We stayed in Block 25. The location was great and the rooms were very nice and well maintained. We all loved it and plan to go back there within the next few years.

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Very nice clean resort

The ocean water not being clear and I wouldn't recommend it for that reason only. Everything else was very nice. Also it would be nice to land at La Romana airport instead of the long drive from Punta Cana.

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: Very Family Friendly!

As a family of four, we thoroughly enjoyed this resort. We loved that it wasn't so huge we couldn't find each other when needed. The service was excellent and the staff very friendly and professional. The beach is absolutely beautiful, the water calm with perfect snorkeling for beginners like us. This is our first time at an all-inclusive but we thought the food was exceptionally good, lots of fresh local fruit, and delicious international dishes to choose from. The only thing we were disappoint [... read more]ed in was the nightly entertainment. The disco doesn't open until 11 pm (not great for parents who may want to do a bit of dancing before their kids pass out!) and the shows that started at 9:30 pm were below cruise-ship level entertainment. Other than that, no complaints!

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro: Disappointed!

The hotel grounds and rooms are very clean. I was disappointed that during our whole stay we could not be accommodated for dinner at any of the a la carte restaurants. We tried from the minute we checked in! We had no choice but to eat all our meals at the buffet which was very repetitive and at times we believe it was "recycled" food. Service was horrific! Out of 8 meals I finally got only 1 half glass of wine served, the rest they kept forgetting or would bring it at the end of my meal while h [... read more]aving some dessert. We found servers very unattentive!! and surely wasn't because they were short staffed!! We had an issue with our patio door and they attended and then followed up right away. We were impressed with that. Their towels are like sand paper! and very stingy with the amount of towels they provide. The only good service and great drinks were served at the lobby!! Truthfully I was quite disappointed, obviously I didn't do such a good job on my research. I have learned for my next vacation. Ms. Disappointed

Grand Palladium Punta Cana: ALMOST PERFECT

This has been our 4th trip to Punta Cana and a different resort every time. We had the perfect spot for a room by the pool and all the buffets and restaurants as well as the beach. Could not ask for much better a resort maybe just a little to big for us but we got use to it as the week progressed. There was no fight for chairs and very spacious pool decks and beach was beautiful maybe a little to much sea weed but cant control that. Over all it was better then being home in the snow having to co [... read more]ok it was relaxing and just what the Dr ordered. I would go back to this resort and if I had a family pools are set up for them. People that worked there were more then happy to help even though I did here some rumblings from other people but we do tip and I think this could of made a little difference but we had good room as well as bar service with minimal tipping every day. Over all had a great trip and met some very nice people from different as well as my home country. If any one complains about the overall resort they are to fussy. The only thing that maybe we were a little disappointed in was the live theatre kind of the same thing every night but did not have to go if you did not want to. My wife and I were both very happy and cant wait to go again

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Amazing resort

The serving staffs are very friendly, environment is very nice and comfortable, it is worth every dollar we spend there, good food and drink are always available, snacking is near by the pool area, we had a very good time there

Royalton Splash Punta Cana: Decent resort with a great waterpark

A good 4.5 star resort. Good food. Great beach. Good service. The rooms need a refresh. The beds were horribly stiff and bouncy. Great resort for kids and lots for them to do. However the evening shows start at 9:30 but there are usually kiddie shows before.

Occidental Punta Cana: good resort

This is a good place. Food was good. Staff was good. The beach was good. The room was clean but is out dated. The lobby was good. I would give this places a solid rating of a three and a half star. I liked it.

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: ok resort

resort is closing shortly for needed renos,not comparable to other Gran Bahia we went to previously, there is a language barrier also, if you want ice good luck.. now on a more positive note, the food was good, no need to fight for chairs either at pool or beach resort is smaller than others so a more relaxed and cozy atmosphere all in all we had a good vacation and I also want to add that the price we paid for this was really good soooo

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Amazing hotel and resort

Amazing facilities at this resort. Excellent beach and pool area. Excellent dining experience. Lots to eat and drink. Amazing friendly staff all around. Thumbs up to this resort. I would reccomend this hotel to all my family and friends.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Great Place

First Time at Bahia Principe Esmeralda, the size of the resort is a fraction of the size of the Bahia Principe Punta Cana next door. It was very clean, not very big, beach was excellent and great for little kids, Food was excellent, Staff was very friendly and great with most of them speaking english, pools were very warm (toowarm) Resturant booking is the biggest down side here. The room we had needed to be updated as it was a bit dated. If you want a lounger in a preferred spot get up early (i [... read more] was up at the beach by 6:30am and alot already resvered in the front rows) all in all it was a great place with a great guest atmosphere. I would recommend this place to Friends and family.

Casa Marina Sosua Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive: 3 star resort at best

the grounds of this hotel are very nice. the rest of the hotel not so much. Rooms need a serious upgrade or a good clean would do. You would think a hotel would have running clear water, not brown water. This has happened more than once. Entertainment staff speak mainly spanish. food was ok on day 1-3 but it remains the same the entire week. Staff is 50/50 some great, some not so much. Don't expect anything more than a 3 star resort.

Occidental Caribe: great time

Beautiful grounds pools and beach, terrific food in buffet and restaurants. Japanese restaurant is quite a show along with great food . fun excursion and just a nice relaxing break from our long cold winter

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Wonderful Resort & Vacation!

Second visit to this resort - value for your money is the best in the DR. Resort has beautiful grounds, a beautiful large pool with a children's area and swim up bar. The buffet has tons of variety including fish, steak, pork chops, and chicken on every night. Depending on the theme of the night they serve lobster, tacos, sushi, ect all at the buffet. There is pizza, hot dogs, french fries, salad, nachos, sandwiches, cold cuts, cheese, bread, and fruits available at lunch and dinner. The a la ca [... read more]rtes are very good as well, the Japanese being my personal favourite. The beach is not spectacular but still beautiful. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming, and they put a lot of effort into both daytime and evening entertainment. The rooms are not brand new but certainly not outdated, they are always clean. Overall, I would certainly return to this resort as it was a wonderful vacation with great weather!

Wyndham Alltra Samana: Beautiful beach

Rooms were a bit dated, AC worked poorly, food was average. Beach was beautiful but the battle for chairs was a pain as there were not near enough for the patrons.120 more arrived the night before we left. the nightly entertainment was great also.