My fiancé and I got back from our site visit in Punta Cana, DR. We are planning a wedding there, so we went to look at a few different resorts that we are considering for us and our guests. And while everything is still fresh in my memory, I wanted to share my thoughts with you…
PROs – very large, expansive resort (this can also be a negative if you are afraid of “losing” your guests or if you are looking for a more intimate feel). The grounds are plush and very green. Landscaping is immaculate. The rooms are very large and nice, even the standard ones. Lots of bars, restaurants, and there are definitely enough things to do on the premises. The proximity to the Jellyfish Restaurant (where we’ll have our wedding) is definitely a plus, especially if you want to run over to see Mayte or finalize any details on short notice.
CONs – the beach was dirty. And I don’t mean just sea weed – there was trash in the water, like paper and plastic cups. The resort staff said that they clean the beach twice a day, but it really didn’t seem like it. The pool area has a lot of palm trees, so it’s hard to see from one end of the pool to another. If you want to hang out with a large group of people by the pool, it may be hard.
The food was OK – not good, not bad. From what we hear, it’s pretty standard for all-inclusives. So, I’m not really sure how to categorize that one.

My husband and I were married Nov 6th and we are still in awe of what we experienced last week. This resort is stunning! The wedding was more than beautiful, it was breath taking. An indescribable paradise we will remember always.We've only been home for 4 days and I have recomended Melia to most everyone I've run into. Check in was a little confusing, and I will say that some of the guest services staff was not as friendly or helpful as others, but nothing to ruffle our feathers over. Royal service staff was outstanding. Very kind and informative. Once check in was completed our entire group of 33 were all smiles the whole week. The service was excellent everywhere! Bars, resturants, cleaning ladies and drivers were always happy and super friendly. I found myself saying "buenos dias" instead of "good morning" back home just to feel a little closer to what inevitably had to come to an end. It's impossible not to form friendships with the staff. I especially want to mention Samuel Reinoso ( we love you Samuel). Also, Juan Adbrincoles, Esmarlin, Miquel, and I didn't get our cleaning lady's name, but we were in suite 49 and she took very good care of us. The rooms are very nice, clean and cozy. Refridgerator was well stocked and she always turned the lamps on to welcome us back home.
A very special thanks to Heinicy, our wedding cooridinator, for taking such good care of us. Her suggestions and professionalism is exactly what we needed to help us tie up loose ends and allow things to run smoothly and for that I am truly greatful to her. Thank you! What an amazing trip! Our entire group is already discussing when to go back.

We look forward to visit you guys again. Luis, evelyn, juan, and yasmin at gabi's and the rest of the staff. You guys are where grate, on top of your game, thank you guys. Samuel the bell staff captain and the front staff thank you. Samuel you're the man keep up the good work. Thank you melia crew for making our vacation well spent.

My wife and I went here on our honeymoon and had a great time with some exceptions.

The food was good for the most part with our favorite restaurant being the steak and lobster on the beach(which was an extra cost). There we got treated very well unlike at most of the others restaurants on the property. For breakfast eggs were under cooked, some food hot some cold, you had to almost beg for a cup of coffee some mornings and others they were right there with coffee and asking how you were and what you had planned for the day. At lunch it is always buffets that had some hot and some cold food, but overall tasty with a large variety. Dinner was good but the staff was not as attentive as we thought they might be. Food for dinner was hit and miss but it all depends on what you like.

The drinks have no complaints coming from us they were all very good. The beer was great too. We found that the Avenue Bar was the greatest bar on the property. Julio Cesar Felix, Vito Rosario, Victor Chapelle, Fany, and Yanelis were some of the best and friendliest people on the property. They always had a smile and greeted us especially Julio who would say "hello my friend". It made us feel at home.

Our concierge Patrick was very good to us and helped make this a great honeymoon. We could go to him for anything and he would help us out.

Check in/out went very well and everyone was very polite and welcoming.

Overall the property was very nice and well kept. We would love to go back someday in the near future and would recommend this resort to friends and family.