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fantastic hotel reading reviews doubts hotel soon settled days quickly forgotton, great hotel, got married took party 22 people, wedding beach amazing, arrival led beautiful lobby area allocated rooms 30 minutes, wife honeymoon suite gorgeous, staff fantastic morning gardeners cleaners tending grounds, spray bushes trees day did n't encounter single mosquito unusual caribbean, food great norrmally careful comes buffet just tell food going good just presentation, restaurants complex recommend italian mexican, beach nice clean water crystal clear, ca n't really say bad place, couples did asked timeshare 1 staff listened bit said did n't want share guy said ok gave hamper cigars champagne chocolates timeshare people nice did load excursions great, sisters friends booking year, questions feel free send message, | 5 |
think twice, stayed resort nights april 11-13 2008. rooms pool clean nice, beach area fine chairs, traveled resorts say bad, staff horrible rude, inclusive resort need retrain staff, staff unhappy work certainly make know, recommend make trip not worth, taken advice reviews, hope n't make mistake spend time money resort, | 1 |
fabulous holiday having read mixed reviews site coupled customer satisfaction details brochure reviewed little apprehensive prior departure, surprise store, aspects holiday exception reception staff excellent, hotel staff members chambermaids ground maintenance restuarant personnel courteous passed cheery greeting great big smile, beach fabulous clean white sand crystal blue water walk miles great way getting legs nicely tanned, food excellent great choice, pop mike coffee bar best strawberry smoothies, no cheesecake displayed ask cheesecake not disappointed, complex large beautifully kept grounds accommodation clean spacious good sized balcony, returning, | 5 |
fantastic ocean blue march 4-11th stayed ocean blue beach golf punta cana2 adults 2 children 8 11we read alot reviews prior leaving quite concered.however wonderful timethe food fantastic tried included restaurants did not feel need try ones not included.we did not approach time share, children did not attend kidsclub not comment, did not feel need beach pool area, did bring beach toys home snorkel gear.beach area clean- sure disposed brought beach common courtesy planning trip year family members, | 4 |
hola not good husband just got married beach resort, honeymooned, traveled group 12. brother-in-law arrived told resort booked hotel, p.s conformation ocean blue.we no a/c, refrigerator worked wanted, water leak kept leaking nothing, honeymoon suite, maids just walk w/ knocking, food not good coffee shop nice, good thing kept grounds nice beach beautiful, read reviews making mistake did, good luck, | 1 |
excellent family vacation, stayed ocean blue group 10 ranging ages 18 mths 65. trip south mom dad impressed, hard terms food cleanliness absolutely loved, grounds beautiful maintained daily, room great luckily pool view sister room hand extremely damp musty downfall week.pools great gradual entry good little ones, beach gorgeous wide shopping 2 minute walk, animation staff good night, enjoyed shows night ended 10:00 bowling alley ping pong table, enjoyed teens 13 17 coffee house perfect, big hit parents, great espressos cappuccinos iced coffees ate buffet restaurant night thought easier 18 mth old 3 year old exception night tried italian restaurant, ok nothing spectacular, ended buffet right, lots variety, vacation think gained weight opposed losing, pizzas great kids loved seafood rice day beach restaurant die went home happy having great experience ocean blue, | 4 |
awesome best resort stayed yet..8 girls went 2005 wonderful time good returning march 31,2008..this 4th year traveling resort favorite excited going back..anyone terrible time probably people n't resort..the food great staff friendly.the pools beach breath taking n't resort amazing nothing comes close comparing.i sure experience year 2005.., | 5 |
disappointed sunshine great substandard service started right check-in ended taking week later half hour late, 13 arrived early afternoon slow frustrating check-in, rooms not requested king beds pullouts instead 2 queen beds no adjoining rooms, managed accomodate adjoining room not, given keys told rooms not ready 3:00 pm, took stuff went pool, went room 3:40 people filthy, guests told given late check-out time 3:00 pm, noted 3:40 agreed vacate room, hour room cleaned available, tried beach towel pool told n't come day, towels aggravation week towels poolside silly card exchange towel 15 lose towel card towels room, continually told laundry later, ridiculous like simple solution buy towels, resort like run, room damp musty really changed week, bathroom little tired aged fixtures worked did n't, okay nothing special, light room dim luckily taken 60 watt light bulbs, lady cleaned room nice tried best understand meet requests, did tip day happy, buffet best bet food, quite large usually liked, couple meals great like pasta oriental cook want say food average, la carte restaurants biggest disappointment week, 2 half hour wait night restaurant finally left ate, service al carte restaurants generally poor, extremely disappointed service restaurant new year eve reservations, n't leave soon finally served mediocre meal left cake ordered special occasion party members, went instead center square enjoyed new year festivities fireworks, enjoyed mike cafe regularly long line ups buffet rest week, beach area lovely walks enjoying ocean, spent time pool, group claim chairs towels belongings 8:00 set day, n't chairs 0800. pools large refreshing not overly clean, somewhat concern young infants pool diaper/collection, bartenders lot fun service usually adequate try decent glass wine notta, house wines dreadful soon stopped ordering, champagne bottled beer brand liquors fine, internet/cell phone service substandard, used internet cafe 4 times total 2 hours totalled 30, pay month unlimited dsl cable internet service home, connections varied moderate slow did allow check email contact home, 2 members party took blackberries service delayed did get/send messages, check long distance rates making phone calls, overall week fun people sunshine/great weather, rained day left pretty day, enjoyed families, quickly learned best service served, recommend resort probably not not friends, money think sunny destinations newer cleaner definitely provide better service guests, | 2 |
nice place security risk couples germany spent vacation nov. 24 dec. 9 2007. frist impressed nice place big honeymoon suites including jacuzzi, enjoyed meals various restaurants esp, bodegÙn restaurant, easy good food, mike coffee shop overtime bar favorite places drink, pool areas biggest visited carribean, staff friendly rooms clean bathroom hot water nothing claim really recovered daily stress, 2nd week bad experiences money jewlery mobile phone stolen room/safe room, hotel staff manager told investigations finally result, hotel ensured does happen days stay got know people things stolen, hotel manager did not offer help e.g, money rest stay, n't support hotel, situation people did no longer feel secure, additionally raining day realized room wet rained bed, came check damages rest stay noone came repair, n't wonder wet stay bad experiences did not make leave good memories, | 2 |
loved activity entertainment bartender staff members family stayed resort 7 days, resort visited punta cana, arrived day thanksgiving 11/23 11/30, enjoyed minute vacation.room stayed villa 5. air conditioning not working properly fixed request, room cleaned staff friendly, lighting dim, took light bulbs correct problem.food large variety food choices, picky like 9 year old son, buffet lunch beach favorite, service restuarants need improvement, waiters attentive, overall choices great, really enjoyed mike cafe, food available 24 hours day.activities trip, ladies kids club fantastic, bella friendly caring children, encouarge participate, activities scheduled day long, make sure invovle, special shout outs tony victor david carmen.our family enjoyed spending time strike evening, son favorite hang, bowling pool tables ping pong air hockey tables available, crowded.entertainment did not miss outstanding performances, activities entertainment staff work hard day ensure having great time resort, daughter birthday sang day ended birthday night club, great time, pool pool clean, not notice missing tiles unless purposley looking, bartenders pool closest beach best, julio victor feel like important people resort, special thanks julio victor, beach simply beautiful, plently lounge chairs available, shaded areas beach, distance room beach short, water usuallly warmer july.our entire family recommend resort look forward returning, | 5 |
ocean blue security issues items stolen room ocean blue gulf beach resort visited thansgiving week 2007 stayed honeymoon suite, property setting beautiful trip seriously marred items room stolen resorts handling theft, checked room safe not working, valuables cell phone cash disappeared, reported theft resort mgmt security, able determine came room keycard entry, talked maids unauthorized telephone repairman reported phone issue denied participation theft security concluded theft happened treated like fabricated issue, met couples lobby thefts week, instance couple said safe door pried, securiry told couples lying thefts no problems resort, lack acknowledgement treatment bad situation worse, not offered complementary dinner massage trouble, asked letter present verizon unauthorized calls refused, end did letter stated not used legal purposes phone resort, note not fixed safe checked, | 1 |
vacation make husband stayed ocean blue september 28 october 5/07, 10th visit punta cana, previously stayed rius 3x catalonia bavaro princess punta cana princess majestic colonial 3x, high hopes resort excited try new staying resort trips, n't know just visited bad week expectations not met, arrived hotel 2 p.m. pleased hear room ready, given room 4118 ground floor villa 4. receiving towel key cards directed desk woman gave information hotel resort map sheet detailing restaurants/bars voucher free game bowling list common spanish phrases great idea, proceeded schedule attend breakfast meeting day learn resort, questioned possibly know hotel avoided question offered free massages beach dinner caribbean grill la carte not included ai, that__Ç_é_ realized booking timeshare presentation, agreed did oops, finished desk grabbed drinks lobby bar walked room, villa 4 convenient spot minutes walk beach lobby, met room bellboy brought luggage showed things room safe fridge a/c controls, rooms good size kept, comfortable king sized bed dresser armoire containing fridge tv small living area couch coffee table, chairs table patio drying rack wall, closet ample space things contained ironing board iron umbrella programmable safe, large tub jets sinks 1500 watt hairdryer bathroom, air conditioning worked locked 65e actually little chilly, room 1:00 day, left 2 maid day usually bedspread folded kind design came room, usually left dollar note fridge asking water beer got 2 cans presidente 4 bottles water time, you__Ç_ée read lighting rooms true, unbelievably dim especially evenings, eyes did adjust reading room wasn__Ç_é_ impossible sitting right lamp, bringing light bulbs home sounds silly definitely useful, main buffet okay nothing write home, breakfast usual order omelettes eggs fruit juices, lunch twice selection pretty good pizzas order pastas lots fish meats cooked vegetables, shocked romaine lettuce salad bar day gobbled time seen iceberg lettuce punta cana, dinners buffet dominican theme night, roasted pig husband liked enjoyed red beans rice fish, lunch usually went beach restaurant, preferred main buffet sit deck enjoy breeze water, served delicious chicken assortment meats burgers hotdogs usually pork beef pizza pasta cooked vegetables salad bar, small selection desserts ice cream, convenient spot enjoy continental breakfast limited selection compared main buffet meant didn__Ç_é_ dodge timeshare guys grab snack later afternoon.route 66 favourite la carte, atmosphere fun food good service fast, favourite meal chicken wrap husband loved mother road burger basically bacon cheeseburger, appetizers enjoyed mozzarella sticks chicken wings nachos delicious, hear rib eye steak quite tasty, desserts included apple crisp cheesecake selection rich looking milkshakes, tried mexican la carte, loved nacho bar appetizers margaritas brought table seated, enjoyed fajitas husband pretty disappointed taco combo ordered, air conditioning night dined didn__Ç_é_ add experience, probably enjoyed we__Ç_éö little comfortable, food available 11 p.m. overtime sports bar, fresh hotdogs going rotisserie machine pizza fries hamburgers chicken wings, exception hotdogs think leftover stuff main buffet just wanted quick bite eat night drinking dancing got job done.mike coffee tea bar fantastic provided lovely spot sit enjoy cup tea specialty coffee snack, banana bread brownies absolutely heavenly irish coffee frappacinos, carry-out drinks treats room patio tables relax, photocopies major north american european newspapers small book exchange shelf shop, alcohol available bars lobby 10 am-12 sports bar 5 pm-6 pool bars 10 am-7 pm beach restaurant 6:30-11 pm disco 11 pm-3, service pretty fast, really enjoyed atmosphere lobby lobby bar unfortunately closed renovations day stay spent rest week listening sweet sounds jackhammer, sports bar mike opened earlier day accommodate, bottled budweiser corona available sports bar husband enjoyed canadian club johnny walker red drinks bars week, small tip managed johnny walker black drinks sports bar, saw bailey__Ç_é_ malibu rum bars, didn__Ç_é_ try house red wine white surprisingly good, service staff good, friendly cases got impression smiles forced people weren__Ç_é_ genuinely happy, resorts we__Ç_ée staff spoke best english, tried practising incredibly bad spanish reply came english, fun trying communicate spanish we__Ç_éÈe dominican wonderful not language barrier resort, management story, stay resort major problems water/plumbing, lukewarm water days stay cold water no water day led lovely smell raw sewage coming villa courtyards area restaurants, nobody able provide solid answer problem fixed, fortunately smell lack water resolved 24 hours rest week did not hot water bathe, i__Ç_é cool shower dominican heat pushing, similarly guest safe ripped right closet wall break-in managers indifferent situation, speaking victim learned security adamant not involving local police, didn__Ç_é_ like really hotel security management tour rep arrived good 12 hours robbery taken place, lobby lobby bar closed renovations days visit theatre closed got, not notified closures arrived, notice lobby closed sign posted bar evening open, spoke travel agent got home told just received notice tour operator october 5th stating theatre closed no mention lobby construction, weren__Ç_é_ concerned not able use theatre don__Ç_é_ normally watch shows lobby closure really limited places sit outdoors raining, patio tables umbrellas outside restaurants things protect it__Ç_é_ really coming resort laid rooms exterior resort pools main walkways running middle, easy walking distance, surprised tram running resort size i__Ç_é sure appreciated mobility issues small children, resort appeared wheelchair friendly stroller friendly ramps buildings wheelchair accessible stalls washrooms, pools open use blue pool bar closed hung yellow pool, it__Ç_é_ deepest point i__Ç_é guessing yellow pool just 5 feet deep, built sun loungers end closest beach shallow shelf sit steps leading deeper pool, hotel half getting lounge chairs umbrella issue.the beach spacious clean beautiful, plenty shady square things available version palapas square structures fabric woven provide shade looked like need new, hotel knocked end stay i__Ç_é not sure repairing installing provides better shade guests, sun happy park loungers away shady spots, swimming area ocean best we__Ç_ée seen flat no rocks, no seaweed growing swimming area water clean clear, activities board beach tells scheduled day, animation team didn__Ç_é_ animated difficult time getting people things, water aerobics popular activity morning didn__Ç_é_ lot going, took hilarious pool game afternoon early stay pool activities die week progressed.evening entertainment faded course week, nights shows held lobby theatre wasn__Ç_é_ available, closed lobby construction tuesday shows moved small conference room near disco, did hear going night sat having drink rest evenings pretty quiet, strike bowling alley great place inclement weather just different, bowling 15 game, purchase socks 2 n't brought no socks no bowling air conditioning visit sticky game fixed end week, play pool ping pong foosball air hockey no charge, drinks available well.we went disco twice, plenty seating available including huge square swings sit inside decent sized dance floor, music north american pop rap n't recall hearing bachata meringue, think opened 11 p.m. did n't really going closer 1 a.m.archery tennis available near entrance resort ventured check, rent bicycles tennis booth i__Ç_é not sure allowed ride outside property, not sure counts activity internet centre wishing online, 4 bought 15 minutes surfing time sufficient shoot quick email home check weather news, internet centre located near resort area harrison__Ç_é_ jewellery shops, resort great spot shopping beach vendors immediately left hotel, didn__Ç_é_ bother venture ton souvenirs previous vacations, resort gift shop cigar/cigarette store small clothing store harrison__Ç_é_ jewellery boutique, prices gift shop actually pretty reasonable given strength canadian dollar i.e, banana boat sunblock 12 i__Ç_ée paid home, saturday nights resort allows vendors set shop main courtyard area, worse weren__Ç_é_ guests sell unbelievably aggressive far vendors we__Ç_ée previously encountered shopping nights resorts, did shopping don lucas cigars, visited trips it__Ç_é_ great place buy quality cigars stock coffee rum, carry selection artwork jewellery clothing/sarongs reasonable prices, transportation don lucas free just ask desk services contact arrange pick time.we met friends new palma real shopping centre evening cigars drinks, looked like mall you__Ç_éö home complete ritzy looking stores selling merchandise home cheaper, save money dollars farther beach vendors hotel gift shop, did blast resort thanks lovely couple met u.k. not return, weren__Ç_é_ impressed hotel__Ç_é_ support timeshare vultures tactics downright sneaky annoying, vacation relax not worry avoid hassled try breakfast firm thank you__Ç not deter guys, think running smoothly ocean blue probably fantastic resort vacation, unfortunately got things handled aren__Ç_é_ running smoothly deter returning second visit.i__Ç_é happy share photos answer questions email ginnyfyris yahoo.ca, | 3 |
