Bahia Principe Escape Samana: Excellent adult paradise

Amazing place with good food beautiful views It had private beach Relaxing vibe Close by excursions Great staff Had a room issue didn’t get 2 beds but got the staff to sort it out on day 3 and all was well I would go back for sure !

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: It was ok

The resort is really too big. I hate it when you have to save chairs — but if you didn’t there was no way you would get chairs at the pool, and forget getting something by the beach Buffet food was never hot. Rooms are dated but service staff are excellent. Would I go back - unlikely. Would prefer a smaller resort with perhaps adults only.

Tropical Deluxe Princess: Awesome resort, fun for the whole family

The resort was amazing. The room was clean and well stocked with towels. Only issue was we had no hot water for a shower at first. It was a quick fix. Staff were friendly and helpful. The grounds were well maintained and very clean. Buffet meals had a range of foods that everyone could enjoy. We had 3 nights of dining in the reservation only dining rooms. The best was the Japanese restaurant, Bavarian an Italian were also good. Beach was amazing with lots of seating. There were 3 pools a [... read more]t this resort and they were all great. Kids would really enjoy the kids pool and play zone. If I had one thing I would change it would be to add another coffee maker to the room as I drink tea and hubby drinks coffee. We will definitely be back in the future.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Overall a great resort

Grounds and public areas were clean and well-maintained. Some washrooms needed soap refills which were not done for a few days, which concerned me as Caney restaurant staff were using these facilities. Women's washroom at the "quiet pool" had flushing problems occasionally. Room was spacious and up-to-date with walk in shower and separate toilet cubicle. Our first room, 96201, overlooked the entertainment area and was not suitable for our quiet-seeking needs. We were well taken care of by Jea [... read more]n, a client experience rep, who quickly found us a new room far from the noise. However, it is difficult to get away from all noise on this property. There are just rooms that are farther from the loudest areas. Our "house concierge", Alfredo, was incredibly helpful in all respects - speaking 3 languages, keeping a small library of books (left behind by tourists) and helping with dinner reservations. The breakfast buffet was amazing - egg/omelet station and a great selection of breads, pastries, yogurt, fruit (even a salad bar), sausage and bacon, ham and cured meats, pancakes/waffles/crepes, etc. It would have been nice to have oatmeal, granola and whole grain breads offered regularly. A shout out to Jose at the omelet station whose custom made creations made breakfast special, and to Jesus who kept our water and coffee filled promptly! The lunch buffet did try to provide variety, with salad fixings, pastas and sauces, rice, cold and grilled fish and seafood, pizza, burgers, and grilled meats. Desserts included cakes and pastries, jello, ice cream and fruits. A shout out to Williams who made sure that there was a fresh glass of cerveza offered throughout our lunch time. The gentle pop music at the Caney buffet was a welcome change from the Latin beats that we encountered throughout the property. We were often able to get our preferred table with a view of the pool. Our favourite dining options were El Olivo (Mediterranean) and Tanaka (Asian fusion). We did not particularly enjoy Casa Bella and Mikado. We found the house wine quite acceptable as many of the wine list offerings were overpriced and made no sense given the house wine's value. In each of the dining room's overviews, the dress code is highlighted. Unfortunately, this was not strictly enforced. There are signs all over indicating that guests were not permitted to reserve beach/pool chairs but this was not enforced. After the first week, we regretfully decided "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" and started to put towels and personal belongings on chairs as we were on our way to breakfast. We did try to communicate our displeasure to the resort through their app, which proved quite useless in this regard. Technology: need your phone to read QR codes at every restaurant. Need to download the Bahia app to access information regarding resort activities and dining reservations. This is done at check-in with assistance from the desk staff (entering the password) which, for us, did not work. Note - if you bring an e-reader, download all your books before you leave as these devices cannot connect with the resort wifi. Tipping: Too many "touches" throughout the day and the added stress of the front desk cashier not being able to make change when needed. Serving staff presumably receives many $1 bills throughout the day yet needs to take your $10 or $20 away to come back 10 minutes later with your change. Perhaps the resort could add a small service charge or build in a service charge so that guests don't have to think about this. Note: bring $100 - $200 (depending on length of stay) in US$1 bills. There are shows every evening ranging from karaoke to island historical theatre and dance programs. Most of these are in the open air bar area in which smoking is permitted. This, effectively, kept us away from most of these activities as we react badly to cigarette smoke. The wind on the beach also meant that we did not spend much time there, apart from walking, due to being unable to avoid smoke. People also smoke around the pool without regard for the comfort of others. It would be better if the resort provided designated smoking areas away from poolside. There are two pools at Esmerelda. One is a "party pool" with live DJ and fun games throughout the day. We spent most of our time at the quiet pool and were well served by Yannick who makes an amazing pina colada! The beach is amazing - soft, golden sand for miles in each direction. We got in a good 5 kilometers almost every day. This is a busy stretch, with back to back resorts and "people watching" provided much entertainment. Overall, we would recommend this resort for its great staff, good food, amazing beach and comfortable accommodations.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort: Amazing Resort

