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@@HummingbirdInAHurricane thank you for the amazing comment! Means a lot. I tried to stay objective regardless of our ludicrous experience 😂. I will say as a solo traveler you will definitely have a different experience aside from the service. We had our good and bad servers for sure. Have a great time!

@@jasminestreet5454 thank you! We took a private transfer. Booked online. It’s fairly straightforward just google Cabo transfers and there’s a ton of options

Of course! Yeah, this is the one resort I’ve ever experienced where it’s just simply not designed for bigger groups. Good luck on your searches!

Enjoy your trip!!

I 100% agree with this comment. Thursday/friday/ saturday i believe the club is open but that is it. they will have a DJ in random spots throughout the week but its nothing crazy. its mostly dead

enjoy brother!

@@AgnesM-q1x next to the resort is an area where the boat excursions meetup. It doesn’t interfere with the beach itself, but in the ocean it’s a lot of music/ noises going on. It wasn’t the most peaceful/ tranquil resort because of that

@@5949481 it’s a brand new building yet not built properly. I didn’t mentioned it at extent in the video, but it was built very poorly. Doors didn’t fully close after you shut them (safety concern), some drains couldn’t handle shower water flow, shower doors didn’t fully line up leaving a clear view on the side for the room to see, door bottoms were moldy already & breaking apart. Very foul consistent smell from bathrooms by the main pool (sewage). I’d be concerned for the longevity of this property for sure

@@markm9940 I’ve noticed that. I was considering revisiting, I stayed for about 3 nights (long story) and was surprised at the $$. Might go in 2025 but we will see. As far as other family resorts in punta Cana I stayed at the Melia Falcon (I think that’s the name). It was good but far away from the beach & not much to do. Other than that I can’t recommend the others I’ve stayed at. Serenade family is god awful, Melia lowest class is okay. I’ve heard good things about hard rock but it’s $$. Let me know what you find!

I left this comment before watching the entire video. Judging by your review Lopesan was definitely better lol

Sorry brother just saw this! definitely Lopesan is better!

I forget to mention I believe the pacha is at Riu Santa Fe

@@gzamb1875 good point! With this resort, you do have access to Pacha, which is at the Riu Santa Fe. people in our group went & said it was fun but dirty as fk, and ended quickly. They also said they could’ve went without it, and the Riu parties are much much funnier then the Pacha club.

@@gintautasbiliauskas9670 it’s included in the price of your all inclusive stay at this resort 👍

@@gintautasbiliauskas9670 so in other words, it’s at no extra cost 👍

nice, thanks for the info. I have a reservation to stay at this hotel for a whole week, but I didn't even know that there is another only adult zone , which sounds much better than the family area, because I will be staying here without children..... my mistake.. may you know how much cost upgrade areas?

@@gintautasbiliauskas9670I don’t think you can upgrade via the family resort to the adults only but j would call whoever you booked with. I gave a price comparison in the video. I would think about canceling and rebooking for sure to the adults only

Lopesan for SURE

main difference is the price. Lopesan is a bit more money- so the value is different. the resort itself bigger, better food, better service, and more things to do. club is vibrant, casino if you play, much better gym. overall a better experience.

Thank you so much

@@Travelwithyala thank you so much! 🔥🔥

@@Shanterichesss pretty sure yes. I can’t recall not having to do one at any all inclusive I’ve stayed at 🤔

Pretty sure it can be a debit as well

important feedback! while i dont agree with all of this, you made some good points. My perspective is that depending on the price you pay, it makes a big difference in the quality expected for a resort. i've stayed at pricer hotels where i had NONE of the issues you mentioned, but it was double the price. sorry to hear about your baby and the food poisoning. that is very very serious! you should send them an email. thanks for your input. im sure people looking for a place to stay appreciates it as well.

wow that means the world! thank you debbie! the resort felt like this built a really nice resort. rooms great, ac great... but really missed the ball on the smaller details. the staff needs to be changed aside from the activities staff. most of the service wasnt good. some really good outstanding ones.. but most were very lackluster.

