Vista Sol Punta Cana Beach Resort & Spa

Sharon L

This budget friendly resort was a great size for getting around easily. The grounds were beautiful with lots of palm trees and flowering shrubs and a nice wide beach area. Check-in was really quick and easy. I had inquired about upgrading to ocean view by email before we came. That was handled by credit card. I love that your wristband is your room key, so no lost key cards, or accidentally de-magnetizing it by putting it by your phone, as I've done many times with the key card type. The rooms were fantastic and spotlessly clean. The food was good, especially at breakfast. The fruits were amazing! A La Cartes are easy to book through the kiosk in the lobby, and the food was good. Drinks however, were not really strong enough. The drinks at the lobby bar were a bit better than at the beach. In the evening after dinner, we enjoyed sitting in the lobby, visiting with friends and listening to the entertainment. We found the shows at the theatre started a bit late and after being out in the sun all day we were ready for bed. We had a really enjoyable vacation.

Adriano R

Let’s start with the positives, the beach was stunning and could walk for miles in either direction, water perfect blue. The gardens at the hotel were nice. They did a coconut party one day which was nice, fresh coconuts to drink for free. The location is great, on the beach there are lots of beautiful nature spots and also a few cool bars etc. Now, onto the negatives. The food was quite simply abysmal. Easily the worst food I’ve ever experienced. The buffet: All meat overcooked to oblivion, so dry it hurt the mouth to chew. Everything else bland and flavourless. Breakfast was the only time you could eat okay, the omelette station was our salvation. Scrambled eggs, and boiled, forget it. The ‘a la carte’ restaurants, where do I begin? Service was shocking. Rude, miserable and lack of attention. Food was even worse (please see photo of beef carpaccio in Italian restaurant, as an Italian, this was borderline offensive) and slimy, I thought I’d get sick if I ate it. The food from all restaurants is just the same as the buffet food, but put on a plate for you. The staff, sadly were all very miserable. I wonder if their working conditions were poor or bad management made it this way, but no smiles, no greetings, and it seemed like they were doing you a massive favour every time you order a drink, some I would go as far as saying they were rude. Peacocks were quite cool to see around, but they shouldn’t be allowed in food areas, I once saw one on a table eating off a temporarily unattended plate, and pooing on the table. The room: Dated, old, and lacking love, no well thought out decor. We also had to battle to get our room made up every day, even going 3 days without despite asking reception several times. The shower, I could dribble harder than the pressure that came out of it. Wasn’t so clean in general either, mould and deep grime in some places. If you’re looking for a stunning beach, budget friendly, this might be okay, but you’ll definitely want to eat out every night, and avoid interactions with staff, then you may find a slice of paradise 😊

Vishal

We stayed at Vista Sol Resort Punta Cana as a family of four with two children and had a good overall experience. We mainly used the buffet, which offered a nice variety of food. Drink service there was sometimes inconsistent, and at times we had to get our own water or drinks from the vending machines, as well as coffee during breakfast. However, staff were quick to clear plates and keep tables clean. We also dined at the Mexican and Italian à la carte restaurants, where both the food and service were very good. Our room was modern, clean, and comfortable overall; however, the thermostat did not allow us to properly control the temperature, and the room became quite cold at night. The front desk advised us to open the balcony door to turn off the air conditioning, which did work, though it felt unusual not being able to adjust the thermostat directly. Room service met expectations. The pool was clean and well maintained, although some guests reserved sunbeds despite resort rules. The beach was nice, though there was some sargassum. Staff at the bars and restaurants were attentive, and the local drinks were standard for an all-inclusive resort. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this resort.

Darminas Pikutis

I recently stayed at vista sol hotel and had a very enjoyable experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff were welcoming, professional, and quick to assist with check in. The room was spacious, clean, and well-designed, with a comfortable bed and modern bathroom. I especially appreciated the small details like complimentary water, quality toiletries, and reliable Wi-Fi. The hotel facilities were impressive, including a well equipped gym, a relaxing spa area, and a beautiful restaurant serving fresh and delicious meals. Breakfast offered a wide variety of options, catering to different tastes. The location was also convenient, close to shops and local attractions while still feeling peaceful. Overall, it provided excellent value for money and a comfortable, relaxing stay. I would happily return and recommend it to others.

Dean Baumeister

Vista Sol I found it a budget freindly resort with a great beach and many things to offer. The nightly entertainment was usually good, there were several pools, so if you want music and activities, or lounging, you could do either. Not enough lounge chairs, so if you're not an early riser, you won't get one. The beach was fantastic. Lots of lounge chairs, good proximity to the resort sports bar and restaurant. You can walk the beach in either direction for miles, and it's beautiful. Resort food good for the most part. I'm not complaining because as mentioned the stay was budget freindly and the food options reflected that. Fruit and vegetables were fresh and good quality at every meal but the meat options were usual bland and often tough. The a la carte restaurants offered good options and everyone in our group found dinnertime they enjoyed. The rooms were clean and comfortable, though a couple of our rooms had grief with the air conditioning, and the staff were mostly very friendly. Maria, who was a bar tender at the pool bars stole our hearts with her contagious smile and great attitude. She was freindly and remembered what people drank. She had onlt been working at Vista Sol for 4 months but was exceptional. When we first arrived, I said I'd likely not return, but as we learned to get around the resort and met regular staff...we would stay there again.