$100 All Inclusive Resort in Dominican Republic 🇩🇴😮 Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort 🏝
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
- This week we're visiting an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in 2021. We're staying at the Melia Punta Cana Beach Resort (adults only) and giving you a full tour of the resort including the lobby, grounds pool, our room and the pool.
We don't often stay at all-inclusive hotels but because there's been a pandemic we thought it would be fun to take a week to just relax at the Melia in Punta Cana.
We paid about $100 USD per person, per night for deluxe room and all-inclusive package (includes all food and drinks including alcohol).
After giving a tour of the property and also flying the drone we go through all of our pros and cons (favourite and least favourite things) about the resort.
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0:00 Welcome to the Melia in Punta Cana
1:12 The Lobby
3:13 The Spa
3:41 Restaurants
4:37 The Grounds
7:03 The Pool
8:18 Room Tour
10:08 The Beach
13:40 Overall Thoughts / Review
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I have really read a lot about this country and it’s on my next destination list… beautiful…
We got married there, cool to see the place again 13yrs later, such a huge + beautiful resort ✨😎
Gurl this was the best video ever. Thank u so much. I appreciate your honesty
Welcome to my country!!! I love you guys, and I love knowing that you're here in the DR. Please enjoy, try the food and have lots of fun!!
Steph we're so happy to be in the DR! We have lots of food coming up don't worry. We're just getting started 😀Your country is beautiful - Anna
Thanks guys for the tour of the resort. It's always helpful to get an honest review as for some people it could be the only holiday they've had in a long while and would need to know what to expect. Take care, watch that sunburn.
We hope a lot of folks find the video helpful 🤗 - Anna
This was a thorough review of the resort that would provide an objective opinion for someone considering an all inclusive vacation in the Dominican Republic. I very much look forward to upcoming videos that venture into the less touristy areas! If I close my eyes, I can almost hear the waves and feel the warm sand between my toes at the beach…😎.
You’ll really like the next few videos Colleen 😀 We’ll show you a whole other side of Punta Cana - Trevor
Nice to see you both getting some sun!! Happy travels to you and so happy to see you traveling again 🥰
Thank you!! 😊It feels great to be back on the road - Anna
Really nice video. Lot's of great information. Thanks and looking forward to more videos.
Nice honest review! Thanks for the detailed overview guys!
We’re glad you found it helpful! - Trevor
Greatly appreciate your video & your insights!
You both are truly “delightful travellers”. This is my first ever comment on a RUclips channel. My husband and I are looking at retiring in the DR. In a few videos, you’ve given us more pertinent information than any others living in the DR. I 100% agree with everything you’ve said about the Punta Cana resorts. I’m so looking forward to your next videos and hope you make your way to Las Terrenase, where we hope to retire. You’ve got a fan for life. You’re just so darn personable and honest. Keep it up.
Hi Linda ...that means the world to us. The DR would be a perfect spot to retire. We met so many young and old people living here from abroad (all over) so far. We will make our way to Las Terranse in January we think. Cabarete is our home base and we already want to 'retire' here. What a spot! There's going to be dozens of videos on the DR. We'll have some cost of living videos as well. Where are you from by the way? 🤗- Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers We’re from southern Ontario and can’t afford to live here when we retire. I absolutely love the east coast. My ex husband’s family is from antigonish. Loved my time in NS.
That resort 100.00 folates all inclusive, you cannot expect too much fo these price? That is what happens here, there are much betters.
Honest review, Guys! ❤️🇨🇦
🤗 Thanks Bernice. It's a nice place overall - Anna
Thanks for the balanced review. That beach looks amazing! Not having hooks in the bathroom is a big downside for us - so frustrating when there's nowhere to hang your stuff. such a little thing, but it makes a big difference
Another Awesome video of your Adventures in the Dominican Republic Anna and Trevor thank you.
Thanks for always watching Robert! 🤗 - Anna
Love the honesty. I agree with you that I prefer my pool time to be a little more serene. Slow service is a pet peeve of mine too. But that beach and that water..may be epic enough to override the negatives. That beach is stunning!
Congratulations guys, the good time is back and the number of the subscribers keeps growing!😄👍
100k here we come! We hope...haha - Trevor
Loving this series. Only been there on a cruise stop. Thanks for sharing.😎
You'll really like the next few videos then Eleanor 😀 - Trevor
I love watching your shows ..since you are both in the Philippines 🇵🇭 now in DR..I love the way you are giving us an honest reviews for the resort.
