Occidental Caribe: Honest Review

The beach is large with lots of chairs, it’s honestly spectacular. The pools are a great layout for families although they were far from clean and if you want a shady area to sit you have to go out at about 5 am to mark your spot. The food was enjoyable and the a la cart restaurants were very good. It was difficult to get an early reservation in order to eat before the babies had to go to bed, you have to go down to guest services very early and request this and then go back later in the day t [... read more]o confirm. The service was overall quite poor, that’s not to say all employees were unhelpful but it was a mixed bag depending on who you got. I had to fill bottles of milk for my baby and many employees would give me a carton for the room but I did have one woman flat out refuse and only offered me a cup which wouldn’t fill even the whole bottle. Also there is no non-dairy milk option so if you or your child has an allergy this would be an issue. We were travelling with family and young babes so we asked for rooms to be close together ahead of time and were refused any help both ahead and at the resort when we landed. We also asked to reserve cribs and we’re told they were first come first serve so we had to bring our own travel cribs to ensure our babes had a safe place to sleep. If we didn’t ask ahead we could have shown up with no where for our babies to sleep. The rooms are dated which wasn’t a big deal to us but the toilets didn’t flush very well and the room wasn’t always cleaned daily, we each had a day where a room wasn’t cleaned or towels weren’t replaced. Overall the resort is a great size and the pools and amenities are great for young families but I would say the service really needs to level up to match the same standard.

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: A wonderful resort!

My partner and I just returned from a week’s vacation at the Jewel Palm Beach Resort. We had a wonderful time! We upgraded to the VIP club and it was worth it. We had a nice room overlooking one of the club pools and we could see the ocean. The king size bed was very comfortable. The staff we interacted with were great! Shout out to Emilio at the VIP adult pool bar. The service we received from him was “Excellente”! Also Anthony who seemed to be there for us whenever we needed something whether  [... read more]we were at the buffet or the Two Palms Grill. I would definitely recommend this resort.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Worth it !!

Check in was smooth, upgraded us to adults only, adults only buffet was my fav, we did have options on which buffet we wanted, family or adults.. 1 person in our group ate fish (he thinks it was the fish) and got sick for about 24hrs. He thinks it was at the family buffet, fish was under cooked, he thinks.... The rest of us were fine, . The room were okay. No bugs.. musky smell tho, air conditioner worked, had hot water, overall it was great. Family pool was fun no problems. Pool bar was  [... read more]great. Adult only pool was more quiet then the family pool but, both fun!! Had lots of daily activities. The staff was very attentive in all categories. A la carte restaurants were good. Every1 kept saying chop sticks was the best... for me ...no .. wasnt as good as ppl call it. Not traditional Canadian Chinese but, they work hard so it was worth the try !! The Italian was my fav. Overall the adult buffett was the go to for me !! Beach was great. They cleaned up the seaweed often. Rough ocean waves. Overall a beautiful resort, i would definitely recommend.

Ocean Blue and Sand: Great resort, enjoyed our stay

We just got back this week and really enjoyed this resort. They pay a lot of attention to detail with the little things they offer around the resort like archery, Martini/Margarita bars at night, a night with bouncy castles and popcorn for the kids. The entertainment team is top notch. We can't say enough good things about them. They have the highest energy, they seem to genuinely have a great time, and they are great at getting guest engagement. Always lots of seating for watching the evening [... read more] entertainment as well. They do fun little contests on the beach in the morning and the pool in the afternoon and at night they bring out all the winners and give them Dominican rum to celebrate. Our only complaint was the volume at which they put the audio. It was so loud! The selection of restaurants is good. We found the food to be varied enough that we weren't getting tired of anything. They have an amazing coffee shop (with probably the best AC on the resort) that had a nice vibe and was a great place to cool down mid day. The buffet could get quite busy, but the staff really hustle to get tables cleared and ready for the next people. The beach was okay. A bit rocky but overall nice. They have enough beach loungers, but it doesn't feel like it because people often reserve loungers at both the pool and the beach at the same time despite there being signage to not. But that's more of a problem with vacationers than the resort itself. Highly recommend a nighttime beach visit. The breeze is lovely at night. Drinks were good. Good selection and generally well made. Our first 5 days we had Issa working at the pool bar and she was fantastic. Always happy and singing, and seemed to really focus on mixing drinks well. She was gone our last 2 days and her replacement wasn't quite as good, but still okay. The guy who runs the nightly martini/margarita/gin bars (if I'm remembering correctly his name was Carlos) is great. He was so friendly and worked hard to make everyone fun, yummy drinks. The staff in general just seem really happy to be there. They do everything with a great attitude and never seemed bothered if you asked for anything. Reception was super helpful getting us a shower since we had to check out at noon but our shuttle wasn't until 6pm. And the bell boys/front staff were always super eager to help with transportation questions for shopping etc. There is a trolley to get around which is nice if you're going with kids or someone older, but honestly it's very walkable. They have nice little paths as well that get you off the main walkway and give a bit more privacy. Rooms were nice. No matter what you turn the AC to our room was pretty consistently at 23.5 but it felt refreshing in comparison to the heat outside. Shower was warm. Tubs were a bit older and I probably wouldn't want to soak a kid in them but the shower portion was fine. Beds were cozy enough. We left notes for the housekeeping requesting extra water and they were always good to ensure we had plenty. Also the public/shared area bathrooms were some of the cleanest, best kept public bathrooms I've used. They must be cleaning them constantly. Honestly a great resort that seems happy to meet your needs and fill your requests, and they really just work hard to ensure you have a great vacation. Would go back again, with or without kids. They have plenty for everyone!!

Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Resort Adults: Wonderful Resort

Loved the Meliá Level! Great room, not in it much! Paid extra for the Level (worth it) Felt loved and cared for all 10 days, amazing food, amazing beach, pool was lovely, not in it much mostly beached! The true highlife was the staff, be kind to these folks!! The interaction with them was the highlight of the trip

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Satisfying Resort

My wife and I with friends spent a week at Sunscape, we found it to be a very satisfying resort overall. The beach is great and the rooms very comfortable, we had a recently upgraded room. Hint, If you can try and get a room in Block 4 very central. The resort appeared to be half full and the staff were very accommodating. The restaurants were good nothing spectacular the bonus being you did not need a reservation. The only negative was a sudden management rule that prevented regular guests fro [... read more]m using the Seaside Grill and making it exclusive to Sun Club members. This was uncalled for and one could say a breach of contract as it is listed as one of the restaurants that o e would have access too. We would go back despite this one negative.

Bahia Principe Escape Ambar: Our 9th stay at Ambar. Ambar was beautifully renovated during Covid.

Beautiful facility; huge. Lots of a la carte restaurant choices plus buffet restaurants. One of best beaches you will find anywhere. One drawback is that if you are a beach person there is a shortage of covered shade. You need to secure one with your towels before dawn!

Serenade All Suites Adults Only Resort: Awesome resort

The rooms are new and modern. Food is awesome ,even picky eaters should be able to find something along with any gluten or dairy allergies. Grounds are clean Most staff were friendly . Roof top bar and pool is a must , great scenery( on family side , but only adults only or preferred can use). Only one complaint was the Gourmet restaurant food took way too long to get . Great Beach can walk along for quite aways . Will definitely be going back to visit soon!!! Also if looking for a p [... read more]arty resort this is not it.

Caribe Deluxe Princess: Awesome vacation

Everything was great. Our room was lovely, the food at the buffet was always delicious, the specialty restaurants we tried were very good, the pools great, the staff very accommodating, beach/ resort very clean. Love everything.

El Beso Adults Only at Ocean El Faro: Nice resort if you like walking

We stayed on the El Beso side of Ocean El Faro in April . The Management staff were phenomenal at accommodating our requests and we were able to get an end unit swim up suite in building 17 and they even had champaign waiting for us to help us celebrate our anniversary. This is a nice resort but we did run into a few issues, however, they were not significant enough to ruin the vacation. Pros: - Having a swim up suite was a huge bonus! We loved enjoying the pool from the comfort of our own r [... read more]oom -The al la cartes were great, especially Sakura -Lots of entertainment, but most of the evening entertainment was at the front lobby -Room service was good and it was available until 11 for everyone ( I believe it is 24 hours if you upgrade to privledged) -Staff were friendly and helpful. The entertainment staff were great at getting everyone to participate in activities! -Large rooms with huge beds -The Pez Dama restaurant was great! Because it was only available to El Beso guests, it was never busy. -Lots of pools plus a lazy river that was a lot of fun! Bonus points for having a pool bar attached to the lazy river!! -I felt very safe at this resort -Mikes coffee shop was great, especially their specialty drinks and smoothies. They also have a great selection of pastries -Never had an issue finding water. There were Water coolers at the bars and Mikes and the fridge was always stocked. The staff will bring extra water if you request it. Cons - Not sure is this is unique to this resort but the price of items at the resort store were outrageous! 2 bags of chips were $18 USD and Sunscreen was around $40 USD! -LOTS of walking!! This was a con for us but may be great for others. I think it bugged me more because I hurt my foot just before our trip so the hike to the front was difficult, especially in the heat -Lack of shuttles... most large resorts have shuttles that will circle around so you never wait long but we rarely saw them. You could call and request one but you would have to wait outside and depending on how busy they are, it might take awhile. -The pools were great but they were very cloudy when we arrived. The staff did treat the pools including the swim ups the day after we arrived but that caused algae to sink to the bottom of our swim up and it took another day and a half to get it vacuumed. -This is the dampest room we have stayed in. I think the higher rooms are ok but if you are on a main floor, there is a lot of moisture which actually made the bedding damp. This was by far not a deal breaker but it was a little uncomfortable but we got used to it by the third day and never really noticed it after that. -The resort beach is rocky (giant slabs of rock) and very rough. We hardly ever saw anyone swimming while we were there. There is a lagoon which was actually closer to our building (17) then the resort beach and it was STUNNING! Lots of folks just went over there to swim, it was calm and clear. Overall: I did like this resort and I think it is great for anyone without mobility issues. We would probably not return because we found it difficult for us to participate in a lot of the activities due to my foot injury and the distance between our room and the main lobby. It is a very beautiful resort and the staff are great, especially Ermin (bellboy)- he really went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. The food overall is decent (but somewhat limited selections at times) and we were always able to fill our plates. The desserts are Amazing! This resort also had the perfect mix of quiet areas and loud, entertaining areas. Although we won't be returning, I would recommend it to others depending on what they are looking for.

