Occidental Caribe: March Getaway

The grounds are immacultely kept and very clean. Food was average however most of the a la carte retaurants were very good. Room was spacious with all the necessities but requires mainenance as well as cleaning was usully late in day and not enough towels provided.

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: Fabulous Resort

Dreams Palm Beach was the first all inclusive that I have been to and it was everything that I had hoped for and more. My daughter came with me and she has been to many other resorts and she said she would go back with her friends! The staff couldn't do enough for us, especially Gasolina! The resort is not huge so get to know many of the staff. The food at the ala carte restaurants was excellent especially the Japanese one. Going back next time with my husband!

Bahia Principe Grand San Juan: Amazing Employees!!!!

Excellent value for the price....and the best service you could get anywhere. Rooms are average but very clean. The resort grounds are absolutely beautiful, the food is great and the "strip" provides a great place to party without disturbing those that want to rest. The beach is great for walking and the service is the best. The staff are amazing, even taking us to their homes to show us the Dominican life.

Catalonia Bavaro Resort: Accommodating

Pool, beach and restaurants were excellent. The staff was very accommodating, we were meeting another couple at this resort that flew in from another city and the resort managed to put the rooms close together, not all resorts will manage to accomplish this. Also when the other couple arrived one of them required a wheelchair which the resort provided.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Not that great as expected !!!

I came to Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro with my family as two couples together on December 6, 2013 for two weeks with big hope to relax and rest. Before coming I emailed hotel with request to be located as close as possible to the beach. Unfortunately I was located in Premium Club farthest away from the beach. Very unhappy I tried immediately change the room but I have to waste three days of my vacation to be finally moved to another villa. We love Bahia Principe hotels but not this one . Service,  [... read more]beside reception, and rooms are very good, we can not complain. This hotel is located on beautiful grounds but is too big to compare to the small size of the beach. It is very inconvenient to"hunt" every single day for sun lounger and to be squeezed like sardines on the beach. Very similar situation was with the pools, not enough space for everybody not to mention about lack of beach towels. Trams are very smelly giving you headache, should be changed to electrical .. For us struggling with small things when you are on vacation does make any sense. Was absolutely impossible to relax in this hotel!!! In Punta Cana ,better go to Riu Hotels.

Iberostar Waves Dominicana: Great Resort For The Money

We were two family's who went to this resort in April of 2013. We have been to several 4 and 5 star resorts over the years and this 4 star resort is no better or no worse than most 4 stars. As with most resorts in the Punta Cana area the staff were great and the beach and pool were beautiful. The buffets which are open air were good as well but as usual we found the buffet format tiring by day 6. This is a busy resort so the towel game is definitely in play here. The only gripe I would have is t [... read more]he beach buffet in that it was really busy between 12 and 2 pm so if you want a seat for lunch avoid those times. The sister resorts beach buffet is smaller but we had no problem getting a seat at noon over there. If you are reading reviews on this resort and you are finding bad ones ignore them. As in most reviews of the better resorts there is always something to complain about but this is a resort you cant go wrong .

Wyndham Alltra Samana: Loved it!

Peaceful, beautiful natural location, walk to unspoiled little local town. For us this was the ideal holiday, as we didnt want too much in the way of entertainment or noise, but we had courteous service whenever we needed it. Gorgeous unspoiled natural area, worth the longer travelling time to get here. Very relaxing.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: good

Nice resort, but not a 5 stars. The can try to improve on service, I did not find the managers or the staff very freindly. One morning my husband was not feeling well so I went to buffet and asked the manager if i can take some breakfast for my husband, he told me that is not possible I can hide some bread in napkin and take but that is about it. The resort should start by training their managers for customer service so they can teach the staff.

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Amazing Resort

The resort always looked beautiful. Employees constantly did what they could to take care of your every need. We met a waiter (Hector) the 1st morning and he ensured we were taken care of every meal with exceptional service. I would recommend this resort to anyone!

Blau Natura Park Resort: Great value for the money!

Do not listen to all the negative comments! Stayed at the Blau February 23, 2014 to March 1, 2014 . Yes the rooms are a little dated but were always kept clean and in working order. We were 8 adults in total. The grounds and the beach were beautiful. The food at the buffet was very good and the a la carte restaurants were super. The staff at the resort were great to say the least. Only negative things were the front desk people who very SLOW . Also had to pay for your in room safe.????? These sm [... read more]all problems were nothing compared to the excellent holiday we had!

Marien Puerto Plata Hotel: The resort was very nice

The resort was clean, some of the rooms need to be maintained, great food ,entertainment can improve. The beach was very nice so was the pool area. The employees are very friendly and nice. Overall I would recommend this resort.

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Love it !

What a wonderful resort. I would definitely bring my family back again.Love the beach side eating. The pools were great, beachside ones were a little to loud for me , but the upper ones were great, loved having the option.

Blue Bay Villas Doradas: Excellent resort

On arrival with two other couples we were greeted at reception with a great welcome, a cold drink and quick smooth registration. We were then escorted to our room in building #7 across from the Spa and shown how everything worked by the Porter who had also brought our luggage. We were in our room and settled within 30 minutes. We found our location on the resort very central to everything and an easy walk to anywhere Beach,Dining,Towels,Giftshop,Bars Pools, etc. The Grounds were well kept ,easy  [... read more]walking. The pools were always clean as was the beach ( which is second to none ) in the Puerto Plata area.The food was great and we came away quite satisfied with this resort and our decision to stay there. We would not hesitate in booking it again in the future.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Fun in the Sun!

