Best El Cortecito Hotels

Great spot for the well travelled. Very basic accommodations across the street from the beach in an old establishment with large rooms (some with kitchenets), very nice pool in a lush tropical garden. Very clean and well maintained. For approx $50/night with full breakfast included, this is a real steal in Punta Cana. The adjoining restaurant offers a full menu and the best spaghetti bolognaise we've had in a long time ($10). Many other nearby restaurants as well. First room we had had issues with the toilet and AC but was promply replaced. Suggested improvements... A smile costs nothing and can make a world of difference in the perception of service levels. Also glasses in the rooms would be an inexpensive bonus.

I read some of these other reviews, and frankly was embarassed by the entitlement and spoiled behavour some tourists confessed to in thier reviews. A resort this is not. However, it is 3 blocks from one of the best beaches in the world. All the best tours will pick you up at BAM market a block and a half away. The staff here is accomedating, friendly, and tolerant of me speaking English at them constantly even though its kinda rude to do that. They have a nice open roof level terrace to drink rum and hang out on at night, and enjoy an included breakfast - usually yohgurt, cut up fruit, sandwich, coffee, and passionfruit juice. This is a good location in a rapidly developing country I would recommend this spot and return someday.

Our first night in the Dominican Republic we stayed at Green Beach Coast Hotel as was close to Punta Cana airport. Not as close as we initially thought, but got a taxi there for less than £15. Hotel at the end of a dead end lane in the town. Really nice welcome. Shown though to our room which was a simple suite. Basic but clean. Resonantly comfy bed. Shower nice and hot and free flowing. Beach was accessible via a little alleyway opposite the reception. Having our breakfast (included in the price) on the beach was lovely. WiFi was fine and accessible everywhere even down on the beach. Only drawbacks were that our room had no views and there was a dripping air conditioner unit outside our window onto an old plastic bag which was quite loud (till I reached out and moved the bag a bit). A particularly nice bar (Onno’s) a short walk (100m or so) was very lively with good selection of cocktails. We thought this hotel was a real bargain. Well worth staying. Wish we had booked a couple of nights. But never mind. Next time.

Ok. First off I don't know how anyone could give Marcos and Magdelina anything but 5 stars. They are both fluent in Spanish, English and several other languages which made everything very easy. When I wanted to practice on my Spanish Marcos would speak with me in Spanish and when I wanted to speak in English we spoke in English. If you read the other reviews, some people were confused about where they were and reviewed this place in error. I was traveling solo in the Dominican Republic as a single woman and I was slightly worried before arriving, but the second I walked into the garden late at night to check in - all my fears melted away. The family was sitting having a casual conversation with guests and the kids were playing on the ping pong table. They welcomed me like family. The most gracious couple I have ever met. In addition to being met by Marcos and Magdalena I was also met by a friendly dog which made this feel even more like home. As far as my room went, everything was clean, very spacious, had air conditioning in the bedroom, a mini fridge and some snacks and drinks in the minibar. I settled in immediately. I also ate dinner there every night because the food was so amazing! They have four different menus to choose from, including Dominican food, Caribbean and even Polish food. All of which was absolutely delicious. The service was incredible and it was a true experience that I will never forget. I even got to play air hockey with the kiddos! I almost don't want to write this review because I'm afraid I won't be able to get a reservation when I return next year! Now let's address the fact that this is not an all-inclusive resort. This is a small bed and breakfast that is run by a family. They have a recycle mentality and everything they had is reused and repurposed and I love that vibe. If you are one that wants fancy and luxury or no culture, this probably isn't the place for you. If you're a solo traveler that wants to feel like you're part of a family 1000% recommend. I will return to see them many many times. ♥️

The hotel is located in a great spot, with access to numerous restaurants/bars within a 10 mins walk’s reach. The area is also relatively safe especially on the beach. I would avoid walking around after 1 am as a tourist. The included breakfast was delicious every day and showcased well the country’s culinary expertise. The Bavaro beach right next door is absolutely beautiful with the typical Caribbean beach colors! The staff was very helpful, approachable and down to earth during my stay. I did appreciate that my room was equipped with AC, but I did feel that my room was barebones and could have used hand soaps, body lotion, shampoo and a mini fridge, which is pretty standard in most hotels. Hotel cleanliness was great and I loved the ample amounts of seating areas located around each floor. Considering the affordability of the place, it was great value for money and did not disappoint!

