The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club

The reviews, both good and bad, are all mostly true. It's a nice resort, but I would recommend for people with small children or those looking to veg out by the pool/beach. I chose this location because I'm in recovery and wasn't ready to tempt fate with lots of free alcohol and drunk people all around. After my stay, I do wish I would have selected an all-inclusive resort. My teenage daughter and I were bored when we were on the property and wish they could facilitate activities for guests like Bingo, movie trivia, line dancing, and other fun options for people to enjoy. Things to consider: The property is very secluded, so book tours and excursions to entertain yourself as nothing is within walking distance. Do not take the cabs because they charge $20 to go down the street. Uber works perfectly fine and is very inexpensive (less than $10 each time). Download a currency converter app to help track your spending in your home currency because a lot of prices, depending on what you're getting (on & off property), simply aren't worth it. Pack snacks for the room because there are no options other than the restaurants. There is a grocery store nearby (not walking distance) to pick up things as well. There is a mandatory 28% tax on the island, and coupled with the already expensive food prices at the resort, it can be very costly. Take pics of your receipts as they don't give itemized versions when you pay; only one with the amount charged. I was charged a $5 misc fee for a meal from room service and told it was for a tip even though 10% of the 28% is supposed to be for gratuity. My birthday dinner was at Brasso, and the next day I asked if our food could be warmed up and was told there is a $10 fee to use the microwave, plus a service charge; that was very disappointing. So read the reviews and make your decision to stay based on what's important to you in a resort. I hope this helps.