its not as a couples resort. there is nothing that would give me an impression that Serenades adults only is marketed or geared towards a couples experience. where did you hear that it was a couples experience? to clarify any misunderstanding- after i stayed at this resort, i realized that it would benefit those traveling as a smaller group or solo, due to the resort not accomodating larger group sizes. there is a difference between a "couples resort" and a resort that would be better for those traveling as two people. wether that be a couple, friends, or family

hey brother- nothing availble for upgrade. its a brand new resort coming up on one year being open. the family side does have an upgrade... but its completely useless imo. if you pause the video during the bar shots, you can see what they have. there isnt anything you "have" to pay extra for. things like the spa are optional as well as any excursions or things for sale at the resort. Anytime!

@@JoelHCruz personally, the buffet experience at family serenade was the worst I’ve ever experienced. Having said that, objectively the adult side had a much better overall buffet in comparison. And for the value of the upgrade to the adults only, personally I would go for it. Have you tried the adults side at all? Thank you for sharing your experience!

Can you use the facilities and go to the restaurants at both sides regardless of which one you’re staying at?

@@allthingsreview777 if your on the adults only, you can also use the family side restaurants. But if you are on the family resort, you cannot use the adults only restaurants

there was a gift shop in the lobby across from the lobby bar. unsure of what over counter meds they had. lysol and hand santizer unsure as well. there was no dedicated medical shop on the adults only property

depends on the ages. for teens i would say hardrock. newborns i saw a ton at lopesan. for young teens Melia was big enough that they had alot of space.

@@PipReviewsI have a 2 and 7 year old. We are beach people but also, luxurious feel of the resort and entertainment is important to us.

@@David-ki7gn yessir!

@@taylynn3060 mostly families during the times of year I go, but it’s off season now so you might catch a couple of groups looking to hang out lol. RIU would be the way to go for singles but Lopesan has a good club so I wouldn’t be surprised

@@kymiisayoo4006 depends on what your definition of better is 🤔 personally, I prefer Lopesan. Bigger, more stuff to do, better service, and a much better tropical punta cana feeling.

@@MrDjroy7 enjoy!

@@guilleermojimenez5460 what makes you think that?

@@PipReviews Cabo is over rated, over priced, over populated with a banana fest of young dumb bananas looking to impress the ladies. I have been all over Mexico, I know where to go and have surf while I am at it, and I don't tell where. I keep the secrets from people like you, especially you. You pay over priced places, raising the rent to where the locals can't afford to live there anymore, turning a once paradise into a tourist trap. How's that for a review?

besides, Thailand has legalized weed, and i can have a condo for $500 a month and have a hooker included with the room. Being a member of the surf community, the recent killing of 3 surfers in Ensanada is kinda a turn off for Mexico.

@@Diogenes_Gabriel_ thank you for that! Yes, I tried to be fair and subjective. The resort is high quality because it’s brand new. The beach is the best I’ve experienced in punta cana. Food was OK- service 👎. I probably should’ve gone lower but I wanted to be subjective. 9 days at this resort you will get bored as it is quite small. I would do maybe 4 nights here and then 4 nights In Lopesan. Your auntie might struggle with the size of Lopesan if she has trouble walking at all. For a cheaper option, check out Melia. I’ve been 2x but no video. It’s very big with lots to do, but they have trolleys and carts that go around. auntie would have an easier time moving around with those carts. Consider the level upgrade as well. (Adults only not family in my opinion)

@@PipReviews Absolutely! Thanks a bunch for your recommendations.

@@jazzyflorida3757 where do you like?

@@dianey5243 Hey, nope! If you book the family side, you do NOT have access to the adults only.

@@PipReviewsnvm I found out that you do get access to the adults only if you stay in one of their preferred suites. Although they say you cant book their ala carte restaurant but you can access all the other stuff!

