El Cortecito, Bavaro, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
#19 of 132 hotels in Punta Cana
Guests' ChoiceBased on 211 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 May 2024
Sonia
United StatesThe one thing that we didn’t like was the non privacy of the bathroom.
We loved the property!!! The grounds are beautiful & clean. The staff especially our butlers were very attentive to our every need. The swim up suites are awesome!!! One of the best vacations we have ever been on.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Mariah
United StatesFrom the moment we got there - literally- we were preyed upon by salespeople in the lobby. They arranged a “special breakfast” (which wasn’t - it was a buffet in a big dark room) and we wasted 1/2 day of just a few days we had there. We never asked to do it, said in no uncertain terms we weren’t interested and didn’t willingly sign up, and yet we were held there. Our HONEYMOON was highjacked. Yes, the first morning of life with my groom we shared breakfast with a salesman selling us something we didn’t want. We hadn’t seen the ocean or even a restaurant, yet we were shuttled around from office room to office room (not even a facility tour, just sales pitch) forced to listen to info about a product we said in no uncertain terms we were uninterested. All of the kidnapping tactics of taking you different rooms to sign one piece of paper, drive to a different building, etc to disorient. It tainted my view of the entire experience, but especially the Paladium brand that states it is a world leader. They boasted it wasn’t timeshare sales, but I will tell you it was just as aggressive and the same tactics. Kept us there until I essentially threatened them. Be forewarned…. (Yeah I’m still pissed - can’t get that time from my honeymoon back…).
Great location and wonderful staff. Oscar and Cesario were excellent butlers who anticipated our needs. Throughout the stay, all of the staff were helpful and kind and seemed to genuinely hope to make our stay great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Lauren
United StatesThe only con we had was that the air conditioning is tied to a sensor, so our room temperature was always on the warmer side due to the sensor being motion activated.
My husband and I don’t have enough words to describe all of the wonderful amenities this resort offered. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel like family. Check-in was easy and staff offered us an amazing welcome drink. The restaurants were delicious and so were the drinks. Everything is so convenient at this resort and the grounds were immaculate. Staff is so attentive, went above and beyond FOR EVERYTHING and overall everyone was just SO NICE! We’re definitely making it a point to visit again. The way the resort is set up, each room has a view of the ocean! Book!! You will not be disappointed!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Quinton
FranceThe food was not good at most of the restaurants. A lot of less than fresh sea food and the desserts were all premade and highly processed. Fruit was not sweet
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Terica
United StatesI love how friendly every one was
The property was amazing , it was breath taking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Brandi
United StatesAir conditioning works but is loud and needs to be serviced and the beds were not that comfortable. Staff/food at helios not the best. Secrets pool could use more shade.
The staff was wonderful! The butler service is amazing. The girls at the pool Bar did a great job going around getting drinks. Chic show was awesome. LOT of good transportation around resort. Food was yummy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
John
United StatesFood.
The staff was overwhelming friendly and very attentive to all our needs and wants. We were over the moon with our butler and all of her services.The grounds were very well groomed and cared for.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Silvina
United StatesWe liked everything from this property! The hospitality of the staff, the cleansing of the room, how the staff welcomed us, the food, the spa, the beach
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Mario
United StatesThe travel club pitch! We were misdirected about Palladium travel club introduction. Right after the checkin, a guy approached us saying that we have to make a special breakfast reservation the next morning. They next morning we found out that the breakfast was just regular and they assigned a guy with eat with us (which kinda ruined our first breakfast). He constantly was pushing to make us buy their travel club membership. He wasted kinda 3 hours of our vacation time. Once we declined his offer, instantly he became rude to us. This was not expected to us! A very bad start of a vacation day!
It is one of the multiple resorts in the big Palladium resort complex. The best part is that you can visit any amenities of any of the resorts. Their go-cart transportation (within the complex) was excellent!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Bowers
United StatesMy wife is dairy free and there was a lot of confusion with language barrier at restaurants as to what on the menu was and wasn't dairy free.
