Hotels in Punta Cana with Swimming Pools

TUI and HOTEL EXCELLENCE PUNTA On arrival we were allocated a room that had not been adequately cleaned and had obviously not been used for some time. Smelt very damp and musty. The hotel was unable to provide an alternative for nearly twenty four hours and then not in the club excellence area. Throughout the complex there was constant loud music thumping out. Definitely not 5 star. Hardly conducive to a relaxing, romantic atmosphere. The gym, one of the best I have encountered in a hotel, had permanent “Techno” music thumping out from the moment it opened until it closed and did not turn the level down when asked. Was told the music came from 'Mexico'!!!!! On arrival at Excellence Club reception we were informed that the dress codes we had been advised to comply with had been discarded in favour of a “come as you are” attitude. The two notable exceptions were the Chez Isabella and the Excellence club Magna restaurant. The Kitchen restaurant, a buffet style affair, provided good basic food and service, everywhere else most of the food was distinctly ordinary, not very hot and hardly befitting a five star establishment. Not 5 star A la carte. It was unfortunate that the Kitchen was not open in the evening , I would have eaten there on a regular basis. On several occasions I left meals uneaten because the standard was so poor. The Coffee Shop was excellent and an inspired addition to the complex with charming, helpful and cheerful staff. Throughout the complex there seemed to be a will to inspire a “party” atmosphere with copious amounts of alcohol, cocktails and loud music. I heard one disgruntled American guest describe it as “a cross between Spring Break and a frat party.” They had a point! We largely avoided the evening entertainment because of the deafening volume it was delivered at. Not 5 star service. The staff fell into two distinct groups. The junior level staff were almost entirely cheerful, helpful and keen to please or assist. Middle management appeared to exist to deflect complaints and ignore requests whilst appearing charming and helpful. Room servicing. The turn down service was infrequent and patchy. The mini bar was due to be replenished daily. Despite only drinking soft drinks from the mini bar we often had to request replenishment as it had not happened for several days. Bar service, the staff were excellent, helpful and cheerful but there were often occasions when particular drinks were not available. A particular dislike of mine, and I appreciate that it may be a personal foible, is I was often served drinks in plastic glasses, despite being nowhere near a pool area. As guests from Europe I gained the distinct impression that we were in a minority and the aim was to cater for the American market, which is a shame because they took our money readily enough. In conclusion the hotel is set in a stunning location. It is not relaxing, or romantic but if you want to party this place lends itself to it. I do not consider th

Located in Punta Cana, 3 km from Cana Bay Golf Club, Riu Republica - Adults Only - All Inclusive provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a hot tub, nightclub and an ATM. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Riu Republica - Adults Only - All Inclusive features certain rooms with sea views, and every room is fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for windsurfing, and car hire is available at this 5-star resort. Punta Blanca is 5.2 km from Riu Republica - Adults Only - All Inclusive, while Cocotal Golf and Country Club is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Punta Cana International Airport, 28 km from the resort.

I went with my two good friends on our yearly girls trip, and then my mom arrived for her bday. We all loved how beautiful and calm the beach was and all the amenities but we thought the food and drink was not on par with other Secrets or All inclusive hotels we have stayed in. I have stayed at Secrets the Vine Cancun 3 times, Hyatt Zilara Punta Cana, and Hard Rock Los Cabos. Also thought that during the day the pool area was vary boring except during the activities (water aerobics, volleyball, zumba) but it would be cool to have a DJ or louder more fun music playing. It was also very hard to find shade at the pool and the beach, wish there were more chairs with umbrellas. The night entertainment was great at Desires and at the lobby especially the Dj and bands that played more upbeat dancing music, and Black Coffee got everyone to dance and was such a great vibe, we love him. Our concierge/butler - Osvaldy Guerrero Cedano is a true Gem, the best concierge/butler I've ever had. He was super responsive and helped us out at all times. It was my mom's bday and he had the room decorated with cake and Champagne and she loved it. He totally made her day more special. Ultimately I thought that this Secrets was more for couples where most Adults only resorts are a bit more fun and have more of a variety of people of all ages, for example girls trip, bachelorette, bachelor, wedding party. it seemed way more focused for couples and we all felt a bit out of a place. Lastly our room smelled like mold, I wish we had complained and had it changed it because on the last day our Concierge/Butler allowed us to checkout late and then enjoy the resort and use a room just to shower before leaving for our late flight. The room that we used the shower in was the same size but no smell of mold. The service was amazing though, all employees were super nice, kind, helpful and smily they made the atmosphere so great! Thanks for everything!

