Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort

As far as all-inclusives go, I'd give this resort a solid 4 out of 5. Here are my thoughts, broken down by category. Family Friendliness: I would not strongly recommend this resort for families with young children. I traveled with a 1.5-year-old and felt there simply weren't enough activities for kids during the day or in the evening. The kids' club mainly accommodates children ages 3 and up, and you're required to leave your child there — something I wasn't yet comfortable doing with a toddler. There's also no water park or splash area; just your standard adult pools. This resort is better tailored for couples and adults. Food: The quality of the food was generally great, though the buffet selection was identical from day to day. The seafood was the standout — the resort offered a wonderfully diverse selection of fish, octopus, sushi, and calamari. The meats were also excellent and well-prepared, with impressive variety including goat, beef, lamb, and chicken. The weak spot was the fried food, which was often lukewarm and stale, as if it had been sitting out too long. We dined at three of the à la carte restaurants: Flora (Dominican), Agave (Mexican), and the Hibachi. The biggest surprise was Agave — the food was incredible. Flora, which is supposedly the crown jewel of the resort as it's owned by a famous chef, was actually the most disappointing. The service was poor and the food was just okay. We tried the goat and the beef; while the meat itself was well-prepared, the sides were embarrassingly sparse. My "salad" consisted of a few pieces of iceberg lettuce and two cherry tomatoes cut in half with no dressing — it looked like something you'd get at Taco Bell. Drinks: We stayed at the Paradisus Palma Real (not the Circle Club, Kanna Club, or the Reserve), which meant none of the top-shelf liquor was available to us. This was one of the most disappointing aspects of our stay. For the price we paid, I expected access to better-quality spirits, especially when some other all-inclusives in the area include them. The cocktail variety across the resort also felt limited. The only bar that impressed me was Rum Republic, where they garnished my drink with a smoked cinnamon stick — it's little touches like that that I appreciate. Room: We opted for the junior suite to have some separation between us and the crib, and the room itself was fantastic. The layout was well thought out, the soaking tub was huge and deep, and the mattress and down pillows were incredibly comfortable. My one major complaint: the room's eco-friendly motion sensors. In the middle of the night, the baby monitor and AC would shut off when no motion was detected, forcing me to get up multiple times to turn everything back on. That was extremely frustrating. Final Thoughts: I wished the overall service had been friendlier. Many staff members didn't seem as warm or accommodating as what I've experienced at other resorts. The resort also doesn't have a single jacuzzi, which was a letdown — we had a few rainy, cooler days where one would have been perfect. Even the spa lacked saunas, pools, or hot tubs. When it comes to value for the money, I believe there are other resorts in the area that offer the same experience, or more, at a lower price.

Best resort we’ve been to in Punta Cana by far! Rafael is an absolute star and is the guy to talk to if you want anything on the beach. Alam was the first concierge we’ve been super impressed with throughout all our stays at similar resorts. He will take care of your every need. Resort feels much more upscale than others even at a comparable price point. Highly recommend.

You will want to come back time and time again to this resort! Food, room, service, cleanliness, and professionalism! 10/10 experience! Ask for Leandro, he made the experience one to never forget!

Outstanding hotel the staff could not do enough for us Gustavo was fabulous We will be back next year

Excellent experience. The staff was very welcoming and was always polite with my poor attempt at speaking Dominican. Alam, our concierge took care all the tough stuff so we could just relax and enjoy. Thanks Alam.