This was our first trip anywhere tropical...after looking at the reviews, I wasn't sure what to expect. We travelled with another couple (1st time travellers as well). We had an absolute fabulous time...the service was good, had no trouble with check in/out. Staff was friendly, rarely if ever were we passed by a staff member and not spoken to. The... more

Just back from a stay at the Grand Paradise in Punta Cana, I read a few mixed reviews before our departure but I was not too worried because my boyfriend has stayed here a few year a go in teh Club section of this Resort. This was my 2nd trip to Punta Cana so I had a good idea what... more

First, they didn't have the rooms (suites) we reserved. They didn't open a part of the resort and never notified anyone. Second, the staff and manager were less than helpful, sometimes disinterested. The best staff person was Juan in the buffet restaurant. He was extremely helpful! Third, they restricted us to only 2 nights at the alacart restaurants (2 weren't... more

For a 4 stars, it was great. The food was really good. A different theme for supper each night. We went to Italian restaurant on the site and seafood one. The service was good and the food too. The people who were animating the activities were great. And ask for Jose A. Garcia the bar tender, near the beach. He... more

We returned from a one week stay at the Grand Bavaro and it was a great experience from start to finish.I was a bit worried after reading the reviews and that we got such a good deal on the place.The meals were good and the extra restaurants were great.All the staff were very friendly and made you feel right at... more

For a 3/4 star hotel and the money we paid, this was superb. Decor etc was basic however it was clean and met our needs. Wouldn't hesitate to go again, but would take US$!! Highlights would be: --The location, literally just spills out onto the beach, which is of a Caribbean quality, sea is rough but fun if you are... more

Stayed for 2 weeks at this resort and loved it. I was a bit worried about going after reading the reviews on here but I think some people really expect far to much ... and just moan. There are 3 areas of the hotel and we were in the main bit pretty much on the beach, because it was out... more

this is my third time to dominican republic, i;ve stayed at sirenis (around the corner) and vivia wyndham (bayahibe) and this hotel is the same as those (i got "dom rep" beely in all locations, it is the difference in water and different food (maybe they cook in palm oil, i dont know) but this did not damper our spirits... more

We went to Grand Paradise Resort from Nov 7th-14th/09 and we had the best week of our lives! This was our first trip ever to the Dominican so we don't have much to compare it to but after reading the reviews we wee skeptical about going there. Some of the reviews were good, but most were bad. We booked it... more