@@dianey5243trust me when I say your way better off doing the adults only. I didn’t include the preferred club but it was extremely pointless in my opinion for the price you pay. There’s a preferred club pool also but with adults only you get access to it. The rooms at preferred club were lesser quality then the basic rooms at the adults only and you got the same amenities. They had the preferred club as a way to have a higher option at the family, but once they finished building the adults only next door it turned completely pointless. I think with kids it’s the only way that makes sense, but with my money for a a family all inclusive at the preferred price point, I would choose other resorts by far. Just my opinion on the preferred club because I didn’t mention it in the video !

Oh wow awesome! Yes I agree, you shouldn’t pause! It’s worth the experience. Food wasn’t that bad, but Lopesan was definitely better. My sister is at Lopesan now & she agreed 🤣. Room quality is top top notch for the price as well! If your a bigger group you would have a better time at others IMO, but let me know what your thoughts are! Also, what’s your thoughts on the secret hotel line? I have yet to experience…

@@PipReviews We like Secrets but we are well aged. Ha. They can be on the quiet side, and they aren't as casual as some. Men need long pants for most dinners. Never a problem with food or service. We thought Lopesan might have a bigger footprint than we like these days, and Live Aqua a bit too small. I am optimistic we will like Serenade! We will both be watching for James @coolist review.

@loisirene how was your stay?

the construction is beside the family hotel, not the adults only

If it’s just 2 of us going do they still require reservations for the resturant or can we just go in without making a reservation?

@@YahdoeMusic I would recommend doing the reservations just in case. The steak house in particular filled up very quickly

@@PipReviews iight I’ll do that then thanks for the info and the review on the resort I’ll be out there next week

@@YahdoeMusic enjoy brother your going to have a ball… club is only open Thursday-Saturday it’s a good time.

@@PipReviews Thanks I appreciate it bro and I’ll definitely check the club out too 💯

Steal! Youll definitely enjoy brother🔥great crowds!

@@kennedy7645 I have a review of Lopesan on my channel as well! Great choice. You can’t go wrong with most transportations. “Transekur” is very popular.

@@PipReviews Thank you for clarifying that. I feel like you should edit your video to reflect that. You mentioned it so many times that if you're a group of 4 don't go there. Many don't read comments and would be mislead by that misinformation.

@@sstaj9945hey sorry just clarified with my family, and yes they said 4 or more 😂 crazy! If they don’t have a seat available for 4, they will sit you at 2 separate tables for 2. Regardless of where it is, and they won’t put them together 👎👎

amazing! youll have a blast.

@@izchelarciga7896 hey, I’m just using Riu’s language ! 🤷‍♂️

@@lamontcrockett8675 much appreciated 🙏🔥

@@hotpinkfishinteriors9955 rooms get cold, but not freezing. I don’t remember if you could turn on the heat or not. But you can lower the degrees on your own

@@bluesky5384 well said lol

@@MihannahRock😂

Sorry just saw this! No you don’t.

@@JuliesInspiration I booked a room called “Junior Suite - Tropical” and they gave me a room in the center building, facing the lobby center by the lobby bar. I didn’t booked the adults only unique section. It was 3 different beach sections. 1 was for unique members on the left, middle was adults only, right was everyone/ family The middle section is for the entire resort so yes you do have access to that section. Steakhouse you also have access to. The unique upgrade you’re talking about is a premium price. Included you get an adults only pool, a private beach section & an outdoor bar/buffet with premium food and drinks. Another commenter below mentioned they stayed and thought it was worth it. Personally the added cost is a bit much for what they offer, but you can find really good pricing to make it make sense imo. I say stick with the base level room, as personally I enjoyed my stay without it. I was with another person in the room- we both agreed it wasn’t “overly” family. There’s a huge water park for kids in the back of the resort, and strangely enough the smaller water park for kids on the front end of the resort, is on the side of the adults only pool 😂. Weird idk why they did that