Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Amazing Resort!

This resort was incredible from start to finish! Staff were absolutely incredible, most notably Miguel from the front desk made this our best trip ever. This is a rather large complex of resorts but the trolleys and the friendly drivers made it an fun adventure every time. Food was top notch with so many options to choose from. Was not disappointed once during our stay; we are already planning our next visit.

Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana Hammock: Amazing Resort Hotel

If you like beach walks though ,it's not the place for you..thats the negative Food was very good ,probably best choice was buffet and the Rum Runner for Lunch and the LandShark for Supper Pool was great and activities were very doable for all ages..

Secrets Tides Punta Cana: Fantastic resort!

Secrets Tides is one of the best resorts I have stayed at! Very clean (only two months old!) and the beach is endless with white sand and literally no seaweed. Variety of a la cartes and the buffet restaurant offers different food items every day - always fresh! Staff is always willing to help and are always friendly and courteous!

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: No beach chairs, resort and rooms were small, very clean and safe resort, lots of variety of food

This is an adults-only resort. I travelled on my own via Air Canada. The shuttle at the airport was easy to find thanks to the staff onsite. Compared to the Royalton Bavaro, the room is VERY small, I would say 2 times smaller, it felt cramped. Fridge is stocked with water and sodas. If you had 2 luggages, it would be tight to have them opened up. I used the safe, that's important. Resort was very safe and clean. There's security everywhere, and people to help you. I felt the staff at the  [... read more]buffet was unhappy, no smiles, how are you. Even the hostess greeting me was fed up with her job, that's the sense I got. It was always the same question: "Room number, how many people, any food allergies?" I figured out that since tipping was included at this resort, they won't go the extra mile. And they don't speak much English. The resort is small, boutique feeling, in a way it's good so you can find you way around easily. However, there's a lack of pool and beach chairs, I heard you have to arrive at 6:30 am and leave your towel, a book or anything to secure a spot. I ended up sitting in the round chair by Munchies, no shades, they were comfy but you don't see the action. The evening entertainment was by the lobby, there's no giant theatre at this resort and no Michael Jackson show. I didn't check out the nightclub. Drinks were very sweet, full of sugar, with little alcohol. If you are smart, ask them for a shot of gin, whisky...it's an all-inclusive. Buffet wasn't as extensive as the Royalton Bavaro, it's small but there's lots of food, they never run out, there's a variety of dishes from fresh grilled seafood, cheeses, breads, Asian, Italian, cold seafood, cold cuts, desserts. Nobody will be hungry. I didn't try the restaurants onsite (Indian, Hunter steakhouse and Italian), and there's no reservations required. There's a nice coffee bar with lots of cookies, cupcakes and fruits. The lobby also has fruits, which is a healthy option. Gym is also small, great variety of equipment and it was empty when I went in mid-afternoon. There are lots of activities like pilates, kayak competition, bootcamp, Spanish lessons, painting. I found the reps from the Royalton hotel sitting downstairs of my building to be ANNOYING. They key asking for my room number, if I came alone, am I married, all nosey questions that are none of their business. They were trying to sell me the Diamond package for future travel. I would suggest you simply say: I am no interested and move on. I won't return to this resort due to its size and lack of chairs, that was super disappointing. Once is enough.

Grand Bavaro Princess: beautiful resort

loved this resort, stayed in the family all suites section, may 22-29, 2024. Travelling with my husband, daughter and grandson. the family section is close to restaurants, main bar, entertainment. favorite restaurants, la tratoria, la hacienda and the Tapanyaki was amazing. Santos our chef was very entertaining 24 pub available and the main buffet was very good too. huge selection. the young man who cooked my fresh omelete each morning was so delightful, as well as the staff who work ha [... read more]rd each and every day to ensure you have a great vacation. i dont have all of their names however appreciated their wonderful service. Please tip them, alot of visitors dont leave anything which is unfortunate, they work so hard, there from breakfast to supper, working 12 days straight. this resort is huge, if your a beach person, you would need to take the train from the family section. we could have walked however, beach gear and a 2 1/2 year old, it would have been hard. the beach is pretty busy, lots of people reserve the shaded beach chairs very early dominican requires a $20 US departure tax to be paid at the airport...wish sunwing would just include this in their billing,

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana: Resort with great potential

