Just coming back from Lopesan. We had an excellent experience in November. I recommend this resort. We did not encounter the issues you indicated. Our room was on the 4th floor.
I'm glad I watched your video I was about to book my vacation but thanks to you not this one there is so much hype about this place I really thank you for posting this video
I liked your review and think it is spot on. You did put my guy Coolist on blast by flashing his thumbnail like they paid him. It may help to understand that he goes to all of the most popular ones (the guy is likely at a new one as we speak). He points out what he likes and dislikes about all of them. He also said the AC stunk and was not a fan of the layout and the food was ok at the price. It does look nicer than Riu Republica to me perhaps just less lively. Anyway his videos are still very helpful even if they did pay him (have no idea if they did but they should have... they all should pay him). :)
Thanks for the comment, I do like the coolist content and what he does because without someone like him we wouldn’t have his insight on so many places and we take it for what it’s worth. I understand everyone’s experience is different. We also notice in the TH-cam world some biased reviews because of compensation in some form or another. We just wanted to let everyone know our experience. 25 plus resorts makes it a hard decision to make and we watched so many videos before landing on the 2 we stood at. As far as RIU, I have never been but that seems to be more youthful and lively. If you want a foam party then that’s the place. Thanks again for your comment I appreciate it.
I was there first week of July. Stayed in unique section. Food, service, staff, bars, drinks, room, cleanliness all top notch. Boats out the front on the beach we’re playing loud music but with ear buds it’s not heard. At the price point for what you get you can’t nit pick. There are way more positives than negatives.
@@christinahaddrell2110 We are glad you had a great time. Was there anything we said that you disagree with? It may help future travelers decide or feel better about their decision? Thanks!
@@EricandAnitaTravels Only about the service really. We found the staff tried to communicate with us. And the upgrade to eat at the unique buffet was worth it. Butler was great too. But this was the only place for daily lobster and filet mignon.
@@christinahaddrell2110 yea if we went back I would still upgrade to unique and go to the unique buffet. I’m glad you disagreed with the service. The service I believe could be a hit or miss because it depends on the workers that are working there at the time. We don’t know the turn over rate and if our workers are going to be the same as your service workers. We are glad you were able to get great service when you went. We were there early September so who knows now. Thanks again! -Eric
Those are very important things to know about and hope that you have raised it to the management team. I was there and did not get sick, had a lot of fun but didnt though about the hot temperature and lack of AC. I went there prepared to be on a tropical place.
I think the biggest thing for us was the room smell. This was our experience and I hope yours is different. Don’t forget the sunscreen. Oh AND download there app before you get there so when you get your room number you can start booking your dinners. Also, they let us check in a couple hours early. I hope our video helps. -Eric
I stayed 9 nights unique with my wife last November. You’re gonna feel like a king being unique 😎 especially not having to fight for a spot at the beach. Also, don’t forget, being unique you’re allowed to have lobster everyday for lunch so enjoy 😉
Good review. I'm due there in november, and I've read the same thing about the service, the mouldy smell, and the risks of food poisoning. Hoping that the good out weighs the bad, because it looks the part and has everything.
Great honest review, lopesan is a good brand and the hotels are fantastic except the food and room maintenance which let's it down so badly, I know from my trip to lopesan costa meloneras in june 24. When I come to Dr I will definitely scratch this of my list of hotels. Well done
No. I went last year in November for my honeymoon at Lopesan for 10 days and it was one of the best food that a resort had. And I’ve been too MANY good quality resorts all over Mexico. I had the unique package which was worth it for sure. But every restaurant they had nailed it. My favourite was the Japanese tapenyaki. I would go back in a heart beat.
@@Nattymatty7 the tapanyaki and the asador restaurants were really good. The rest in our opinion were mediocre at best especially after visiting another all inclusive resort right after. Like we said it’s good enough in our opinion. We would never say it’s top notch but we are glad you liked it and had a great time. Thanks for commenting!
Thanks for the detailed video. Im going to stay away from this place. I've watched a lot of videos on PC resorts recently, and this one of the best. Keep making them and good luck for the channel.
