I just got back from the Majestic Colonial with my wife and wanted to let everyone know about the place before they go. I really appreciate all the helpful hints before I go somewhere. When you first get off the plane you will notice that they have a line to take your picture with tropically dressed women. You have no choice put to have them take your picture (so smile)since they will not let you in without it. This picture will be available for you to purchase when you leave to go home from Punta Cana. I bought it for $8 US when I left. Then you will have to wait on another line to pay for your tourist card which everyone must purchase for $10 US each person. You must have cash since they do not take anything else (A way for the country to make money). Make sure that you have your transportation booked to the hotel before you get there. We used Club Caribe through Expedia. They were awesome. The best I have ever used. They had a guy holding a sign with our last name on it. He then escorted us to our bus. Everything went really smoothly. The trip to the hotel is about 40 minutes. When we arrived at the hotel I did not realize that my wife had e-mailed the manager for a better room. I asked how our room was and told him I would give a big tip if he gave us a better room. He told us that we already got an amazing room and if we did not like it he would switch it. The front desk guy had to go in the manager’s office to get our room information since my wife e-mailed him. I tipped the front desk guy $20 anyway and he walked us to our room and let us know everything about the hotel. Before you go to the room you are brought over to the reservation desk for the two reservation only restaurants. Our room was about a 3/4 mile walk from the front desk (no joke). Keep in mind that this resort is huge. When you first walk in the room you will be blown away. There is a giant hot tub for two in every room next to the bed. There is a giant walk-in marble shower with two shower heads. There is no separate bathroom so I don't think this is a good place to go unless you are a couple. The toilet is next to the shower with a frosted 3/4 length door. Not much privacy! The room is huge with a balcony. They also have a free security safe which you must use. They will also deliver a cheese platter and Champagne right after you arrive the first day. The biggest necessities you need to bring are BUG SPRAY & Sunscreen with bug spray in it. This is so important because the climate of Punta Cana is very humid and there is mosquito’s everywhere. We had read this before we went so we had minimal problems. You have to be careful not to leave your door open or sliding door open on the balcony. They will come in and eat you alive all night. The food really is not that great. We tried all the restaurants. The buffet by the lobby is the best by far. It is the biggest buffet you will ever see. The desert is the best part. The Chinese restaurant is so-so. Do not eat the sushi. It is sitting out all day and you must be crazy to eat sushi in Punta Cana. The steak house was pretty good. We did not try the seafood one because we where already sick after the first day. The buffet by the beach is gross because there are flies everywhere. The only good think about this buffet was that it serves breakfast until 12:30 PM. Ordering drinks is a nightmare unless you want a beer or Majestic (Signature drink of the resort). The bar tenders and waiters do not speak English so they will look at you like you have 4 heads if you ask for anything else. That was our biggest disappointment of the trip. The beach is huge and we never had a problem getting a chair under a shady palapala. The hotel was 99% full when we stayed. The water was really warm and was easy to go into without cold shock. You must be prepared for topless woman because they are everywhere. The pool is huge. The only thing is there are never any shady chairs available by it unless you go later in the day. But who really goes to the Caribbean to sit by the pool. I would recommend this hotel to couples who want a relaxing vacation and are easy going. There are some hitches along the way but the good far out ways the bad. They also really appreciate tips. They go above and beyond and really appreciate it when you tip them.

Travel Hints:

You must pay $10 US / each person to get into the country (paid when you get off the plane)

Bring some sought of stomach medicine (Anti- Diarrhea). Everything is cooked with oil, and I mean everything

They do not speak good English at all so you might want to get a translation dictionary.

Bring at least 20 singles for tips.

E-mail the manager of the hotel before you arrive any you will get a better room. (Ask for 3rd floor with ocean view /pool view on the left side of the resort away from the construction) Right side of resort is undergoing MAJOR construction since they are building a couples only resort. This is also a must if you are celebrating an anniversary or honeymoon and they will give you a great surprise when you get to the hotel. I will not tell you what it is so you will be surprised.

Resort was fabulous. The amenities, the food and the staff were all wonderful. The resort itself is beautiful, very clean and well kept. We enjoyed a beautiful ocean front junior suite.

The only slightly negative things I might mention were 1) that the ocean front rooms were somewhat removed from the main lobby, theater, and most of the restaurants. A bit of a walk to those amenities. If you prefer the beach front, then it's a small sacrifice. Secondly, I think the beach front wait service could be a bit improved. Not many wait staff available on the beach front on most days

Highly recommend this resort even the entertainment was quite nice. (Do keep in mind, this is not Las Vegas entertainment). Full range of meal options and quality food choices with friendly service everywhere. I would definitely consider a return trip.

We had a wonderful time at the Majestic!! 24 of us went to attend my daughter's wedding there. Larissa did a great job of getting us ready for the wedding, and the wedding itself was beautiful! How could it not be with such a glorious, tropical setting. They were married on the beach and it was perfect! I was a little disappointed that they did not get a room upgrade, given that we had paid for the wedding package. All of the rooms were lovely , however! Thanks to Denny who took very good care of us on the beach!! Denny, you're the man!! Also, Victor was an awesome bartender and was always ready with our favorite beverage and a big smile!! Food was great!! We had some of everything and no complaints!! The animation crew were incredible, to have half of their energy!! The pool was positively awesome. We were told that the resort was full, but we never felt crowded, and we never had to wait for anything!! Overall we had a great time and would go back to the Majestic in a minute. Several of the people in our party have travelled to many other all inclusive resorts, and they overwhelmingly felt that this was a wonderful destination for a very reasonable price.

Where do i begin? This hotel was extremely beautiful. I loved this hotel. I wish i could have stayed- not necissarily just because our trip was all inclusive and we could drink and eat all day, and the rooms where outrageous, and we got these chocolate bars in our room everyday... but mainly because the staff was so nice. The majestics staff was like no other people you will ever meet. They will bend over backwards for you. Only the most anal, angry person who will never be happy could be dissatisfied with the staff. I do suggest that you learn some spanish though, if you havent already. Most of all, it sounds stupid but I reall miss the people. Bring plenty money to tip those people. Americans have already been blessed with so much, it really wouldnt hurt to bless those people. Make sure you meet Walter and Fransisco of the animation team. (Walter will definately make you laugh and Jenny the restaunt host, and Peola Gabriela, Kenya, and Janet at the front desk. like (Janet, the first day i met her i told her i liked the banana clip she had in her hair and youll notice alot of girls in the d.r. wear them. A couple days later, she called me in my room to come down and get some she had gotten for me as a souvenier) And there was a young light-skinned girl in like the second to last gift shop at the end of the strip in the resort- very friendly. These people will really make your day. My brother also wanted me to mention Micher and Felit at the bar. (of course it would be at the bar). I definately want to go back. I hope more people get the chance to go and definately go to the Majestic... and don't forget to bring whatever you can to bless these people as equally as they will you...
oh, and when an agent comes to book tours, don't miss the bus tour- its the whole reason you go to the D.R.
oh, and you can snorkel on the beach and or pay one of the boats on the beach to take you out for only 20 dollars and go snorkeling somewher else. so bring a snorkel.
The disco goes off at night...

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