Iberostar resorts never disappoint in that they are very clean, well appointed and offer the best of everything possible. The on-room balconies, coffeemakers and daily stocked mini-bar fridges are a nice touch. Overall the staff went above and beyond to fill any need that we may have had. This resort is also close to the city so that you can easily explore Dominican culture. A great get away for families and couples.

Viva Dominicus Palace by Wyndham: La Romana South Coast experience

My wife and I have traveled throughout the Dominican Republic to many places over the last 12 years, mainly on the North Coast. The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace was an excellent vacation choice this December during their off season. The rooms were adequate and very clean. Quiet at night provided you shut your patio door. The food in the dining hall was very good. The hostess gave everyone hand sanitizer as you walked through the door. This is a great idea! Also, there was no smoking in the di [... read more]ning area! Hurray! I was never bored with the food and always had a wide selection to choose from. Once a week they brought out delicious cheeses to sample. They had various theme nights such as Dominican, Mexican, Italian etc. My husband and I do a lot of cooking at home and I can't say enough about the chef's menus and food selection. The meals are standard European fare since 90% of the vacationer's are from Italy, France, some Germans, Swedes, Slovaks, Fins as well as French Canadians. There were a few English Canadians but not many. We met a lot of people that could speak some English. Also, the staff spoke some English and we managed fine. We expect this every time we travel to the D.R. I loved the walkway along the beach! In the evenings after dinner we walked the well lit path over to the Dominicus Beach Hotel. There is a central meeting area with a bar and loads of seating. They played live music once a week. Everyone would head over to this area after dinner. It's such a nice walk along the sidewalk between resorts and the meeting area was a perfect place to congregate and chat with the different people you've met during the week. There is also a quiet bar between resorts you can sit at and have a cappuccino or a drink and listen to the waves roll in. The pool bar is really nice during the day at the Palace however, I did not like the Karaoke at night. I think they could improve this. The bar in the lobby is very nice with friendly staff. A good place to have a cocktail before dinner or a cappuccino in the afternoon. The Caribbean beach was very nice, with warm water, and easy to swim in. This is quite different compared to the North Coast, Atlantic side. There were lots of chairs available and no rush to "save you chair" since we vacationed off-season just before the Christmas rush. Still, it was quite busy. Our last week was rather wavy and we enjoyed this very much. I did a lot of kayaking and tried sailing and paddle boarding one day. The sand is very soft and difficult to walk long distances. I only walked the entire beach area twice due to the soft sand. However, it's a good workout! We spent most of our time at the beach and swam every day. They have the swimming area all marked off so lots of people would swim laps in the ocean every day. Overall, this resort has a very relaxed atmosphere. My wife felt very comfortable getting drinks at the bar, accessing sports equipment etc. on her own. Many guests got up and participated in all the sports activities, especially the dancing lessons twice a day. I wish more Canadians would look at this area of the D.R. I would highly recommend the Jeep Safari tour. You really get to see a lot of what goes on out in the Country. My highlight was seeing the sugar plantations. We also took a cab into the city of La Romana (population approx. 200K) and walked all over. The taxi picked us up 3 hours later. It was a busy, safe city and no one tried hustling us to buy anything. We are used to stepping outside the resort and we are careful to watch our backs when traveling. My wife and I really look forward to returning next year!

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: First Time in Dominican

April 2013, 4 of us stay at the Gran Bahia Principe in La Romana. Rooms were clean, well furnished and quite nice by North American standards. Bathroom was modern and worked well. The pool was lovely and everyone was very friendly. The restaurants provided excellent food. The beach is nice but the water is not clear. So if you intend to snorkel in clear water, you will have to do an excursion. Did several excursions....best one was Catamaran cruise/snokelling to Catalina Island with a few stops [... read more] along the way. Catamaran trip to Saona Island was OK, but catamaran itself was not near as nice as our first excursion. If you do the go-carting excursion, be prepared to have food/toys etc to give to children in villages...we were not prepared for this and it was a bit upsetting to not have had enough for all of them (about 20 kids). The tour of the tobacco plantation was really good too. We learned quite a bit. Overall, we would return to this resort as it was very good value for the money. Just be prepared to travel a bit for excursions and crystal clear waters.

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana: Great Time

This was a great resort, will go back this year! My lady and I had a fabulous time, love the layout, accommodations and the food was great. We tried all the restaurants except for the Japanese rest., which was required to book and we did not wish to have time restraints on our vacation since we participated in multiple excursions also. We had one hiccup, when we booked our package included two 30min. massages. Had a hard time as the resort did not acknowledge this bonus. However, finally they wa [... read more]ved the charges.

Wyndham Alltra Samana: Little Piece of Paradise

This was a 3* hotel and it was one of our favourites. The location was very tropical and resort was low-key. We had a beautiful room in one of the 3 storey buildings beside the 3rd swimming pool. This was almost our private pool as it was away from the main resort and we had our own bar. Around 3:00-3:30 appetizers arrived for those enjoying the pool. The staff were amazing and we had a fabulous time. We were lucky enough to enjoy a 10 day vacation here, which we wish there were more of.

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Excellent holiday vacation

The resort is a great place for beach lovers as there is plenty of space and guests are not crowded on top of each over. The food is very good and I appreciate the closed area where the buffets are kept to keep things fresh and safe. The rooms we stayed in were dated but kept clean.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: Except no wi-fi resort was okay.

If your on a budget this resort was okay. The rooms are clean food good. Went on a mother daughter vacation and needed to stick within a budget. The staff were friendly and helpful. Hard to get towels for the beach. And had to go to edge of resort to get free wi-fi from other resorts.