Vista Sol Punta Cana Beach Resort & Spa

Darko Seferin

Food was very mediocre in regular Buffet, and terrible in Gourmet and Italian restaurant, but Asian and Mexican restaurants were good. Drinks are okay but their free white wine is not drinkable, tasted like a spoiled apple juice. Regarding rooms, the initial one we got that supposedly had a "sea view". It was on the ground floor and was looking at the garden. It also stinked from humidity and we changed it to another one which was better, but still had some dirt and rust marks. Staff was mostly rude for some reason and seemed like they are forced to do everything. Makes you want to apologize for ordering a drink at a bar or asking something at the front desk, even when you ask nicely. There were a couple of situations where Spanish speaking people were given priority in a line for ordering drinks. Beach - you have to spend 30 minutes every day searching/waiting for sunbeds since everyone is reserving them with towels, even when there's a clear rule against that. There are a couple of security guards at the beach but noone is enforcing that rule. The good thing about the resort was the nature, lots of palm trees and a lot of Muscovy ducks walking around. There are lots of birds, fish, turtles enjoying their natural habitat. The gym is also better than at most hotels.

Kirsten Waitman

I’ve been to many resorts and this one was just okay. CONS: We found the staff were not friendly at all. The buffet didn’t have much of a selection. The housekeeping was terrible, when they cleaned our room they didn’t remake the beds (just folded the sheets and left them on the floor), we walked past our housekeeper everyday and she just looked at us and would leave the cart in the middle of the hall and watch us struggle to get by with the strollers and luggage. The soap was never replenished the whole trip and when we asked the front desk for more they never delivered it. They never gave us shampoo at all. The rooms are a bit outdated and on the last day one of our AC units stopped working (we stayed in a family duplex so the one upstairs was working). PROS: the resort is very spread out, 3 pools and besides the pool with the bar it was very quiet and easy to get drinks. It’s great for kids as they have a shallow pool separating the larger pool so toddlers can stand and play. The beach is nice, however the sand flees were a nuisance. The specialty dinners at night were fantastic, the only one we didn’t care for was Gourmet but Italian, Mexican, Japanese, American BBQ were all great. The Japanese was a must have. We needed to use the Medical Hospital on the resort for our two year old that got very sick (not from the resort) and Dr Michel was fantastic. Spoke perfect English and we felt comfortable with his medical advice. Overall, I wouldn’t come back to this resort but if you’re looking for something cheap and don’t care about luxury it’s the place to go.

Sofija Jovović

The value for money at this resort is truly amazing! Before arriving, I was a bit worried after reading some of the reviews, especially since this was our honeymoon — but it turned out we made the perfect choice. We’re not the kind of travelers who care too much about fancy accommodation, as we usually spend our days swimming and exploring, but Vista Sol really exceeded our expectations. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful, and the animation team keeps the energy up all day — they’re young, fun, and super friendly. Food is available all day long, always fresh and varied. The beach is peaceful, and the resort itself is beautifully maintained — clean, green, and full of charm. You’ll even see ducks and peacocks wandering around, which makes the whole atmosphere even more special. The pools and bars are open all day, and everything you need is easily accessible. Yes, the rooms are a bit older, but for this price, that’s not something I can really complain about. Overall, if you’re looking for a place with a great balance of price and quality, I absolutely recommend Vista Sol!

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.

Milena Knezevic

The hotel is generally okay and the place itself has soul and character. However, my overall experience was significantly affected by the guest service. The lady working there was extremely unpleasant and unfriendly, lacking basic professionalism and hospitality. I strongly believe she should receive proper training in customer service and polite communication, as she is someone who represents the hotel and should be there to assist guests, not to make them feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. It is a real shame, because with better service and a more guest-oriented attitude, this hotel could offer a much more positive experience.