just lovely, stayed punta cana grand palladium time wanted young child chose ocean blue, arrival breezed right luggage picked shown apple bus, takes 30-35 minutes ocean blue airport trip nervous traveling 2 year old dont allow car seats checked agent prior leaving, pleased bus quite large single seats chest seatbelts bus stops reaching ocean blue, arrived safe sound 11:30 check-in 3:00 room not ready, provided map quick breifing resort offer decided head main buffet lunch, room ready 1:00 clean-no problems housekeeping point really wonderful time, day sunny beach gorgeous staff easy going friendly, things discovered-perhaps helpful serve coronas mailbu rum bailey n't let tell run more-we experienced pool bar definetly make trip shops beach souveniers worth, great prices cigars sellers easy going comes barganing-you wo n't feel harassed, make appointment photographers walk truly beautiful pictures careful 8 piece hard narrow choices, looking hair braided extensions etc.. shops beach, daughters hair braided beaded 12 vacationer telling paid 50- 60 resort, definetly make itallian resturant good appetizer spread delicious tiramisu, frequent mike coffee house excellent espresso smoothies, food buffet resturants good stir-fry station excellent, favorite evenings beach party set tables beach white cloths candles, beautiful spread steak seafood kabobs roast turkey bbq chicken chilled wine fresh fruit blast, overall trip exactly wanted gorgeous weather friendly staff yummy food cocktails definelty reccomend ocean blue, | 5 |
ocean blue experience girlfriend went cousins wedding, wedding great ocean blue experience not great.we booked king sized room, arrived bus airport checked firs thing noticed heavy musty smell room.we stayed room overnight requested room change day staff not accomidating stating mean room smells, obviously n't people notice ac intake duct coffee bags trying help smell, room better shape, beds hard lower middle ends wear, morning 9am regardless not disturb sign maid come room using pass key.the resturants set high turn food fair better salted cooked.the pools nice closed 7pm crazy seeing 80 90 humid day, nice evening dip nice, needless say wont returning resort anytime soon, | 2 |
typical beautiful all-inclusive hubby went kids week, went apple vacations, airline usa 3000 great, transfers ways great, arrival great, booked elite club, room overlooking beach pool, room clean yes dimly lit, bring light bulbs request, room nice turn service fresh fruit daily personally requested, room not cleaned 3 day okay odd, extremely polite pool restaurants, pools nice loud calmer, did not tip bartenders nice, did n't shows disco, lobby live music open air nice bar, casino silly dozen slot machines 5 tables, crowded, complaint not complaint rate food c. seafood beach included elite club, pretty upset paid 35 head overcooked lobster, like seafood vacation not really occasional mussel fromthe buffet, italian restaurant awful wait hour, going food n't resort, going relax great place, kids having fun, trips went trip included riding person motor boat snorkeling, great, went horseback riding horrible, trails rocky horses looked underfed best ride actual horseback riding place long, n't, beach clean water beautiful clear, plenty chairs no matter time, not want try new places nice, oh thing, massages vacation, paid hour massage hubby got free 1/2 hr elite club, 20 minutes 40, | 4 |
loved night restaurants arrived aug.1 2007 welcomed gogo rep. drove ocean blue check bell boy took bags directed lobby, met domingo kind understanding directed villa 7 choose walk ride little train, rooms spotless housekeeping friendly advised leave tip leave extra clean towels make wonderful designs bed word advise bathroom great marble tile warms touch big bath tube, balacony ok did not sit creatures just big, varitey restaurants buffet style itallian mexican seafood food good not bad enjoyable night shows everyday entertainment pool jesus aerobics, great place did n't fun dont know, | 4 |
loved, husband visited ocean blue january year honeymoon, thought excellent surroundings idyllic romantic bars fabulous staff incredible, downsides food wise restaurants book little disappointing apart route 66 good fun burger chips joint, buffet restaurant excellent vast choice food great, harrassed morning going breakfast time share people lie wait doors restaurant hassle taking tour complex really annoying ended leaving breakfast completely going snack beach restaurant instead.i used gym daily whilst critical not putting pounds felt little bit basic sufficed.the room really spacious clean little touches like flowers bed fruit basket loved.there events day hola senor song got skin bought cd sad, good evening entertainment schedule imagine good kids honest hubby got bit bored end the2 weeks n't evenings nice relax.the bars round pools really busy lot people just sat day boozing fine not wanted american abit leery loud quieter places got nerves.all say great holiday centered american brit felt abit fab, | 4 |
ocean blue excellent resort, boyfriend mid-20__Ç_é_ stayed ocean blue 6 days week june, awesome time relaxation beach ocean fruity frosty drinks, booked trip left read ocean blue reviews faithfully, little concerned negative reviews figured we__Ç_éö, think value ocean blue excellent booked hotel apple flight separately usa3000 ocean blue 57 day, reading reviews main complaints time food friendliness staff, travelers generally pretty happy hotel/grounds pools/beach rooms drinks, thing like note future ocean blue-goers all-inclusive travelers general all-inclusive resorts generally masses, tropical locale pretty inexpensive generally newer clean food drinks you__Ç_éö basic tgi friday__Ç_é_/outback/olive garden/etc, decent food price somewhat mass-produced, you__Ç_éÈe paying night hotel beach food alcohol activities you__Ç_éö paying nice meal high-end restaurant, saying goes pay not expect morton__Ç_é_ steakhouse meals not paying, advice i__Ç_é sure you__Ç_éêl enjoy review__Ç br/ flew usa3000 punta cana monday morning fairly uneventful pc airport pretty unique, thing not believe luggage people taking beach vacation, agghhh, took bags easy past bag vultures apple rep pointed bus, took hour ocean blue 3 quick hotel stops liked chance hotels, arrival able check early noon mentioned emailed request upper-level pool-view room desk rep. happily accommodated apple villa 5, smile ask check-in rep__Ç_é_ day right away not sure difference pleasant, walked bags room gave mini-tour, lobby resort grounds pools, looked wonderful clean definitely kept, no evidence construction lobby, arrived room just like pictures pretty basic beer soda water fridge beach towels bed air lights bright brought lightbulbs recommended did not need think ta pretty followed advice rooms lit, left maid 1 2 day given requested amounts beer water i__Ç_éö written post-it, room safe boyfriend left ipod clock dresser times money locked suitcases just case, did not use safe, problem shower pressure hot water showered 7:30pm night, mentioned rooms aging having read ta noticed things not notice not big deal agree look nice, think scuffs walls people lugging huge pieces luggage room, served purpose great view, thing note power goes times day reset air conditioner card clocks usually afternoon, little musty expected tropical climate, change thing room fluffier towels, love fluffy hotel towels pools great, clean, usually went 6pm evening dip warm feel nice time, preferred quieter blue pool, yellow pool fun going activity-oriented did participate cocktail making competition fun, noticed lots shaded chairs pools went breakfast 9am wonderful, shaded spot sit sun day, low season lots chairs shaded spots day, seaweed expected water floating said no seaweed pc pdc mexico, fine sand not hot, walked 2 miles way hotel beach definitely cleanest seaweed-wise, water refreshing, beach vendors huts bug bargained little rum shirts did not want waste time, i__Ç_é not big bargaining frankly little annoyed, trinkets pretty dollar store items offer like 30, beach bar blast, carlos omar awesome make sure know care smile fun meeting people having drinks afternoon, plenty top-shelf liquor just ask, favorite drinks blue hawaiian malibu absolut lemonade miami vice ask blended, hotel/grounds read, beautiful tropical, loved layout, wanderings went resorts ocean blue definitely nicest looking definitely best pools saw, did not like hotels__Ç layouts, ocean blue just villas pools middle restaurants/lobby beach perfect, used shuttle walk lobby beach 5-7 minutes much-needed continuous eating drinking restaurants/food breakfast main buffet enjoyed morning, omelet line moves quickly yummy fresh squeezed juice not miss treats, breakfast sweet breads bacon good, didn__Ç_é_ really try stuff buffet line middle grilled pineapple banana tasty, mimosa bar nice, lunch twice beach buffet basic food really liked paella it__Ç_é_ good quick lunch eat beach, enjoyed main buffet really excellent pizza mini-sandwiches rolls meat carving station tried little pasta/rice dishes tasty, day lunch dish called no joke boy__Ç, looked like burrito sauce, no idea knows enlighten, took picture little sign saying thought funny, not big fan dominican desserts general kind plain tasting strong sweet tooth, mike__Ç_é_ coffee excellent frozen coffee drinks wonderful, did not really like desserts macaroons cornflake/sugar mounds mike__Ç_é_, cute atmosphere, tried 5 free la carte__Ç_é_, caribbean grill beach buffet day favorite filet sooo good fried plantains pork cheese, dominican 2nd good beef garlic shrimp service especially outstanding, italian 3rd good chicken loved little antipasto bar, compare olive garden, mexican good pretty basic don pablo__Ç_é_ style nacho bar ok. american interesting experience think friday__Ç_é_ similar menu online just use don__Ç_é_ exactly make food says, burger__Ç, supposed fried jalapeno cheese spicy mayo just 2 burgers bun melted nacho cheese salsa, interesting just laughed, french fries good, wait restaurants wasn__Ç_é_ bad 2 waited italian mexican drink sports bar lady came table ready, larger groups did frustrated, workers not fast not expect disappointed, thing remember dining takes little longer, don__Ç_é_ bring meal 2 bites salad like it__Ç_é_ leisurely affair, service fine came wine water cleared plates away, loved atmosphere restaurant, nice ready eat__Ç night, buffet liked service better sand__Ç reason sat area waiters/waitresses probably led just popped disco looked kind neat casino small fine, lobby bar entertainment fantastic shows resort/cheesy entertainment, variety singing/dancing hit songs performers not wear clothing kids feel not appropriate wouldn__Ç_é_, did not bowling actually forgot, sports bar blast karaoke night, fun, overall went eat later 8:30pm-ish time just wanted chill did not really night activities, did not excursions content laying beach, did ride banana boat blast tipping great service right away tipped appreciation 1 breakfast lunch buffet 5 dinner bucks bartenders probably 70 total 2 6 days, work hard really appreciate, didn__Ç_é_ tip bartenders drink ready ordered, treat want treated not problem, remember omar carlos beach bar best love, did not timeshare salespeople maybe ocean blue took advice past travelers, forgot 3rd day wondered we__Ç_éö accosted sooner later did not happen__Çî_ay, went monday-saturday left pc 9pm sat, night resort did lot crowded saturday, resort not imagine resort packed service not good trying accommodate people staff no doubt gets overworked double number requests/complaints workers human just like stressed busy time work i__Ç_é sure, just smile don__Ç_é_ worked little things, overall price paid stay truly wonderful, agreed pay stay, beach great lounging nice breeze ocean beautiful blue warm room nice drinks cold food decent, just think normally pay 57 day hotel meals drinks__Ç yes definitely think ocean blue worth questions need information ocean blue just send email i__Ç_éêl happy help, | 5 |
ratings board guess start saying compared resorts punta cana watched postings resort months, stayed 06/9 06/16 postings board meaning services resort good not good awful, overall compare star ratings resorts punta cana 3 star, compared carribean resorts maybe 2/12 3 best.lets just say long stay program n't deviate ok. require additional services towels soft drinks room beer burned lights, time requests fall deaf ears management level, tipping tipped including 2 day maids, did not help requests room cleanlyness just bearly acceptable, dirt left corners entire week, tipping overall appear appreciate n't, tell trips bar americans ones tipping, honest, food buffets good gets tiring awhile, theme restaurants food really not authentic italian route 66. lets face staff sure chefs n't know cultural food supposed taste like, just eatable lets leave that.beach somewhat dirty quite bit seaweed cigarette butts plastic glasses literally no resort clean, pools nicerooms typical comfortable, not real clean.staff friendly did bartenders treated spanish people lot better limited spanish, staff regemented assigned job, nothing nothing, requests generally ignored just told no told speak, believe n't want spend entire vacation walking villa lobby speak manager, overall shame really think 4 5 star resort way confusion staff simple getting drinks, realize 3rd world country americans need slow little just frustrating resort not, sure review positive negative state exactly find.in talking manager resort owned h10 hotels spain financial arm operated dominican company, suggest maybe h10 management team needs people onsite oversee dominican operation, nice time price n't bad n't think return simply becasue inconsistancy knowing kind experiance going, | 3 |
beware weekend visitors stayed ocean blue 2007 overall hotel experience positive, food expect all-inclusive resort numerous options, group experienced stomach issues not ruined trip, main negative experience major negative weekend influx non-family oriented visitors came hotel, group definitely liked good time embarassed display drunkeness disregard exhibited group, went far 2 engaged sex public pools middle day guests stood shock/horror continued approximately 15 minutes, thankfully not children did not understand happening, all-in-all cautious bringing family/children resort especially weekends groups frequent resort, | 2 |
great relaxing vacation husband stayed fom 17 23. resort beautiful, tropical paradise, clean, stayed villa 3 alittle walk beach close pools dining areas, little want, activities listed daily paper hotel puts, tips like pass try spa treatment great place, treatments credit card not tip, gift shop takes cash, husband played golf hotel 9 holes finished, nicer courses close list guest relations center, heard guests safari adventure wonderful, mikes coffee house frequently great, ate different restaurants instead buffet dinner, favorite italian dominican close second, left couple dollars day housekeeper, really appriciate, asked day extra towels water day, speaking spanish really plus did not did not problem, does not understands speak, negative thing say time share people annoying, just told day did not want speak left, say great time, | 5 |
objective review context visit couple early 20s spent 7 nights ocean blue, purpose trip relaxation fun, visit hotel filled half capactiy.tour copmany went apple vacations highly recommend, ocean blue apple villa villa 5. villa close pools ocean, english speaking apple representative present reception desk villa 8 till 7 pm convenient, room did not upgrade elite club glad did not, room beautiful large 2 queen beds 1 sofa, bathroom adorned beautiful tiles large jacuzzi tub, private balcony, fridge stocked daily beers waters 7 coke, brought brighter lightbulbs glad did, lightbulbs int room dim point n't able read night, cleanliness resort constantly cleaned, spotless times, maids cleaned rooms thoroughly washed floors single day, maids frequently not come later afternoon 4ish naptime, beach gorgeous, warm clear water, plenty lounge chairs shade sun, walk left beach come beach vendors, pay 30 vendor initial offers, extremely pushy agitating n't feel like haggling n't shop, blue does not allow vendors bother beach avoid want, enjoy windsurfing pay 40 week waterfront cabin day hour, pools:2 beautiful pools, yellow pool loud pool pool volleyball aerobics games, blue pool quiet pool, beautiful pool bars pools, plenty lounge chairs, warm water, jacuzzi tubs attached pool.food better told expect, certainly not like food home good, dominican restaurant italian restaurant favorites, route 66 american restaurant worst restaurants, buffet okay particularly good breakfast, got sick certainly did n't hungry, food use little variety, men wear pants dominican italian restaurants, rule silly allow men wearing long jeans not allow men wearing nice khaki shorts, free wine dinner, drinks strong good liquors, did n't pay restaurants content free ones, entertainment daily activities fun, structured games volleyball boche horseshoes darts, staff really tried involved loved doing, loved felt pressured play game did n't want, kayaking free, advantage, did n't nightly shows, just, casino small, went 3 nights lost, went disco, nice little club, staff gets dancing, saturday night white party wear white clothes, store sells white clothes n't want spend money bring, night live music lobby, good.layout resort resort ideal size, small walk end beach end lobby 10 minutes, shuttle used, service service restaurants bars quick home, not sure quick speed result small guests, staff friendly, small tip goes long way, brought 150 ones spent, tipped meal felt obligated, left money maid, salesmen sales people strong negative aspect resort, time shares sales people easily avoided simply walking away, sales people walk paths trying sell excursions parks resort, people n't allowed bother beach pools restaurants broke rule, no wants bothered vacation, sales people annoyance.excursions did 1 excursion wheeling trip apple, rode wheelers beach swam caribbean sea, excursion cost 120 2 share atv lasted 3 half hours, trip worth, beach company tries sell wheeling excursion 20, trip takes streets dominican barely safe cars, apple rep informed companies create fake insurance papers not actually insured, just careful choose excursion, | 4 |