Thanks for your tips. I also listened to the (Coolist) fellow reviews, which helped me decide which resort to book at. Since this is a massive resort - and more recently have a fractured pinky toe... ( hoping it will heal by mid-Jan). I'd prefer to have my room located near the lobby or perhaps the beach area. Thoughts? I'll have to speak to the reservation person at the resort and discuss this.
Hello guys! Thank you so much for the review. I booked there because I heard the food was amazing. I was hesitant between this one and the Hyatt which is much more expensive. Also another one recommended was the Excellence Punta Cana…
Hi and thanks for watching! yes the hyatt is a little more expensive but worth it our opinion. There are a ton of resorts in punta cana and hopefully we can get to most of them. We will be posting our review of the Hyatt this weekend. If you end up some where else please come back and tell us your experience. Thanks again!
@@EricandAnitaTravelsI would be curious to know how you find. Lopesan to the Hyatt please? I love the Hyatt but have been priced out and am trying to find a similar resort for my family
I think people should be paying attention to time of travel when looking at reviews. Traveling during the summer months vs winter months will likely be a vastly different experience. The summer months there are unbearably hot where the winter months are a comfortable heat high 70s low 80s. I couldn't imagine going between April and September.
Im there next August i dont have the option to change hotels so im gonna stick with it. Im going to pack a few airfreshners with me for the smell. Kind of wish i never booked 11 nights now
Great video vhyz. Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem with me. Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S.
I was at Lopesan in May 2024, with Unique upgrade. I asked the butler to get me distilled water and he said the hotel does not provide distilled water. He then said you can buy it at the pharmacy for $10 USD. I ain’t paying that much for distilled water. But the thing is, the air is already humid enough you don’t need distilled water in the CPAP. Hope that helps.
@@AnnyLora-c7u depending on how much the upgrade costs. We went in May 2024 and had Unique (free upgrade bc we got married at Lopesan) and we feel Unique was not much of an upgrade. Unique has access to some exclusive pools and the Unique restaurant (by the beach) and you had a butler that was useless to us. Service is hit and miss But we would definitely go back to Lopesan. The resort is just so beautiful and it’s very photogenic.
I’m a bit worried now going there with my 3 & 5 years old in January , we can be careful about food but with them its going to be harder. And i’m so sensitive to smell, that doesn’t look good :/ . But i dont even know what resort to look at now, i feel like they all/might have problems? Do you recommend another one?
We stood about 6 days at Hyatt zilara which has a family side as well called Hyatt Ziva cap Cana. The service is next level and the food is what you’d expect from a Hyatt. They serve you at the buffet. You still walk up but they serve you the food and it’s all air conditioned. We will be making a video review in the next week. We recommend it. It’s a little more expensive but worth it. Hope this helps, if not come back for the Hyatt review video.
I am here at Lopesan Bavaro right now and couldn’t agree more with your review! I checked reviews to see if I was being overly critical. There is the smell of mold in our room and the smell of sewage in various places on the property. The staff seems to have no training at all and the food is not good. Even things that are usually ok wherever you go, like wings and corn dogs are inedible here. I was worried about overeating on my vacation but no worries there. The property is nice but seems uncared for in a way that would make the experience worth the cost. My recommendation: choose a different location if not too late.
I didn’t see anyone checking but I think the orange towel and orange wrist band is a dead giveaway. The water portion isn’t blocked, it’s where the loungers and umbrellas are.
Shit we’re going there in 3 weeks 😂, we where in DR at 2018 and vowed not to ever comeback after going Mexico 🇲🇽 at 2019 after straight vacation we thought of giving DR another chance 🤷🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ 🤞🏽we know DR is not known for there service and food that’s why we love Mexico
@@wigglz wow and you think Lopesan is better than the Hyatt?! We’ve been to the Hyatt zilara and it was head a shoulders above Lopesan. It is more expensive but the quality of food and the quality of service was 10/10. The way every worker at the Hyatt acknowledges you by crossing their arm in front of their chest and greet you. Then the food, the steak and the buffets were top notch. No way you thought Lopesans food and service was better and If you did good for you , you have a low bar. Everyone who reads this should go to trip advisor and click on the reviewers name who voted Lopesan 5 starts and see how many reviews they have done. Then click on the 1 stars and read them. Lots of fake reviews because they are paid. Wow
LOL love your review guys! Thanks for the honest review...so hard to find a good non-paid video.