We vacationed at this resort from February 26th to March 11th (two weeks) and throughly enjoyed very single day. The resort was a former Be Live brand, but was purchased by Hyatt hotels refurbished, and re branded to Sunscape of which they also have two other resorts in the Dominican Republic. During our visit they were still refurbishing the last one third of the resort which explains why our stay did not feel over crowded. The staff were the best we have ever meant, helpful, always smiling a [... read more]nd greeting use, and more than willing to go out of their way to make our stay memorable. The food was top notch at both of the buffets and all of the restaurants and again the staff and cooks were what made the dining experience so good. You did not have to wander very far, and you were at another bar be it anywhere on the resort, and all of the bar staff were great, did not scrimp on the alcohol, would talk and joke with you and would remember you. ( a U S dollar goes a long way, and don’t scrimp). We also left a tip each day for our room cleaning and had no shortage of anything in our room. Our room had been renovated, tons of hot water, and everything was fine. ( a set of dresser drawers would be nice) On our arrival we were upgraded to Sun club room, which was a pleasant surprise, along with our ground floor pre request. We were in block three building which is Sun club with children allowed,but building two and one was for adults only Sun club upgrade. Because we are two adults only, we were able to eat and drink at Sun club bars and buffet which was very nice. In closing we both can not say enough about Sunscape Coco, Don’t pass this resort up, it will only get better ❤️‍? once the refurbishment is done, and more rooms, pools, splash park, and restaurants are opened up. I know we will be coming back soon .

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Amazing resort

The resort was amazing , the staff were very friendly , the buffet food was ok not bad But Al Cart restaurant were amazing you just need to book in advance. The entertainment team were amazing we had so much fun with them , special thanks to DEIVI and Carlos can’t thank you enough, you guys made our vacation special. The room were clean , the hotel washrooms were so clean I was so surprised.

El Beso Adults Only at Ocean El Faro: Great resort!

One of the best resort that we have been too! Very clean, hospital, great food, very friendly staff. Many options for restaurants. Love the drinks, many variety. Love how big the resort is. Very spacious. Pool was nice and warm. They go above and beyond! Highly recommend the resort. 5 star out of 5.

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca: Great resort

Very clean. Had to switch rooms the first night because air conditioner didn’t work properly. Staff around resort excellent. The speciality restaurant served great food. The buffet typical for dominion republic. Theatre entertainment was awful sorry staff but needs an update. Suggest announcing and more activities around the pools.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Beautiful asthetic

Very beautiful, recently renovated resort. Nice beach with lots of seating and food and bar nearby. Poolside seating limited to those that wake up at the crack of dawn and throw down their towels. Resorts not that big. Food and service was ok.

Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana: Amazing Resort

Resort is beautiful. Beach was one of the best we have been to in the DR. Service was great. Food was good. Plenty to eat with lots of variety. Would definitely recommend this resort and would return

Riu Republica: Great resort for adults only!

Riu Republica is a great resort for adults only. Of course if you travel in March like I did there will be thousands of teenagers from the US universities spring break, so get ready for LOUD! That being said, these teenagers where all very respectful and it was nice seeing them bonding and having a great time. The resort is super clean, rooms are quiet, many restaurants to choose from, food is o.k. (I'm from Montreal, nothing beats our food) clubs every where, lots of entertainment. There is [... read more] theme parties every second day bringing you by bus to other Riu hotels. If you want to dance, get drunk, then you get on the bus! The water park is always fun, but the beach is beautiful, and where you want to spend your time, depending on the day, you can get a calm beach or vary waivy, which is always fun. The Riu casino is small, really small, out dated, and depressing. If you are in to casino's I recommend you pay the $20 US to go to the Hard Rock Cafe Hotel Casino. It is really nice, very big, and there is a lot of shops down the strip from the casino. The employees are friendly, so please bring a lot of $1 bills so you can TIP (To Insure Promptness) as it is always appreciated. I would always tip $1 everytime I grab drinks at the bar or served a drink, a couple dollars when I went for lunch at the buffet, and $5 for a sit down dinner. It is so important to tip, giving back. All in all, it was great to relax at this beautiful resort. I'm happy I booked with Louise Endean from Trip Central, she was amazing with her service from start to finish. Have fun, bon voyages! AL

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca: Nice resort

Beautiful grounds, nice beach. Not much in the way of night life, just their Dominican shows. So if you like the more quieter resorts, this is perfect. Food was great. They switch up the food at the buffet each night, surprised one night that they even had sushi. Would definitely go back again.

Occidental Caribe: Beautiful beach!

The hotel was clean and mostly well maintained. The beach was great, clean and the chairs were well spaced out. It was difficult to get a 2nd coffee or glass of wine, probably to lack of staff. The food was plentiful and ok.

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana: Amazing resort

This hotel was clean, house keeping provided the necessities twice/day, although restock of mini fridge was inconsistent. Ground were beautiful and well kept. All staff were friendly, always helpful. Food was excellent in buffet and a la carte options for everyone and accomadating for large groups and allergies. Entertainment was top notch. Kids loved the water park, pools and beach.

Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort: Amazing every time!

