Hotels

[UCLA_Bruin]

A friend and I are planning to go to Punta Cana in September. Anybody have any advice on what hotel to stay in and how the weather during this month tends to be?

Hotel wise: I am looking for a resort all inclusive type that is mid or highly numbered on the star rating system.

I stayed at the Grand Oasis the last time I visited, which was alright, but am looking for something much better.

[laurajane]

Hi There

I would recommend Bahia Principe, It is a large resort but the grounds are very well kept, the rooms are also very nice and the beach is wonderful. A good site to visit is tripadvisor, as with all hotels you will find very mixed reviews but on the whole they are very positive. I visit the resort quite frequently as i do many others in the area and i think it is a great resort.

Bahia Principe won the "Golden apple" award from Apple Vacations in 2007 previously held by Secrets excellence the previous few years, Which is also a wonderful hotel but better for couples.

Bahia Principe is not too far a ride from the airport and is well located, a short taxi ride away to the big disco Mangu if you are so inclined. It is also only a 45-60min journey to Higuey if you wanted to indulge in some real dominican culture.

I also hear as far as entertainment on resort that they have a excellent Circus show, don't miss it!

[MikeFisher]

hi Bruin,
the Grand Oasis where you stayed last time is notthatbad for the rates they offer, but compared to it you will find a 40+ resorts on the list to climb up to highervstars in punta cana. what are your main points/what is the most important for you when you stay at an caribbean AI?
sure budget will cut down the list afterwards.
have fun
Mike

[johnny]

the best resort for the price is Majestic Colonial (95dlls in bookit.com)is one the only place that you can get lobster and good quality steak. plus, the hotel facilities are 5 stars. I been there 3 times, and everything is almost perfect anytime.
the second resort i will recommend in the same range of price is Ocean Blue. good food and drink quality-
Bahia Principe and Riu Palace punta cana are my 3rd option.
Eden Real Arena (82dlls in bookit.com), nice hotel facilities. nice atmosphere, good drinks, but the worst food in punta cana.
Paradisus Palma Real has the best facilities in the area. the nicer resort in bavaro area. it is just not worth to pay 150dlls/person more than majestic.

[MikeFisher]

i would take the EdenH located at the Bavaro Beach over the Bahia and Riu(even both are good resorts), disagree on the EdenH food, but food is always different for everybody, one's fav can be a nightmare for an other one.
Paradisus Plama Real is located on the same beautiful Beach aside the EdenH, top resort, yes, budget will be a point to consider for that one.
the Majestic is always a good choice, i did not know that the Majestic is available for such low rates, no doubt to have a blast there.
Mike

[UCLA_Bruin]

Originally Posted by MikeFisher

hi Bruin,
the Grand Oasis where you stayed last time is notthatbad for the rates they offer, but compared to it you will find a 40+ resorts on the list to climb up to highervstars in punta cana. what are your main points/what is the most important for you when you stay at an caribbean AI?
sure budget will cut down the list afterwards.
have fun
Mike

The most important things for me are a good/nice beach, nice swimming pools, good alcoholic drinks, comfortable room and somewhat of good night entertainment. Food is not really my main thing, but if it's good then that's always a plus.

[MikeFisher]

for those expectations you really will have a great time all over the PC area, you do not need to look on the high budget resorts with their pampering services.
i would recommend to stick in the Bavaro area where also off resort discos/bars are located within 10-15 driving minutes, often even in walking distance.
check out the Pricess Chain, Ocean Blue, LTI, of course also the Majestic, specially for the above named rates.
Mike

[johnny]

if good food doesnt matter, you can go to any resorts that we had mentioned.
in my opinion. the beaches in punta cana are good in any resort area. some are better than others. for me the best are the beaches in front of Edehn, Majestic and Riu.
swimming pool: Majestic and Palma Real have the best pools. Bahia Principe also has a nice pool. Edehn is nice, but i dont like the matter of yellow tile, the water looks green.
drinks: in majestic, edehn, ocean blue and Palma real, you can get many international brands.
rooms: majestic and Edehn has the best rooms. palma real, also, but you have to pay much more.
night enter..: Occidental flamenco, bahia principe, iberostar. Edehn has the best lounge. but is always empty.
have fun.
I will be there next week in majestic

[Bronxboy]

Do not forget The Cortecito Inn.

$60.00 with breakfast and next to some of the best seafood restaurants.

[dalila05]

yes the food is good in el cortecito
palma sand and capitain cook!