not place quiet getaway just returned staying hotel enoyed holiday bad points, hotel drive past building sites, entrance hotel usual open building based main bar area, opens town square area set 2 small lakes, consists restaurants la bodegon italian restaurant route 66 american themed retaurant sports bar mexican restaurant la casa restaurant, casino bowling alley shops entertainment theatre, opens main buffet restaurants follows tree lined avenue musical rocks leads 2 pools jacuzzis beach restaurants bars.the rooms initally placed ground floor room villa 8 overlooking service road, warned rooms badly lit bad unpack didnt bother, asked relocated thanks travel rep eventually moved villa 5 overlooking pool area room number 5217. lot lighter room furniture cream not dark wood lighting poor room hard apply make, villa 2 sides divided internal courtyard water features plants, room shower jacuzzi heard lots complaints pressure temperature didnt problems shower, rooms cleaned well.the pools 2 large pools swim bar, warmest pools swum, pool surrounded blue padded loungers parasols surrounded normal unpadded yellow loungers.transport small shuttle travels resort quite handy.food ate restuarants apart la bodegon seafood beach restaurants, large selection consider average couple exceptions steaks route 66 good tenderloin la brisa near beach good, doesnt consistent quality far food concerned somedays vegetables nearly raw days cooked cold, breakfast selection good cava smoked salmon.service failry good hotel half whilst dread think like fully booked.evening entertainment usual shows repeated week staying 2 weeks did does boring, entertainer main lobby bar does tend clash taking place noisy, possible sit outside square creating quiet non smoking bar area.beach area lots sunbeds beach quite shaded areas, swimming area cordoned boats pass quite closely swimmers.gripes yes timeshare people pain.we got food poisioning visiting saona island cateraman trip, did upset stomachs couple meals restaurants, noise guests did not control children showed little consideration guests returning rooms evening.it custom americans canadians bring thermal jugs contain drinks just stand near pool bar getting louder louder course day, seen people having helped rooms drink, hotel not wearing age lots tiles missing pool careful walking main lobby area tiled floor dips drops areas, sockets tendency pull walls, saying trying maintain hotel sparkling clean, toilet areas particular immaculate.so not bad place stay not best shame staff friendly, | 4 |
honest review boyfriend early 20 stayed ocean blue 8-13. booking trip checked numerous reviews thought fair share experience, wanted resort decent food beautiful beach nice atmosphere, n't really looking party placr, caribbean time, usually st. john places british virgin islands, experience line food drinks restaurants, knew ocean blue not going like, wanted away short week summer started did n't chance away rest summer, n't expecting world, wanted beach pool good food, knew food n't going unbelievable n't enjoyabe, long tedious seriously want account stay.day 1 arrive like probably read greeted blue signature ocean blue drink.the lobby absolutely gorgeous, night band play music hangs drinks, no snacks, arrived 1 told rooms n't ready 3. 3 arrive room, given room consisted unmade bed bottle opened wine towels thrown, complaining given room view parking lot, finally moved pool view room villa 4205, happy room-i know dominican rep. told boyfriend not let annoy trip, went buffet lunch, food ok smelled bad, day rained entire day, absolutely nothing ocean blue no indoor activities bowling alley 5 lanes, went bowling fun left saw roach running seen like nyc caribbean weird bugs expected..i just got really sceeved usually bugs like outdoors, later night wasnt feeling, went mexican restaurant asked quesdilla did n't know, day fun sunny, pictures taken beach resort photographers went shopping vendors flexible guy 2nd vendor refused budge, n't naive pay ask think americans/canadians/europeans stupid money worth lot theirs, stuff n't quality..we usually talked 5-10 depending item, breakfast buffet isnt bad, got sick experimental food day 3 strictly toast cream cheese, lunch absolutely terrible, lunch buffet gross, look good stay away it..especially hamburgers, dinner bad meal, mexican restaurant ok italian wasnt bad route 66 absolutely unedible, ordered mozzarella sticks got rubbery play-do looking breaded things, safest bet stick buffet shouldve, extremely careful basically sticking pasta, day 3 throwing mind werent drinking did n't feel entire time alocohol just make worst, 4th 5th days sick stomachs toilet, beach pool beautiful- wear sunscrean no matter dark, n't fair-skinned got burnt badly sunblock not waterproof n't know careful time got burnt caribbean, not returning punta cana hear expensive better resorts, pay lot extra money bvi/uvi, really sorry upset review, seriously read numerous reviews going angry saw bad, people rave place not used better things life nyc best food, just trying help, boyfriend got massage beach dominican woman no idea doing described torture, not finicky bad time.food= terribleshows= not bad good dancerscasino= joke no wins housebowling=cutepool=goodbeach=beautiful, | 2 |
great teens travelled families mar 31 april 7 kids ranging 11 17. perfect set teens check quick hurry rooms wheeled luggage villa 10. got villa 10 requested elite amenities, location villa perfect near active pool beach, view room field ocean balcony angle, resort packed americans canadians north americans europeans resort pc seen, great kids, set let kids day evening felt safe monitor long resort complex, did not experience rude teens saw polite friendly, older teens saw not group twenty-somethings drinking handle times think ages all-inclusives.activities varied day long rock climbing kayaking beach games pool games water aerobics bowling disco foosball, pools kept clean wish trash cans people likely leave plastic glasses straws trash cans close pool, getting chairs early morning event, resort like spring break, wish later towel exchanges clean towel later evening clean ones.food good awesome stir fry long wait buffet loved dominican mexican italian restaurants, mikes coffee house wonderful wondered starbucks-like coffee house did not open till 10am, food not great route 66 kids liked getting french fries there.internet cafe convenient cheaper rate wireless brought laptop, think spent internet cafe, tipped 3/day maid a'lacarte service bar, did not difference service way, kids met tons friends spring break lots americans canadians cater english speaking families couples resorts, group families travelled seven families said thumbs resort families spring break kids adults recommend, course little things improved nothing ruin trip realize not, | 5 |
terrible service, not stay, stayed ocean blue golf resort hotel march 29 2007__Ç april 2 2007. travel agent booked deluxe package additional 112 night sold fact worth upgrading additional services hotel offering i.e, water sports massage upgrade restaurants etc.., needless say disappointed disenchanted unhappy stay, impression stay arrived thursday afternoon informed hotel staff needed sit elite club room wait help, waited 30 minutes person working desk, arrived hotel 4:30 pm didn__Ç_é_ room 6 pm, impression having deluxe package wouldn__Ç_é_ deal waiting private check-in, room not standards, arrived following items deluxe package missing ofruit basketobeer liquoroslippers__Çî_he night returned dinner didn__Ç_é_ nightly turn service, hotel staff not accommodating didn__Ç_é_ care service, disappointed personalized concierge service not available, concierge person elite club buildings, needed like towels she/he reach, windy weather conditions trying exchange motorized water sports sailing catamaran wouldn__Ç_é_ accommodate, towels not sent room promised, abuelita restaurant service staff extremely slow, wait 20 minutes menu didn__Ç_é_, finally menus arrived staff didn__Ç_é_ bring food hour, guests food 20 minutes, ordered dessert waited 20 minutes left wasn__Ç_é_ served, 24 hour room service supposed delivered 30 minutes waiting 50 minutes waiting pizza called room service concerned, stated didn__Ç_é_ pizzas, weren__Ç_é_ notified, hungry especially 5 months pregnant awful experience frustration looking forward hour spa, scheduled manicure/pedicure 10, 10:20 receptionist stated mistake previous appointment 30 minutes, upset, | 1 |
st.john nl loved, looking forward escaping winter blues just n't wait arrive punta cana, read reviews resort really did n't know expect, arrived pretty late check ride room went smoothly, route 66 open drink eat.we thought rooms lovely, surprise upgraded elite suites, unit 10 perfect location just beach pool, food fabulous-at buffet restaurants, enjoyed going mike cafe sitting outside coffee, grounds beautiful, groomed nice just walk especially evening, bartenders maid service great, bavarro runners tour great, no bugs rodents, really nothing negative say resort.the beach beautiful- problem getting chairs, pool huge pool bar lot fun, really enjoyed vacation, biggest decision make wear dinner, definitely recommend resort, | 5 |
fantastic family get-away stayed ocean blue resort april 1-8th wonderful time, travelled 3 kids ages 3,5 8. grounds lush maintained, lots staff friendly try helpful.food food good, no got sick, buffets plentiful pizza hit kids, beach buffet not good main buffet area convenient pool, a-la carte restaurants good wait, suggest door 5:30 open 6:30, kids run court yard hubby supplied drinks wait, willget 6:30 way looking 8:00 did n't work, buffet opens 6:30 pm 10:30 pm buffeted dinner time, recommend ribs route 66 lamb italian restaurant tacos mexican restaurant.pools/beach beach wonderful pools clean warm, needto 6:30-7:00 stake chairs, not need bring beach towels plentiful did bring colorful ones easy spot chairs, believe youneed rise early shady spot beach did n't camp beach, blue pool blue chairs bit quieter family focused yellow pool.rooms villa 9 close pool beach, did not pool view did jungle morning actually saw local climb palm tree harvest somecoconuts-very cool, rooms clean maid good, fridge stocked, recommend english-spanish pocket dictonary resort spanish like towels face cloth, leave maid notes wanted, minor problems, leave 5 towels no face cloths day facecloths no handtowels not big deal, no trouble hot water water pressure said otherreviews, did use jacuzzi times-it did bit longer 10 minutes maybe home kids blast bubbles.service service good, did tip quite bit beginning trip end, not sure difference, ramone-bartender pool good-remembered kids names, did tip maid interested filling comment cards mentioning, recommend day comment card desk tell howgood spell, great service-just make sure card turn in.problems none really, thing sales people called royal blue shirts hang buffet foyer, think selling time shares, asked come presentation-which declined not big deal day 6 getting bit tiresome.overall nice resort, return, | 5 |
wonderful vacation ocean blue reading numerous negative positive reviews ocean blue decided spend spring break ocean blue decide ourselves.we april 1st april 8th.there 16 went let begin saying wonderful time, husband daughter friend stayed junior deluxe suite bldg, 10. did elite package felt worth penny, room beautiful comfortable clean, floor views pool ocean, maids wonderful stocked bar fresh towels, did issues water times took showers 4pm 5:15 hot water ok pressure, understood water situation little different punta cana u.s. rest crew stayed bldg, 3 4 felt, lighting little different issue reading night not able see.the food great especially buffet breakfast dinner, alway different selection night eat, breakfast omelte pancake homemade doughnut favorite, route 66 ok expecting milkshake ice cream disappointed, ate mexican italian restaurant delicious, did attempt lobster dinner beach included package soup appetizer leave mosquito bad, time encountered bug's.as people selling timeshare came, no time pushy.the beach beautiful weather perfect.it wonderful vacation visiting punta cana future, | 4 |
great hotel pools beach book play golf girlfriends teachers spent spring break ocean blue march 26 april 2. spent weeks trip reading reviews helpful, try focus areas not addressed.first say overall experience ocean blue excellent, staff efficient friendly pleasant smile, layout resort unique quite spread walking manageable, negative layou little view beautiful ocean, villa 4 floor facing pools order gorgeous turquoise water ocean stick head way balcony, advantage eating lunch beach buffet walking/sitting beach tropical views.golf basic requirements vacation great weather, sun sun sun lots food drink golf, travel agent recommended resort golf, yes located right street white sands golf course hotel guests offered discount course, not recommend playing, clubhouse beautiful actual course awful, layout fine place raggy looked like war zone, greens worst seen, did not feel safe course approached men asking handouts couple times, holes open time, option playing twice 70, hole price tolerate holes 49 driven course hotel cart attached wagon clubs, took minutes, looking proximity just want swat ball n't want spend lot want try white sands, going dominican play golf book hotel offers guest rates nearby course better quality.we booked round golf catalonia caribe golf club apple rep. better, course fairly new enjoyed 18 holes, no ocean views course good shape, 90 fee included cart 18 holes golf tax transportation course go-golf shuttle, bring bottles water charge course, white sands filled cooler spigot tap water placed bag ice suggest bringing bottled water, drive took 20 minutes.between ocean beach caribe golf club cocotal golf country club, did not play looked nice drove, fairways told wide forgiving fee not staying melia caribe pay 35 cart fee 130 p/p includes cart taxes 3 day package 330.weather guess umbrella room reason scoped internet weather sites forecast looked grim, actually scattered showers predicted daily basis, assured weather lovely occasional evening quick shower usa 3000 flight chicago arrived half hour early looking forward pool time, wrong, rained days rain second day torrential downpours, starting depressed lack sun luckily el sol appearance did end getting quite good tans, weather like chicago minutes changes wind outrageous joked gale force winds, did n't really hamper activities golf temperature lower 72 degrees bring jacket evening air-conditioned restaurants chilly casino disco bring additional small umbrella you.room honeymooning avoid room 4325, headboards not attached bedframe bed slid sat headboard crashing head jacuzzi no plug, yes bring light bulbs.food careful ate, did n't care buffets pizza croissants freshly fried donuts great, felt queasy couple times case think sun vino tinto red wine, loved macaroons mike coffe shop, la carte dinners good especially fish dominican italian mexican, n't miss trying mamajuana potent national drink italian shot concoction jug hostess end meal dominican.by way restaurants located right lobby area, not need reservations, long wait names come enjoyable dinner.a things blue pool quieter, bartender makes great margaritas, yellow pool closer ocean offers activities water aerobics dance lessons, towels obtained building near ocean n't miss photo op brenda monkey, definitely crack photos, | 5 |
great value family friendly resort just returned visit punta cana, traveled families 21 people total kids ranging ages approximately 7 17 years old, resort offered plenty, bored fault, activities director beach did awesome job involving guests activities beach volleyball dart throwing water balloon toss egg toss etc., beach activities water sports bowling alley big hit kids billiards casino archery, things want know heading resort bring light bulbs lighting dim, recplaced light bulbs immediately tip members group site prior trip, bring coffee mug/cooler type cups lids, bartenders great filling, eliminates sand dibris entering drink keeps cold, cash way resort, water sports beach expensive pay cash, american money accepted, took american money, parasailing snorkeling massages tips etc. cash goes pretty quickly, bring mucho dinero extras, lunch buffet open 11:30, tried eat 11:45 told not open minutes, later known dominican time, things laid need learn flow, vacation no hurry, receive towel cards room, order beach towel need turn cards towels beach daily basis, nice towel station open pool-side, initially safe did not work door not lock, not let discourage, called service fixed matter minutes, complaint showers cold, generally showered 5-6:00 pm, day discovered fixed maintenance, fault spoke assuming just way, having all-inclusive resorts felt resort offered way activities drinks food, resorts water drinks drinks plenty strong time, impressed margaritas individually margarita machine, bartenders great service good, kids enjoying fact order virgin drinks day long dirty monkeys miami vice, bartenders great making kids drinks, feel like kids burden, resort offered activities kids no matter age, family freindly, evenings sat lobby sports bar played card games involving kids adults, safe environment kids loved walk bowling alley bowl wanted, family booked vacation internet say little leary, resort entire week pleasant surprise weather great, | 4 |
