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#5 Riu Palace Macao
#5 Riu Palace Macao
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
466 reviews
Another enjoyable vacation
We visited the Riu Palace Macao complex (adults only) for two weeks (starting end of Feb. 2025). This resort was completely renovated in the summer of 2023. Our room was located on the 4th floor. We had a king bed which we found comfortable. There is a fan above the bed which we appreciated. The air conditioning worked very well. The curtains on the patio door are opaque. On our balcony there were two adjustable chairs, a small table and a dryer rack affixed to the wall. The balconies all have a cement wall (approx. 6 feet) that give you privacy with your neighbors. Our room service was excellent. We had our small refrigerator stocked daily with water, beers and a variety of soft drinks. There are also 4 bottles of drinks with a serving size dispenser (Gin, Vodka, Rum, Whiskey). In the bathroom there are two sinks and a large shower(shower massage removable head or rain forest). In the wardrobe you have several hangers (22) and a free digital box. Also, there are two dressing gowns, ironing board and iron (no umbrella). The Wi-fi is free and worked well. There is a very good variety of food that we found famous at all the places (buffet and La Carte restaurants) that we ate. For A La Carte restaurants no need to book in advance, if it is full, they give you a *puck* that lights up and vibrates when your table is available. For a little extra after your meal or during the day/evening, there is the Cappuccino which serves a good variety of coffee, herbal tea and pastries style desserts.... The service at the bars was very good. The 3 pools were clean as well as the bathrooms. For the beach, it is beautiful and there are sun loungers, no need to reserve. There are no palapas but many palm trees that give you shade if you wish. About 150 feet from the ocean, you have an interlock sidewalk that runs from the Riu Palace Bavaro to the Riu Palace Punta Cana (covering all 4 Riu Resorts (including Bambu/Macao). The location of the Riu Palace Macao is ideal for beach walkers, you can walk east or west for very long distances. The new gym & Spa faces the lobby of the hotel. Everything is very nice and new. Most guests are from the United States, Europe and Canada. This hotel is quiet and there is no music at night. The average age of visitors is 55 . All the hotel staff is friendly, smiling and helpful from your arrival to your departure. My wife and I will be returning to this resort as our 12th stay was again excellent & relaxing!
#11 Royalton Bavaro
#11 Royalton Bavaro
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
160 reviews
Stunning Beach, but Serious Room Issues
We recently stayed at this resort and wanted to share our experience to help others make an informed decision. Positives: The beach is absolutely incredible—hands down the highlight of our trip. We never had to fight for loungers, and the beach service was constant, fast, and incredibly friendly. The staff overall were lovely, especially the servers and bartenders who consistently made us feel welcome. The nighttime entertainment exceeded expectations, with “The Greatest Showman” night being a standout. Breakfast at the Oceanside restaurant became our favorite part of each day—the combination of great food, attentive service, and a beautiful view was just perfect. A special mention to our butler, Adonis, who was always available and responsive throughout our stay. Negatives: Unfortunately, the room experience was a major disappointment. The furniture was in terrible shape—falling apart to the point where we couldn't use any of the four drawers in the cabinet because they were stuck shut. The shower barely worked, had mould, and the bathroom door had visible urine stains. We had a humidifier in the room that filled up every 4 hours and beeped loudly, waking us up nightly. To make matters worse, we discovered bed bugs on the second last night. After sending a video to our butler, the room was fumigated while our belongings were still inside, leaving everything with a horrible chemical smell. We had paid nearly $2,000 to upgrade to Diamond Club expecting premium service and amenities, especially based on our previous positive experience with Diamond Club at Royalton Riviera Cancun. However, here it meant very little. When we asked the Diamond Club concierge whether our room was actually part of Diamond Club, we were told that the manager decides what rooms are designated as Diamond Club—there are no specific Diamond Club rooms. Our room was clearly not an upgrade in any way, and it was disappointing to learn that this status seems arbitrarily assigned. The room (in Building 18) was run-down and definitely not worth the upgrade cost. Furthermore, the Diamond Club pool and beach areas were not monitored or exclusive—any guest could use them freely. The same applied to the Oceanside breakfast. Essentially, the only “perk” we received for our upgrade was a butler who handled our dinner reservations. Bottom Line: While the beach, entertainment, and service from staff were excellent, the poor room conditions, bed bug issue, and underwhelming Diamond Club experience left us very disappointed. We would not recommend this resort and, unfortunately, we would not return.
#13 Bahia Principe Fantasia Punta Cana
#13 Bahia Principe Fantasia Punta Cana
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
125 reviews
Good for families
I stayed at the Fantasia with my family. (I was a single traveler who met my parents and brother and his family). The resort was good considering we were traveling with small children, but I would not return unless I was with children. The resort was generally nice and taken care of but was outdated and rundown in some places. My parents' room and my room each separately had a leak in our ceilings. I went to the front desk to ask for maintenance and then called again hours later when it still wasn't fixed. The cleaning staff came and saw the trash can filling with water and called (in Spanish) to ask for help. Only then did they show up to fix it. My back, sliding door was broken but I didn't bother asking for Maintenance because I knew it would fall on deaf ears. The entertainment was average. Not better or worse than I have experienced at other resorts. Drinks were delicious and strong. One bartender was rude and purposely overlooked me. Eventually I learned that if I had my tip showing in my hand when I waited, I was given quicker service. The food wasn't superb, but not bad enough that I wouldn't return because of it. The biggest problem I found, which is not a problem exclusive to this resort, is the language barrier. A very very large majority of the guests were Spanish speaking so the staff and especially entertainment crew didn't even bother trying to speak English. Games by the pool were completely in Spanish. Lastly, I arrived at night, 30 minutes before the buffet was closing so the front desk told me to leave my suitcase with the bellboys and go to eat. When I opened my suitcase, I found jewellery (some bracelets, a necklace, a jewellery bag and a lip gloss) that didn't belong to me. I returned the items to the front desk but was bothered that no one was watching my bag and things could have been stolen. Good, almost great, but not excellent. I have had better experiences at other resorts.

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