Subscribed. Great review! Very detailed and informative. I stayed at Lopesan last year and your review was spot on as my experience. Any other resort you recommend for Punta Cana (for families)? Lopesan this year cost 30% more.
@@markm9940 I’ve noticed that. I was considering revisiting, I stayed for about 3 nights (long story) and was surprised at the $$. Might go in 2025 but we will see. As far as other family resorts in punta Cana I stayed at the Melia Falcon (I think that’s the name). It was good but far away from the beach & not much to do. Other than that I can’t recommend the others I’ve stayed at. Serenade family is god awful, Melia lowest class is okay. I’ve heard good things about hard rock but it’s $$. Let me know what you find!
Thank you for the detailed review. I find it so odd they wouldn't seat a group of four easily. A LOT of couples travel together and wouldn't expect this to be an issue especially being only four people. They're so few reviews of the resort so I appreciate you taking the time to break it all down for us.
@@PipReviews Thank you for clarifying that. I feel like you should edit your video to reflect that. You mentioned it so many times that if you're a group of 4 don't go there. Many don't read comments and would be mislead by that misinformation.
@@sstaj9945hey sorry just clarified with my family, and yes they said 4 or more 😂 crazy! If they don’t have a seat available for 4, they will sit you at 2 separate tables for 2. Regardless of where it is, and they won’t put them together 👎👎
I found your channel via a post on one of the fabulous @coolist reviews. (PCP) I will be at Serenade All Suites in 2 weeks. Nothing you've mentioned is giving me any pause on the resort. I have been to 30+ all-inclusive resorts and have yet to have a perfect experience and we have stayed at some highly rated ones. I will be at Secrets Tides in Dec, originally booked Lopesan but decided to try the brand new Secrets. I am going to watch your Lopesan vlog now. Thanks!
Oh wow awesome! Yes I agree, you shouldn’t pause! It’s worth the experience. Food wasn’t that bad, but Lopesan was definitely better. My sister is at Lopesan now & she agreed 🤣. Room quality is top top notch for the price as well! If your a bigger group you would have a better time at others IMO, but let me know what your thoughts are! Also, what’s your thoughts on the secret hotel line? I have yet to experience…
@@PipReviews We like Secrets but we are well aged. Ha. They can be on the quiet side, and they aren't as casual as some. Men need long pants for most dinners. Never a problem with food or service. We thought Lopesan might have a bigger footprint than we like these days, and Live Aqua a bit too small. I am optimistic we will like Serenade! We will both be watching for James @coolist review.
Incredible review. I thought in the end you would get them a worst grade. I am checking your videos right now. We will go to Punta Cana in Oct 30th. Still didn’t decide which resort. 9 days, group of 3 people. My auntie, who is 65, my wife and I. I think all the resorts are overpriced! But maybe, split in 2 resorts experience could be a good idea… still thinking!
@@Diogenes_Gabriel_ thank you for that! Yes, I tried to be fair and subjective. The resort is high quality because it’s brand new. The beach is the best I’ve experienced in punta cana. Food was OK- service 👎. I probably should’ve gone lower but I wanted to be subjective. 9 days at this resort you will get bored as it is quite small. I would do maybe 4 nights here and then 4 nights In Lopesan. Your auntie might struggle with the size of Lopesan if she has trouble walking at all. For a cheaper option, check out Melia. I’ve been 2x but no video. It’s very big with lots to do, but they have trolleys and carts that go around. auntie would have an easier time moving around with those carts. Consider the level upgrade as well. (Adults only not family in my opinion)
Hey, good video 👍🏼. Quick question - does Serenade All Suites have anything like a Preferred Club? On the TUI site, I can only see options to upgrade the room, but nothing about a club like in other resorts. You mentioned not to expect top-shelf liqueurs - any idea what they actually include in the all-inclusive package? Could you give some examples? And what stuff do you have to pay extra for? Thanks a lot!
hey brother- nothing availble for upgrade. its a brand new resort coming up on one year being open. the family side does have an upgrade... but its completely useless imo. if you pause the video during the bar shots, you can see what they have. there isnt anything you "have" to pay extra for. things like the spa are optional as well as any excursions or things for sale at the resort. Anytime!
great video, i will go to the lopesan next month, it will be my first time, what transportation do you use from the airport to hotel can you recommend? thank you
@@kennedy7645 I have a review of Lopesan on my channel as well! Great choice. You can’t go wrong with most transportations. “Transekur” is very popular.