We so appreciate that 🤗 - Anna
Looks very cool. Just remember anytime the weather bums you out there, just check the weather back home ;)
Thanks for sharing details on travelling to DR! My daughter will be there end of November. Your video is super informative.
Love watching you both and have been following you since El Nido!
Wow El Nido! We're glad you found the video helpful 🤗- Anna
Great video thanks guys. I’ve always found you to give a fair and balanced viewpoint. Your week of relaxation is well deserved! Think your room may be bigger than your tiny house?! 😁🤗
You know what Helen, you're right... the room is bigger than our tiny house 🤗 - Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers Your tiny house looks much bigger, and probably more comfortable...
Hi Anna and Trevor!
Thank you for the honest review.
You’re very welcome 😊 - Anna
I stayed there last year and loved it! The staff is extremely attentive, even more so if you tip up front...do it! Going back in 2 months
This is what you get when you allow foreigners to invest into your country bringing their capital, and knowledge along with the tremendous effort the Dominican Diaspora has done for their country over the last 30 years including myself. Today the tourism, real estate/construction sector has evolved
Thank you god
Your drone shots were beautiful!!! Loved the honest review! NO HOOKS is a huge pet peeve of mine! I was happy to see you put them in the Tiny Home 😊! As always great video can’t wait to see where you stay next! ~Cara 😊
We're stoked to show the next place 😀 It was also a lot of fun flying the drone here at the resort. Did you ever get yours working btw? - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers NO it’s in the original box! Just waiting for you to show us how to use it! 🤣
Very nice we been there 4 years ago was beautiful !
Looks like a great place! Enjoy!
It so was! - Trevor
Thank you for your assessment, and very fair comments. I have done AI in both larger and smaller (boutique) resorts, and my personal preference is definitely the smaller resorts. You may have less amenities and options for dining, but having a resort that is well laid out and very walkable is preferred. How many times in the run of a day do you have to pop back to your room? In a small resort, you can do that easily and it never seems to be a chore.
I got booking exactly the same resort! I can't wait to see! 13 days left to go!🤞🏻😁🤩🤩🤩
Going here for a bachelor party in June! Thanks for the video
Amazing!!! We were there the same month, October 20-24,2021. 😃 We had a great time. The beach was beautiful!!! We agree the resort is big BUT we will go again.😉. Our room had a jacuzzi , the landscape was very pretty. We enjoyed the food.🍉🍇🍧☕🍷🥂🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳.
I think that was a very honest assessment from the two of you could be very helpful for someone looking to go on vacation. I also think the room looked a little average and I would be quite annoyed with how far all the accommodations are from the beach. I think what appeals to me is having an adult only portion. And last as someone who worked in customer service for many years I would be very annoyed with being ignored from the hired help! The drone footage looked amazing as always. Have fun stay safe can't wait for the next video. 💜
Their service needs lots of work but the resort overall is beautiful 🤗 - Anna
Highly recommend hotel Lopesan on the same beach. A group of us went in February 2020. It was newly renovated when we went, rooms were exactly like the pictures, room service was great plus, lots of bars and waiters to bring you drinks. Loved the plaza and activities. The pool and beach was amazing.
Good to know! We'll have to look that place up 😀- Trevor
Great review!
I love that beach! It’s clean, beautiful and calm. I love a beach you can safety swim in.
It’s unfortunate that you didn’t get a better view in low season.
I don't think many of the rooms in general had a view of the sea. Weird right? That beach though... it's perfection - Trevor
Good video. Thanks for sharing. I am thinking of visiting Punta Cana.
You so should Dewayne... it's been a lot of fun here. I think you'll really like the next 2 vlogs! 🤗 - Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers oh good. Waiting. 🙂🙂
Good coverage - nice to know!!!
Thanks for watching!
Hi, I loved the video and the super honest review. I was thinking about spending my honeymoon at this resort, but now I decided to review my choice. Hugs from Brazil
The resort is beautiful but definitely not honeymoon material 😀
Hi patricia! I’m also looking for a honeymoon resort in Dominican Republic… have you found anything yet? Appreciate your sharing .. obrigadaaaa 🥰
This is a very informative and helpful information. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Esse lugar é lindo.
Yes although all inclusive you don't have to pay for food or drink you should tip the staff. They make pennies a month.