This is our 4th time returning to this resort. First of all, you are going to find mixed reviews about every resort you look at, so take each with a grain of salt. The workers at the resort will go out of their way to make sure you have an amazing stay! Shout out to Rosa for her wonderful service, as well as Karla, Maria, and Pedro R. Those people had made our trip memorable! Just returned from here only a few days ago and we are already looking to book our 5th trip to the resort.  [... read more] We have recommended this to our friends and family who have also been to the resort who now say they "have found their resort!" So many little things to go here that you will never be bored. The layout is great as it allows folks to be spread out and not be falling over each other.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Incredible holiday!

We stayed in Villa 91 with a pool view on the ground floor. This was an ideal room for us. This was close all amenities. Beach, pool, buffets and sports bar were all within a 2 minute walk. The Room: these beds are the most comfortable that I’ve ever had at a resort. Plenty of pillows, lots of closet space, very spacious room with a pull out couch if needed. Be sure to use the room service as they are very quick and efficient. We ordered the smash burgers and had them within 15 minutes as we [... read more] arrived to the resort after the lunch buffet closed and before dinner was open. The bathroom is spacious as well and had full size shampoo/conditioner/soap available. The resort wristbands are great as they act as your room key too. No more forgetting it in the room! The Pool: There are 3 pools available, we spent all our time at the one closest to the beach. This is where all the activities are held. Great swim up bar with friendly bartenders making you whatever you wish! We enjoyed the mango daiquiris! Pool is very clean and lots of chairs to be had, no real need to reserve very early. The Beach: the beach is very deep and if you enjoy walking the beach you can go for miles! Lots of beach chairs and palapas available. If you enjoy sunrises, they are beautiful around 6:30 at the end of March when we were there. Restaurants: The beach buffet for breakfast and lunch, Caicu, is very good. Not as big of a selection as the larger buffet at the back of the resort but a quieter and less busy location and you can’t beat the view! Winston our server most days is amazing ! The food is never running out, lots of bacon, crepes, fresh omelet and egg station. We also went to MEAT restaurant in the Ambar section for adults only. This is the steakhouse and it was good. Service was a little slow but they were very busy. Yurta is the Mongolian restaurant and we enjoyed it very much. A nice quiet atmosphere and very good food. We got the choose exactly what went into the dish and the sauce to prepare it with. Very nice to be able to customize your dinner. Mikado the Japanese teppanyaki restaurant was great. Dinner and a show is always good entertainment. Sports Bar: this is an excellent choice for lunch or snacks all day. You can watch the TV’s with all kinds of sports and enjoy top shelf drinks. While you’re there be sure to order the smash burger and sweet potato fries and the mozzarella sticks. The best!! Staff: From check in to check out all staff is very welcoming, accommodating and friendly. They introduce themselves as ask to let them know if you need anything. Keep in mind that there is also a concierge on the main floor of each room building to ask and assist with any concerns or accommodation requests. If a restaurant is full they can help to try to get you into it. Top notch service. There are lots of trams to take you between resorts as there is a lot of walking between all sections. Remember that staff does appreciate tips and they are very grateful.

Riu Palace Macao: Wonderful Resort

We enjoyed our stay at the Riu Palace Macao during the last week of February 2024. The resort has a very welcoming and friendly environment. Staff at the front desk were very helpful and courteous. The hotel grounds are neatly kept, and house-keeping staff do an excellent job. Restaurants had excellent food and the service was great. Evening entertainment was excellent and had many guests singing and dancing with much joy! Beach was clean and very appealing with nice and clean. We had great weat [... read more]her too!

Punta Cana Princess: Great stay at Princess!

My stay at the resort was enjoyable. The hotel itself is great. It is on a smaller side, very cozy with beautiful and well-maintained grounds. The resort is situated close to a stunning beach. One downside was a lack of lounges at both the beach and the pool, especially in the late morning, which meant having to wake up early to secure one. Rooms could also use a refresh, and the plumbing could benefit from an update. The food was delicious and plentiful, making it easy to find a favourite di [... read more]sh. The staff was nice and polite (not many could communicate in English and nonverbal communication helped :), contributing to a pleasant atmosphere. A highlight of my stay was the entertainment team, who worked tirelessly day and night, keeping all guests engaged and entertained. As someone who loves to dance, I particularly enjoyed dance parties, and I want to give a special thank you to Hansel, Roberby, Hendry, Valeria et al. for being fantastic dance partners. The silent party was a blast! Overall, it was a great stay, and I would definitely consider returning and recommending this hotel to other planning to visit Punta Cana.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Bahia Principe Did not Disappoint

This is a huge resort - actually 7 properties in one - so offers a ton of variety and plenty of a la carte choices. We found the beach area for Aquamarine guests to be very, very crowded and not a great beach experience at all. The pools at each resort are beautiful and the grounds are well kept. They have done an excellent job with landscaping to not make it feel like you are at a huge resort. The tennis courts are right at the entrance to the resort and a long way from most accommodations. [... read more] The staff were by and large - overall excellent. Rooms were a nice size and everything was in full working order. Would recommend this resort!