Just coming back from Lopesan. We had an excellent experience in November. I recommend this resort. We did not encounter the issues you indicated. Our room was on the 4th floor.
We are glad you had an excellent experience! Thanks for commenting and letting us know.
I'm glad I watched your video I was about to book my vacation but thanks to you not this one there is so much hype about this place I really thank you for posting this video
I liked your review and think it is spot on. You did put my guy Coolist on blast by flashing his thumbnail like they paid him. It may help to understand that he goes to all of the most popular ones (the guy is likely at a new one as we speak). He points out what he likes and dislikes about all of them. He also said the AC stunk and was not a fan of the layout and the food was ok at the price. It does look nicer than Riu Republica to me perhaps just less lively. Anyway his videos are still very helpful even if they did pay him (have no idea if they did but they should have... they all should pay him). :)
@@randomadviceguy1780 I watch him too
Thanks for the comment, I do like the coolist content and what he does because without someone like him we wouldn’t have his insight on so many places and we take it for what it’s worth. I understand everyone’s experience is different. We also notice in the TH-cam world some biased reviews because of compensation in some form or another. We just wanted to let everyone know our experience. 25 plus resorts makes it a hard decision to make and we watched so many videos before landing on the 2 we stood at. As far as RIU, I have never been but that seems to be more youthful and lively. If you want a foam party then that’s the place. Thanks again for your comment I appreciate it.
He doesn't get paid to visit these resorts. He pays for himself.
I was there first week of July.
Stayed in unique section.
Food, service, staff, bars, drinks, room, cleanliness all top notch.
Boats out the front on the beach we’re playing loud music but with ear buds it’s not heard.
At the price point for what you get you can’t nit pick.
There are way more positives than negatives.
@@christinahaddrell2110 We are glad you had a great time. Was there anything we said that you disagree with? It may help future travelers decide or feel better about their decision? Thanks!
@@EricandAnitaTravels
Only about the service really.
We found the staff tried to communicate with us.
And the upgrade to eat at the unique buffet was worth it.
Butler was great too.
But this was the only place for daily lobster and filet mignon.
@@christinahaddrell2110 yea if we went back I would still upgrade to unique and go to the unique buffet. I’m glad you disagreed with the service. The service I believe could be a hit or miss because it depends on the workers that are working there at the time. We don’t know the turn over rate and if our workers are going to be the same as your service workers. We are glad you were able to get great service when you went. We were there early September so who knows now. Thanks again! -Eric
Was the hotel busy? Would you recommend for kids?
Thanks
@@dlun11
Staff said it was full capacity but it never felt busy anywhere.
There is an awesome water park for kids and games room.
Those are very important things to know about and hope that you have raised it to the management team. I was there and did not get sick, had a lot of fun but didnt though about the hot temperature and lack of AC. I went there prepared to be on a tropical place.
I just booked for 9 nights OMG I just find your video.. I booked Unique. So I will review my stay there based on this video.
I think the biggest thing for us was the room smell. This was our experience and I hope yours is different. Don’t forget the sunscreen. Oh AND download there app before you get there so when you get your room number you can start booking your dinners. Also, they let us check in a couple hours early. I hope our video helps. -Eric
I stayed 9 nights unique with my wife last November. You’re gonna feel like a king being unique 😎 especially not having to fight for a spot at the beach. Also, don’t forget, being unique you’re allowed to have lobster everyday for lunch so enjoy 😉
Good review. I'm due there in november, and I've read the same thing about the service, the mouldy smell, and the risks of food poisoning. Hoping that the good out weighs the bad, because it looks the part and has everything.
Please come back and let us know how it went. Thanks for commenting!