Thanks so much - great overview of the resort. We have been to the DR a few times and thinking of booking for Dec or Jan. Just curious when you said $100 pp/pd did you book this separately from your flight and did you book this rate directly with the hotel or thru a third party? (Just wondering as I think you said you booked one way flights). I can see you don't have the best view and tbh getting a good room is always one of our worries with these all inclusive resorts but the beautiful beach always makes it better. Excited to see where you go next in the DR.
Hi Rosie, yes we booked our stay direct from the resort and separately from the flight. It was a much better deal 🤗 The view from our room wasn't great at all but we didn't spend much time in our room. We're really excited to share the next video - Anna
Enjoy the rest of your stay ! Happy Halloween from Cape Breton ! hugs
Happy Halloween Joe... thanks for watching - Trevor
Ooooo, I love that there is a Vietnamese restaurant! That is different from other all inclusive resorts that tend to have the same fare. Yes, food is so important since it’s included in the price. Food in Cuba is a 1 while Jamaica is definitely an 8 or 9 if you stick with the locale cuisine.
What a great review! Thanks so much for the info, really comprehensive review I was wondering about the whole seaweed thing. A lot of people complain about it but I haven't seen any on the beach. Was there seaweed in the water? And also do you know any activities outside of the resort? like scuba diving and stuff. Thanks!
Hi guys from Liverpool NS. Thanks for this vlog. It was very honest and informative. We have been looking to book there over the winter and would have considered that resort as we have stayed in a Melia in Jamaica in the past, which we loved. This one would not be for us. We are much older than you are and would have not enjoyed the loud noises either. We are looking forward to seeing your adventures around the island over the next few months. Enjoy and stay safe. Sue & John
Hi Sue, we met some folks at the resort here that said the same thing about Jamaica. They loved it there but felt like we did about this location in Punta Cana. Thanks for watching! 😀 - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers good to know. Thanks for the heads up. Enjoy your adventures. We will travel vicariously through you both for the time being. Take care.
Really appreciate the honest review. The price seems reasonable for what you get, but as adults not wanting a party atmosphere it's helpful to know this may not be the place for us. The only all inclusive we've stayed at was in Belize and the food and service was amazing. Good to know they aren't all at that level or that an adults only might not be relaxing, because I naively thought that was the point of staying in one.
We kind of thought the same thing. Adults only to us means relaxation and chill time etc. This was a full on party at the pool most of the time. - Trevor
Which resort in Belize did you stay at Beth? We try to keep tabs of the good ones 😀 - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers Almond Beach Resort at Jaguar Reef in Hopkins. The hotel company has 3 different places there that share the same resort. It's still pretty small and quiet.
@bethc1819 stayed at the Jaguar resort in Belize as well. Absolutely agree with you. Wonderful resort. Small, great service with the excursions included in the package we had. Flights were separate.
Very Nice! 👍👍🍹🍻🏖
We're glad you enjoyed the video Mayra 🤗 - Anna
Goood, Very good JOB
If you want an all inclusive adult only quite and relaxing resort. I would totally recommend the Rui Palace Macao. The only time the music was super loud was when you could her them celebrate a birthday or something. We re beach people. So spend all our time on the beach, but when walking to eat it was never super loud.
Im coming tomorow🥰🥰🥰
We used to go to the Paradisus each year for 3 yrs in a row and book Butler status which was excellent and last time visiting we stayed at the Excellence both in Punta Cana going back 12 years. However we stopped going due to the fact that I would experience food poisoning each time. So needless to say we don’t travel there. Instead we opted for Tulum and stayed At Nomade and other places too along the beach. Sadly that became to influenced by the influencers lol and is not a retreat it once was. We will wait and see what comes next! Good luck though on your new adventures!
Dope video💜
What time do the the Swimming pool close?
3rd - Lovely looking resort thanks for a very thorough review. I'll bring earplugs if I visit that resort and go to the pool.
🥉Yes definitely bring earplugs for the pool if you stay here. The beach is the best though - Anna
You can use in the plane too
I was in punta Cana in October at an all inclusive too !
We landed at this resort on March 13 2020 and when we got to the resort we learned we were being called home because of the pandemic. We left the following Friday and were in the group of the last 40 people to leave the resort. It was spooky walking to the lobby at night with all the buildings dark windows open amd curtains fluttering in the wind. They shut down the restaurants and it took a world wide pandemic to get an upgrade to the level. Lovely resort, but a crazy time worrying about getting home before things shut down.