!!! FINGER WEG BESONDERS FÜR TOURISTEN AUS EUROPA !!! Ich muss ehrlich sagen, dass ich sehr enttäuscht bin vom Hotel und der Umgebung hier. So hätten wir uns unseren Urlaub nicht vorgestellt. Aber zuerst zu den positiven Punkten: Positiv war: - Sauberkeit der Zimmer 7/10 - Hilfsbereitschaft des Personals 9/10 - Sauberkeit Pool 8/10 - Qualität und Angebot des Essens 7/10 Negativ war: Strand und Meer 1/10 Ein Grund warum Menschen dieser Welt die dominikanische Republik bereisen sind bestimmt die traumhaften Strände. Leider war dem überhaupt nicht so. Die vom Hotel zur Verfügung gestellten Strände waren komplett zugemüllt, voll mit Seegras und im Wasser konnte man kaum schwimmen vor lauter Seegras. Nebst dem, dass dies total ekelhaft war, sehe ich als Rettungsschwimmer auch eine Gefahr in solchem Gewässer überhaupt zu baden da die Bewegungsfreiheit stark eingeschränkt ist. Als wir das Management des Hotels darauf aufmerksam machten, sagten sie uns dass es Ihnen leid tut aber sie nichts dagegen tun können. Ich finde das eine Lüge da das Arbeitspersonal den Strand reinigen hätte können. Für uns war der Strand, sowie das Meer völlig unzumutbar. Personal und Management 3/10 Sehr freundlich, aber keiner spricht auch nur 1 Wort Deutsch. Bei einem 5 Sterne Standard ist eine Dienstleistung, die man in Anspruch nehmen darf. Ich empfand das Personal leider auch durchgehend schlecht gelaunt, bis auf einige wenige. Trotz zahlreicher versuche mit dem Management über die Missstände zu sprechen, wurden wir immer dreist abgewimmelt und darauf verwiesen zu warten. So verbrachte ich schlussendlich 4 Stunden meines Urlaubs in der Hotellobby. Die Beschwerden wurden belächelt aber nichts passierte. Eine weitere Respektlosigkeit dieses Hotels. Aktivitäten vom Hotel aus 2/10 Massentourismusattraktionen auf völlig veralteten, Sicherheitsriskanten, maximal umweltunfreundlichen und überteuerten Touren. So kann man das Angebot rund ums Hotel beschreiben. Leider bietet das Hotel von sich aus nur Tourenan die doppelt so teuer sind wie im Internet zu finden, über die Qualität möchte ich wirklich nichts mehr sagen, ausser unterste Schublade. Es gibt keine Möglichkeiten zu tauchen, Kitesurfen, Wakeboarden oder anderer Extremsportarten. Das Undercover Kinderhotel Leider wird man auch beim Hotel verarscht. Das Hotel teilt sich nämlich das Grundstück mit Nickelodeon. Dies führt dazu, dass es sehr viele Kinder hat und sehr viele Kinderattraktionen. Ich habe nichts gegen Kinder aber als Geschäftsmann möchte man einfach seine Ruhe in den Ferien geniessen und nicht permanent irgendwelchen Clowns, Kinderlieder, Hüpfburgen, Urin in den Pools und dem Geschrei ausgesetzt sein. Mittouristen im Hotel Ein weiterer Punkt war dass ich das Gefühl hatte der einzige Europäer zu sein. Alle sprachen Spanisch. Aus Europa schien tatsächlich gar niemand zu kommen. Wir waren auch die einzigen hellhäutigen. Ich habe da absolut nicht dagegen aber etwas komisch war das schon. Fazit L

Our stay at Breathless was incredible; the room was great, the food was delicious, but the whole experience was taken over the top by our VIP concierge, Pablo. We have stayed in many top-rated hotels and resorts all around the world, but we have never felt so safe and comforted as we did at Breathless. We received a text message from our VIP every day about what activities would happen on the property and when. We were also told many times if we had any problems to let him know or if we were looking to have any experiences or see any shows. He was able to connect the dots with everything. We felt like celebrities and because of it we had an amazing trip.

Located in Punta Cana, Blue Beach Luxury All Inclusive Resort is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Cabeza de Toro Beach and 9 minutes from Downtown Punta Cana. This 5-star property is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from BlueMall Punta Cana and 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Scape Park.Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and karaoke. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean property include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy local and international cuisine at Blue Wave, one of the property's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 110 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

The resort is absolutely beautiful, well kept and an amazing Sanctuary, just what we were looking for. We stayed in the castle and JT took great care of us all week. He was absolutely amazing, helpful, full of great info on what to do and helping set up reservations. He is a great model of excellent service, care and professionalism of going above and beyond. Even when we had an issue being given the wrong room, an ocean view room instead of the oceanfront room we paid for. JT was very helpful and supportive and aided us in getting this corrected. The next day we were in the correct room thankfully. For the rest of our stay we encountered great people like Omar at the steakhouse who on our anniversary was so attentive and added to our romantic dinner experience. This was a wonderful 20th Anniversary celebration for us, it was so much more than we imagined it would be. Check out our beautiful oceanfront view, it was exquisite!

This trip was amazing. The resort was beautiful and easy to navigate. The rooms are quite large and the location is isolated and quiet. The beach is beautiful, the food was delicious, the drinks were wonderful. The staff were all really friendly and the service was generally great. There are a lot of vegan and vegetarian options which was great! All the events were really enjoyable and overall it was a really relaxing and memorable vacation! Shout out to the activities director Miki for making our stay extra special!

What an EXCELLENT trip! We loved our 7 day stay at Excellence El Carmen. We went just the two of us for my birthday! A few highlights: 1. The most friendly waitstaff ever 2. Lovely rooms (we had a basic room but was still nice) 3. The gym was one of the nicest hotel gyms I’ve ever seen 4. I felt very safe at all times 5. Loved the pool scene - not too crazy/party like but def fun and friendly! A few not so great things: 1. I had some tummy troubles on our second day there - not sure how but it wasn’t pleasant. 2. The food was just okay. Not horrible. Not wonderful. Just ok. A few good meals but overall meh food. 3. Our room was right above the nightly entertainment so it was a bit loud after we went to bed but not awful. All in all, we had a lovely stay! Marco in the piano bar was AWESOME! Definitely go get a chocolate martini from him! Rocio & Juan @ the bar next to the main pool are just WONDERFUL! They always addressed us by name, and Rocio helped me celebrate my birthday the right way! They were fantastic! Thank you!!

With a stay at Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa All Inclusive in Punta Cana (Uvero Alto), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sirenis Aquagames Water Park. This upscale resort is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Macao Beach and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Los Corales Beach.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 6 outdoor swimming pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at Carnival Buffet, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 8 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 11 bars/lounges, or 3 poolside bars.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Punta Cana? This resort has 11900 square feet (1106 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 806 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and free minibar items. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.