3 weeks bliss, husband just returned 3 week holiday dreams punta cana, n't usually feedback websites previous feedback exceptionally useful thought payback favour, felt necessary address positive feedback second time dom rep stayed previously 4star moon palace mexico make fair comparisons resorts, additionally worked travel industry 10 years visiting professional capacity range hotel chains world feel speaking knowledge experience.to begin journey airport hotel not really hotel not fair judge property factor, journey resort fascinating caribbean resorts predominantly hotel based useful insight country visiting, dominican people live basic accomodation prefabricated housing growing fruits vegetables keeping animals, mainly self sufficient think- good life exchange produce villagers sell roadside, keen wave smile yes roads bumpy adds experience, arrival hotel greated champagne no flannels juice bellboys register luggage room number checked in.check straight forward issued map resort information restaurants towel cards 2 room keys quite unreliable heat day magnetic strip not recognised door, reception did not try upgrade suite did email hotel concierge-eileen ostos advise anniversary larger average room fruit platter bottle champagne letter congratulations, room delightful easy, building 8-2nd right lobby, room 8210. king poster bed sofas vanity area wardrobe bedroom double wardrobe outside bathroom iron ironing board coffee maker dvd/cd player-warning uk guests-this not play dvds uk-i did try, said bedroom larger average, bathroom spacious shower bath fresh towels handtowels flannels-which replenished evening turndown service, happy home 3 weeks mini bar stocked coke sprite diet coke 6 waters coffee machine worked mini ants rooms-not hotel fault-it tropics, attracted sticky machine used careful, no tea bags room did think ahead packed pg tips glad, linen bed changed daily towel art 3 times 3 weeks did n't bother us.grounds stunning maintained, watered-even hours tropical storm, flamingos gorgeous grunting 3am, follow like lemmings, peacocks lovely did rat day pool-but convinced attracted platefuls food left ourside people rooms room servicethe beach pleasant tropical storms seaweed washed n't cleared immediately, sand coarser beaches island pale yellow, waitresses provide service beach not frequency pool, turtle trampoline quite good children small got away waves underneath lose footing fall lot, palapas plentiful fact beach day.the pool actually sections busiest closest beach swim bar, tends packed day entertainers based, prefer piece quiet recommend pool closest lobby- spent majority time spa, single day able palapa shade regardless time came out-although not late risers, waitress service quieter resort okay just ensured ordered double drinks wanted, took inflatables hold rubber mat wanted use, true people like hog day state obvious- not using, n't refuse-it n't theirs, hotel new ones week left around.restaurants attracted resort-the unlimited la carte dining, nights wait 25 minutes table-this issue just drink nearest bar, world cafe visited breakfast range food excellent.cereals breads omlette/egg bar smoothie bar smoked salmon champagne bloody marys fruit yoghurt bacon hash browns pancakes mickey mouse shaped children section, margarita maitre de-very friendly el patio mexican world cafe-the bar just inside nice, try create authentic mexican feel hats horse blankets, trio singers come nights sing song request, menu good portions small rich satisfy, enjoyed shrimp martini key lime pie, sanchez works evening time great guy himitsuchinese cuisine good cooked coconut oil-be careful sensitive, need close toilet day meal, rainbow chicken good chow mein.the teppanyaki tables good run 6.30 7.30 9.00 varies depending demand, 40 mins hand, tables sit drink outside n't problem, carlos waits sweetest person wish meet check skull belt, asks happy, oceana-seafront restaurant open lunch, lunchtimes offer subway style sandwich menu dessert bar, exceptional food, try vegetarian spa sub curried mayo liked salads crab/shrimp sub philly cheese chicken, yum, carlos works day-as does sanchez-another superb waiterdinner menu special calamari rings tasty recommend salmon grouper fillet, lucky waiter does liquor coffees setting alcohol pours, singing trio visited there.sea grill-next door oceana saloon style diner, uk based compare harvester grill-soup start visit salad bar, sierra chicken tasty ribs/chicken combo good, careful table artificial lake-you eaten alive mozzies-we wearing 90 deet repellent bitten glad took course malaria tablets malaria outbreak punta cana 2004, puddings good usually dinner-chocolate moose gateux nice, try ply liqueurs liqueur coffees mamajuana dominican spirit bits plants- not palatable, bordeux-adults french, upstairs oceana, elegant setting airconditioned windows ocean usually dark, menu impressive-snails duck salad scallops prawns soups cheese board chicken brie salmon pork fillet choc mousse white mousse, surprisingly quiet nights think mainly family resort no kids permitted here.la trattorianot really worthy separate review inside buffet restaurant, came twice pizzas not mood fancy food, service good usually fairly, want dessert just buffet self serve, bread olive oil balsamic vinegar makes pleasant light starter here.barsour favourite bar upstairs bar beach bordeux, no-one knew bar existed people went drink wait table, stunning ocean views.the beach bar advertised open 10-10 closes 5. disappointment stunning spot predinner cocktails.another bar inside oceana restaurant open 12. service good.we visited swimup bar usually rowdy barracuda- middle pool bar bar challenge served, usually wanted bottle water ignored bartenders preferred attention pushy assertive guests kafe-our favourite bar open air spa 5pm, service exceptionalupper lobby bar- problem getting served, woman, male not overtly pushy bit wait, average husband male friends wait 15-20 minutes, unfortunately bartender particular quite obvious pervy women shows theatre really good, enjoyed true love night stars impersonating beyonce usher karaoke predominantly songs american guests- n't enjoy much.at theatre jewel crown-rafael hotel characaturist, did portrait husband 40-it realistic, fact work outstanding, works 8-10pm early wait 9.15 sitting, used room service times, n't really necessary good food breakfast lunch dinner, just lazy, okay not outstanding sufficient, service good slow taking 45 minutes occasion.if taking children treat, explorers club extremely run fantastic facilities including pirate ship caves water slide night time kids films, mini club younger children beach.the shops hotel fairly limited sold bikinis bags clothing toiletries highly priced, girls work shop busy chatting phone serve did n't like giving change time tried refuse change tic tacs cost dollar, change shop door vendors come times week no set days quite persistent just told did n't speak english day did n't bother white lie, visited gym days whilst dreams, fairly equipped resort exceptionally clean, guy runs gym hands bottle water start working rolled towels available, trust need them- workout like boot camp, airconditioned high roof gets hot, warned, say hotel deserves star rating fantastic 21 nights return hesitation, resort 100 satisfaction 100 time comes close expect, staff really heart soul job nothing trouble, met fantastic people staying resort hello eileen uncle trevor alison sam lisa lawrence kevin megan darren julie spoke happy aspects resort said return booked-lucky, maybe day,