comfortable accomidations stayed ocean blue march 9th 16th, truely amazing reading different reviews getting differing opinions say people really disliked place probably ones, upgraded elite club celebrating 25th wedding anniversary, worth money questionable nice perks rooms closest ocean priority seating alacarte restraunts, requested received room pool partial ocean view, staff working check elite club fantastic, truely wanted make sure stay enjoyable, arrived 2:30 p.m. room 15 minutes luggage following 10 minutes later, resort not perfect head shoulders star resorts stayed cancun, staff members friendlier did not rude far communication barrier, none, far spanish literate no problem communicating, beach pools gorgeous, main problem people saving chairs use couple hours, unfortunatly want chair thing, usually went 8:30 able chairs just, larger group earlier, resorts need stop practice, food not gourmet items good, choices not liked unpleasable, yes issue hot water water pressure prime showering times, did woken 4 morning night drunken kids banging doors trying room, hoped avoid spring break kids going dominican unfortunatly way, nothing like spring break cancun, things considered good far weighed bad not hesitate stay, remember not u.s poor country, lossen enjoy, vacations short not enjoy yorself, | 4 |
best vacation life stayed ocean blue golf 03/18/2007 03/25/2007me wife really enjoyed stay punta cana, pplace real paradise, perfect food fresh-the service imppecable-the site outreagous-the people frendly-the beach long walk water perfectly clean blue.just stay away guys royal ca n't miss just walk away ignore buy souvenirs pay 30 ask n't shy advantage, buy cigars hotel, beach fake ones, real cigar leaf outside banana leafs inside whant trip marinarium, half day trip snorkle small cruse 75 usd, worth penny.have fun, | 5 |
disappointing compared punta cana resorts husband stayed resort march 9 march 16 2007. problems resort started right arrival, booked apple vacations emphasized travel agent wanted king size bed room regardless floor view proximity beach, checked small beds room, right away called desk tried switch said not going day try, fortunately did switch rooms bring luggage lobby room villa uncoordinated, rooms poorly lit musty smell linnens old beds broken leg, little vaity mirrors fell wall middle night scaring husband, room did not cleaned day sign door order clean restock fridge, hotel booked capacity understandable prime spring break time, loungers beach pool, husband work school early day, did not think 6 vacation order reserve 2 beach chairs, apparently people doing order seat beach pool, disappointed, general beach pool area nice fact literaly sit fight beach lounger enjoy, factor ticked fact no hot water rooms 10:30 5 pm, getting home beach aroun 3:30 pm exhausted dirty n't cleaned 5 pm, complained times no avail, finally turn water 5 pm pressure poor 25 minutes just rinse shampoo hair, food drinks disappointing, main buffet ok breakfast omlet bar fresh fruit, lunch snack bar beach, food not horrible single day, couple days eat fruit lunch, dinner main buffet not good meat generally overly salted, did not think potatoes bad managed make uneatable, far la carte restaurants fact did not reservations wait 2 hours table experience horrible, stayed dr inclusive hotels times arrival make reservation la carte restaurant particular time arrived time table ready, think smarter idea having guests wait 2 hours table, food not worth wait, oversalted just not good, week food resort wedy airport tasted like supreme high cuisine, looking loose significant weight vacation resort, drinks did not taste good strawberry daquiry mix tasted like children tylenol, beach pool bars did not specifically ask alchohol drinks not desceptive, biggest annoyance trip salesmen restaurant villa beach trying solicit buy timeshares, rude obnoxious annoying, attack like hungry mosquitos, no escape follow say no thanks, hotel allow pests property harrass guests ogle young girls annoy living daylights, absolutely unacceptable, husband work retail tell names customers, did not want tell names strange salesmen really pushy offended did n't, came away daily grind not harrassed strangers, overall experience ocean blue disappointing, not recommend resort nor stay, poor food absence hot water extra beach chairs annoying salesmen vacation bust thanks ocean blue, | 2 |
bring snacks, family 45 47 13 15 stayed ocean blue 6 days beginning march 12 2007. recommend resort offer following tips.we booked package on-line travel agency, arrive dr airport pay 10 person tourism card mandatory does n't entry country, paying bombarded people offering bags acting official-like like supposed people offering transportation timeshares, just walked firm grip bags saying no thank no thank repeatedly, transportation company fairly easily got bus 1/2 hour ride resort, ride not bad little country way.check-in resort pretty quick, requested adjoining proximate rooms king bed doubles, assigned rooms floor building 10 closest beach right pool primarily elite customers did not pay not adjoining, said check-in guy kept reassuring rooms close, ended 10 rooms apart, teenagers going room not sure great idea clearly best building resort decided just shut, kids room king bed instead doubles daybed room son took let daughter king bed, want near beach activities request building 10 9 8 happy, lower numbered buildings better want quiet close restaurants.the rooms nice large, bathrooms jacuzzi tubs large, patio/balcony looking pool, beds fairly comfortable sheets n't stay, small fridge room stocked water pepsi 7-up, twice left note fridge 2usd maid asking extra water diet pepsi obliged time.the rooms quite dark using new low-energy lightbulbs, definitely worth bring 4 lightbulbs bathroom bed.it extremely humid felt damp musty time, son figured crank a/c day room stay dry just adjust comfort level return room.the pools beautiful beach, pool active loud entertainment staff use loudspeakers organize activities 10am-noon 3-5pm, pool buildings 10 9. pool buildings 8 7 quieter, swim bars, walked beach passed iberostar riu palace bahia principe ocean blue looked like nicest gorgeous stretch beach, vendors selling art jewelry clothing right beach series 12-15 shacks right ocean blue beach, vendors friendly aggressive try steer shack, pretty selling stuff negotiate prices, painting initially priced 45usd ended getting 3 50.food just barely average lot, want eat restaurants line 6pm open 6:30 wait eat 9pm, hour wait, ate mexican restaurant mediocre granted austin tx route 66 restaurant not great, rest time ate buffets, mike coffeehouse really good coffees sweets.we used bowling alley quite times good break kids, went beachfront entertainment night went casino did evening shows, did not use spa services, fitness center small busy mornings, elliptical machines stationary bikes treadmills universal free weights.for daytime activities need plan ahead, waited plan horseback ride beach day got shut, did banana boat ride 7 person lot fun 20 minute ride, use credit card pay water activities.despite all-inclusive resort bring lots cash, wants/expects tipped things cash like hair braiding henna tattos daytime activities, resort store takes cash, pricey little bag potato chips 5 box 8 tampons 5 t-shirts 13 figure, food available 24x7 just want snacks bag chips candy bar room instead entire room service meal going buffet.would, probably not like trying new places rarely return, resort really nice compares favorably all-inclusives, | 4 |
unbelievable week awesome blast hotel beautiful clean beach spectacular food great no complaints family emergency got home sister family not deliver message sisters room important package delivered hotel recieved blaming courier service got home package delivered hotel 3 times refused knew waiting writing head office ocean resorts compaint restaruants especially mexican staff rude not helpful.i deffinetly return recommend hotel careful need help desk, | 5 |
hi wife travelled ocean blue feb 25 march 5 2007. booked reniassance/journeys travel winnipeg flew air transat.we travel carribean year stay stars better resorts booked hotel liked reviews.as alway reniassance/ journeys travel excellent deal with.this trip air transat excellent experience booked club class flight opinion worth penny, no line lots room plane priority baggage service just perfect, resort pools beach excellent, buffet resturant averagethe la cartes tried route 66 great, casa abuela dominican goodmexican gooditalian ok mike coffee house heavenly, awesome idea, room 5327 nice clean good condition alway hot water low pressure peak hours 5-6 pm, room key cards need lock 9-32 times worked complained just chose make game, overall liked resort not crazy staff did n't overly friendly think little staffed, alway tipped staff benefit, usually vacations make good bond staff impossible time, time share people bothered all.we went excursions bavaro runners safari excellent guide eros great.the saona catamaran/speed boat excellent jose guide.the think did n't like punta cana beach vendors way pushy quite rude, bought alot stuff battle sale paid 30 percent outragous starting prices.in conclusion beach far nicest seen resort good just n't crazy people bit hardened places travelled.also walked resorts drinks ect thought ocean blue nicest grounds condition beach size not big small like punta cana recommend resort, like amazing beach, recommend punta cana want nicer people recommend cuba, fly air transat fly club class, questions email derekl mts.net, | 4 |
beautiful resort poor service hello husband children ages 12 9,9 6 stayed ocean blue feb 14th-28th, try not long winded.i fan pro/con try, overall wonderful vacation went weather beach sand sun quality family time definatly achieved, having said not resort, not terrible experienced better.check/reception-terrible opionion, rude not helpful, did not adjoining rooms requested 4 kids 2 rooms, upset came prepared happen, overall attitude 4-5 times needed speak things, keeping mind respectful polite did not feel return, n't really care attitude, rooms-quite happy, nice, nice bathroom, elite club rooms upgrade, overbooked, no water/mold issues heard, maid service ok. hit miss, room cleaned 0900 trying dressed dinner coming clean, left tips gifts maid service not received year puerta plata riu, beds comfy no hot water issues, service- biggest beef, husband thought service not good, not fault staff, buffet hit miss depending server, tipped did n't help, received drink meal ca n't breakfast, n't rude ignored, tables set 4 tables fine, beach bar 1-2 guys working day wait long 30 mins not fault, friendly understaffed, kids club really bad, did no activities staff just kinds hung kids not interacting, staff areas actually snobby, husband kids not way, went way friendly speak little spanish knew, husband displeased service, beach-awesome, no complaints, walked ways beach resorts thought ourarea nicest, food- quite happy, food nice, buffet great especially fresh stir fry breakfast, la carte good, really enjoyed mexican italian, route 66 did not like kids did, pool-very nice not crowded swimming not 0600 u wo n't pool spot unless near end day, not issue beach people love pool issue, pool did kinda dirty slimy, grounds-very nice attractive flower pots villa beautiful, husnand thought areas bit dirty, agree n't quite clean resort year, lots small details make not overall relaxing time, really recommend going got really great deal think better buys money, say picky vacation quite expensive worked hard save money, expect treated respect good service spend kind money, cheers, specific questions feel free e-mail, tadandcaroline telus.net, | 3 |
great beach sand like baby powder feet apple vacation agent contact..some good things not good expierence ocean blue..our maid belkis room 5308 stay feb 16-23 outstanding did everthing make comfortable room spotless.. hat no hot water times poor force water times faucet no elevators resort room 3rd floor 36 steps 36 steps resort needed trollys running forth food ok not great gain 5 lbs n't drink beer evening shows fair best cast gave best ocean blue happy enjoyed jobs tried make stay happy years old place showing signs repair places like sports club broken pool sticks busted hockey tables on..get condo sellers property pain help learn little spanish kids teens half france europe ocean blue 3 kids think leave kids home away kid running felt ocean blue beautiful grounds pools area place patrolled security crew 24/7 no problems noted stay chsanges hot water stay no higher 2nd floor french kids school food better gain 10 lbs apple flight a-ok cattle car buck paid got good deal thanks apple ocean blue warm sunny week feb, | 3 |
nice resort like cold showers husband friends recently returned day trip resort, mixed feelings place, hotel beautiful clean, beautiful beaches seen weather perfect, major problems water n't decent hot shower trip, day turned shower nothing came hot water, finally realized leave faucet eventually hot water come tried shower not water pressure come shower water dripping shower head, annoying, asked talked problem, hotel representative said problem island talked people way airport stayed resorts problem places stayed, friends problems rooms keys, difficult time getting door open time supposedly came fixed problem times, saw couple hall having problem.other food okay, breakfast buffet probably best, restaurants dominican goodt liked mexican, italian restaurant okay, husband said salmon good crab ravioli little tase, american restaurant pretty bad skip altogether, nice atmosphere hamburgers terrrible tried appetizers pretty bad, not able eat caribbean restaurant usually closed private parties.this trip punta cana nothing compare palace resorts mexico absolutely no comparison quality food service not mention water situation, did talk people island times liked resort better visited, maybe punta cana just does n't level service cancun, | 3 |
great vacation stayed ocean blue feb 4th 11th.other flight trip complete success.our carrier canjet announced unscheduled stopover bahamas departed halifax order re-fuel opposed promised non-stop, caused miss noon time arrival resort begin vacation looking forward to.despite pleasantly surprised great things saying ocean blue trip advior true.check breeze took 15 minutes.our original room block 7 3rd floor honest caused little disappointment, not wrong room location.it suite faced ajoining property mixture mangrove palm tree forrest not wrong hoped room little closer pool beach.the morning spoke check supervisor little encouragement switched block 5 ground level room.this proved best week place choose pool perch virtualy 50 feet new room.things liked pool s large warm clean, swim bar great service shelf liquor beerthe beach best beach experienced 9th trip carribean resorts pool chairs absolutely best quantity chairs experienced resort, no need run 1st thing morning secure chairs towels pool beach.rooms- large clean.staff far friendliest greatest abundance workers places stayed, grounds clean manicured perfectionfood standard carribean resorts type measured best, certainly not 5 star perfect no problem finding suitable eat.service far away best, resorts hotels home learn thing treat customers.things did n't like ca n't think mentioned travelled numerous time carribean past 8 years prevous trips punta cana trips cuba bahamas barbados money best bang buck.in terms ratings stayed 4.5 star resorts past suspicious yard stick used measure ocean blue 1st come deseve 4.5 star rating, no problem recommending, | 4 |
pretty good family hotel good.restaurants italian dominican la brasa good, good grilled chicken, american buffet restaurants o.k, mexican restaurant not great, nacho cheese drizzled food looked unappealing, dress code italian dominican el bodegon additional supplement dress codes long pants no tank tops, lunch snacks good, great having lunch beach, breakfast good breakfast buffet huge different choices cereal crepes fruit exotic drinks, problem breakfast air-conditioned, restaurants problem, mike coffee nice pie cookies brownies coffee, dining areas excepting sports bar nice eating enviroments, pools large zero depth pools islands middle, deepest point feet, no hot tub jacuzzi, small wading pool, swim-up bars nice, bartenders efficient not kids drinks alcohol them.beach beach nice, water warm maybe warmer pool, gentle also.kids club kids club dissapointing televisions video games, kids club unlimited cotton candy popcorn popsicles.suite hotel room nice, stocked refrigerator, beds, problem floor got wet stayed wet, ocean blue huge, need know spanish just hola, overall ocean blue pretty good, | 5 |