Swim in / swim out room was wonderful. Basically had a private pool to use and it was so so nice and quiet in adults only pool area.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Mary
Panamasome food at the restaurants more vip liquor, and more brands because in all bar were diferent the brands
the food was good almost all restaurants and beach club was really good the transportation was really good
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Patti
United StatesNo elevators. I didnt care for pressure to become a time share member. The rooms are nice but need more space for your clothes ( no drawers) Had to keep my clothes in my luggage. I like to unpack when I am staying at a resort for days.
Love the restaurants and the spa and poolside. Beaches very good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Tyler
United StatesSome of the property was aging slightly (pool appears to need to be retiled, bathrooms in rooms slightly dated) not a huge issue but worth mentioning, we had a cockroach crawl into our room under the door one night but besides that isolated incident we didn’t have any cleanliness issues, upon check in we were told by one of the concierges that he would take us on a tour of the grounds the next day since it was our first time in the Dominican Republic but in actuality he just dropped us off at a time share presentation and told us we weren’t eligible for any recompense for attending the 2 hour long presentation, definitely avoid the baby blue shirted people in the lobby upon check in.
The grounds are kept in immaculate condition, everywhere you go everyone is very nice, you basically are staying on 4 different resorts when you stay here so there is a lot to do, the food is great in most restaurants, the butler staff is 12/10 amazing and really tried to make you feel like you didn’t have to do anything at all, every bar tender and server was very friendly and seemed to enjoy being there to take care of you, they overbooked our original room type and gave us a huge estate room at no extra cost because of it which we very much appreciated!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Jessica
United States1. The fake booze. A resort of this caliber should not have fake booze at all. I expected something better than a resort like Sandals when paying this kind of money. I wanted a better experience. Turquesa had it all, except that. A bottle of Champagne should be just that. 2. Also, our butler gave us tickets to the cabaret show. Said, "you'll love it". We did, however when we went to check out there was a charge for the show on our bill. If he had said that that would be there then would would have had the option to choose if we wanted to pay that. I think this was sly and something you should look into. I hate being taken. 3. I though we were seeing the grounds, but we were lured into a timeshare kind of venue. I like being asked if I want to take part in something like this. My husband was very upset that this was what we were doing this at all.
I liked the grounds, music and getting around the property was great.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Christine
United StatesNothing
The staff were incredible, friendly and supportive… we’ve never travelled either to DR or to all-inclusive, had no idea how anything worked…
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Rob
United StatesTime share people confronting you as soon as you check in
Beach location The restaurant Helios was also at a great location We also enjoyed all the nice and friendly employees
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Rosemary
United StatesFood was not that great
Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Lisa
United StatesThe room was spacious and clean, but wish the bed was more comfortable.
Warm wonderful staff especially our butler, Noreilis. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained Many food and drink options to choose from.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Jennifer
United StatesMy ONLY complaint is the bathroom stall in the rooms. There is not much privacy of others are in the room.
Everything about the resort was wonderful. The staff was so accommodating and the grounds were beautiful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Staneka
United StatesThe curtains in room was dirty. The curtains around the bed was dusty. When cleaning the rooms they need to think about after each person to wash or place new clean curtains around bed and windows. I wiped them down myself and sprayed Lysol which I wouldn’t have to.
The property was very nice and big. It’s multiple hotels within the property. The others are kid friendly. Trs was in the back away from the kids, but had access to all.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Nancy
United StatesI did feel like the staff was choosy on who they wanted to serve which seemed a little impartial which was sad because the people who they chose to appeal treated them not nice epically with tips but because what they looked like. Hopefully they do better
It was gorgeous. The views the beach was amazing.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Lapaglia-durante
United StatesNothing
Service, the staff, the food, how clean it was
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Dnbalt
United StatesWe enjoyed our stay and we liked it all.
My wife and I stayed for 5 days. The hotel was next to the beach. Our room had a pool and ocean view. The staff was polite and very helpful. There are a couple of restaurants with different cuisine. The food was great and well arranged, especially for dinner. I would recommend the TRS Turquesa hotel to anyone who wants a nice vacation.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Kathy
Dominican RepublicFood variety was limited
Staff were great!
Stayed in November 2023
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