Hotel in zona Hoyo Azul, Punta Cana

This was a bit of a splurge trip to relax and unwind with no distractions. They deliver what they promise and what we wanted for this particular trip - quiet, exclusivity, attentive service, and relaxation. This is the place to go for upscale amenities and food and rest. This is not the place to go if you are looking for lots of activities or a party atmosphere. Come to eat well, read a book, soak up the sun, and splash in the ocean or pool. There is golf and a spa if you want that for activities. You can also walk the golf path later in the day after most golfers are done which was a great option for a longer walk since the beach is small. The private bungalows are truly private which provided another level of luxury. A golf cart was provided but honestly we just walked to the beach and restaurants. It's not far and it's nice to move around a bit after eating so well all week. It never feels crowded or rushed.

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana exceeded our expectations in every way. We can't wait to go back! I booked this trip several months in advance with American Airlines miles. We stayed seven nights. First off, make sure you are using the official airport and travel card sites. I am very good at research but I got caught in a site where I paid for the e ticket needed to get into DR when it is actually free. Same happened with the VIP service when we arrived. I paid about double with the cost is if you book through the airport which is what I thought I did. It didn't spoil our trip at all. VIP was great. Picked us up in the golf cart right off the plane so we didn't have to wait to board the bus to the terminal. Very easy and fast. We used transekur for transportation. Both ways were easy and the drivers were great. Reimon Benitez was awesome going back to the airport. We did not do VIP on the way home but next time I will. We got through immigration and security fairly quickly but there was no air conditioning in the airport. We paid for lounge passes and it was very crowded and the air they had wasn't sufficient at all. We then had to wait in line to board for more than a half an hour in the heat and it was a free for all when the buses arrived at the plane to get on. We had club level so when we arrived they take you to the club lounge to check in. Nicely air conditioned and the staff was great. When I booked through American they only had a ocean view suite with one king bed. They told me I could switch to a double room at check in since our daughter was with us. To my surprise they said they had no upgrades or room changes available that day which seemed a bit odd because I don't think the hotel was full. I was willing to pay for the upgrades. They told me to check back the next day. I did so and they offered to upgrade us to a club swim up suite for a small cost. We will never be able to stay in another room other than swim up again! It was amazing. Our room was next to the club pool so we could take a short walk to the bigger pool or just lounge in our swim up. Both the pools and the swim up pools are 4 1/2 feet deep. The waiters at the club pool also served us drinks at our room pool. No issues with privacy. It's far enough a way from the club pool and there's a small hedge in between. Sure you get some people checking it out but its more of an envious quick glance. The one and only issue I had with this place is that they don't check to see if people are club level at the club pool. We sat out there a few times and large groups had already reserved their own whole sections of the pool area. I hate to pay for a club amenity and anyone can walk in unchecked. Not too big of a deal but a bit annoying. To us club level was worth it. I ordered a bottle of top shelf booze for the room and they promptly delivered it. The club lounge near the main lobby is great. You do need to tap your room key to get in there. Soraya and Crisleidy were great. Very fri

L'hotel è vicino all'aeroporto, a piedi dieci minuti, molto conveniente.Ci sono anche trasmissioni di autobus a bordo del mare, e fai attenzione a non perdere il tempo.La categoria di colazione di autobus dell'hotel non è troppo, ma ci sono uova di frutta e carne di pane.

L'hotel era favoloso in quanto era pulito, spazioso, moderno e aveva un'atmosfera tranquilla per gli affari. Si trova fuori dalle principali attrazioni di Madrid, il che è piacevole per i viaggiatori d'affari. Se sei in viaggio per vedere i siti, dovrai prendere un Uber/taxi, che impiega circa 15-20 minuti a seconda del traffico e dell'ora del giorno. Non è male, ma non è l'ideale se vuoi uscire dal tuo hotel ed essere nel vivo dell'azione. A parte la posizione, il personale della reception è estremamente cordiale e disponibile, l'hotel ha un'atmosfera moderna e dispone di alcuni ottimi ristoranti situati nelle vicinanze. Adesso sono un grande fan degli hotel AC a causa di questa bellezza in cui abbiamo soggiornato a Madrid! Anche se è un po' lontano dalle attrazioni, ritornerei comunque e soggiornerei nuovamente in questa posizione e lo consiglierei ai futuri viaggiatori!

Stavo perfetto, l'attenzione è stata incredibile, devo sottolineare la gentilezza e buona disponibilità di Leslie e Chabella dall'ufficio ETC, sempre rispondendo ai miei dubbi e cercando di far sempre meglio il mio soggiorno. Anche il concierge che erano disponibili ogni volta che ho bisogno di loro e sempre con un sorriso. Grazie per avermi migliorato il soggiorno in hotel!