punta cana 4 young single gals nyc girlfriends stayed ocean blue 2/3 2/10, overall wonderful experience, nyc immediate area mind my/our opinion hotel based group used nice resort vacation spots everyday life fancy nyc nightlife, ocean water gorgeous, perfect temperature, pools closer beach bit loud host activites water aerobics, pools crowded trouble finding space 4, 2 pool bars, water aerobics fun circle massaging activities strangers, odd ask, rooms fit 4 20-something women 1 room completely fine, bathrooms marble nice, bath huge, like says lighting bad, requested lamp added room brought day, not expect immediate service housekeeping, tip 4 day maids, day face towels laid flowers, nice, definitely safe, not bring expensive jewelry handbags not fit safe, friend gucci bag stolen suitcase, complaning day hotel good investigating ironically showed right left, bars/alcohol asked kind alcohol preferred nicer alcohol avoid costs just smile say 1 gave just went just dont expect fantastic alcohol selections champagne lobby bar tasted fine sports bar brand names like heineken n't expecting ketel 1 tonic got used quickly sports bar open latest end late night night cap nice option open til 6am food available hours.. tried club site wave couple times just wasnt thing, nice sit lobby bar cocktails evening dinner lot people hang clubs went 2 different clubs, mangu arieto, mangu quite interesting, 2 floors, 2nd floor played techno music, 1st floor spanish hip-hop times, 2nd floor quite crew characters midget 1/2 naked men 2 men stilts, danced long time strobe lights getting, definitely fun experience got cage stands danced p.s, premium liquor club red bull expensive dr just fyi, taxi 8 club form ocean blue 7 min ride, went arieto excursion hotel, lot fun played lot american music, small room played dance/techno music pop feet rest dj nice gave friend lesson dj tables, worth checking restaurants site forewarned not fine dining means, expecting nyc restaurants dissapointed, resort beaches rr, said thoughts restaurants, italian great, appetizers buffet style, food great, asked bottle wine bring room hostess snuck, 6 opens line forms right outside, popular, american fine burger not appetizers like buffalo wings onion rings mozzerella sticks, def frozen, mashed potatoes def flakes box, reminded college days, n't lured menu pictures shakes, no flavor straight milk not frozen, chicken sandwich jalepeno burger good, cosmopolitan cocktail good.mexican not good, salvageable guacamole buffet chicken fajitas standard, dont chicken tacos, oh warned cheese wiz meal trip, trust me.dominican went night, great, pork fantastic, champagne good, booked private parties nights check staff open public, did shots mamajuana staff end meal, whoooeeebuffet breakfast great, lunch not great, tried creative, dinner usually good salad, chinese station good, desert coconut ice cream amazing, yum yum yumwe didnt try 2 restaurants not included plan didnt eat meat didnt want seafood, nervous risk paying food everyhting pretty left desired, actually lunch devised going play chef dominican republic person come creative based offered lunch, spa got 2 massages, beach 25 minutes relaxing, nice masseuse talking masseuse 1/2 time, got 2nd massage 90 minutes combination spa, fantastic, guys room, combination pick kinds massages want, did stress relief aromatherapy scalp, great, book guy walks pool discount ask, activities did couple catamaran ride 30 minutes perfect, relaxing beautiful super cheap 22 group horseback riding 20 minute ride site, 2 hour ride beach, larger group 30-40. lots fun 2 hours lot, leave, karaoke sports bar couple nights hosted karaoke pub, did night blast, beginning played lot spanish songs row group english speaking people getting upset bunch left, felt bad especially b/c got sing obviously english speaking songs spanish crowd supportive singing great time, friend said hated karaoke ended singing brains dancing room, force element wo n't people fun, shopping went shops beach, nothing compelling cool rings vendor end, pretty, night hotel vendors come neat jewelry, definitely negotiate, end paying average 40 initially offer, casino extremely small, friend played blackjack lot, nice bit, note non-smokers not like ny smoking banned restaurants, pretty smoke bit frustrating personally great friends smoke just walk outside fresh air, gym nice clean new equipmentits 30-40 minute ride form airport hotel, 28 plus tip, tipping sooo money pardon pun lots singles, tipping, bring wad 100 singles person, pretty expected works hard deserves it.guest services helpful ask advice, menus, beach topless, common, lots seats, hung late night friends met, not problem security, bonfire everynight left seafood restaurant ask guest services photos bring monkey parrot iguana pictures, dont buy dont want, 8, def advantage photoshoot service, 1 hour beautiful pictures resort, buy think 15 picutres really beautiful lot photos choose, ideal couples, friends did pictures turned fantastic, look photographers portfolio deciding, overall fantastic trip, great rr, lots families def not singles place thats not looking, not place walking town going shops, nice need right place, clean, just recommend lowering expectations luxury fine dining mind, think thats, questions feel free contact kelseywoods aol.com, check occassionally, enjoy trip, | 4 |
disappointed, just got yesterday 3 night stay husband just appalled horrible experience, 3 days spent 1,500.00 hopes having nice winter break, travelled quite bit years truly disappointing far, thank goodness did n't stay longer, things liked:1 airport really expect look like islands.2 weather amazing january.3 pools pretty questioned chlorine, tile blue looks like chlorine cup clear.4 loved no high rise buildings.5 sprawling grounds pretty expected landscaping wild life.6 beach fantastic, spent time just walking.the things did n't like far outweigh good, like lot little things unfortunate 1 3 day trip excited arrive early friday, arriving airport large bus stopped hotels arrived ocean blue, stop shortest stay, apple rep assured early check arrival 1:00 pm, did n't happen, arrived couples got rooms right away, waited 5:00 pm, time checked line long slow, getting turn tell broken english guests not check room n't available, did n't think guest problem, stop told room finally did asked, got different room checked, known going happen prepared bathing suits shorts available, sat lobby jeans long sleeve shirts hours 32 derees pittsburgh n't dressed tropics, 2 room disappointed faced outside resort no view no beach no garden no pool no courtyard, did large smelly dumpster look at.3 taking cold shower no hot water discovered hairdryer room did not work, dinner wet head, n't wait dressed upsetting, 3 times replaced hairdryer finally went dinner, no choice 9:30 restaurants close 10:00.4 alarm clock did n't work called wake following morning, got call.5 refrigerator did not work 2 bottles opened half arrival, gross, 6 dinner terrible margarita night, thing worse food resort lack service.we stood line minutes hostess ackowledge, finally did 20 minute wait, n't understand open tables, afraid n't served getting late, seated waited awhile server, food old not ordered, quality poor.7 ate buffet rest time average, cold items looked like gone bad hot items old, did n't starve pretty terrible.8 upsetting hearing different people premier hotel, 5 apple sure fooled us.9 apple tours picked 8:30 leave flight 1:00. travellers late getting bus did n't depart 9:00, stopped 2 hotels leaving airport, airport long wait departure bummer, got early just wait, 10 language barrier frustrating, completely understand spanish speaking country n't tell resort bilingual employees, did n't meet sure, si senor senora walk away request unfulfilled, 11 accustomed inclusives know tipping goes way, tipped spoke did not help better service way.12 employees completely relentless harassment, did n't want shop buy time share approached dozen times got heated couple times not no not option, employee got nasty n't let just walk away, n't sure asking language barrier, did n't time figure, liked use spa pushy behavior change mind, 13 liked golf n't ask, just n't explained activities, really writing know expect.14 brochure said offered bicycles tried ask said no n't any.15 asked dance lessons said did n't offer, websites brochures offer activities 16 time sheets provide n't apply, example bowling alley said opened 10:00, actually opened 3:00 pm, discrepancies times.17 tried order room service just told person answered housekeeping, tried second time told did n't room service no explanation, told mini mart.18 did lose sun screen fault n't understand looking lost, guest services sent desk, desk sent pool bar, pool bar told guest services, gave up.19 run went mini mart buy, no big deal n't change told buy make 20 dollars exactly, n't expect change.20 tried exchange dollars pesos desk, said no small bills exchange, make sure small bills tip stay, times leave 5 dollar bills tip dollar adequate.21 casino joke, 3rd machines turned broken, casino small begin oh live learn, sure did, spent lot money sunshine sand, best luck vacation, hope better, | 1 |
perfect, md usa fiance stayed september 2006. 2nd trip punta cana 1st ocean blue, awesome, 30, no wait, umbrella pool beach, staff friendly, la cart restaurants great, think ate mexican place 3 times, buffets thing day variation not, recommend la cart places dinner, 2 fee did n't bother happy mexican italian places, definitely, | 4 |
gorgeous hotel worst service received firstable dominican republic husband went resort year anniversary heard hotel gorgeous dominican republic allows hear real stuff resorts decided resort overall heard good stuff it.. week left friend went said food terrible not picky food did not worry, just gon na say overall hotel gorgeous clean biggest resort great decoration mean looks hotel simply amazing buttt service just horrible waitress entertainment people group beach rents water equipment ufff carefull people guess did n't paid week just not good mood blond guy country just treated husband mean just disapointing not picky people say service terrible real bad stuff happened got point afraid ask waitress just tell pick sorry did n't pay money treated like that.. horrible service recomend people not there.. older resorts area greater service try grand palladium resorts fiesta chain paradisus palma real mean paying memorable vacation greatest service attention instead mad faces mean people stay away ocean blue, | 2 |
loved, boyfriend stayed hotel nov 25 dec 2. bit concerned staying property heard bad things resort honestly hotel best hotel stayed punta cana, check quick grounds huge clean, rooms huge, 6 restaurants choose eat n't need reservations mind la carte restaurants guys ca n't wear shorts dress code effect food amazing picky eater, drinks let pretty make ask, beach huge clean plenty chairs n't wake early morning chair, staff friendly, shows night nice especially chicago lion king, bug repelant night mosquitos night, not really stay property amazing time hotel service provided amazing recommend hotel friends stay definately, | 5 |
truth told truth told peolple people people fantastic, read negative reviews coming punta cana makes wonder bad reviews, that- let say hotel beautiful grounds nicely, deluxe suite villa 6 booked vip status, close beach far restaurants, n't mind walking 5-6 minute walk, water fantastic, self favor- love adventure looking great value excursions beach just past dive shop veer right ask guy named anebal craig cat speed boat tour, puppy 2 hrs long c-note, just 100.00 heard lack hot water yes did problem occasion low water pressure, appears comes using time 4:30-6:00 pm food- b+ effort everyday menu changed taste c food hot temp wise cold food thats supposed hot blahthe royal people not attack ask come listen sales pitch time share, simple no leave alone.the room little musty comes humidity just brought nice candle burned trip.some helpful tips got reviews1, plan having fun2.bring personal stuff-ie sun block insect repelentstuff like cause forget personal items pay nose later, sound crazy- plan reading room bring 2 100.watt light bulbs, lites dim 3. lots singles tips- 4. did not sick tell you-only drink bottled water, tap water not drinking, bring imodium form just case, wo n't regret it.5, learn spanish phrases- country.it really not hard enhance trip, | 4 |
past day great husband visited ocean blue 10/28-11/04 wonderful time.we arranged upgraded elite club provided beautiful room villa 6 concierge service used dinner reservations massages motorized sports beach horseback riding room service premium drinks, upgrade cost addition 100 day 2 undecided worth, got good deal basic package not losing sleep, think room location not issue resort not crowded restaurants better basic package.let bad things check 2 hours, invited drink bite eat beach restaurant really just wanted room begin vacation.time share sales people congregate buffet make eye contact annoy, insulted husband not talking reported hotel management.the premium liquor comes upgrade meant needed small self serve bar elite club lobby, did n't absolute vodka 2 days, regular bars premium liquor anyway.the room service option limited menu does n't include drinks, husband gets earlier delivered lovely continental breakfast morning 7 him.the room smelled musty away, n't know just getting used, water pressure not good hot water not available.now good staff service excellent, felt worked friendly worked hard.the food better expected, buffet lot choices breakfast lunch nice sit restaurant night, elite club gives priority restaurant reservations good hotel not crowded non-elites seemd restaurants reservation, dominican restaurant favorite, spa terrific, upgrade package comes couples massage lovely, nicest spas gone, did n't want use horseback riding trip let trade massage, massages week nice, hotel beautiful maintain impeccably, beach nicest loved fact beach towel threat charged lost n't return it.the hotel tram useful villa far center town, dependable grab ride center hotel.i know missing somethings great vacation opportunity arose definitely return hotel, price upgrade nicest vacations, | 4 |
ocean blue great traveled husband 2 teen daughters 8 yr old daughter, loved, complaints biting mosquitos dusk, mainly beach tried ala carte restaraunts preferred dominican best, usually ended evening coffee drink mike coffee house, staff friendly establishments, read bad reviews n't believe, no met complaints, resort doubt, great family time memories cherish forever, | 4 |
absolutely superb karl pat stoke-on-trent england just returned weeks ocean sands.lets start bad points entire experience.travelled choice check return airport horrendous stood queue 1 hour no help guidance choice reps.only gripe not shade pool areas.this trip dom rep far away best hotel food beach service rooms excellent.must make special mention lads mikes coffee shopand alexander lobby bar 24 hour smiles entertainment 90 staff maids management.some negative comments site wonder people stayed hotel.the royals simple no thank cases enough.food buffet superb service little slow busy times especially weekends locals n/ americans arrive short stay.all recommend certainly no hesitation going, | 4 |
absolutely wonderful honeymoon stayed resort aug 21 27. days time relax good time, airport little different, like big tiki hut open air, picture ladies dressed, line buy visitor visa 10, customs, able transportation, tons locals try help carry bags, n't let really good, knew right pushed line did n't wait, drive resort n't scenic, world country poverty, enter resort like totally different country, went check-in taken elite club deluxe room package, highly suggest upgrading chance, worth, lobby huge bar live music night, nothing special, just guy playing keyboard playing saxophone, nice listen, elite club special access bar premium liquor, following things included 30 min massages hour motorized watersports everyday game bowling horseback riding 30 mins catamaran, 9 different places eat, require extra supplement, elite package choose places free, choose el bucanero, fabulous lobster dinner delicious, room great, queen size beds, small bar different liquors free, mini fridge filled soft drinks water, bathroom jacuzzi seperate shower, tub shower attachement used times, takes long time tub, plenty commodity items toothpaste toothbrush body wash lotion mouthwash, mending kit shoe polish kit, small coffee pot, everyday receive daily fruit platter room time delivery, fruit great fresh, room service free, n't tip n't want, tipped people did things room service carried bags things like, room service pretty good, nice morning instead going buffet, places eat good, missed italian place, sure good, mexican place best el bucanero, buffets good thing everyday lunch breakfast, different main buffet night, posting day events going resort, showed lion king night theater, huge pools swim bar, bar beach, ton small shops beach, prepared bargain n't pay quote, n't buy hotel giftshop unless medicine like, beach ones, suggest taking medicines needed sick cold medicine flu anti-diarrhea bug spray itch lotion motion sickness sunscreen, sun n't hotter normal, say florida hotter, constant breeze hot, plenty shade lay want, beaches great, white sand clean, definitely suggest place wanting relax, things bothered vacation people solicit not getting corkscrew wine room, happy, airport 2 hours ready leave, takes forever, | 4 |
potential great standard service lets badly stayed ocean sand affected lazy incompetent management, staff willing badly organised, service buffet hopeless, getting la carte restaurants poor saw confrontations staff guests, needs proper reservations, 1 day did n't phone housekeeping towels room, despite raising problems tour company choice/signature rep guest services houskeeping manager just stress frustration 1 week 2 week holiday asked moved hotel relocated 2nd week gran bahia principe punta cana hotel stayed, enjoyed excellent service happy efficent staff, turn finally relax enjoy remainder holiday, ok no bowling alley no hassle timeshare sharks, plenty large all-inclusive resorts dom rep mexico east west cuba ocean sand/blue not recommend, know reviewers happy speak, | 2 |