Hi was there a gift shop on this resort that sold essentials like over the counter meds Lysol and hand sanitizer ect?? I keep researching but can’t find the answer
there was a gift shop in the lobby across from the lobby bar. unsure of what over counter meds they had. lysol and hand santizer unsure as well. there was no dedicated medical shop on the adults only property
I don't trust other popular resort reviewers now. I only watch your videos for the truth. Another RUclipsr who i am sure is being paid by the resorts was only glowing about this resort.
wow that means the world! thank you debbie! the resort felt like this built a really nice resort. rooms great, ac great... but really missed the ball on the smaller details. the staff needs to be changed aside from the activities staff. most of the service wasnt good. some really good outstanding ones.. but most were very lackluster.
nice, thanks for the info. I have a reservation to stay at this hotel for a whole week, but I didn't even know that there is another only adult zone , which sounds much better than the family area, because I will be staying here without children..... my mistake.. may you know how much cost upgrade areas?
@@gintautasbiliauskas9670I don’t think you can upgrade via the family resort to the adults only but j would call whoever you booked with. I gave a price comparison in the video. I would think about canceling and rebooking for sure to the adults only
@@PipReviewsnvm I found out that you do get access to the adults only if you stay in one of their preferred suites. Although they say you cant book their ala carte restaurant but you can access all the other stuff!
@@dianey5243trust me when I say your way better off doing the adults only. I didn’t include the preferred club but it was extremely pointless in my opinion for the price you pay. There’s a preferred club pool also but with adults only you get access to it. The rooms at preferred club were lesser quality then the basic rooms at the adults only and you got the same amenities. They had the preferred club as a way to have a higher option at the family, but once they finished building the adults only next door it turned completely pointless. I think with kids it’s the only way that makes sense, but with my money for a a family all inclusive at the preferred price point, I would choose other resorts by far. Just my opinion on the preferred club because I didn’t mention it in the video !
main difference is the price. Lopesan is a bit more money- so the value is different. the resort itself bigger, better food, better service, and more things to do. club is vibrant, casino if you play, much better gym. overall a better experience.
@@kymiisayoo4006 depends on what your definition of better is 🤔 personally, I prefer Lopesan. Bigger, more stuff to do, better service, and a much better tropical punta cana feeling.
depends on the ages. for teens i would say hardrock. newborns i saw a ton at lopesan. for young teens Melia was big enough that they had alot of space.
I love the family side of Serenade. Your experience sounds really bad. But, I would say just the opposite about this hotel. I recommend people to check at least five videos rating it. I did not like the dinner experience that much, but the buffet was so good that would just go there.
@@JoelHCruz personally, the buffet experience at family serenade was the worst I’ve ever experienced. Having said that, objectively the adult side had a much better overall buffet in comparison. And for the value of the upgrade to the adults only, personally I would go for it. Have you tried the adults side at all? Thank you for sharing your experience!
@@allthingsreview777 if your on the adults only, you can also use the family side restaurants. But if you are on the family resort, you cannot use the adults only restaurants
its not as a couples resort. there is nothing that would give me an impression that Serenades adults only is marketed or geared towards a couples experience. where did you hear that it was a couples experience? to clarify any misunderstanding- after i stayed at this resort, i realized that it would benefit those traveling as a smaller group or solo, due to the resort not accomodating larger group sizes. there is a difference between a "couples resort" and a resort that would be better for those traveling as two people. wether that be a couple, friends, or family
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ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RESORT?!? comment below and ill answer them!
If it’s just 2 of us going do they still require reservations for the resturant or can we just go in without making a reservation?
@@YahdoeMusic I would recommend doing the reservations just in case. The steak house in particular filled up very quickly
@@PipReviews iight I’ll do that then thanks for the info and the review on the resort I’ll be out there next week
@@YahdoeMusic enjoy brother your going to have a ball… club is only open Thursday-Saturday it’s a good time.
@@PipReviews Thanks I appreciate it bro and I’ll definitely check the club out too 💯
Subscribed. Great review! Very detailed and informative. I stayed at Lopesan last year and your review was spot on as my experience. Any other resort you recommend for Punta Cana (for families)? Lopesan this year cost 30% more.
@@markm9940 I’ve noticed that. I was considering revisiting, I stayed for about 3 nights (long story) and was surprised at the $$. Might go in 2025 but we will see.
