Had a great time with my whole family. The food was excellent and the staff were friendly. Don't leave anything around or pay in cash. My son left his wallet by the computer desk and it was stolen before we realized it. The attendant eventually confessed and returned most of the money. I made the mistake of paying cash for a good deal with a fellow who called himself "Giovanni". The trip was rained out and he
stole my payment. I have attached a picture for your benefit!

I am not a picky traveler and generally don't believe the negative reviews posted are as severe as people make them out to be.

However....

The food here was awful...plenty of quantity and variety but a complete zero in quality. Our party of four all had diarrhea the entire trip. After speaking with other guests it was the exception to find someone who did not get stomach problems....every day! We actually went to another resort and REQUESTED a time share tour. By pretending to be interested in a time share they allowed us to eat in their buffet. It was heaven!

We attended the hotel's special Italian restaurant and found out that they have two menus...one which is included and the other that had prices....$25 and up. Apparently all inclusive for the crap food and charge for food that won't make you sick?? I guess that is their motto but they already stole $45 per day for food that made us sick so I did not want to risk more money. The food there was awful.

I like to party and was really looking forward to the drinking and social activities. The all inclusive drinks were a joke and a complete waste of money...warm keg beer in a very small thimble sized soda cup and bad well drinks were all that was available.

The all male twenty something hotel pool staff spent their entire time trying to have sex with female guests. They continuously hit on every woman there including my date under the guise of entertainment and fun. They do not know when fun crosses the line to groping and molestation. I witnessed them making out with drunk guests... Very sad display... I believe the staff was there for their pleasure, not the guests. Constant vulgar and sexual displays of distasteful acts were performed at very inappropriate times. I felt sorry for families with children. This must be condoned by the hotel because it went on constantly in plane view of all.

I'm not telling anyone not to come to the Dominican Republic....just do not stay here or anywhere unless it is a 5 star hotel. The all inclusive rate at a neighboring 5 Star hotel was only $30 per day. I will never recommend anyone stay at this hotel ever.

This was the first time that my wife and I visited the Dominican Republic but I was prepared as my parents go every year but have never stayed at Fun Royale. I don't have too much bad at all to say about the resort and for those who do, go somewhere else next year. You have to remember that this is a 3-4 star resort; if you want 5 star ammenities, you have to pay for them elsewhere. The accomodations were comfortable and we found the entire resort to be extremely clean, including the beach club, which we found to be much cleaner than some of the more expensive resorts we went through. The staff and animation crew, which seem to be the same people, did an absolutely amazing job the week we were there. My wife was in love with Anthony and we all got a kick out of the entire team, Shaggy, Victor, Spaghetti, Salami, Andre, etc. These guys all worked like dogs. The buffet was good and the al la carte restaurants were amazing. No complaints at all about the bars or bar tenders either. Tip once in a while and you'll never wait in line for a drink. There are a lot of variables involved, but we would definitely consider returning again. If you are simply looking for a good time at a resonable price, Fun Royale is more than suitable.

Glad to be back home. I've been at the Fun Royale several times over a 4 year period and was amazed how much it had changed. The rooms are really in need of repairs and upgrades, the buffet area was the best this time around lots too choose from. The main pool area was very dirty the whole week their we only saw the pool boy twice to clean the pool and beleive me it was done fast. The Bartenders are the best they work too hard for the salary they get. The animation team has changed so much the shows are just not the same. Also some of the animation guys only expect one thing and it did not impress me it only made me feel uneasy, Puerto Plata is a great place to visit put when they ask you to go their it's not to visit!!!!!!!!!! I will return to Puerto Plata but not the Fun Royal. Playa Dorada has a lot to offer many resorts on the complex will definitely try another resort. It's too bad because I like some of the staff at the Fun Royale not all of them are bad seeds. Any ways enjoyed my holiday because I made it fun with the people that were with me. I have spoken to the manager at the hotel and he assures me that things will change but I don't really think so. The resort was fun in the past but not anymore. One word of advise to all the young ladies going be careful please.