Historic Hotels in Dominican Republic from NZ$110

"My partner and I stayed for 6 nights over spring break as a college-aged couple, and overall we had a good experience with a few things to note. The resort is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. The staff were very friendly and hardworking. However, as Americans, we were surprised by how few English-speaking guests were around us. The standard food and drinks were just okay and felt lower quality. Even with the Platinum upgrade, the food was hit or miss, some meals were good, but others were unclear in preparation, and at times we didn’t know what kind of meat we were eating. However, Platinum still made a big difference with better options, private pools and loungers, smaller crowds, and a more relaxing, couple-friendly atmosphere. A major downside was medical care. My boyfriend got severe sun poisoning and needed treatment. The on site clinic costed $350 out of pocket, and the hospital was about $8,000 upfront since they didn’t accept U.S. insurance. We were also required to stay overnight for a relatively minor issue. In general, Punta Cana can feel tourist-scam heavy, especially with extra costs like medical care. Overall, we had a great stay, but we wish we had known these things beforehand. Consider upgrading or choosing a higher-end resort or a different island destination. "

"The pool on the swim up bar side was completely unacceptable. There was probably about 15-20% of the tiles missing and I cut my toe on the first day there so bad that it ruined the next 3 days for me. The swim up bar itself had a horrible septic tank smell that wafted from behind the bar which came and went all day long. The pool side loungers were so worn and saggy that you ended up sitting on the bars underneath. The white plastic drain grate that surrounds the pool was brittle and falling apart. There were a number of occasions that we watched people step in it and break through it. We witnessed about 1/2 dozen people cut up there feet between that and the tiles. In our room, one of the sinks took forever to drain which left a horrible scum in it all the time and there was no fan in the toilet/shower area which seems really odd and made the room smell. The staff where 5 star though and helped make our stay a little more enjoyable "

"The staff was nice, nothing over the top but nice. They do not provide face towels, you have to ask for them. Certain areas of the resort smell like sewer water. The face towels we asked for smelled like mildew. This is a resort to party only. The beds and blankets are horrible. Our guest room smelled like paint so they changed our room. The food is horrible. "

"We absolutely loved our stay. Staff were extremely helpful and attentive to all of our needs. We arrived a lot earlier than expected and the front desk accommodated us promptly allowing us to enjoy all amenities while we waited for our rooms to be ready, which staff tried their best to provide us with at least one room early due one of our travelers not feeling well. There was one staff member I would like to point out, Beyoncé he made our trip the time of our lives! He not only attended to our needs in a timely manner but made sure we had an absolute blast we shared laughs and danced the nights away. Staff members made sure to make us feel welcomed, loved and at home. We definitely will be planning a trip back."

"I love it"

"Awesome stay. Everyone were very friendly and helpful!"

"Everything was good "

"Outstanding gym, kids facilities and kids clubs - choice of pools and restaurants "

"Clean and staffs were very help-full. Especially Sanyel, he went about be and beyond providing us all the stuff we need. "