As far as other family resorts in punta Cana I stayed at the Melia Falcon (I think that’s the name). It was good but far away from the beach & not much to do. Other than that I can’t recommend the others I’ve stayed at. Serenade family is god awful, Melia lowest class is okay. I’ve heard good things about hard rock but it’s $$. Let me know what you find!
Thank you for your honest review! I have watched all your videos! Please keep it up you have helped me a lot with your reviews!!!
@@Travelwithyala thank you so much! 🔥🔥
Thank you for the detailed review. I find it so odd they wouldn't seat a group of four easily. A LOT of couples travel together and wouldn't expect this to be an issue especially being only four people. They're so few reviews of the resort so I appreciate you taking the time to break it all down for us.
@@PipReviews Thank you for clarifying that. I feel like you should edit your video to reflect that. You mentioned it so many times that if you're a group of 4 don't go there. Many don't read comments and would be mislead by that misinformation.
@@sstaj9945hey sorry just clarified with my family, and yes they said 4 or more 😂 crazy! If they don’t have a seat available for 4, they will sit you at 2 separate tables for 2. Regardless of where it is, and they won’t put them together 👎👎
You mentioned you stayed at Lopesan. We stayed there last year. We loved it. Would you say over all that serenade was better?
I left this comment before watching the entire video. Judging by your review Lopesan was definitely better lol
I found your channel via a post on one of the fabulous @coolist reviews. (PCP) I will be at Serenade All Suites in 2 weeks. Nothing you've mentioned is giving me any pause on the resort. I have been to 30+ all-inclusive resorts and have yet to have a perfect experience and we have stayed at some highly rated ones. I will be at Secrets Tides in Dec, originally booked Lopesan but decided to try the brand new Secrets. I am going to watch your Lopesan vlog now. Thanks!
Oh wow awesome! Yes I agree, you shouldn’t pause! It’s worth the experience. Food wasn’t that bad, but Lopesan was definitely better. My sister is at Lopesan now & she agreed 🤣.
Room quality is top top notch for the price as well!
If your a bigger group you would have a better time at others IMO, but let me know what your thoughts are!
Also, what’s your thoughts on the secret hotel line? I have yet to experience…
@@PipReviews We like Secrets but we are well aged. Ha. They can be on the quiet side, and they aren't as casual as some. Men need long pants for most dinners. Never a problem with food or service. We thought Lopesan might have a bigger footprint than we like these days, and Live Aqua a bit too small. I am optimistic we will like Serenade! We will both be watching for James @coolist review.
Incredible review. I thought in the end you would get them a worst grade. I am checking your videos right now. We will go to Punta Cana in Oct 30th. Still didn’t decide which resort. 9 days, group of 3 people. My auntie, who is 65, my wife and I. I think all the resorts are overpriced! But maybe, split in 2 resorts experience could be a good idea… still thinking!
@@Diogenes_Gabriel_ thank you for that! Yes, I tried to be fair and subjective. The resort is high quality because it’s brand new. The beach is the best I’ve experienced in punta cana. Food was OK- service 👎. I probably should’ve gone lower but I wanted to be subjective.
9 days at this resort you will get bored as it is quite small. I would do maybe 4 nights here and then 4 nights In Lopesan. Your auntie might struggle with the size of Lopesan if she has trouble walking at all.
For a cheaper option, check out Melia. I’ve been 2x but no video. It’s very big with lots to do, but they have trolleys and carts that go around. auntie would have an easier time moving around with those carts. Consider the level upgrade as well. (Adults only not family in my opinion)
@@PipReviews Absolutely! Thanks a bunch for your recommendations.
Hey, good video 👍🏼. Quick question - does Serenade All Suites have anything like a Preferred Club? On the TUI site, I can only see options to upgrade the room, but nothing about a club like in other resorts.
You mentioned not to expect top-shelf liqueurs - any idea what they actually include in the all-inclusive package? Could you give some examples? And what stuff do you have to pay extra for?
Thanks a lot!
hey brother- nothing availble for upgrade. its a brand new resort coming up on one year being open. the family side does have an upgrade... but its completely useless imo.
if you pause the video during the bar shots, you can see what they have. there isnt anything you "have" to pay extra for. things like the spa are optional as well as any excursions or things for sale at the resort.
Anytime!
great video, i will go to the lopesan next month, it will be my first time, what transportation do you use from the airport to hotel can you recommend? thank you
@@kennedy7645 I have a review of Lopesan on my channel as well! Great choice. You can’t go wrong with most transportations. “Transekur” is very popular.