How was the level? 😉 Just kidding... on that same day we were on an island in the Philippines. We then got stuck there for 4 months. We filmed the whole thing and it's on our channel. Crazy times but things are looking up - Trevor
I love music at the pool. Maybe, you would’ve felt more comfortable at the pool by the spa. I just left the Hyatt Punta Cana. The resort and service ….top notch 👍🏽
We like chill music at the pool... not club music. To each their own though 😀 - Trevor
20:13 yes! Also noticed that smaller resorts are a better choice regarding access to facilities, service, and general ambience...
Smaller boutiques are the way to go... but they usually cost more 😬 - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers Bavaro beach is famous for good reason and generous grounds offer the option of nice evening walks.
Thanks for your awesome videos. I’m a Nova Scotian (Wolfville) who lives just east of Calgary in Strathmore Alberta. Looking forward to getting back to travelling again and living vicariously through you two now. Just curious what model of drone you’re using and approx how much it costs. I love the drone videos you guys do and may want to do some similar soon.
Our drone is the DJI magic mini. The 249g version. Basically the largest drone you can get without needing a license to fly it 👌 - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers awesome thanks! Enjoy the Dominican and stay safe
Also agree that layout was huge but awkward. We ended up crashing in our friends room (on our honeymoon night 😂) bc we were too tipsy to walk across the resort to our “upgraded” room. Our friends still laugh about our honeymoon passing out in their room 😅
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Hi there. I enjoyed watching the video. We will be visiting 10/30-11/6 at the Meliá Beach Resort in Level Suite Beachside. You mentioned the loud music is that at certain times of the day?
Have so much fun. Unfortunately when we were there the music was non stop. You might get some quiet mornings though - Trevor
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Hi guys!I I visited the Melia a few years ago. It was very crowded I remember. It's a little bit on the old side, compared to others in the area. But for the price wealth the visit. I'm looking for options to go in February. Hyatt in cap cana and sanctuary are on my top list. Cheers.
It’s a great resort but just not quite us 😀 - Anna
I like your review. I do want to add that there are many different sections to this resort. My family and i have stayed there 4 times. Our last time was during covid as well. You need to do the research on how much you want to spend, that will determine your room/location/situation on the resort. We had a huge 2 bedroom suite that was very close to everything. The food at the Circle Grand Melia, was far beyond what i expected. One negative, the same as your situation was getting the bar stocked every day.
Best part of Melia resorts is,you can cancel up to 7 days before your trip.
It's a great resort overall. But if this was our 1 week winter vacation and we'd had 'normal' jobs we'd be disappointed overall - Trevor
Great review, I have stayed at barcelo in riveria Maya. The rooms looks exactly the same. Does the d.r location have the same option for the fine dining restaurants. In Mexico if you stayed 4 days you got so many specialty restaurants, if you stay 7 you get so many. How many restaurants are there total that were open when you were there and how many closed. We went at the beginning of covid and we had 2/7
12:04 yes! And sea temp is still sitting at 29!
Hi, new to your blog. How long did you stay? Would love to hear about the next places where you are staying. We love to go away during the winter months. We were in the DR, in an all inc. in April, for a week. Wonderful and sooooooo relaxing. Stayed at the Hilton La Romana Adults Only. Enjoy.
We stayed for a week and there's a new video out now on our next accommodation 🤗- Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers great. I will definitely check it out. Tks.
Great drone footage. Thank you for the review. I don't like how the palm trees block the view from the pool. Seems a bit much.
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I was there inFeb it was fantastic
I will be back in 2024
Beautiful property and oh that beach is stunning. I agree about the food in DR. It’s fine but not exceptional at the all inclusives
I was in Barbados when you filmed this. Been to the DR many times though before covid hit. The UK government stopped us flying to the DR so this year i had to go barbados instead.
How did you like Barbados? - Anna
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you know you dont win anything by commenting first? maybe it's the only thing youve came 1st in. Such a weird youtube thing people do.
🥇 haha thanks guys!
@@Garcia-elf hang on now! They got the 1st emoji medal AG 😀
@@DelightfulTravellers Thanks for that! I will put it with all of our other 1st place awards LOL.
