good not bad ugly dec 1 10 2007my husband sister-in-law traveled punta cana search beautiful beaches cold drinks relaxation, resort booked barcelo dominican beach unfortunately did not deliver, having stayed all-inclusives really looking forward biggest decision drink next.apologies advance lengthy report helpful booking hope too.the bad beginning flight arrived evening 10pm, room given air did not work, re-packed bag hiked desk intent changing rooms, said hotel come 10 wanted change rooms, indicated simply not possible stay non air conditioned room heat not wait morning, time desk constant stream people coming complain things rooms wouldn__Ç_é_ work, told nothing evening return morning, evident morning going long line disgruntled customers.they finally relented summary took rooms, occupied sleeping people no air broken tv broken fridge, end 2 finally settled room.the day awoke flooded bathroom, just great thought went desk, argued no rooms available coming morning__Ç, met air canada vacation rep not nothing gotten, set nice room giving room no, come 3 ready, promises promises, course returned lobby 3 no knew talking rep phone straighten out.i know going come super picky really not, stayed rustic places philippines thailand, just issues resort, beach cleaned plastic cups garbage lying pools grounds not kept nor clean food buffet not good restaurant food better tip guest services staff reservations night worth, things did not ruin vacation worst come ugly stories heard travelers theft certainly concern resort, worse did not feel safe room night, came bathroom 1:30 hotel staff member people room, having given keys occupied rooms not surprised certainly not pleased, husband barricade door stool night just sleep, evident daily basis room thoroughly searched cash items husband left test items hidden room moved, occasion returned room afternoon sliding doors veranda left open, occasion dropped sister-in-law room late evening card key not work, head lobby hotel staff member conveniently arrived replacement key, odd 1:30, checked room sure clothes placed bed, going bed night not feeling safe room not pleasant feeling.oh did mention power outage lasted 8 hours, affected toilets run pumps, yikes, bring flashlight apparently common dr.the good, hmmmm cana apparently area dr vs. puerto plata beach beautiful unfortunately got dirtier dirtier week, desk staff not overly helpful language rest trying make best resort rooms problems hear complaints day, people nice friendly especially bar customers generally having good time no complaints, resort good size easy navigate, booked just stay alcoholic stupor did meet plenty great people canada abroad good time despite resort.in conclusion n't think dr. book bahia principe heard people good, bavaro beach looked nice bus dropped people airport.our rep told stay away barcelo resorts just wish known, husband it__Ç´Ù_ä__àhis resort bush league__Ç wouldn__Ç_é_ recommend,  
good not bad ugly dec 1 10 2007my husband sister-in-law traveled punta cana search beautiful beaches cold drinks relaxation, resort booked barcelo dominican beach unfortunately did not deliver, having stayed all-inclusives really looking forward biggest decision drink next.apologies advance lengthy report helpful booking hope too.the bad beginning flight arrived evening 10pm, room given air did not work, re-packed bag hiked desk intent changing rooms, said hotel come 10 wanted change rooms, indicated simply not possible stay non air conditioned room heat not wait morning, time desk constant stream people coming complain things rooms wouldn__Ç_é_ work, told nothing evening return morning, evident morning going long line disgruntled customers.they finally relented summary took rooms, occupied sleeping people no air broken tv broken fridge, end 2 finally settled room.the day awoke flooded bathroom, just great thought went desk, argued no rooms available coming morning__Ç, met air canada vacation rep not nothing gotten, set nice room giving room no, come 3 ready, promises promises, course returned lobby 3 no knew talking rep phone straighten out.i know going come super picky really not, stayed rustic places philippines thailand, just issues resort, beach cleaned plastic cups garbage lying pools grounds not kept nor clean food buffet not good restaurant food better tip guest services staff reservations night worth, things did not ruin vacation worst come ugly stories heard travelers theft certainly concern resort, worse did not feel safe room night, came bathroom 1:30 hotel staff member people room, having given keys occupied rooms not surprised certainly not pleased, husband barricade door stool night just sleep, evident daily basis room thoroughly searched cash items husband left test items hidden room moved, occasion returned room afternoon sliding doors veranda left open, occasion dropped sister-in-law room late evening card key not work, head lobby hotel staff member conveniently arrived replacement key, odd 1:30, checked room sure clothes placed bed, going bed night not feeling safe room not pleasant feeling.oh did mention power outage lasted 8 hours, affected toilets run pumps, yikes, bring flashlight apparently common dr.the good, hmmmm cana apparently area dr vs. puerto plata beach beautiful unfortunately got dirtier dirtier week, desk staff not overly helpful language rest trying make best resort rooms problems hear complaints day, people nice friendly especially bar customers generally having good time no complaints, resort good size easy navigate, booked just stay alcoholic stupor did meet plenty great people canada abroad good time despite resort.in conclusion n't think dr. book bahia principe heard people good, bavaro beach looked nice bus dropped people airport.our rep told stay away barcelo resorts just wish known, husband it__Ç´Ù_ä__àhis resort bush league__Ç wouldn__Ç_é_ recommend,  