Hi was there a gift shop on this resort that sold essentials like over the counter meds Lysol and hand sanitizer ect?? I keep researching but can’t find the answer
there was a gift shop in the lobby across from the lobby bar. unsure of what over counter meds they had. lysol and hand santizer unsure as well. there was no dedicated medical shop on the adults only property
I don't trust other popular resort reviewers now.
I only watch your videos for the truth.
Another RUclipsr who i am sure is being paid by the resorts was only glowing about this resort.
wow that means the world! thank you debbie!
the resort felt like this
built a really nice resort. rooms great, ac great... but really missed the ball on the smaller details. the staff needs to be changed aside from the activities staff. most of the service wasnt good. some really good outstanding ones.. but most were very lackluster.
hello, how much is cost a reservation for dinner at the Steakhouse restaurant? thanks for your answer
@@gintautasbiliauskas9670 it’s included in the price of your all inclusive stay at this resort 👍
@@gintautasbiliauskas9670 so in other words, it’s at no extra cost 👍
nice, thanks for the info. I have a reservation to stay at this hotel for a whole week, but I didn't even know that there is another only adult zone , which sounds much better than the family area, because I will be staying here without children..... my mistake.. may you know how much cost upgrade areas?
@@gintautasbiliauskas9670I don’t think you can upgrade via the family resort to the adults only but j would call whoever you booked with. I gave a price comparison in the video. I would think about canceling and rebooking for sure to the adults only
Hi if you booked on the family side, are you able to go or have access to the adults only side?
@@dianey5243 Hey, nope! If you book the family side, you do NOT have access to the adults only.
@@PipReviewsnvm I found out that you do get access to the adults only if you stay in one of their preferred suites. Although they say you cant book their ala carte restaurant but you can access all the other stuff!
@@dianey5243trust me when I say your way better off doing the adults only. I didn’t include the preferred club but it was extremely pointless in my opinion for the price you pay.
There’s a preferred club pool also but with adults only you get access to it. The rooms at preferred club were lesser quality then the basic rooms at the adults only and you got the same amenities.
They had the preferred club as a way to have a higher option at the family, but once they finished building the adults only next door it turned completely pointless. I think with kids it’s the only way that makes sense, but with my money for a a family all inclusive at the preferred price point, I would choose other resorts by far.
Just my opinion on the preferred club because I didn’t mention it in the video !
Would you pick this place or lopesan?
Lopesan for SURE
main difference is the price. Lopesan is a bit more money- so the value is different. the resort itself bigger, better food, better service, and more things to do. club is vibrant, casino if you play, much better gym. overall a better experience.
Thank you so much
Amazing new Hotel 🇩🇴🇪🇦
@@David-ki7gn yessir!
Construction beside the hotel is familly side or adult side
the construction is beside the family hotel, not the adults only
Helloooo!
Which one do you consider is better? Lopesan or Serenade All suites?
@@kymiisayoo4006 depends on what your definition of better is 🤔 personally, I prefer Lopesan. Bigger, more stuff to do, better service, and a much better tropical punta cana feeling.
What resort in your opinion is the best for families?
depends on the ages. for teens i would say hardrock. newborns i saw a ton at lopesan. for young teens Melia was big enough that they had alot of space.
@@PipReviewsI have a 2 and 7 year old. We are beach people but also, luxurious feel of the resort and entertainment is important to us.
I love the family side of Serenade. Your experience sounds really bad. But, I would say just the opposite about this hotel. I recommend people to check at least five videos rating it. I did not like the dinner experience that much, but the buffet was so good that would just go there.
@@JoelHCruz personally, the buffet experience at family serenade was the worst I’ve ever experienced. Having said that, objectively the adult side had a much better overall buffet in comparison. And for the value of the upgrade to the adults only, personally I would go for it.
Have you tried the adults side at all? Thank you for sharing your experience!
Can you use the facilities and go to the restaurants at both sides regardless of which one you’re staying at?
@@allthingsreview777 if your on the adults only, you can also use the family side restaurants. But if you are on the family resort, you cannot use the adults only restaurants
It’s a Couples resort so why would you want to sit as a group .
its not as a couples resort. there is nothing that would give me an impression that Serenades adults only is marketed or geared towards a couples experience. where did you hear that it was a couples experience?
to clarify any misunderstanding- after i stayed at this resort, i realized that it would benefit those traveling as a smaller group or solo, due to the resort not accomodating larger group sizes.
there is a difference between a "couples resort" and a resort that would be better for those traveling as two people. wether that be a couple, friends, or family