july 25-aug 1 awesome, family family friends stayed ocean blue pampered like queens kings princes princesses, complained place ultra picky just likes complain, recommend getting upgrade dollars family extra perks like corner villa ocean walk pool sure villas just beautiful, complaint seven loose bowels, just frank, people wonderful friendly lanuguage rarely issue willing try communicate remember coming country try speak english try communicate, think key adventure going country, n't want try new foods speak does n't know language stay country, words advice insulated mug, got wal-mart 5.97 34 oz bubba kegs, bartenders want add liquor tell lid keeps sand drinks spilling stay cold longer having small dixie sized cups, remember tip bartender service staff, n't huge white smile firm hug handshake small tip worth, night best service home, itallian restaurant does n't matter people work different places morning noon night different locations, wonderful service left waiter 20.00. came running restaurant thanking warm smile huge hugs handshakes, states, think trip make, friend got involved daily activities pool staff got know, lovingly began refer jumpy greet daily, beach games water games just listen renaldo invite participate, teenagers encourage meet kids makes trip memorable hang kids age disco theatre hang pool play game volleyball, grounds secure guards posted entrance beach night, felt like not safe, unless ocean blue bracelet wear trip n't, reviews mentioned flea market, start 165.00 able necklace bracelet earrings pendant small shell necklace daughter 20 usd, pieces flea market not nearly quality jewelry store not nearly price, venders willing negotiate not, nearly pieces stands just walk away, problem time, hotel does bring group vendors friday night, got great deals nicer going beach, remember want money aggressive n't let bother just fun, place, just loved, questions feel free e-mail, happy answer, starkkiss adelphia.net, | 5 |
nice not quite great resort wife stayed resort week july, large clean beautiful resort, couple things better overall nice experience, weather absolutely great morning afternoon basked sun, couple heavy showers evenings golf umbrellas provided room rain does n't confine room, ocean blue great place relaxing vacation.we booked cheapest type room spacious clean, slight problems sink 2 bathroom n't big deal, hair dryer did n't work replaced making 2 service calls, forced 1 cold shower water temperature fine, biggest complaint room dampness ac running musty smell drawers tropical environment accepted effect, beer not restocked minibar unless requested good supply bottled water soft drinks, stayed villa 3 garden view, thought perfect location directly restaurant/lobby area pool/beach area, comfortable walk end resort quiet away busiest areas, took complimentary shuttle, whichever villa stay just make sure garden pool view.the beach nice water calm swimming bit seaweed, large roped area swimming, small motor boats banana boats kayaks ride close outer edge swim area does not cause problem swimmers, water activity building beach advantage free non-motorized activities pay fee motorized activities, 1 2 seat kayaks nice enjoy water little exercise, plenty lounge chairs shade available sand, fairly large market area beach, vendors pushy n't, looked stores wanted bought place deals tend better buying multiple items, start negotiations 50 asking price n't higher, walk away n't like price normally vendor unless totally unreasonable, shopping better late afternoon business slow vendors willing make good minute deals closing, ended getting 3 items originally offered 45 total 23, man called cheap accepted n't say personally know market suckers 2 pools huge nice, water warm, pool closer beach louder make sure pick right want, plenty lounge chairs available interested shade umbrella early claim spot, wanted shade went 9:00 a.m. usually got umbrellas available, people early claim spots disappear quite long time.the bars ok. premium liquors available usually request, draft beer presedente couple bottled brands hidden sight, biggest problem getting frozen drinks pool bars, took little liquids dispensers freeze did drinks gone quickly, children drink virgin daquiries pina coladas making supply run short quickly, better shot frozen drink near lunch buffet just beach, lobby bar live entertainment hours night crowd comfortably large times, drinks came quicker picking specific bartender tipping served, sports bar probably best bar crowd did n't really build 10:00 11:00 p.m. open night, want served quickly n't mind small crowd earlier evening drunk quickly watching espn.the food average, buffet large good items eat not really stood, service slow crowded buffet asked help servers friendly helpful, not lot changes food day day easily tired eating make sure men long pants forced eat buffet day restaurants dress code men, lunch buffet beach offerings pasta hamburgers hot dogs pizza chicken fish rice beans salads fruits ice cream, n't great got job, 2 buffets lunch choices, full-service restaurants nicer buffets small large resort, seating normally line 6:30. tables n't usually turned quickly probably servers n't working tips actually wotnessed couple heated arguments guests waiting tables hosts, tried dominican restaurant awesome soup mexican restaurant mexico times place ok food salsa taco bar excellent finally finding hidden gem caribbean grill beach, not sure night n't near restaurant row maybe people turned lunch buffet location, problem getting seat food best, great chicken wings great seafood good meat sampler platter, nice eating open air beach, did not try 2 restaurants pay extra seafood restaurant steak restaurant 35usd person, did not try italian restaurant dominicans know italian food, did not try american restaurant did not d.r, eat food easily home, little coffee/pastry shop nice plenty desserts coffee choices newspapers different languages employees understood english, place eat 11:00 sports bar n't expect, try fish fingers looked like grocery store frozen fish sticks tasted better, couple times not real meal arrived day late evening ready dinner place eat approximately 10 pm 11 pm coffee shop, hour later morning no food available careful skipping breakfast, love good food ocean blue food situation probably real area use big improvements, not bad food like better average food vacation, main reason usually avoid all-inclusives.we took 1 tour outback safari, quite experience, bit expensive 79usd pp welcome adventure, problem hot weather dusty roads bumpy ride want consider involves air conditioned bus ride want experience little real dominican life tour, saw beautiful scenery different animals different food plants trees small villages got lot historical information excellent tour guide, stops including toured small house got coffee samples lunch little time relax and/or shop farm sampled freshly roasted coffee fresh cocoa fresh fruits mamajuana local alcoholic drink not drug, end trip took beach boogie boards provided, pay attention children come wave truck passes n't forget camera, beer soft drinks water offered no additional cost truck.i felt bit ripped checkout not sure scheme honest mistake, check desk order travel ticket apple vacations transfer, man desk insisted long distance room not ticket paid, refused asked step aside manager, went checking people, 10 minutes bus loading manager shown, choice fight charge miss bus just pay charge, paid charge got ticket headed, ripoff clerk hopefully good use, advice not wait possible minute check just case problem arises.in conclusion wanted all-inclusive vacation d.r. probably return resort price reasonable clean great relaxation, problems easy past just think work, no resort 100 perfect n't let bad expeiences read site deter going, just n't expecting new york-style 4 star hotel n't close caribbean maybe unless pay arm leg, | 3 |
review seasoned punta cana travelers ok folks leave completely honest review, let start saying wife punta cana 4 times ocean blue, just got yesterday july 5th, foremost just booked trip ocean blue/sand reading negative reviews stop, excellent hotels punta cana place best far sorry negative reviewers just n't travel underdeveloped spanish-speaking country just nabbed bargain time, negative comments let way not perceived negative, ocean blue small beach probably smallest punta cana note heard american tourist american tourist walk beach comment amazing beach, honey picture, time, personally love long expansive beach resorts punta cana, food o.b, makes, second negative big plus la carte restaurants not require reservations punta cana not require 24 advance reservations including menu selection accept large parties smile, dining rooms small 70 80 seats told wait hour table, managed mexican restaurants, restaurant owning family suggest o.b, implement cut-off policy tables 8 split separate tables, better upest family 10. finally royal holiday time share people pest, good thing breakfast, people white polo shirts handing hotel daily activities sheets walk say no thank leave, want daily activities sheet pick reception stop villa 5 apple vacations desk keeps stack you.here plus points ocean blue, way ocean blue ocean sand resort bracelet says, villas 1 6 blue 7 10 sand, food best dominican republic seriously, time did n't pick sort parasite, lucky saturday month good, buffet night shut main food service area invite kitchens, ice sculptures lobster tails roast beef presciutto steamed fish open bar, buffet served kitchen, chef 8 years ny say ocean blue state art equipment u.s. good refridgeration, bars, guess, serve shelf, yes limited variety long not just dominican brand alcohol great, 2 3 resorts d.r, drank stoli vodka night, dewers johnny walker red bb candian club jack daniels jose cuervo tequila tanqeray, comes beer love presidente domincan stuff, pilselner lighter lager, good daytime drinking, rum brugal excelent, ask anejo rum coke rum 7-up, anejo aged dark rum sweet delicious.the lunch place beach serves lighter fare not good, buffet lunch want good quality selection, breakfast buffet offers omlelet stations fresh prepared crepes donouts fruit smoothies mimosa bloody mary, love breakfast need walk beach.the hotel new great shape, n't blame ocean blue power goes water pressure goes weak bit remember built place underdeveloped nation stop taking american granted, issue spanish patient open mind n't, re-book trip disney land, dominicans n't learn english school attend not mandatory, speak english went way love jobs punta cana hotels learn words, speak spanish no big deal bothers visiting tourists treat hard workers disrespect, let way work 12 straight days breakfast till midnight 2 days, make 100 300 month, smile help happy work 100 degree weather, tourism primary economy dr outpaced sugar cane exportation rum, 1990 900 hotel rooms domincan republic 26,000 rooms thanks large punta cana, unemployment result declined significantly.the pools nice swim-up bar, june 28 july 5 lot large puerto rican families san juan, large like 20+ people loved pool bars, fun understand tourist drunkeness day grow annoying, pools large right convenient, 2 separated large 15 person jacuzzi.there kids center parents drop little ones want run beach topless, bar located beach, beach features bunch chairs beach trouble finding, covered palapas 4 5 chairs shade, pretty occupied 11, morning secure nice row looking ocean like 7:30 sleep hour.there small flea market beach left, sell stuff bavaro plaza n't bother taking 6 cab, bargain bargain start asking walk away say no, n't worry..they bring prices way, paid 10 1 item 4 years painting paid 20 for.walking beach great, iberostar riu complexes 6 resorts 1 left lti bavaro princess paradiscus palladium right, like body surf nice spot walking 10 minutes beach right just bavaro princess paradiscus meet times.we took soana island excursion, second time, awesome, heard did marinarium swim w/ sharks snorkeling trip not worth boring, punta cana does not offer good snorkeling.the rooms nice small tip note 2 beer fridge day, trust just write senora mas cerveza por favor couple bucks happy, villa 3 facing pool odd numbered room, numbered room facing lti resort door, villa 6 10 suites honeymooners, nice digs folks, know long wanted provide honest assessment, ocean blue worth penny especially paying 1200 week incredibly cheap, paid 3000 places offered fewer amenities, just remind youself cheap place carribbean perfect snow white sand remeber no place perfect especially not paying, parents careful w/ hotel photographers bring animals pictures, parrots okay tuesday betty monkey shoulder turned bit neck, broke skin just safety going shot penicillin doctor, getting bitten monkey dominican repoublic does n't sound good n't not returning ocean blue/sand prefer larger expansive beaches like try new places, 5 6 star resorts play safe punta cana continue, fully aware time return punta cana different hotel food bar selection not measure, not close.bring 100 tips fives singles, couple singles makes people happy.if questions hotel punta cana santo domingo feel free email btberry hotmail.com, | 4 |
wonderful honeymoon booked ocean blue honeymoon got read reviews, honestly no idea place bad review, paradise.at check whisked away main area taken elite club gave drinks explained benefits having honeymoon package, honeymoon suite villa 6 right beach elite club, club members stay got great special treatment, private check check 24 hour room service complimentary breakfast bed morning help needed, booked excursion usually n't available ocean blue eager, room gorgeous, large bathroom huge shower king size canopy bed television great english speaking channels straight usa sitting area pool view balcony upstairs jacuzzi large outdoor shower- great honeymooners, dresser sat one-time stock vermouth scotch rum wines vodka, fridge stocked beer water pepsi 7-up, tipped maid said hola kept room clean stocked, not tip people working hard poor bucks day beach gorgeous, little seaweed expected blue beautiful, available lounge chair maybe not canopy wanted sun did n't mind, careful sun, close equator burned/tanned quickly, humid, n't just drink tons alcohol make sure hydrated water, boats pass closely area roped thought plenty swimming room, pools great, lot kids pools activities going constantly, got little loud stayed beach, loud not crowded- pools enormous, thing n't wild hola senior hola seniora song played fact pools closed 7 pm, gone night swim opportunity, food, okay really complaint, husband got diarreah days pretty bad day, not food bad not cooked just not used eating, food buffets restaurants ate free al cartes horrible, eat, recommend corn mushroom pizza, think sun contributed ate feel horrible hour room recover, fact week having stomach issues, went doctor gave antibiotics case picked parasites, yikes, al cartes n't better buffets, honeymoon package free meal pay restaurants- el bogedon seafood restaurant beach, chose el bogedon n't eat seafood best food ate time, steak tender juicy tasty, n't free afford 50 steak, good, service did best, did n't trouble language barrier needed bottle opener instead got armload bottled water, oh, realized later bottle opener inside cabinet fridge, service getting water/drinks/napkins buffets little slow busy n't realize needs ask passing need quickly, problem beach restaurant, went gave room number told wait bar 20 minute wait, hour finally asked host apologized telling forgotten faces, yeah service stellar just ask need happy accommodate, maids bartenders smiling happy eager please.the best trip excursions took resort, got free horseback riding macaow sp, beach, beach no hotels soooooo clean blue clear, beautiful, husbands horse pretty old practically bald, n't budge horse slightly younger, horses did n't really pay attention riders orders listened guide, husband nor ridden horse little kids wanted slowly easy, horses just trotted ignoring pulls reigns, little got used trotting enjoyed lot, highly recommend taking outback safari excursion, picked able drink joke truck tourists guide, stopped cocoa farm saw coffee chocolate villagers lived, walked typical house palm trees saw houses, just really really interesting fun, dominican people great eager, think like tourists welcome treated nicely villagers, children run bring flowers rice wave, tour guide great told lot history country people got money, cost 80 person worth, fantastic honeymoon service accomodations ocean blue big reason, recommend great time relax, big thing remember- relax, vacation n't freak time little thing goes wrong wait little big longer, things slowly caribbean, | 5 |
week ocean blue family visited ocean blue week 2006. weather absolutely wonderful resort pretty clean kept, night power water hour, happened times stay, certainly inconvenience guess happens regular basis.we stayed villa 5 villa beach, resort large close pools beach, little bit walk restaurants walking hurts, trams run time day night catch ride, night spray bugs truck drives fogger, smells terrible read reviews nearly impossible chairs umbrellas pool beach not case, plenty chairs beach pool, shaded areas available beach, lot water sport action going beach motorized boats windsurfing ocean kayaking, not quiet, daughter went kayaking day free having concerned boat traffic, just watch going, pools huge kept clean.our room average, musty smell humidity guess expected places like, air conditioning regulated super cold adjusting temperature revert 64 degrees, lighting room terrible extremely dim, furniture looked worn new resort, guess expected better ok.we tipped maid 10 day got clean towels stocked mini fridge service went downhill rest week, n't believe tipping poor service got, tissues ran bathroom propped box reminder left 10 dinner napkins, toilet paper not restocked husband grab roll maid cart day, unacceptable, thought maid service stunk restaurant service slow language barrier overall fine, ate ala carte restaurants mainly buffet, service route 66 best, food definitely different interesting different country, bar service lacking, received drink twice, differently, times daughter asked 7 got pepsi, things week constantly bothered representatives royal holiday come listen presentations, denied timeshare lines, everytime went restaurant just walking attacked, extremely annoyed end week, beach try catch passersby, not going night, open air theater night, went ok. small casino not going, did bowling night free charge game person, fun, want bowl game costs 15 person game tip travellers lots 1 bills tipping, no change larger bills, husband did bartenders changed larger bills ones, ones change.all fun trip fairly nice resort, think expected little better accommodations resort nice, return punta cana not sure stay, | 3 |