Among the top 3 resorts I’ve been in my 35 yrs of travelling. The grounds were beautiful and continuously maintained. The buffet and specialty were very good with a variety of food there was always something to eat. Pools were beautiful, ocean seating was excellent as well, especially the Bali beds! We had Butler service (Juan) and we seen him at least twice daily to ensure all our needs were met.

Casa Marina Sosua Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive: Awesome

The Hotel was great. The staff were exceptionally pleasant and helpful. The beach and the food very good. I booked through Trip Central and Shae was the best at making sure everything was perfect for my vacation. Super person and exceptional customer service.

Bahia Principe Escape Samana: Great hotel

Hotel, beach,waterfront, and staff where all excellent except the food was very bad. The leftovers seemed like they were served the following day and the exact same meals were served everyday. Very little choices to choose from. Food was not five star. Many people at resort same same thing. For this reason I would not recommend this Hotel.

Secrets Tides Punta Cana: Very nice resort

The resort was very nice, the beaches were terrific! The food was not good! Having stayed at other Secrets Resorts where the cuisine was amazing, this was very much a let down. Most of the restaurant staff were not very friendly.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda: Top notch resort!

Would have no hesitation booking at the Esmeralda again! Great beach, comfortable room, lots of attention to detail, good food & amenities and fantastic wifi. Bring earplugs though... the nightly entertainment is loud.

Riu Bambu: Don’t book

This resort is old. Couldn’t charge our phones unless the lights were on. Food was ok. The Sunwing rep was horrible. The shows were sometimes in appropriate for a younger crowd. Not enough loungers for people by the pools. And not enough pools.

Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort: geared for young people

Cofresi Palm Beach Resort is definitely a place for younger people. it is built into a hill and there are steps to get EVERYWHERE! I am in my late 60's and in very good shape but it was a little too much for me at times. I got sick, as did several other guests. I found the place exceptionally noisy (loud music at all of the pools)and was not able to find a quiet spot to just sit QUIETLY. it is a MASSIVE resort and there are many places that are inaccessible or you need an upgrade to use.  [... read more]We DID upgrade and still there were many places we weren't allowed. i found this very confusing. the front desk was a gong show of confusion, although the staff are always very friendly and eager to help they did not seem to know how to help with a request (IT took us 3 days to get beach towels). these blue towels are supposed to be in your room when you arrive and you can change them out all week and leave them in your room when you check out. there were no beach towels in our room and it took 3 days to get that sorted I would rate this as a 3 star resort at best, so if you are in good shape, like loud music, and love walking its the place for you. most of the restaurants were condensed in two locations which were very far away from our room. there was one restaurant near us but was not open until evening...long walk for morning coffee...lol...one of my favourite parts of these holidays

Royalton Hideaway Punta Cana: Amazing Resort

We had a great time at the Hideaway. Rooms were great, clean and in good order. The food and staff ere also excellent. Shout out to Chris,Salomon and TJ in entertainment. Teo and Kelly great in guest services. We will be back!