Caribe Deluxe Princess: Nice resort

The place was clean, the staff could be a bit nicer. Food was good but restaurants needed to be booked early, so difficult to get into them. The food at restaurants were much better than buffet. The grounds and beach was amazing.

Riu Republica: Riu republica - Punta cana

This adults only resort is quite lovely but very big. The staff and service was excellent. Lots of pool options and magnificent beach. The rooms are dated but very clean. Bed very comfortable. The evening entertainment was lots of fun but there is excessive partying happening all day so a bit noisy and music was too loud to enjoy at times. The Restaurants are easily accessible and offer a great variety of food. I would describe the restaurants as rather ordinary, but there are a couple of fa [... read more]ncier ones such as the steakhouse and the French restaurant. The resort is good value for money.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Great resort! We'll be back!

Everything was very good about this resort. The a la cartes were so good. Grounds were nicely kept, personmel were friendly and helpful. The only negative thing would be the housekeeping wasn't up to par. Mainly the bathrooms were not cleaned properly. But other than that, everything was great.

Caribe Deluxe Princess: Amazing resort!

The room was quite large and updated. Mini fridge restock with water, beer and soda everyday. Ground are super clean and looked after. Beach huge and cleaned every day, aerobic , daily activities on the beach every single day. A la carte quite nice, tried only three as buffet was great. Would come back for sure.

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Everything for everyone

The Barcelo is a huge resort, our section the Bavaro beach adults only was perfect for people looking for a relaxing vacation. Small and convenient, everything was a short walk, pool, beach, buffet and bar.The rooms were in three storey bungalows that were clean comfortable a little dated but no issues. The food was tasty and lots of variety in the buffet. If you wanted to eat in the a la carte restaurants, you need to be flexible when you eat as reservations times can be various with availabili [... read more]ty. The pool, beach and ocean were great, chairs were usually available unless you arrived later. Staff were friendly and accommodating, I would have no problems returning there for another vacation.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Truly Amazing complex

We really enjoyed our stay. It was a very big complex, the staff were very friendly and open. Pool was kept clean, and the grounds beautiful. Plenty of food at the buffets and at the al carts. Entertainment at night was amazing, shows, music. The beach where we stayed was not what we expected. The door keys need an upgrade along with the TV. A little more explanation as to use the wiffi log in, but managed All in all I'd go there again, maybe try the Amber

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana: Beautiful resort.

Lovely rooms with a large balcony and lots of storage. Beds were comfortable but pillows could use to be replaced. Food was excellent and beautifully presented. Lots of choice for restaurants. Buffet was terrific but only open for breakfast and lunch and for dinner it shifted over to the family side (ziva) which was noisy and really catered to kids. Most of the entertainment was shared with the ziva side. Nightly shows were at the theatre in between the two hotels. Not much entertainment  [... read more]on the Zilara side. The beach is gorgeous and huge. The water is calm as there appears to be a break wall further out.

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: Amazing

Everything was perfect Been there 5 times just feel like home and safe Serve right at the beach Thank you to the staff Thank you to Luis Everyone works very hard weather 32 every day. Annette and Sylvain

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Perfect Vacation!

We loved everything. So much for the entire family to do. Lots of food from around the world. The staff worked so hard and were so kind. Very clean and set up well. Highly, highly recommend to anyone.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Beautiful and so clean

The resort is huge but has a beautiful adult only pool. There are 2 buffet restaurants for breakfast and lunch and if you don't reserve a la carte restaurants for dinner, you are dining at the buffets for dinner as well. The food at the buffets and the a la carte's is mediocre. The staff is super nice.