wonderful vacation spot, trip punta cana, ocean blue beautiful, new clean designed, 10 vilas restaurants incredible swimming pool, swimming pool highlight, family husband small daughters thoroughly enjoyed stay, ocean blue perfect interested relaxing sunbathing pool ocean, employees helpful friendly service slow times, excursions offered opted just relax chill.i read reviews going convinced dreadul mistake completely stressed, kernal truth reviews say positive experience, offered piece advise mind world country set expectations accordingly, looking kind service ritz suggest n't come, looking clean beautiful place relax enjoy awesome weather, staff extremely helpful friendly welcoming, tip bring supply dollar bills tip, country average wage typical resort worker 100/month tip appreciated, definitely return, | 4 |
mixed feeling good bad, stayed ocean blue march 29-april 4.i cant say great vacation just ok. main reason sickness, 9yr old son sick 2nd evening entire day, husband sick, violently ill doctor hook iv rehydrate passed 5 times bathroom, know came maybe brought home, doctor gave antibiotic stomach 24 hours feeling bit better, maybe hotel, did hear people complaining, hotel rooms nice bit dark, pools awesome, kids loved long 8 830am usually chairs umbrella, pool later chairs, noticed chairs beach, loved activities kids, 2 half rainy days great kids busy, did not like ala cart food, thought buffet better food, food overall just ok. no means ruin vacation, survive better food stays iberostar, service great ala cart restaurants, ok dinner buffet breakfast slow, coffee breakfast, im not used didnt ruin vacation just small things come expect iberostar, room not cleaned day, ok believe service lacking somewhat hotel, staff incredibly nice smile, wonder bit understaffed, employees work sooo hard hours dont know happy attitude comes, impressed attitude, | 4 |
great time husband great time resort, arrived hotel 11pm bit confusing try figure check check right lobby went smoothly, requested king bed told got room 2 queens little disappointing tile coming bathroom, decided not try change rooms did not want hassle, able burger sports bar-not good went bed, day great, people friendly helpful, food good, meals italian american really good, got 5:45 eat 6:30 lines.other people talked did not good meals restuarants, kind hit miss, buffets great spa massagegreat ok workout room needs open earlier 8am crowded early, lobster seafood place good, not best place havebeen kids, safari adv, fun, nice getaway, | 4 |
ok just returned staying 7 days ocean blue included inclusive package, overall vacation ok unpleasant expierences, particular grounds kept clean, resort compared places not overwhealming smaller size ease, rooms clean constant musty smell present, pool nice shade woefully lacking hotel does not provide close adequate number umbrellas tables, hot tub broken repaired hot tub bar offered usual tropical drinks just fair outside norm impossible e. g. whiskey coke gin tonic, addition various time stay bar equipment broken prevent getting ice beer certain type drink, no bar service pool lounge areas self service wait staff expecting tip, bottle water included not drink water brush teeth bottle water wait staff appear mad ask one.with respect food/restaurants expierences not positive, specifically expect long wait la cart resturants service poor not expect ordered, la cart resturants dress code passed giving greeter bribe, overall food fair msot right bad, twice stay private parties took restaurant added wait time, positive main buffet good exceeded expectation, lunch buffet beach ok dirty tables poor service.be prepared tip things included bribe better word use, example tip housekeeping provide adequate number towels wash clothes stock bar water beer included inclusive package, checked took tip bribe rooms initially confirmed need adjoing rooms 19 month old baby, addition annoying hotel does not credit cards offer atm servcie atm broken weeks does allow charging room purchases shops does desk make change, sure bring adequate supply cash particularly ones fives.overall wait staff d guest service resort poor lacking, perspective directly lack management present avilable talk, highly evident poor servcie staff not adequately trained.finally note entertaiment included inclusive package not expect, boweling center lame gambling casino expierences traveling world worst, kid recreational center horrible, toys broken grounds dotted unsafe objects dangerous conditions e.g, open pits staff spitting children playing area, beach area not great trash present swiming area small no bar service ocean seaweed free snorkling poor expect book excursion want beeter, sadley apple resort representatives available willing assist reason unless tip booking paid excursion, | 2 |
just warned just returned trip ocean blue couple, pregnant certainly not looking party atmosphere lived europe point consider extrememly traveled, said goes review yes resort gorgeous, punta cana ocean blue definitley puts resort shame terms layout rooms pool area, greater shame employees just n't care resort visitors.our friends no hot water entire time, yes sent maintenance day actually able fix wants spend entire vacation waiting maintenance, thank god room door theirs use shower, upsetting apology offer transfer room nothing, just sitting waiting maintenance workers day, final day pins toilet popped bathroom flooded, called customer relations told wait maintenance, reason came stop water gushing maid saw happening placed frantic phone, lovely.my key ceased working twice days, time luckily ran worker let room, time called friend room waited hour half come, did n't called time promptly yelled man desk, need clarify not yeller promise not rude antagonizing way, finally showed key did not work, golf cart taken desk hours initially wanted retire evening, got desk man yelled basically tossed key completely blew asked mean, quite obviously did not care brink tears, nice.our husbands wanted resort billed beach golf resort, not planning golfing, actually funny little knew golf course property, concierge asked different answer cost mind actually staying called golf junior suite tee times catch shuttle shuttle basically no resort knows resort leave frustrated angry having actually answer, gotten blank stares n't knows irritated looks remove cell phones ears help out.these just examples happened trip, hate complainer just really n't want waste money nicer pleasant places like turks caicos bermuda bahamas, friends likely writing review not making up.one note leaving elite club private checkout told issues promptly blown informed owed 30 bottle wine, talk wanting scream frustration, | 1 |
nightmare ocean blue street beware, disappointing despite reading rave reviews, non-functioning rainforest bathroom electrical problems room horrors experience despite fabulous reviews.my wife 30 stayed feb. 25 march 4. tried list facts resort mixed experience change mind staying here.=food=having stayed incredible breezes resort varadero year not expecting better food resort wrong.the food absolutely fantastic, fried chicken puts kfc shame, spoons scarce, ice cream yogurt available buffet nothing eat with.=room 2110=our bathroom bane trip, ceiling literally rained week despite 3 calls leak fixed, showerhead broken wall twice 7 days stopper whirlpool tub unplugged, night nearly impossible sleep ceiling light continued flash flicker hours turning off.=english=yes, everybody resort speaks english, better know bit, staff intelligent knew languages english french spanish german.=activities=the staff friendly enthusiastic, try hard participate water aerobics learning ocean blue dance beach volleyball etc.=beach=ocean blue/sand section beach far best 4 times deeper resorts, boating activies going water safe swimming zone roped off.=got kids=if impressionable want cover eyes women topless.=other=the entire resort lost water/plumbing half day minor glitch, mixed drinks great bartender differently, staff usually played really great music pool.=conclusion=we did good time avoided bathroom lounged main swim-up bar day long, said return resort, | 2 |
not expected, stayed ocean blue golf beach resort feb. 11th-18th 2006.rooms beautiful clean, villa 5 overlooking pool view ocean, huge bathroom great balcony, beach/pools beach nice little cleaner, shopping fun beach, pools extremely clean spacious, nearly impossible obtain lounge chair 6am obtain umbrella.staff curteous slow, dollars work magic food oh begin, thankfully packed snacks home, buffet near beach downright horrible, flies thought area makes ill. main buffet better not, descriptions not given food making difficult distinguish eating, food not fresh hotdogs served lunch served day breakfast tomato soup-like sauce yes breakfast, food poisoning day trip overall not recommend resort, recommend punta cana love return certainly not resort, | 2 |
good time just got ocean blue punta cana, went husband year-old daughter year-old son, flew hamilton westjet flight great, leave hamilton, arrival home 4:00 a.m. house 5:03 a.m.while resort lovely beach die visit dominican service not great, dining buffet restaurant getting clean table impossible, know brochures advertised poolside waiters seven days did not, food plenty choose merely satisfactory not dominican nothing compare, tried italian la carte route 66. route 66 horrible italian ok. friends loved mexican loved dominican restaurant, going kids probably wo n't like, great little coffee house near main lobby, nice place dinner way beach, lobby bar action night, great music wait drink, saw entertainment 3 nights short enjoyable, country group sugarland staying resort week performed nights wonderful, shows n't start 10:00, bowling alley great hit internet cafe, love tropical animals bring pool beach, picture animals different day, cost 8.00 worth, got pics snake monkey parrot tropical birds, upside rooms spacious bathroom large whirlpool tub real treat, did not bug room believe kids inspect, view terrible, faced bunch field, requested villa 9 right pool beach got villa 7 wish told request pool view insisted check-in, resort fairly large walking end really n't far, especially liked restaurants entertainment situated area resort near lobby, great kids wander going far, trolley use time comes moves slow quicker walking, did n't problems mosquitoes, bites nights rained, lots tours, did manati park swim dolphins, kids loved banana boat, water beautiful beach pool colours ocean spectacular, overall fantastic time, definitely punta cana probably try different resort time, | 4 |
great vacation 1/24/06 1/31/06 just returned week stay resort, not repeat old comments stated food ok price no bug issues did not sick resort, beach pool beautiful, did not attend shows entertainment night casino sports bar late night, thanks great people met fun including workers casino, husband played golf white sands golf course said ok. highly recommends course punta cana resort, beautiful challenging, worth money, recommend doing horse riding beach did, guide took great pictures bring camera, | 4 |
excellent value, resort excellent value money cost, accommdations great staff friendly grounds excellent, recommend taking off-site day tours particular dune buggy tour, guide great excellent way country meet locals, remember bring small gifts children plan doing trips handing blast say experience good return resort, | 4 |
lot potential needs work just came honeymoon ocean blue beach golf resort, want begin laughing little noticed, seams unfavourable review no matter relevant written receives negative review readers asked review helpful, not fool, people just difficult web-site assist making right decision, better know advance figure having spent lot money having looked forward vacation.with said avid travellers stayed 10 all-inclusive resorts cuba st. martin dominican republic bahamas, previous trips punta cana stayed sunscape grand grand paradise bavaro, hotels price range better ways ocean blue, food stated reviews a-la-cartes leave desired terms food quality service, service overall worse aforementioned punta cana hotels stayed, food best good buffet, buffet changed themes night funny themes based restaurants i.e, mexican dominican grill chance taste best dishes restaurants buffet, unless want experience a-la-carte restaurant bypass altogether eat buffet, regards lunch make trek buffet options food quality better grill beach lacking condiments serving cold food.mike cafe definitely god send good coffee desert look forward 4 pm onward, try frappucinos overlooked possibly best drink trust tried lol bring snacks chips candy skittles crave cost lot dr.rooms regretfully bit disaster happen not, room ground floor room villa 5 2 beds honeymoon remember lol great view chain link fence lti resort thinking honeymoon couple, leak roof, room showered water leak washroom, water actually accumulated roof technician pushed roof water came pouring washroom mini flood, technician went upstairs came 3 minutes said problem fixed, ya right, asked change room methods use create room list morning not change rooms following day, regretfully indicative lack customer service really drags resort, rooms resort 60 effort immediately change rooms, following day rooms changed face opposite direction building view pool king size bed, horray said rooms ocean blue antiquated furniture rooms ocean sands modern dark chocolate wood furniture, villas 4 5 6 ocean blue 9 10 ocean sands best closest pool beach, best feature room washrooms double sink nice marble notwithstanding got flooded, nice things rooms mini-bars stocked water pop free safe.chambermaid service inconsistent, room nice towel art fresh flowers second room lucky got necessities 2 body towels face towel, bring linen spray plug-in air freshener rooms mattress pillows smell musty/sweaty.tip request high floor crack doors low floors tends allow lot creepy crawlers enter room.service stated resort really lacks, people clients, buffet stated previous reviews tables not set not served drink middle meal, attempted bar bartender asked tell server drink, catch 22. entertainment staff half hearted getting guests involved sure huge smiles dancing day manager cocktail party, perception honeymoon guest services did not acknowledge, did not expect room upgrade like people pay rooms right right inclusive not hard offer breakfast bed bottle alcohol room feasibly bar letter thanking choosing resort, not case means think little clients, small touches mean absent resort, thinking going honeymoon choose resort reap benefits resorts offer.you hounded day way buffet people royal holidays attempting sell expensive timeshare aka vacation credits amazed fact walked resident manager equivalent gm 4 occasions tried make eye contact say hello time looked greeted guest, sunscape general manager make feel like family time saw guest, foreign country imperative make guests feel like home not case ocean blue.finally staff members really discontent not crack smile, days guest not feel like inconveniencing requesting towels drink assistance room, guests feel isolated resort rely assist.grounds good parts, grounds absolutely beautiful, manicured, flamingos buffet, kept clean, enormous pools, beach area nicest hotels strip, ocean area quite narrow not swim deep boats pass close shore avoid coral reef not far, room dip snorkel swim not resorts, grounds addition buffet saving grace hotel assuming nothing goes wrong make pleasant holiday themselves.tip train takes round resort picks people villa 4 5 6 8 9 10 near beach restaurant entrances buffet guest relations, goes resort hours day real treat tired walk.this honest review like, know, looking place offers paradise near perfection terms food service try sunscape punta cana grand, looking newer resort amenities not care quality room service resort just perfect, honest need make happy deciding, questions feel free ask, | 3 |
great style service stayed granados 83 october 2008. searching sites reviews agreed granados location design qualities, checked booking arrived receptionist polite friendly, arrived similar greeting impressed look feel hotel, given disabled rooms ground floor nice felt bit claustrophobic view inner coutyard not private, booked city view room, went reception told fully booked, offered free upgrade superior room second night accepted, later night received apology manager free bubbly strawberries, new room actually smaller balcony hotel view backs apartments, saying did enjoy stay recommend granados 83. staff friendly professional rooms adequate general design ambiance beautiful, make sure booked dont let fob, | 4 |
chic sexy modern stayed granados business pleasure obviously puts different perspective stay.the obvious thing say simply hotel extremely chic classy stunning art work, check-in friendly effecient room n't ready arrival staff quick sit small bar complimentary drink, communal spaces little limited actually liked felt differently holiday though.the high quality finishes style followed room whilst little small adequate, really nicely decorated quality fixtures fittings, view hotel n't exciting, expect inner city hotel.the restaurant room service excellent whilst little expensive certainly not ridiculous, staff superb friendly helpful ways important family admit did n't city liked work certainly hotel positioned main shopping areas.i think superb hotel business trips weekend breaks, did n't sort place children families plus honest, think want little substantial staying couple days wife no reservations recommending granados, overall looks fantastic service great hotel feels high quality, | 4 |
great location edgy decor modern design hotel filled ancient sculpture wonderful oasis barcelona scene gets, bed huge comfy soft pillows quality bed linens, free internet access, | 5 |
just ok hotel granados 83 luxurious copy hotel urban madrid, stayed couple days room ok quite stylish nothing, food room service really disappointing staff did n't interested helping, say hotel forget week come, | 3 |