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Very nice resort

On the whole the resort was very clean although some of the rooms need updating and the food was very good. Staff were pleasant and many spoke some English. There were a lack of umbrellas by the pools and a resort of this caliber should have had a lot more of them as it was brutal sitting in the sun without some shade. Also more ordinary chairs should be placed by the pools as not everyone wants to lie on a lounge chair and sitting on them is not comfortable for many. The shower floor [... read more]s were very slippery with no hand bars to hold onto.

Serenade All Suites Adults Only Resort: Perfect vacation resort

We really enjoyed our stay at Serenade All Suites Adults Only. It had something for everyone. The grounds were immaculate they were constantly cleaning, each morning the pool areas were washed the lounge chairs were cleaned. The food was ok, there was always something to eat. The room, we had pool view, was very clean, and every room had a view of the ocean which is a bonus since most resorts charge and up fee to have ocean view. There are 3 pools which we found to be great there are 2 quiet  [... read more]pools and a party pool. If you wanted complete silence you could have that with the pool far from the party pool. There was fast and friendly poolside bar service The beach was cleaned all through the day so seaweed wasn’t an issue. Some guests complained about the ocean being shallow but we actually liked that you could walk for quite a distance and not be pushed over by waves. The evenings were relaxing with indoor and outdoor areas to enjoy. The entertainment was enjoyable and overly loud Overall we would definitely recommend this resort, and are considering going back since it checks all of our boxes.

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Amazing resort

This hotel far exceeded my expectations!! Every employee I came in contact with wanted nothing more than to make our stay a wonderful experience. All staff went above and beyond to make even the smallest detail special. We were a family of 8 with 4 teens. They loved the teen club, and said they enjoyed it even more than the arcade. I can not wait to return to this resort again

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Amazing

This resort was so relaxing. The one thing I have to say is we got delayed for over 20 hours with no room overnight because of sunwing but the staff and especially Jennifer opened a a la carte restaurant and brought lawn chairs in for people to sleep amazing on their part

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana: Average at best

We don't usually do reviews, but I think this resort warrants one. Overall resort is just average, what might have been a 5 star at one time, is maybe a 3.5 now. There are many upgrades needed in this resort, granted some have been completed and are still on going. Our room was a renovated room, which was very nice. The buffet restaurants definitely need some TLC, they are showing there age as well as some unpleasant smells which doesn't fair well when trying to eat. A La Cart restaurants  [... read more]were nice and food was good. Pools have algae and mold in them and never once saw anyone cleaning them in a 2 week span. You can never judge things on reviews alone, but, read and take the average experiences from others.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: You get what you pay for

Pros- The resort grounds were lovely and well maintained, it was close to the airport and was a quick check in process. The beach was fun and very wavy! We enjoyed watching the kite surfers. You could walk the beach in either direction safely. East took you to the beach front restaurants and shops. West took you to quiet unspoiled surroundings. Cons- the rooms were a nice size but, with no extras. No kleenex, ice, or alcohol available in fridge. Very tired with cracked tiles, dripped paint etc [... read more]. Food wasn’t great and buffets very busy. Just draft beer and cheep booze. Long bar lines far from the beach- with everyone filling their personal thermal cups it took forever!! I ended up going across the road and buying my own beer and snacks. We also ate a few meals at the restaurants down the beach. Lots of smoking everywhere including pool area covered bar. Cigarette butts in beach sand was sad to see. Pool was very busy and hard to find chairs. Tons of sellers on the beach, I realize they are trying to make a living but even after you’ve bought they still keep coming! Bottom line the resort is cheap so don’t expect much and it leaves you with money to check out the area! Great restaurants, shops close by to explore!

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: Amazing resort - Top notch and great service .

Very well organized and clean . Great staff at front desk and all around. Air Transat , as usual was great , although they damaged my wife’s suitcase which we have reported to them , and hopefully they will resolve soon . We would return there , as we were that pleased with the resort .

Wyndham Alltra Samana: Excellent

This hotel lived up to the recommendation and descriptions of our Tripcentral agent Jairus Maus. Since he’d been there he was quite specific and answered all my questions concerning accommodations for my daughter and granddaughter, both strict vegans, the off- property options for exploration, the distance from the airport, etc.