– Worst All-Inclusive Experience in Over 15 Resorts
We’ve stayed at more than 15 all-inclusive resorts across five destinations as a family, and unfortunately, Royalton Punta Cana was by far the worst experience we’ve had.
We booked the Diamond Club expecting a smoother, more premium check-in and service. Instead, we were ushered into the Diamond Lounge where we spent over two hours waiting to be checked in. Our passports were taken, and every time we politely approached the staff to understand the delay, we were rudely told to sit back down. There was no explanation, no expectation setting, and no effort to make guests—especially families with children—feel welcomed. We arrived at 1 PM and didn’t get out of the lounge until 3:30 PM. By that time, the buffet had closed, and most lunch options were shut down. Our first meal as a family came at 7 PM, after a long, tiring, and hungry day.
What made it worse was watching non-Diamond Club guests check in faster and more efficiently. It felt like we were penalized for paying extra. We weren’t given a room choice, no explanation of resort layout, pools, or amenities. The only information offered was that a butler would reach out to us.
As Expedia Platinum members, we received no recognition—no room upgrade, no welcome amenities, and weren’t even informed about the coupon booklet tied to the supposed “$600 resort credit.” There was zero communication and zero effort to make us feel valued as guests.
The disappointment continued