Great honest review, lopesan is a good brand and the hotels are fantastic except the food and room maintenance which let's it down so badly, I know from my trip to lopesan costa meloneras in june 24. When I come to Dr I will definitely scratch this of my list of hotels. Well done
Thanks for the confirmation and comment!
I was thinking of going...but glad i saw your video! Food quality is important to my husband , so will go elsewhere! Please keep your reviews coming😊
No. I went last year in November for my honeymoon at Lopesan for 10 days and it was one of the best food that a resort had. And I’ve been too MANY good quality resorts all over Mexico. I had the unique package which was worth it for sure. But every restaurant they had nailed it. My favourite was the Japanese tapenyaki. I would go back in a heart beat.
@@Nattymatty7 the tapanyaki and the asador restaurants were really good. The rest in our opinion were mediocre at best especially after visiting another all inclusive resort right after. Like we said it’s good enough in our opinion. We would never say it’s top notch but we are glad you liked it and had a great time. Thanks for commenting!
Just stayed here from Dec 2 - 12 in room 3020 and have no complaints. My family and I would go back.
Thanks for the detailed video. Im going to stay away from this place.
I've watched a lot of videos on PC resorts recently, and this one of the best. Keep making them and good luck for the channel.
Great review!
Thanks for your tips. I also listened to the (Coolist) fellow reviews, which helped me decide which resort to book at. Since this is a massive resort - and more recently have a fractured pinky toe...
( hoping it will heal by mid-Jan). I'd prefer to have my room located near the lobby or perhaps the beach area. Thoughts? I'll have to speak to the reservation person at the resort and discuss this.
Hello guys! Thank you so much for the review. I booked there because I heard the food was amazing. I was hesitant between this one and the Hyatt which is much more expensive. Also another one recommended was the Excellence Punta Cana…
Hi and thanks for watching! yes the hyatt is a little more expensive but worth it our opinion. There are a ton of resorts in punta cana and hopefully we can get to most of them. We will be posting our review of the Hyatt this weekend. If you end up some where else please come back and tell us your experience. Thanks again!
@@EricandAnitaTravelsI would be curious to know how you find. Lopesan to the Hyatt please? I love the Hyatt but have been priced out and am trying to find a similar resort for my family
I'll be going there in a couple weeks, still confused on what "All inclusive " actually includes. Can anyone inform me?
Food and drinks are included. There's certain places that are for different tier guests at this resort
I think people should be paying attention to time of travel when looking at reviews. Traveling during the summer months vs winter months will likely be a vastly different experience. The summer months there are unbearably hot where the winter months are a comfortable heat high 70s low 80s. I couldn't imagine going between April and September.
Yes I agree. Many things may be better during peak season. I believe the sargassum is less of an issue during winter months. Thanks for your input!
What resort do you recommend for a family that isn’t Hyatt ziva please (too expensive)
Im there next August i dont have the option to change hotels so im gonna stick with it. Im going to pack a few airfreshners with me for the smell. Kind of wish i never booked 11 nights now
Thoughts?
Great video vhyz. Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem with me. Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S.
I cancelled my trip to lopesan after all the reviews and thankful that i did. I no longer trust the reviews but the Coolist
We hope you find something good! We’re glad we can help.
Thanks for the honest review, which helped me not pick this resort😅
felt this review to be honest
Hi there! My husband uses a CPAP machine as well. Were you able to get distilled water at the resort ?
I was at Lopesan in May 2024, with Unique upgrade. I asked the butler to get me distilled water and he said the hotel does not provide distilled water. He then said you can buy it at the pharmacy for $10 USD. I ain’t paying that much for distilled water. But the thing is, the air is already humid enough you don’t need distilled water in the CPAP. Hope that helps.
@@magoo416 Thanks for your reply
Is Unique worth the extra expense?
If we were to go again, we would pay for the upgrade.
@@AnnyLora-c7u depending on how much the upgrade costs. We went in May 2024 and had Unique (free upgrade bc we got married at Lopesan) and we feel Unique was not much of an upgrade. Unique has access to some exclusive pools and the Unique restaurant (by the beach) and you had a butler that was useless to us. Service is hit and miss But we would definitely go back to Lopesan. The resort is just so beautiful and it’s very photogenic.
