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  Had an amazing trip

  Had a great time here at the Ocean blue and sands in punta Cana! The food is great even at the buffets and they have a beautiful beach. The rooms are nice and have a lot of space. The bars have great service and the employees are very attentive. Chipijamer is very happy and Ariel has great employees. I would definitely come back and recommend to everyone.

  Mar 11, 2025
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  Great place!

  Great experience! Staff is wonderful, rooms are clean. Good is great! Bowling is fun, lots of activities to enjoy. Beautiful resort with tons of amenities. Been to a few places but this is much better than the last resort we stayed at just a few minutes away! Karla set up the kids bowling tournament and they had a blast!

  Mar 10, 2025
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  Honest review - loved it

  Ocean Blue & Sand – 5-Star Experience You can always find imperfections if you look for them, but if you focus on what’s great, you’ll have an amazing time - like we did. The Vibe – Day & Night The resort feels completely different from day to night. During the day, it’s lively with poolside entertainment, beachgoers, and bustling bars. In the evening the whole place is beautifully lit up in a tasteful, calming way. It feels safe, relaxed, and serene, making it perfect for an evening walk or winding down after a day in the sun. Staff & Service The staff work incredibly hard and are always polite, friendly, and respectful. Their warmth and effort really made our stay. You get back what you put in. Tipping – We weren’t entirely sure how tips get distributed, but it’s definitely appreciated. Some guests tipped regularly, others didn’t - it’s really down to what you feel comfortable with. The Beach – Absolutely Stunning! The beach here is breathtaking - soft white sand, turquoise waters and very little seaweed. It's beautifully maintained and never felt overcrowded. Top Tip: Go at sunrise or sunset for the most spectacular photos - the light is magical. Loungers & Shade: Getting a lounger with shade at the beach can be tricky. Many chairs sit empty for hours with towels ‘reserving’ them. It would be tempting to use one and move if someone returned - many stayed vacant all day. Be Cautious: Be wary of slick chaps waving parrots and iguanas - they’ll offer to take a photo, then charge a hefty price. Negotiate first if you’re interested or politely decline. We only had one occasion on the beach where someone tried to sell us drugs - this happened when we wandered away from the hotel. Beach Safety: Flags indicate water conditions - black, red, orange, green. It can get rough with strong currents. There’s a lifeguard stationed, and they are rightly strict, especially at night. Food & Drinks We mainly ate at the buffet, so I can’t comment much on the à la carte restaurants. Breakfast was excellent, with the usual spread - eggs, bacon, hash browns, fruit, cheeses, salads, bagels, waffles, pastries, and more. Top tip: Sit by the windows for a more restaurant-like, personal feel. We loved taking our coffees outside to relax and read afterwards. Drinks: Great selection, but no 0% alcohol beers—this would be a much-appreciated addition as my partner doesn’t drink. Privilege Upgrade? Don’t bother. From what we saw and heard, it’s not worth it. The only noticeable perk was access to the beach café for breakfast and dinner—but you can still have lunch there and sit after 10:30 am. You do also get sun loungers and branded drinks. Only downside? I love eating outside, and the buffet didn’t offer this, though some specialty restaurants did. Beach & Pool Life The sunbed situation was amusing - lots of empty loungers with towels ‘reserved’ on them. Since we weren’t keen on baking in the sun for hours, we based ourselves at the beach café area - shaded, peaceful and empty until midday when people started arriving for lunch. By then we had our spot perfectly chosen, with the bar right on hand. The pools are large, inviting. They even had ducks swimming about occasionally, which was surreal but entertaining. Key Info: Quiet pool bar closes at 6 pm, main pool bar at 7 pm but no one rushes you out. Towel hut closes at 5 pm (some reviews say earlier) and is not obvious on the map - situated on beach front). Worth returning towels the day before departure to avoid any last-minute hassle. Walk inside the apartment buildings for a mostly shaded route across the resort - a real bonus in the heat. Rooms & Facilities We stayed in Block 