Riu Republica review - Sunwing Aug 4-11th out of Montreal Transfer: Bus shuttled us from the plane to the terminal where we waited through a winding line to get through to customs (took about an hour). There’s an e ticket firm to fill out prior to travel. Used Nexus Tours, organized by Sunwing, to get from the airport to the hotel. We landed at 2pm, luggage was already off the plane and off the carousel so it was easy/quick to pick up and then head to the hotel transfer area. You can check in with your tour carrier and they will direct you to a bus with a number associated with it. There are lots of people there who want to help with baggage, you can trust them, just tip a couple pesos or US dollars. They will get you to where you need to go, as there are so many buses that it gets quite confusing. We waited there for about an hour and then once we left it took roughly 40min to get to the Riu, as we were the last stop of about 5 hotel complexes. It was 5pm when we got to the hotel. I suggest getting a private transfer, negotiate a price, $40US for 2-4 people is reasonable. Check in: Check in was quiet and quick, however, it may have been the time of day as we had also seen it quite busy at times. We were able to negotiate where our room would be located, we had booked a junior suite but since the complex is so big we asked that it be located in closer proximity to the beach. We were given 2 old school key cards and 2 towel cards. The towel cards are $20US to replace but the towel guys are good about giving the cards back if you come back with only one towel, will explain later. The key cards I believe are free to replace but the identifier bracelet you get (yellow) is $200US to replace. Room: The junior suite we were given was on the 2nd floor of a 3 floor building fairly close to the main pools. It was a bit of a walk from the lobby area. One of the elevators on day one wasn’t working but it worked by day 2 or 3. The room A/C is operated by a key card in the wall slot as soon as you enter. We kept one card there the whole week. The A/C when we first entered was set at 19 which was a bit cool but it was nice and by day 3 the maids had changed it to 21 and it was hard to adjust back down after that. Since it is cool to sleep, we used a blanket found in the closet which provided some comfort. If you can, I suggest bringing your own pillow. There are 6 drawers for clothing storage and lots of places/space to store your luggage. There is a couch and coffee table, a decent sized fridge, fully stocked with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, plus you get 2 big bottles of water daily, which is definitely needed. There are 4 hard liquor dispensers with mediocre liquor in them and not full. There is also a coffee machine if needed. The bathroom had a toilet, a double sink vanity, a large mirror and a walk-in shower with portable nozzle, which we did not mind, but a rain shower head might have been nicer. They also provide an adequate hair dryer and

Sono stata per una settimana con mia zia ed è evidente che il personale tiene molto alla felicità dei clienti, sono sempre pronti a soddisfare ogni esigenza. Cibo buonissimo, attività di intrattenimento serale molto belle e durante il giorno c'è sempre qualcosa da fare, purtroppo se il mare non è bello, non c'è altro da fare se non stare in piscina (bellissima), fare yoga, acquazumba o le attività dell'animazione. È possibile prenotare escursioni. La palestra è molto carina e ben curata, con tutto quello che si necessita per un bell'allenamento. Le camere sono molto belle, però si nota che per alcuni piccolissimi dettagli insignificanti manca un po' di mano d'opera. Connessione wifi eccellente anche in spiaggia. Ambienti open space, bellissimi, giardini curatissimi e pulizia ai massimi livelli.

My family (2 adults and 7 yr old) had a wonderful time at this resort. Beach: Beautiful blue water with sand that wasn't rocky and rough on the feet! I didn't find many remnants of seaweed, so they did a great job of keeping it clean. Waterpark: We loved the lazy river and spent most of our time in it. The bigger slides that adults could ride were not visible from the main section and we did not see any directionals. Lifeguards kindly informed us of where to go for the larger slides. I recommend that you wear water shoes since this is a water park, but also the ground is really hot when you're not in the water. Entertainment: We enjoyed Snick Lounge. Bring cash to put into the machine so that you can play air hockey or billiards pool. Snick Lounge also has retro arcade games for free! We also checked the app to catch where character pop-ups would be to save some $$ and not do character breakfast (although I heard from another guest that the food was worth the $$ since they love lobster). Family Shows: The resort did a great job of putting on nightly shows to entertain families and let the children participate a little. Food: We pretty much ate all meals at Explorers Table (I think it was named something else before??). They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet style. You can also get some items cooked to order at two of the stations there. BurgersPH was a fun experience. We enjoyed Dominican Night to experience local cuisine without having to leave the resort. Service: The staff at the resort were friendly and helpful; although we did run into one male server at the Explorers Table restaurant that wasn't too hospitable. Suite/Room: We booked a swim-up suite which left us disappointed due to the smell in the room and I found many mosquitos flying around our room every day (so they must not treat the outside area for mosquitos). Had I known before booking about the dengue virus (mosquitos transmit) that is rampant in Caribbean and Mexico, I would not have booked a swim-up suite. Other reviewers mention nausea and I wonder if they actually contracted dengue. Also, if you are family that likes to be around others and not secluded, don't splurge on a swim up...the infinity pool is much better and has a swim-up bar!

The Secret Tides is a phenomenal resort. It is amazing, so ignore anyone who says otherwise. Every person I met over the 7 days loved it there! It was stupendous! Our butler Diego was the best! What he did for us everyday of the trip was so kind! He made my daughter’s birthday so special by decorating our room with tons of balloons, brought a birthday Queen sash and tiara to the pool, and made sure dinner was so special with a song to her from the staff. The preferred pool staff was amazing. Gisela everyday found chairs even when none were there to make sure my elderly parents were comfortable. Coral, Josefa, and Juliana brought amazing drinks with a smile! The pools and beach were so nice! The resort is beautiful. The entertainment staff was amazing. Skinnygirl and all of the staff made our trip so fun. From hat painting, to dance parties with cool light up characters and giant pandas and people on stilts, to great shows, we were always entertained and having a great time. Oceana for breakfast by the beach was such a great way to start the day. The food was fresh and the service was outstanding. We loved it there for dinner with the filet and lobster tail that was delicious. Meraki was great, especially. Eddy at the teppanyaki was a great show with delicious steak, chicken and shrimp. The banana rolls are a must! Seaside Grill with Herbert, the best waiter ever, had great steaks! We went there twice. The El Patio had yummy fajitas, flautas and tacos with excellent service. Lenny was a super waitress at Portofino, although we didn’t like the food as much as the other restaurants. However, it depends what you get. The Osso Bucco was yummy, but the ravioli was just okay. The resort is gorgeous with breathtaking views. The rooms are state of the art and tastefully decorated. My family loved Secrets Tides and want to return. You will love it! Amazing place!