I’m a bit worried now going there with my 3 & 5 years old in January , we can be careful about food but with them its going to be harder. And i’m so sensitive to smell, that doesn’t look good :/ . But i dont even know what resort to look at now, i feel like they all/might have problems? Do you recommend another one?
We stood about 6 days at Hyatt zilara which has a family side as well called Hyatt Ziva cap Cana. The service is next level and the food is what you’d expect from a Hyatt. They serve you at the buffet. You still walk up but they serve you the food and it’s all air conditioned. We will be making a video review in the next week. We recommend it. It’s a little more expensive but worth it. Hope this helps, if not come back for the Hyatt review video.
@@EricandAnitaTravelscannot wait to watch the video of Hyatt
@@EricandAnitaTravelsis there a cheaper alternative to Hyatt that you recommend for families with young kids?
I am here at Lopesan Bavaro right now and couldn’t agree more with your review! I checked reviews to see if I was being overly critical. There is the smell of mold in our room and the smell of sewage in various places on the property. The staff seems to have no training at all and the food is not good. Even things that are usually ok wherever you go, like wings and corn dogs are inedible here. I was worried about overeating on my vacation but no worries there. The property is nice but seems uncared for in a way that would make the experience worth the cost. My recommendation: choose a different location if not too late.
Thank you for your confirming comment. We hope you make the best of it!
Will you be able to go to the unique beach secretly if you booked standard
I didn’t see anyone checking but I think the orange towel and orange wrist band is a dead giveaway. The water portion isn’t blocked, it’s where the loungers and umbrellas are.
Went last week, saw security move people along who weren't Unique
Damn I’m goin next week lol it’s that bad lol
So was it that bad?
How was it???
@@yu_love_sum_dee wasn’t bad at all, had a good time
it may have no been cold enough if you were not in the unique area
We are a group of 14 people. We're going from Dec 24-Jan4 do you recommend this hotel? Or do you recommend another hotel like the westin?
So, How 's your trip? I am planning to go but not sur anymore..
@ I didn't want to take the risk of going to this hotel so instead i took my family to the maldives
@ were there now
Shit we’re going there in 3 weeks 😂, we where in DR at 2018 and vowed not to ever comeback after going Mexico 🇲🇽 at 2019 after straight vacation we thought of giving DR another chance 🤷🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ 🤞🏽we know DR is not known for there service and food that’s why we love Mexico
You’ll be fine. It’s a really nice place. The beach is one of the best. Stick to the asador and the teppanyaki and you’ll have a great time!
Ich denke das Hard Rock Punta Cana hätte euch definitiv besser gefallen
Oh no! The smell 👃
The smelllllll. 👃🏻
Had so much potential 🙈
are you guys royalty and expect to be catered to? I don’t think you guys should travel
We do travel and have experience to give a decent opinion. We are trying to be helpful. Sorry we weren’t to you. Thanks for your opinion! -Eric
I completely agree with this statement. I've been to about 10 resorts in the Punta Cana area and by far this resort is one of the best.
@@wigglzreally? which ones have you been to?
@@EricandAnitaTravels Royalton Bavaro, Royalton Chic, Hyatt, RIU Republica, RIU Palace, Bahia, Dream Oynx and Breathless
@@wigglz wow and you think Lopesan is better than the Hyatt?! We’ve been to the Hyatt zilara and it was head a shoulders above Lopesan. It is more expensive but the quality of food and the quality of service was 10/10. The way every worker at the Hyatt acknowledges you by crossing their arm in front of their chest and greet you. Then the food, the steak and the buffets were top notch. No way you thought Lopesans food and service was better and If you did good for you , you have a low bar. Everyone who reads this should go to trip advisor and click on the reviewers name who voted Lopesan 5 starts and see how many reviews they have done. Then click on the 1 stars and read them. Lots of fake reviews because they are paid. Wow