Jhon&Ari

Lopesan has a special place un our hearts as it was our first getaway post pandemic. We loved it so much, even though many amenities were still closed that we've returned a couple of times since. The property is enormous and, most importantly, jam-packed with amenities like waterpark, English Pub, sports bar, gym, ice cream shop, coffee shop, etc. We love Lopesan's design, decoration and vegetation. It is a gorgeous hotel. We especially like the room (we booked the cheapest one), it's my favorite hotel room out of the 32 hotels we've visited in Punta Cana. It's only drawback is that the toilet area doesn't feel 100% private. The hotel's infinity pool is huge and one of the most beautiful pools in Punta Cana. The staff is super friendly. The culinary offer is excellent and it's usually at a price point where the value for money is superb.

*This review is for THE CASTLE section of this resort* The Castle at Sanctuary Cap Cana is the most unique property in Punta Cana. The Sanctuary Cap Cana's complex is medium-sized. It has four room categories: Colonial Suites, Luxury Suites, The Villa Collection, and the Castle. Each category has a unique theme and design and multiple room types, such as beachfront suites, swim-outs, etc. You may use all the resort's amenities regardless of your room category, with some exceptions, like the ones in the castle, which are exclusive to castle guests. The complex has six pools, but our favorite was the castle pool overlooking the ocean. We booked a swim-out room and loved it. The room's interior maintains the castle theme, with stone walls and floors. The beach is the resort's weakest point, so if it is the most important thing to you, you might want to skip it. VALUE FOR THE MONEY 18/20 AMENITIES 18/20 FOOD 15/15 ROOM 14/15 BEACH 3/10 SERVICE 10/10 DRINKS 5/5

Macao Beach is one of our favorite beaches in the Dominican Republic, and the Dreams Macao is the ONLY hotel on this beach. Macao is gorgeous and offers a breathtaking view from the hotel. While the beach is Dreams Macao's highlight, the hotel is well-rounded. Our room was gorgeous, the food was very good, the entertainment team was active, and the lazy river was relaxing. The water park is more oriented toward kids. The main pool's design is somewhat strange. It has many shallow parts, which makes it difficult to walk and swim about. In addition, the volleyball net splits the pool in two. Two pools are reserved for club members only, leaving only one for regular guests. Depending on the price, we believe this hotel is worth an upgrade to club status so you can use all the pools on the property. VALUE FOR THE MONEY 15/20 AMENITIES 19/20 FOOD 13/15 ROOM 15/15 BEACH 10/10 SERVICE 8/10 DRINKS 3/5 ENTERTAINMENT 5/5