Having read some of the other reviews, there was a bit of trepidation when we found out that our original hotel had been changed to Impressive Punta Cana. However our concerns were completely unfounded. This is a beautiful hotel in a gorgeous location. Unlike other hotels, this has tried to keep an authentic look and most roofs are thatched. Some reviews have mentioned that staff were rude but we never had any issues at all with any staff member - if fact quite the opposite. All the staff were friendly and went out of their way to help as much as they could, even teaching us some words in Spanish to make engaging in conversation easier, but we found that a simple ”Ola” and a smile goes along way. Most of the staff speak some English - enough to get by. Tipping is a big thing over there and money does talk. Obviously only tip if you want to, but we found that just a couple of dollars increased the level of service that we received - to the point where a regular waitress remembered our drinks order before we'd even sat down. The housekeepers/cleaning staff do a fantastic job and we had towels in the shape of swans and floral displays most days in our rooms. The rooms are basic, but really the only time you spend in there is to shower, change and sleep. Each room has large tv's and the beds are super comfy. The buffet is wide and varied, definitely something for everyone. We tried 2 of the ALa Carte restaurants and the Grill House was by far the best. Book as soon as you can as the reservations do get filled up. The entertainment team are brilliant and work so hard. Daytime activities are fun and the night time shows are amazing. They don't pester people to join in either. Despite us going over Oct half term, the hotel wasn't full. Sunbeds at the beach and around the pool were plentiful so there were no ”towel wars” at all, which I was dreading. The main pool is alittle dated and maybe could do with a freshen up in places but it doesn't affect swimming or enjoyment in the slightest. There is an onsite shop which sells pharmacy-type things if you find you need them. We chose not to upgrade to the Premium, mainly because of the extra expense. Aside from the slightly better rooms and a personal butler, there really didn't seen to be much difference. The Premium People still sat in the same buffet as us and ate the same food. In fact, the Premium area on the beach appeared crammed with beds instead of spaced out like the regulars. Like all the hotels in this region, they open up to local Dominicans each weekend. This allows the locals to have a holiday as the cost of a passport is so expensive. We had no problems with this. It did seem busier in the restaurants and at the bars but there was no trouble or issues at all. It's worth getting up and watching the sun rise on the beach - the most spectacular view I have ever seen. This was our 3rd visit to the Dominican Republic and it won't be our last. We would definitely come back to this

I stayed the 1st week of October. It was my third stay at the Grand Palladium Punta Cana resort and spa. Can't wait to go back. Pros: Very safe resort. I travelled as a single female from ON, Canada and had no issues. The staff is very friendly and will assist any way they can. Rooms are big and spacious. Lots of choices for food and drinks. Lots of walking and exploring so you can never be bored. I stayed in room block 74 and it was very clean quiet and just steps away from everything. The food is great. Lots of choices and lots of fresh stations. Never had and cold food unless I went at the end of the buffett times. Cons: The rooms do need a bit of updating but I was hardly in the room. The tub needs to go. I'm short so it's hard to get up into them. A shout out to the daytime staff at the Palace Pool: Carlos M, William, Clara, Jose L, and Felix. Evening staff at the Palace lobby: Carmito, Vidal, Alexander, Pedro, Yojansi, and the others. Cristian at Hemingway, Sandy and Franklin at Las Torres, Maridalia at Pierce coffee bar, Dominigo at El Derado and Las Uva. Thank you to Jomar for assisting with dinner reservations from customer service. Thank you for all the hospitality and amazing week! See you next year!

It has been a pleasant stay. The customer service provided by the hotel has been satisfactory in general. The all-inclusive offer could be improved from my point of view. And for that price it could have included the transfer. Improvable facilities, especially the gym, which is not suitable for this hotel, is very small and inaccessible, it seems like a maze to enter. And the spa is also very poor and not even included in the offer of the all-inclusive package with a superior room. When in Spain 90% is included both services, transfer and spa. Great hotel, great chain, but my face of satisfaction for some other things remains indifferent for that reason... The variety in the food buffet was not too much either... it is compensated by the customer service and the environment of virgin beaches. Then a detail is the overweight in terms of street vendors outside and inside the enclosure...even with the massages...