hidden gem, just returned days punta cana melia caribe tropical december 2005 stayed higher rated sol melia paradisus separate trip advisor review, overall highly recommend all-inclusive beach resort seeking reasonably priced holiday filled sun warm ocean, weather good 6 days sunshine 2 days partly cloudy skies day cloudy skies, needing detailed accurate pertinent facts keeping reading, 1 check-in rci timeshare members separate check vacation club office left general check-in, folks professional speak perfect english provide exceptional client service, no signs ask ca n't office located tropical lobby sure direct taxi lobby, vacation club happy make dinner reservations entire week, selected times wanted check-in provided written confirmation day, huge benefit normal guests reserve day advance dinner venue requires reservations, overall vacation club provided exceptional service easy phone ms. perla supervisor happy accommodate needs including re-booking cancelled aa flight jfk arranging extra night stay, management skills impressive say nice surprise, hopefully coming beach draw, let honest choose number destinations spa golf tennis polished setting, bavaro beach unspoiled gem americans discover, secure building close possible beach, ensures easier daytime access breakfast/lunch buffets opposite ends beach, called agora turey, allows bathroom breaks timed naps, vacation club rci buildings near beach great, best location 16 stayed, partial ocean view patio nice, rooms located story buildings, ocean views limited palm trees small dunes lining beach, ps, inclusive fee person day 50, apparently 30 2005. quite deal unlimited food drink including alcohol excluding wine, 2 royal service reviews stated way enjoy resort upgrade half dozen royal service units, units reserved timeshare owners property non-timeshare guests willing pay bit, units located adjacent main lobby caribe easy access la carte restaurants, units share private pool absolutely gorgeous sleek modern design, adjacent pool area outdoor bar sand box lounge complete self- serve light fare outdoor beds comforts trendy club n.y. l.a. miami, drawback royal service units distance beach, walk solid 10 minutes effectively eliminates private bathroom breaks timed naps enjoyed beach location, note private golf carts summoned drive directly beach clearly adds steps equation beach bums like spend 4-6 hours day beach, 3 getting walk reasonable pace resort not big, night dinner walked different la carte restaurant ocean unit 10 minutes, ps, la carte dinner locations located main caribe lobby minute walk tropical lobby, just minute familiarize layout, english map scored desk, oddly german versions available vacation club check-in, favor skip noisy tram crawls slowly resort does n't save time, 4 beach sand soft clean ocean gorgeous light aqua blue color yes toes, deeper dark blue water gives way strip aqua water swimmers sailors venture, sit tropical pool buffets restaurants, 9:30am huts shade claimed way towels books, swing breakfast, choice 8am day, fortunately no vendors walking beach invading personal space, occasionally resort staff try round folks activities like volleyball dance lessons aerobics, firm no gracias quickly polite firm, bring pocket spanish phrase book handy, basic skills went long way creating goodwill local staff.5 resort personnel staff friendly professional deserved tip handed, written service poor unless tip not case, staff worked hard resort maintained, 6 food read trip advisor reviews folks getting ill food, did n't happen selective, no fruit buffet no uncooked salad items buffet e.g, items washed non bottled water, obviously drink brush teeth bottled water, breakfast lunch buffet style indoor outdoor seating located right beach agora turey, food ok wo n't starve, lunch soft serve ice cream twice day, ps, drinks day served bars buffets, no beach bar servers beach bring flask whiskey drinker like, easily brugal anejo rum nicely aged oak perfect sipping dinner cigar, la carte dinner ratings follows chinese mexican best 4 5 stars dominican french good 3.5 stars did n't care caribbean 2 stars skipped american italian, note wine glass not good, wine enthusiast need buy bottle ranges 20, ps, no room service unless staying royal service units, 7 pool tropical caribe pools located beach bars right pools edge, ca n't say spent time pool beach bum, laid offered spots privacy relaxation including outdoor beds huts shade, 8 spa fitness facility massages relatively cheap 40 25 minutes 70 hour staff inexperienced, utilized private outdoor tents nice end just expensive oil rub, fitness room great used day, open 7am 8pm offered treadmills bikes stairmasters circuit training free weights dumbbells 65, locker rooms steam sauna hot tubs offered no towel service bring room, tennis locations clay/sand courts offer free rackets balls, not best courts not bad, bring water, golf costs extra located street, did hear course bit sparse, 9 guests majority guests europe did meet folks canada states, particular encountered quite russian guests lots families teenagers sporting hm bikinis, european guests sunbathe walk, topless adds mediterranean atmosphere, 10 nightlife caribe tropical lobby bars open 1 a.m. chic bar lounge clearly avenue bar, it__<c7>_<e9>_ open midnight located just outside entrance mexican restaurant, open air space combines stylish chaise lounges pristine white beds orange retro 1960__<c7>_<e9>_ style chairs, amber colored light boxes music provide tranquil environment that__<c7>_<e9>_ perfect sipping dinner cocktail firing fine cuban cigar negotiated earlier mere dollars.the casino located just desk caribe lobby offers blackjack craps roulette slots, it__<c7>_<e9>_ open 3 a.m. bar usually draws late night crowd searching special, fun pub/disco, tropical lobby didn__<c7>_<e9>_ make, maybe time,