Occidental Punta Cana: Wonderful resort

The grounds were well kept, rooms were clean, food was great. The staff was friendly and courteous. The night life was happening. The disco and shops were great. We enjoyed all of our outings. The beach was well kept.

Occidental Punta Cana: Very good resort

Older resort but very clean. Good food. All night pizza bar was added bonus. Good food and service. Beach is the best part of resort. Easy to get around and many maritimers stay here so easy to make friends. Good value for your $. I would recommend and return. Staff were very friendly and good sense of humor.

Catalonia Royal Bavaro: Happy campers

The resort would have received a 5* rating from us if there were places and things to do nearby within walking distance. Our previous vacationing experiences had this. The food was far superior on the "adult" side as was the atmosphere. Our favorite for dinner was the outdoor Thai restaurant which doubles as a pizza bar by day. Night-life/entertainment was on the other side. The beach was beautiful - palms (and shade) right up to the water. I found out about the fairly inexpensive golf on our la [... read more]st day..too sad. Reports we heard were good.

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Great time!

The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The washrooms could use some work. The toilets often flooded and the showers were always backed up. The maids were really great though and I still had a wonderful time.

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: top shelf

My sister and I felt this was the best so far, we have gone a number of years, we have a two week holiday, this year two others came. Staff very hepful, rooms clean, no problem with water,food good a wide variety. we use all facilities. The beach is well groomed. Good entertainment. We felt safe, all of us would go back.

The Eurostars Grand Cayacoa: Great resort!

Staff are incredible! Food is amazing. Absolutely beautiful! Only downfall is all the stairs from top to bottom. Love that they had taxi carts though to make getting around easier if needed. Would go back. The only thing I didn't like was the push for timeshare.

Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus: Beautiful hotel.

This was our first trip to the Dominican since 2003 and a lot has changed, mostly for the better. The Iberostar Hacienda is located about half an hour from La Romana near the villages of Bayahibe and Dominicus. This area had almost no resorts 11 years ago. The resort is beautiful with expansive gardens with lots of local birds and plants. The lobby area has a large assortment of great looking pieces of furniture, many of which appear to be antiques. The front desk is large and well organized wit [... read more]h an adequate number of staff on duty. Change #1, the language skills of the Dominicans in the tourist industry have improved immensely with most speaking English, French and German adequately or better, yes, all 3 languages. The service is prompt, polite, enthusiastic and cheerful. Nobody should be able to suggest this hotel provides poor service, it is flawless. Paulie on the activities desk was a huge help, a mine of information, speaks better English than a lot of the natural English speakers with whom he deals. Likewise, Cesar on the front desk was great. We usually used the buffets, 1 for breakfast, 2 for lunch and 1 for supper. The selection of food is huge although a lot of it was strange and, to me, not that palatable. I did always find something I liked and always had more than enough to eat. We tried two of the a la carte restaurants, Japanese and Steak, and the food was very good and more than plentiful. The room was always clean with the little extras we have come to expect in these resorts. The water sometimes takes a while to get hot so run it before you want to get in. The pool area(s) are spotless, the swim up bar is good, clean and well staffed. Likewise the beach is close and the bar there is well staffed. One waiter on the beach stood out. I never got his name but he walks up and down with a tray full of drinks calling out for people to get them. Up and down, over and over. Hard working and funny guy. The prices of goods in the resort stores is quite high. For example, a bottle of good rum was $32 in the store and 2/$34 in a store we stopped at on a tour. Another fun person was the animation guy, Nicola. Good for a laugh or three. The negatives, as such: The beach is not as nice as Punta Cana. The water isn't as clear and the reason for that is the reef off Punta Cana where all the waves break leaving the bays nice and calm. Not that the beach here is bad but it has more of a slope, the sand is less fine and there are a few rocks in the water. I've marked down the value, not because it isn't a good resort but because it's the most expensive in the area and I'm not sure if there is enough extra to warrant the cost. But, if you can afford it, it won't disappoint.

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana: Great - Just what I expected.

Spent 1 week at the beginning of March at the Majestic Elegance, Punta Cana and had a terrific holiday. Weather was great, food great and people could not have been better. When we arrived our room type was not available but were offered an upgrade without asking for a few days and given access to the Elegance club for the entire week. When we go on an all inclusive vacation we expect sun, palm trees, great weather, good food and above all a very clean hotel with courteous staff and at the Majes [... read more]tic we got all of this.

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: Clean Resort Friendly Staff

The hotel is well maintained and there are good dining options. We did not have the ungraded room and it was great except the beds. The only other issue was there wasn't enough loungers to keep out of the sun. That's a same as the rest was perfect.

Coral Costa Caribe: Coral Costa Caribe

This hotel needs a sever updating in plumbing and electrical. No water or pressure for showers in evening. hydro went out frequently. Food needs upgrading. We had been there over 10 years ago and I thought they would have been upgraded by now and the food has gone down hill.

Be Live Experience Hamaca Suites: just ok I guess

We were put in a one star room to start at 11:30 at night After complaint at front desk and being told numerous times I got what I paid for , they switched us to a decent room. Next morning went and talked to management and was upgraded to a suit!the wait staff and entertainment people were amazing and had a wonderful rest of the trip. I recommend trying the hornet restaurant it had the best steak I have ever had! Ladies beware of shady security guards!

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Loved this Resort!

