Nessa
I was in contact with the property prior to the travel date due to some negative reviews. I have to say we were impressed. The room we stayed in was large and nicely decorated for our anniversary. Aside from the sewage odor in the area of the Platnum member, the resort is absolutely beautiful. The staff were very warm and welcoming. Our first all inclusive, it was very pleasant and worth the trip. We stayed away from the salad bar, drank bottled water, beer and wine only. The food were delicious. The pool and beach were close together and that is just wonderful. A shout out to one of the managers, Manny thanks for helping us arranging our transportation to the airport when we had no cell service. And yes Greisy, one of the staff at the buffet...was very attentive, loving and fun! We would definitely return.
Ellie Wilsdon
The service in this hotel is appalling, majority of the men are creepy towards women. I’d say 2/3 times a day both me and my sister experienced a male member of staff being inappropriate towards us, licking lips, whistling, starring etc..
We found that the resturant staff would get rude at dinner if you didn’t want to buy a bottle of wine
In the buffets tables are never laid, takes forever to get a drink and there is birds flying around everywhere walking all over the tables and eating the food.
Our room was so out dated, had mould in the bathroom, mosquitos everywhere and the smell of the drains from the taps was sickening 🤢 The air con smelt of wee when it was turnt on and gave myself and my partner a horrendous cold where it obviously needs cleaning.
3 of our party got food poisoning from the fish restaurant as the fish was raw, we questioned the waiter on this and he said it was fine to eat and insisted that that was what red snapper looked like. This cost us 4 days of our holiday and are still being treated for bad stomachs now we are home.
The pool is awful and filthy, they go around with a net that has holes in it - meaning it stays filthy. Hair, eyelashes etc were floating around in it for days. As well as the water going stagnant in the parts that went off from the main pool.
The only good part about this hotel is the wasabi restaurant! The staff in there were amazing and the food was excellent.
The poor guinepigs too.. look at their water!
There is definitely better hotels in the Dominican, we have been before and we’re due to stay in that hotel again but had to move due to building works and it’s a shame that we were put in the grand Bavaro princess.
Tiffany Xu
I recently returned from an 8-day stay at the Grand Bávaro Princess Resort with my boyfriend at the end of May. We’re both in our mid-20s, and while this was my first time staying at a resort, it was his second. Unfortunately, the experience left a lot to be desired, and I wanted to share an honest account for other travelers, especially young couples, considering this destination.
Arrival & Check-In:
Upon arrival, the resort looked nice at first glance, but the welcome was underwhelming. Staff were available to assist with luggage, which was appreciated, but the open-air layout of the lobby made it uncomfortably hot and humid, there’s no air conditioning in this area, only ceiling fans struggling against the Caribbean heat.
We arrived around noon, knowing check-in wouldn’t be until 3 PM, so we were directed to the buffet to pass the time. Unfortunately, this dining area is also open-air, which made for an uncomfortably hot experience. Flies and birds hovered near plates, which made it hard to relax or enjoy the meal. The food was average at best and lacked variety, rotating through the same limited options each day.
In summary, this stay was disappointing and not at all what we hoped for. If you’re a young couple looking for a romantic or exciting getaway, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. You won’t get much value or enjoyment here. However, if you’re a family seeking a budget-friendly, kid-oriented resort, it might be more suitable.
Would I return? Definitely not.
Liliana Di Cesare
First Schneider from reception was very charming, nice, helpful made my check in experience great and smooth. He was so welcoming he got us drinks as soon as we got to the desk. Had our room ready so quick he was honestly amazing.
The Hotel was wonderful, Beautiful, more the one I expected.
Was a great experience since we stepped a foot in the resort. I recommend 100%
Dipen Patel
We went for a family trip and it was fun!! Rooms were neat & clean!! Resort was all inclusive and food quality was good!! Customer service was awesome and staff were very friendly, which made our trip so memorable. Pool was near & clean and well maintained!! There were lots of different even schedule in evening time like live singer, silent music party ( which was really unique & fun) which was fun and had a good time everyday in evening!! There were lots of activities for kids and they had a separate pool section with all amenities like play area, movie time, food and many other things!!!
Overall I would recommend this resort for family vacation!!!