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Did you need a drone permit to fly around the resort?
man you two; what a nice looking resort...you deserve the rest!! Very jealous...went to Disneyland last night for Halloween activities and had to year long pants AND a jacket!! lol how are all inclusive resorts for the single traveler? they look great for couples...
I think for solo travellers they would be good Taki! There’s always nice bars to sit at too 😀 I told Anna I’m not wearing pants until 2022😆 - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers nice!!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Since you're foodies, how was the wine? Hug from Montréal.
Was perfectly acceptable.. but of course the house wine isn't spectacular or anything - Trevor
is there good snorkeling off the beach? I prefer low-rise resorts i.e. I don't enjoy taking elevators at a resort. Does this resort have low-rise i.e. no elevators? are your rates USD or CAD?
Going to Royalton Punta Cana in November. Eventhough tip is part off it, I'm still planning on carrying small bills for tips.
Please do more of all hotels resort
Did you guys have any issues with making dinner reservations?
The resort itself seems less than delightful, but those drone shots of the palms studded beach and that lovely turquoise water did make me yearn a little bit. We'll see if your adventures in the tropics can keep the upcoming Chicago winter at bay. LOL
It's a gorgeous resort but just not quite our style MM 🤗- Anna
Any restrictions to fly drones in punta cana?
Thanks. Great review. It's a beautiful resort but I think I would prefer a more intimate boutique resort with better, personalized service.
Us too Fema... that's what we thought we were getting but we found a way to make it work either way 🤗- Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers How can any Canadian complain about hot weather and beautiful beaches at this time of year? LOL! I'm glad you're having some well-deserved fun!
If you are "The Level" status you can call for a private golf cart to pick you up anytime and take you where ever you want on the property. It's definitely worth it.
Nice company to work for. You work but you also get paid fairly(in Europe at least). Just an inside look haha.
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Listen Music Loud is part of the Dominican culture.
You should try Grand Cana at Melia Paradisus Palma Real.
We'll have to look that place up! 🤗- Anna
i would like to see you compare this all inclusive with hilton LaRomana
Hey I have a friend that is there for his birthday. Do you know anything about the excursions?
What did you guys use to book?
Where would you say has the best food in terms of all inclusive?
Glad to hear your review on this resort but i understand you pay an average $159 Dollers a night ,for that price,all inclusive I think that's a remarkable price considering your at one of the world's best beaches, if your are looking for a higher standard of costumer services I would consider the hard Rock resort with is approximately $650 dollers a night and there you will get more convenience.
Hola .. gracias por todas las recomendaciones en tooooodos sus videos .. viajamos la próxima semana al Melia , quería consultarles , para ingresar a los restaurantes a la carta , los hombres deben usar pantalones largos y zapatos cerrados ??? Gracias
Pool is objective because most people wanna turn up not be in a library
It looks like a great place just for the beach! Is it 100 US$ or Cdn$ ?
$100 USD .. thanks! - Trevor
Great video.. The area in general looks pretty Empty. What star rating is your resort? Usually when I book a room at my Hotel on Bavaro Beach, I ask for a Pool Side, or Ocean view. I have a Gold Membership though with mine. And yes, sometimes you have to hound the staff to refill your Mini fridge. In Dominican Republic I've never had an issue with food any where. My resort food is amazing. "Ocean Blue And Sand " awesome staff. Usually during daytime hours there's always poolside music. Not good for just lying there reading. The Ocean side is best for peaceful leisure. I actually never swim in Dirty Pools, any pools. The Ocean is best for your body/skin/hair.. You see these people sitting at the pool bar all day ,...that don't go to the facilities....lol.. Where do you think they are using it.... :) in the pool.. just saying..
I seen someone also commented that your there in Hurricane season..,rainy season.. that's not 100% true. I've been in the Caribbean all times of the year, and on cruise ships. Never once have I seen a hurricane.. Most inexperienced travelers listen to stories of others. Don't do this, don't do that.. experience it for your self.. like you guys Trevor. I'm looking forward to seeing your videos off resort. .
Travel safe, enjoy.
Not sure of the official star rating but it's rated quite high on Google. We're not resort people at all so we're looking forward to showing folks what's beyond the 'walls' 😉- Trevor
Hello ...Is this a family resort?
If it is do u recommend for a family with toddler and teens?
Thank you
It is a family resort yes. We can't really answer your family question as we're just 2 people - Anna
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