great trip hotel ok seeing mixed reviews meliç© resort n't sure expect, agree hotel grounds amazing.. definitely 5 stars, rooms nice clean, no problems, entertainment pretty non-existant think strategic ended spending time small casino pool table.we 3 main problems food service beach order slow dominican time say not friendly unless course tip 1 2 dollars, best services restaurant activities guys, heard lot complaint people getting room late arrived 12:30pm room ready, note no air-conditioning desk area buffets food pretty bad, not sure claim food good, buffets huge pretty bad.. managed 2-3 decent things time, stick basic omelette pasta.., looking forward good dominican food got bad american/european imitation food.. breakfast far best meal, did nice surprises cheese plate night blue goat brie chicken oven roasted ham got sick, best buffet atalareswe did couple restaurants better food service nothing great, no problem reservations make 24 hours ahead decent time slot food came quickly, best restaurant le gourmet.my complaint beach, really beautiful got close water went swimming tons weeds/leaves everywhere.. extremely annoying water.use judgement try make, overall great time recommend taking excursions especially island saona food excursions good,  
great trip hotel ok seeing mixed reviews meliç© resort n't sure expect, agree hotel grounds amazing.. definitely 5 stars, rooms nice clean, no problems, entertainment pretty non-existant think strategic ended spending time small casino pool table.we 3 main problems food service beach order slow dominican time say not friendly unless course tip 1 2 dollars, best services restaurant activities guys, heard lot complaint people getting room late arrived 12:30pm room ready, note no air-conditioning desk area buffets food pretty bad, not sure claim food good, buffets huge pretty bad.. managed 2-3 decent things time, stick basic omelette pasta.., looking forward good dominican food got bad american/european imitation food.. breakfast far best meal, did nice surprises cheese plate night blue goat brie chicken oven roasted ham got sick, best buffet atalareswe did couple restaurants better food service nothing great, no problem reservations make 24 hours ahead decent time slot food came quickly, best restaurant le gourmet.my complaint beach, really beautiful got close water went swimming tons weeds/leaves everywhere.. extremely annoying water.use judgement try make, overall great time recommend taking excursions especially island saona food excursions good,  