fabulous location chic hotel, hotel granados 83 excellent location 10 minute walk las ramblas.the hotel chic, rooms fabulous electronic blinds convert room total darkness great afternoon siesta, nice touches bottle water chocolates left room night, evening 6pm 2 bottles red iced tea delivered room.upon returning early evening bed remade quick refresh room done.several nice bars hotel, try bar level sip drinks pool.staff helpful regard booking taxis making phone calls restaurants etc.there numerous cafes restaurants metres hotel.would definetly stay again.for great seafood lunch sun beach try majo, | 4 |
great stylish little hotel great location, 83 granados modern little hotel close metro easy walk various tourist attractions gaudi buildings shopping restaurants quick taxi ride destination, traveling opted single room, clean conveniences need complimentary in-room internet access desk plasma tv soaking tub rain head shower tasteful contemporary plumbing fixtures natural stone bathroom hardwood floors sleeping area, room did not view slightly disappointing view looked hotel lobby room tasteful really did n't make difference, bed small person fine, not single rooms small beds, changed single following day larger bed, room view lobby cest la vie, halogen room lights dimmers adjust lighting liking, nice touch opinion, lobby comfortable inviting, apologize did n't pictures, casual lounge feel appealing, relax drink enjoying book chatting friends, small quiet bar adjacent lobby enjoyed cocktail chatting bartender personable young woman barcelona, evidently restaurant hotel unfortunately did n't time visit, stay hotel look rooms making final selection, friends booked room hotel double room lovely view overlooking hotel outdoor deck swimming pool, patio door opened able enjoy fresh air pleasant view, worth extra 60-80 euros ask, suggest not staying wing hotel freight elevator, quite bit noise hear bellmen wheeling guest luggage tile hallway, complaint visit cleaning people really quite noisy, awakened mornings row 7:30 cleaning crew having loud lively conversations hallways, irritating especially not early riser, think granados 83 offers good value money stylish modern setting, entire staff friendly helpful quick taxi ride airport took 20-25 minutes moderate traffic, definitely consider staying ask cleaning people respectful guests n't wake early, | 4 |
wonderful service stayed friends christmas service fantastic, hotel gave mo_À_t chandon apple welcome message special gifts love stay boybriend time, | 5 |
gorgeous hotel expensive stayed mo tokyo june did love stay ended extremely expensive tokyo expensive deal home enjoy, lobby bars lobby simply stunning, cool decor 38 floors amazing views tokyo, downside drinks bar 21 usd drink pretty small 4 drinks nearly 200 tab felt excessive, did n't try tapas bar looked great reviews rave n't miss that.the location bit business/dept store area actually really central relatively speaking given huge tokyo, close ginza tokyo station hub trains japan tsukiji fish market.rooms nice definitely expensive, 750 night comes 18 tax dont rate rooms little bit exciting, usually dont mind paying great hotel room exploring time really got enjoy room sleep.this hotel stayed tokyo, given hotel level pricey recommend it.its beautiful staff helpful calming return spending day mania tokyo, oh thing room 37th floor earthquake hit, building swayed creaked supposed apparently, built withstand quakes feel good, | 4 |
better best hotel fabulous design sense rooms especially comfortable unbelieveable views, takes hotel level service attention, staff responded request thoroughness husband experienced, directions use subway restaurant reservations restaurant recommendations exceeded expectations, kicker left arranged limousine bus service, told spending night airport hotel, went bus provided detailed map hotel free shuttle bus specific times shuttle, amazing not requested information extremely helpful, refused tip husband secretly hand tip discrete, great hotel great service, waited depart say goodbye got limousine bus airport, | 5 |
best hotels world stayed fabulous two-bedroom suite amazing mandarin oriental tokyo week july, summarize experience simply stating best hotels world rate service finest encountered travels.we enjoyed great flight excellent service singapore airlines best airlines world los angeles tokyo, arrived narita airport people hotel__Ç_é_ greet__Ç service gate got plane helped negotiate airport quickly customs/immigration mandarin__Ç_é_ deluxe van hotel, experience shown expensive services worth paying arriving big complex airport non-english speaking country, departed narita 6:30pm drive took approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, senior guest relations officer takashi kurono met arrived escorted directly room took care check-in procedure, takashi terrific gave good advice finalizing plans touring tokyo, followed-up meeting excellent data maps help self-guided tours, visited famed ginza area night.this trip japan rank fascinating places visited, tokyo amazing best described cleaner newer new york city filled extremely nice respectful people, no problem getting city used guide/translator driver day half visiting artists remote studios, trains subways fairly easy use nice local person help figure nuances ticket machine location train, recommend spending day using yamanote line train makes oval loop city, runs ground tokyo riding, began 9:30am avoid earlier rush hour period walking 10 minutes hotel tokyo station bought day__Ç tickets boarded train, got walking tours shinbashi shibuya harajuku shinjuku stations way looping starting point late night, great dinner view new york bar grill 52nd floor park hyatt hotel shinzuku translation__Ç filmed recommend watching trip tokyo, mitsukoshi department store located hotel favorite city, visited ginza area times great shopping restaurants interesting sites like sony building museums, took subway ginza stop right hotel, imperial palace garden short 15 minute walk hotel beautiful see.we liked visiting following areas ueno park asakusa akihabara roppongi hills hamarikyu garden shiba park tokyo tower boat cruise simuda river.had room service hotel morning number nights service food terrific, tried sense restaurant night great, disappointment hotel currency exchange charge 7.5 highest remember encountering hotel, recommend walking bank door hotel charge 1 travelers checks 2 usd conversion japanese yen.following stay tokyo planned shinkansen bullet train tokyo station osaka, hotel took care booking acquiring class green car tickets newest trains nozomi 700 series provide excellent 2 ride, arranged deluxe van station amazingly bellmen escorted chaotic station train pulled heavy bags van way train, arrived station 30 minutes departure line boarding train car able store 3 heavy bags slot car, mandarin arranged osaka hotel ritz carlton meet train platform arrived hotel, spend 1.5 days touring osaka went guide train kyoto day trip repeated process nara day, stayed osaka kyoto nara able fly direct osaka kansai airport america sfo united airlines good level singapore seemingly unrelated quality domestic service, | 5 |
best stayed mandarin oriental just 1 night going home, thought impossible ritz did it.unbelievable hotel, amazing view room, absolutely stay, | 5 |
best world brief provided ample praise spectacular place, pricey worth, great location wonderfully helpful staff incredibly quiet rooms staff cater need, probably comfortable bed/pillow, highly recommended, heated toilet seat electronic controls rear cleansing cleansing new, | 5 |
nothing problem wonderful hotel, possibly say hotel positive not stated, beautiful room stayed mandarin room views mount fuji, stunning bed supremely comfortable light air doona.room service prompt special, enjoyed extra touches like flowers room service trolley.the evening turn service amazing watch felt like royalty staff quickly quietly buzzed room replacing towels readying bed putting evening water incense.the best thing hotel conceige service.wow arranged hire bikes jiffy asked short notice concerned collect, map directions provided.the bike hire proved best 5 spent trip toured end tokyo following 2 days.booking restaurants ensuring correct directions smile fault.only thing mind hotel not cheap, added service charge 2 room service meals breakfast paid 1000 australian dollars night hey experience, | 5 |
best hotel world, best hotel world, quite possibly not stayed, certainly best hotel stayed rooms stunningly gorgeous awoke 5 7 days mount fuji amazing views tokyo, mandarin oriental tokyo perfect cushy slippers amazing service.i highly recommend hotel anybody everybody, party included children age 4 grandparents age 80 everybody happy impressed, slight concern restaurants lovely look service superb food not par surroundings, presentation beautiful taste-wise not 5*, | 5 |
absolutely perfect husband stayed nights vacationing tokyo extremely happy choice, graciousness staff immediately feel warm welcome, arrived train station soon walked door bags whisked hands directed elevator floor lobby, absolutely stunning view tokyo lobby, escorted room oriented amenities room, check-in check-out process helping transportation airport etc.- efficiently competently, hotel room spacious tokyo standards breathtaking views city, large picture window, decor understated elegant, free internet access wide variety tv music programming felt like home, bathroom great shower 3 different shower options, fantastic soaking tub wall-mounted tv, little touches room nice large assortment lupicia tea scented oils room turndown service included day weather forecast yukata robes slippers bathrobes large umbrella rained frequently drawback lounge bar appears popular extremely smoky, crowded night nights visions enjoying relaxing drink gazing lights tokyo quickly dissipated unable seat, did enjoy nice glass wine tea room, aside interior design decor dining areas worth checking, felt stay amazing opportunity travel kids tokyo near future likely stay, true home away home, | 5 |
disappointed 1 gold passport profile clearly states prefer high floor did n't, 2 looking forward view runways planes taking view parking lot, 3 big pet peeve checking hotel having burnt-out lightbulbs lamps case visit, bulb burned floor lamp reading chair, 4 returned day grapevine saturday evening remainder breakfast muffin smashed floor bed vacuum cleaner actually ran couple times unpleasant, 5 room got cool thermostat 68 degrees, humidity left room loved crack open sliding glass door let fresh air bolted shut, far worst hotel stay experienced hyatt chain, | 2 |
positives couple concerns stayed hotel nights national junior high chess tournament, did receive special chess rate 120 night good value money.positives clean comfortable rooms flat screen tvs, fairly easy hotel parking garage, sure hotel validate parking card save 14 day.negatives reviewer noted earlier n't hot water morning taking shower time, did n't enjoy paying 10.77 day internet access, resaurants hotel pricey did n't try, | 4 |
excellent weekend value traveling family needed convenient place stay near dfw saturday, chose hyatt regency based great weekend rate good reviews previous good experience grand hyatt terminal d.the bus service terminals arrival prompt helpful took minutes terminal d arrivals, staff courteous prompt, got room request 12th floor great runway views narrow balcony sure hit 2 3 year olds, room queen beds newly refurbished decor looked great, beds comfortable got great night sleep, bathroom shower great shower head good bath products floors mosaic tile strips walls nice textured finish high-end feel, tv excellent lg lcd panel plenty high-def channels pet peeve nice remodels flat panels bad sd signal ordered room service dinner expensive quality appetizers main course excellent, best room service meals wife had.our rate included buffet breakfast including made-to-order omelettes, breakfast good quality, negatives stay 15-minute delay getting seated breakfast plenty tables 10am sunday waiters duty oddly buffet did n't include juices pay 16 orange grapefruit juices.in positives far outweighed, great stay stay definitely recommend convenient overnight dfw, | 5 |
hub activity great convienience hyatt regency dfw easiest hotels reach dfw reached foot walking garages, location great service level amenities available, hotel recently refurbished rooms nice, additionally hotel bar food good open late meet travel needs, bar tends social scene hotel annual new years eve party attended, rooms balcony hotel recaptures glamour travel days past, | 5 |
absolutely superb hotel trained staff, service be.the rooms beautifully refurbished spacious, bathroom average extremely clean.the standouts staff attitude food, know airport hotels pretty bad, not hotel- believe me.mr g restaurant hotel exception hotel rule, food absolutely superb service impeccable wine list absolutely class, downside expensive favour eat there.where stay fly dfw, right, | 5 |
great one-nighter, hotel surprised, exterior looks old dated inside modern-style hotel, check-in staff great beds extremely comfortable, spent hours room did good night rest.the bar downstairs really fun, good way meet people travelling, food okay though.if friends drive meet remember parking ticket validated concierge avoid paying parking fee.if quick overnight layover dfw great place stay, airport monitors elevators track flight short walk concourse c check american airlines flight free green shuttle bus called terminal link terminals, | 4 |
good service showing age just brief fly-in fly-out overnight business trip hyatt dfw, service good including convenient shuttle dfw traffic maze quick kiosk check-in lobby.the hotel clean dated, decor common areas rooms not worn looks like late early, amost like intentionally want appear frozen time, felt like early james bond movie.it certainly convenient business travellers suffers captive audience aspect high prices steaks restaurant 50+ not enthusiastically, | 3 |
great place stay evening o2 stayed hilton canary wharf going gig o2 arena save long schlep home, n't better purpose, single stop tube north greenwich canary wharf short walk hotel n't try walk round road turn left canary wharf tube station walk ahead straight foyer building, footbridge turn left soon hotel entrance right pretty sure upgraded higher standard room booked appeared given deluxe room booked standard double, got good rate paying advance time booking added bonus.staff helpful appeared genuinely friendly enthusiastic, room spacious new-looking comfortable bed, en-suite spotless shower good.breakfast particular excellent, vast array food buffet good choice hot cold items plenty extra little bits like seeds sprinkle muesli bowl yoghurt fruit etc.all excellent night stay wholeheartedly recommend place looking stay close o2, | 5 |
faultless, stay hotel regular basis let nothing trouble time ive stayed weekends book online 7 days prior room, bargan secure parking exellent sauna steam room good sized gym.the concierge case chap called ben bent backwards help wanted real class service not recomend place, | 5 |
disappointed husband stayed hotel weekend mainly attended concert o2 arena, hotel extremely difficult not signposted complicate matters hotel appears middle building site, check-in friendly efficient.rooms clean.restaurant appears like cafe food average, staff friendly opinion appear little clueless.one word advice ensure valuables probably disappeared return stay, | 2 |
great o2 arena, stayed night stopover ufc 85 o2 arena, thing register car park concierge told come liked 24 hours, godsend security piece mind flexibilty afforded worth doubt, checkin effortless reception staff polite professional, room 9th floor modern spacious clean, did not experience noise issues nearby dlr fact room opposite hotel probably worthwhile request walking hotel did hear trains passing, good nights sleep comfortable bed breakfast/checkout spot, summary ufc wouldnt change thing, thanks hilton, | 5 |
fabulous hotel booked stay hilton website got good deal bed breakfast, minute stepped door staff not pleasant helpful, diamond hilton honours upgraded executive floor given beautiful spacious room, beds comfortable, room immaculate, separate shower bathroom great.we arrived 9.30 able check great week-end.the executive lounge good nice breakfast selection, wider selection restaurant, canapes drinks available lounge 6-9pm good selection drinks.the hotel bit dlr hotel tube station 5 mins walk.we great stay no hestation returning, | 5 |
perfect clean friendly helpful staff decent breakfast comfy bed cant fault hotel quite picky, | 5 |
brilliant great hotel lovely rooms king size bed polite helpfull staff, good deal booking advance hilton not centre london minutes using jubilee line forget dlr weekends undergoing perpetual maintenance work, good restaurants nearby hotel restaurant popular little budget, hotel easy reach o2 dome greenwich maritime museum.i definitely use hotel good advance deal rates similiar lower quality hotels centre london, | 5 |
favourite mistake, arrived n't understand hotel received hot cold reviews ta website, understand did n't swimming pool pictured hotel website, got home double-checked realised thought booked hilton docklands actually hilton canary wharf thold taxi driver hilton docklands delivered, happy mistake turned modern elegant clean great situation excellent rate net, chose sister hotel, closest o2 going musical legend, ca n't understand reviewers said not convenient london attractions, couple tube stops want go.the bars restaurants canary wharf just footbridge neigbourhood feels completely safe.i thoroughly recommend hotel planning trip london, | 5 |
good london hotel quite distant central london stayed hilton location times, good hotel, chose b/c newer construction larger hotel rooms modern clean bathrooms, absolutely no complaints hotel not central, able good rates hilton website including night dinner breakfast morning, breakfast buffet good dinner good london standards, worth n't pay, | 5 |
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