Travelled to the Melia Caribe with my wife, sister, daughter and her husband. When we arrived we were placed all in different areas. A very special Thank You to Radaifi Garcia for changing us all to the same villa in the Level. It was amazing. We were close to the VIP lounge which was great for meeting up before or after dinner, the staff were great. The service in the Level was second to none, Anything you wanted, you got. Great service at the beach. It was my daughter and sister's first time  [... read more]to Punta Cana and I know they were just amazed by the service and beauty of The Melia Caribe. Makes it all so much more enjoyable! The resort is huge, but take the time to walk around and see all the resort, it's beautiful . Have been to many resorts in Punta Cana, but for service, beauty and cleanliness, I have to say I think this resort is the best by far. Would definitely return! Special thanks to Radaifi and Hector!

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Very nice resort

Thought the hotel was very clean. Grounds were extremely well kept. Food was very good, lots of different variety's to choose from. Rooms were clean. Entertainment staff were excellent. Outside bar area, would have been better with stools around it, so as to interact better with people. The swim up bar, certainly wasn't the best I have been to, so definitely room for improvement. The location and size of the property was perfect.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Wonderful getaway

We visited in february of 2014 for an adults only week of fun in the sun. The grounds are striking, and this is obvious on arrival. Staff are constantly tending to public areas, but are inconspicuous and always pleasant. Our room was a little disappointing. It had a damp, musty, closed up smell, and although it was clean, it also faced the loading doc of the neighbouring resort where trucks come and go constantly, so there is a good deal of not so good noise. Since we are Canadian, and extra pol [... read more]ite to boot, we were inclined to stick it out, but decided, ultimately, that since we were here to have the best possible vacation, we would ask-just to see. Front desc staff were wonderful and invited us to come back on Sunday (we arrived thursday) to make a switch. We spent the last half looking at the ocean through palm trees-so sometimes it pays to ask! The food was wonderful, and plentiful. We ate at all a la cartes on site, and all were good, but none a standout. The buffet was excellent, and quite varied, and there was often something extra going on, so we would happily have eaten there every night. The lobby bar was a lovely place to relax at night, and to dance to the band if the mood strikes. On site stores were handy for picking up last minute souvenirs, but a walk down the beach also takes you to multiple markets where all manner of dominican craft can be purchased. Again, being canadian, and thus allergic to bargaining, we probably got taken for a ride, but whatever. Our favourite excursion by far was to the falls. We wish it had been longer! We also visited the teleferico which, if i remember rightly, was attached to a tour of the city, making for a bit of a long, but overall enjoyable day. Except for the fact that we generally try not to retrace our steps, we would gladly go back to the iberostar. We had just the unwinding time we were after, and came home rested, tanned, and happy for the experience.

Occidental Punta Cana: Nice Resort

Grounds were beautiful. Rooms were tired....need some updating. Rooms were clean. Check in process wasnt very organized. Room was not ready. Had to wait to get into our room about 4 hours after we arrived. No one offered us a room while we waited for ours. Service otherwise was great and food was great. Overall a great vacation experience.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: Awesome countryside resort

Beautiful grounds, enjoyed visiting sister hotels all within walking distance. Beach was great and from what I understand has improved over the last few years. Beautiful caramel colored sand and no water shoes were needed unless you wanted to play in the coral at the far left hand side of the resort or walk chest deep into the water. We were 4 girls, all of which have travelled to Mexico, Jamaica, Punta Cana and Cuba. For the amount we paid which was under 1200 CDn (peak season), we were very im [... read more]pressed and would do it again. As for the 3 restaurants available, we enjoyed the steakhouse the best. Our steaks were tender and definitely tasted like steak. As for the buffet in the maiming dining room, it offered great outdoor dining with a fabulous view of the ocean and gardens. The food was Average for a 4.5 to 5 star resort but it had everything from roast beef to pizza. My only recommendations are: improve lighting in Italian restaurant, add more seafood to the menus and improve music played at the dance club. Both nights we visited, there were only a handful of people. Fortunately the bar located outside the lobby was fun, great staff and plenty of friendly repeat customers. My apologies for the long winded review. If you are considering this property, just call Trip Central and book it!

Grand Bavaro Princess: Love this resort!

Hotel is great, rooms nicely renovated, beautiful grounds, love the 'bungalows' service is great , food real good and the beach awesome (wide, lots of room & clean). Only hic, got our stuff taken from our chairs early morning before returning from breakfast...has nothing to do with the resort, just ignorant, indecent people... Third time here and will return!

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Relaxing Holiday

Beautiful grounds, food is delicious, great selection of good eats. Great place to stay for couples looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation but at the same time want to be able to enjoy the fun activities the resort has to offer or could walk 10 minutes (at the most) to take advantage of the activities at the Bavaro Palace.

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Spring break fun!

We had an amazing time at Gran bahia back in February 2014. There were 4 of us traveling for spring break. The rooms were clean, enough space, nice size balcony. The food was awesome! We could all find something we wanted every meal. Beach was fantastic and pools were clean and large.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: Enjoyable,friendly, we'll keep resort

We had a room just off the pool area and stage. This was very convinent. The stage shows a little loud if you wanted to go to bed,But they did shut down at 11:00 so tolerable. Grounds we'll keep and attractive. A big beach area and the shade and trees was great! The buffet itself seemed a little crowded but always enough to eat. Staff in buffet and a la carte friendly and helpful, working hard. Overall, would return if the price is right.