7, third floor - very quiet, despite the view being of a road and trees. Close to the dining area and a short 5-minute walk to the beach. Things to Note: No lifts - so if mobility is an issue, request a ground-floor room. Room service: Drinks were always topped up. You start with a big water bottle, then get smaller ones on room service days (we had ours cleaned 3 times in 2 weeks). Extra bottles available at bars. Safe: No issues. Mosquitoes: They are definitely around. We got a couple of bites despite precautions and we lathered up with mosquito spray before trips and in the evenings. Keeping the balcony door shut no doubt helped. Getting Around Check-in isn’t fast—expect 40 minutes (we waited 15 mins for a golf cart to take us to our room). You could walk yourself, but they insist you wait. Golf carts constantly zip around - handy for a lift but also something to dodge when walking! Wildlife & Atmosphere The birdlife was a lovely surprise - flamingos, white herons, woodpeckers and plenty of little birds chirping and waiting for crumbs. A few friendly kittens hung around the beach bar and buffet area too. Sales Pitches & Shopping Timeshare reps camp near the buffet, offering "free stuff" that leads to a hard sell - politely declining worked fine. Pop-up stalls selling goods appear a couple of times a week. The sales approach is strong, but if you’re not interested, walking away is easy. The Coffee Shop – A Hidden Gem Loved it! A relaxed space with seating outside and amazing coffee. The banana bread and carrot cake were excellent. WiFi Generally good, but not secure - the network is called Feel The Ocean. Trips Out - Experiences Saona Island – We loved it so much we went twice! Pay extra for a smaller group experience - it’s worth it. Coco Bongo – A nightclub-meets-acrobatic-show with lots of audience participation. We got the Gold Ticket (good if you want seating). It’s a 7 pm to 2:30 am night out! Wouldn’t go again, but great for photos. Evening Buggy Ride – Fun, but the cenote turned into a loud disco, and there wasn’t much time to get changed for dinner. A bit of a hard sell on products, and the "open bar" wasn’t really offered until we were leaving. Tour Tips generally: Expect to be picked up hours before the actual tour starts, as they collect guests from multiple hotels. You still arrive on time - they factor this in and often wait up to 20 mins for guests running late. Final Tips If your departure time is after 12MD checkout time we negotiate to stay on and use the facilities until transfer arrived although had to leave the room. Airport Check-in: Online check-in isn’t always an option, via TUI anyway but don’t stress - you need a physical boarding pass and it’s easy to sort. Re TUI rep - use WhatsApp if you need to reach out as presence in the hotel variable. The Cow: You must get a picture on the cow. No explanation needed! Final Verdict A fantastic stay - warm, welcoming, and truly enjoyable. The beach alone is worth the trip! If you embrace the experience and don’t sweat the small stuff, you’ll love it here. Would absolutely recommend!

  Mar 09, 2025
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  Nice resort, beautiful beach and pools

  I stayed in the privileged building and had Harry as my butler, he was very attentive and easy to reach via WhatsApp. He was able to get me into the steakhouse even when everything was booked. It was nice to have someone I could text with any questions and help me through my first solo trip. The resort was a little outdated in infrastructure (ex: shower stone cracked, the slider door latch was rusted and wouldn’t latch close) But overall a beautiful resort with huge pools and gorgeous beach. The entertainment team was great and lively. The only thing is I wish they had better service. There wasn’t any pool side drink service and at the buffets you had to get up to the bars to get your own drink most of the other resorts I’ve been to the waiters would get you drinks. But there was service at the lobby bar that was great! I also loved the piano bar, never been to a resort that had one. I also liked that there was a golf cart shuttle that goes around the whole resort if you please, but either way everything is very walkable.

  Mar 09, 2025
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  Great Holiday

  Resort was clean and beautiful. Beach beautiful to walk along Entertainment staff were absolutely amazing and work so hard. Food was good, buffet mostly used as hard to get reservations for a la cartes. Overall a great holiday and would definitely recommend

  Mar 08, 2025