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#9 Riu Palace Bavaro
#9 Riu Palace Bavaro
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
213 reviews
Great Family Resort
We travelled with kids 9,11 and 13. We stayed in a friends and family room in the newer villas towards the back of the resort where the old Naiboa hotel used to be. I was worried that this location would be very farm from the the beach, restaurants, main pool etc. but we actually loved the location and were glad we were staying here. It is very close to the splash parks and the waterpark. We preferred the pool and swim up bar in this area to the ones closer to the beach as well and spent the majority of our time in this area of the resort. The pool wait staff were wonderful here. It is a bit of a walk to the beach and main pool and food court but it never felt too far. There is a smaller food court in this area as well that we ate at often for lunch. The resort if very clean and beautiful. The gounds were immaculate. The beach and ocean are very good. My kids were able to swim in the ocean lots. There was a bit of seaweed in the water, didn't bother us, and the beach was clean. There were a few vendors on the beach - mostly the parasailing guys but a simple no and they left you alone and weren't bothersome. Our room had a king bed, a double bed and a pullout couch. It was very spacious and all beds were comfortable including the pullout. The room was very clean and the mini fridge was stocked well daily. The buffet was typical for an all inclusive. We missed having an omlette station at breakfast but there was lots of choices. We mostly ate lunch at the food courts because the kids didn't want to stop for lunch. The buffet had lots of variety for supper. We only tried the steakhouse, american country and zen for restaurants. All were good. Steakhouse and Zen were very busy with wait times to get in and long waits for food. Service lacked in these two places only because staff were so overun. American country was quick and one of my kids favourites. The bakeries and ice cream shop were also a favourite stop. We did a morning snorkel trip with ScubaCaribe right at the resort that was very family friendly. We saw lots of fish and then also went to the natural pool.
#12 Royalton Chic Punta Cana
#12 Royalton Chic Punta Cana
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
216 reviews
Nice Size Hotel but lacking Quality
Upgraded to Diamond Club. Not convinced it was worth the money except for the ability to book restaurants through the Butler was easy. Easy to get around the grounds. Special Diamond areas were not policed and frequently used by non diamond guests taking up spots. Typical fight for chairs everywhere. Towels left on chairs early each day without guests coming back for hours to use. Get up early! Representatives were attentive and helpful in time. Our first room was in need of repair, closet door off track and broken, sink tap loose and wobbly. Moved to new room next day. Entertainment was directed to young crowd mostly. Lots of thumping electro beat music. Food was very bland... good selections at Buffet but 4 restaurants were not to the quality you would expect. Service could also be slow with long waits between starters and mains. Every menu had extra priced items to order and extra priced wine lists, very pricey! Private booking restaurant was very pricey and empty most nights. Sports bar was also empty most times and offered a disco starting at 11 PM. No real benefits of being Diamond Club guests other than ease of reservation booking through Butler. Regular guests had to book through an app that we understand had problems. Whole resort is paved in stone tiles that become dangerously slippery when wet. Private cabana's were pricey and not very private. Regular guests can swim right up. Spa was nice and massages were good and priced reasonably on the special offer days! Hydrotherapy pools were also nice. The dry sauna in mens room the wooden floor planks were loose and needed repair. Exercise Room was well equipped and rarely used. Distilled Water for CPAP machines is very expensive. Use bottled water.
#17 Bahia Principe Explore Legend
#17 Bahia Principe Explore Legend
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
134 reviews
All inclusive resort experience with 4 yo
While the resort grounds, beach access, pools, and bar service were satisfactory, the guestroom condition was outdated and poorly maintained, falling well below expectations for a premium 5-star, family-friendly resort. The combination of unresolved room maintenance issues and concerns around food quality, sanitation, and hygiene significantly detracted from our stay, making the experience stressful and disappointing, particularly while traveling with a 4-year-old child. Key issues experienced during our stay: 1. Non-functional air conditioning made our stay horrible, especially with 29 - 31 degrees C at night. The prolonged heat and sweating caused significant discomfort, especially for our 4-year-old child. 2. Faulty toilet: The toilet produced a constant water-dripping noise throughout the night, further disrupting sleep, particularly problematic given the lack of air conditioning. 3. Unclean in-room jacuzzi and dirty washroom upon arrival 4. Unsanitary coffee machine: The in-room coffee machine was dirty and showed signs of rust, raising concerns about cleanliness, hygiene, and room readiness. 5. The buffet offered a wide variety of dishes, but cross-contamination is a significant concern. There weren't enough serving spoons and spatulas, leading to customers reusing the same utensils for multiple dishes. Additionally, the dishes were not properly labeled. The live grill, which is used as an omelette station in the morning and a meat station for lunch and dinner, was dirty and had grease buildup. 6. The kids' club is a joke. The caregivers are teenagers who can't communicate in English; instead, they keep yelling at the kids in Spanish. When I went to drop my child off, I hesitated after seeing the poor condition of the place and the kids there. I noticed a couple of kids crying, but the caregivers didn't bother to check on them. Some of the earlier reviews on Google and TripAdvisor mention that the kids' club is a breeding ground for hand, foot, and mouth disease and other contagious infections due to sanitation issues.

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