Catalonia Royal La Romana

My husband and I just returned from a 10-night stay at Catalonia Royal La Romana, and without hesitation, this has become our new favorite Caribbean destination. We've vacationed in Mexico many times and absolutely love it, but La Romana has now taken the top spot. The resort exceeded our expectations in every way. The adults-only section feels more like a boutique hotel than a large all-inclusive resort. Everything is conveniently located, peaceful, and beautifully maintained, yet you still have access to all the amenities of the adjoining family resort if you choose. For us, it was the perfect balance. The beach is simply stunning. We spent most of our days relaxing under the palm trees, reading, swimming, and enjoying the incredible service. The water was beautiful, and there was always plenty of space to find a comfortable spot. One of the highlights was the service. Every staff member we encountered was friendly, professional, and genuinely seemed to enjoy making guests feel welcome. The butler service was exceptional, and having a dedicated beach butler in addition to attentive cocktail servers made our days on the beach effortless and relaxing. We tipped generously throughout our stay, and the appreciation and kindness shown by the staff made the experience even more memorable. Our room was beautiful, comfortable, and well maintained. Housekeeping did an excellent job every day. If you're considering excursions, don't miss Saona Island. It was absolutely breathtaking and one of the highlights of our vacation. My husband also enjoyed the scuba diving and a fishing excursion, while I happily spent my days on the beach reading. I finished four books during our stay—something I haven't done in years—which says everything about how peaceful and relaxing this resort is. We also treated ourselves to several spa massages during our stay, and each one was excellent. The spa was another highlight of our vacation. A few travel tips from our experience: * We highly recommend staying on the adults-only side. * A private airport transfer was absolutely worth the extra cost. * VIP arrival service at Punta Cana Airport made arriving much easier after an overnight flight. We would probably skip the VIP departure service next time, as we didn't spend enough time there to justify the cost. Our only minor mishap had nothing to do with the resort itself—it happened at the airport upon arrival. Once we reached the resort, everything was exactly what we had hoped for. Originally we booked 10 nights, and while it was wonderful, next time we'll stay for 14. That's probably the highest compliment we can give. Thank you to the incredible staff at Catalonia Royal La Romana for making this one of the most relaxing, enjoyable vacations we've ever had. We are already looking forward to returning.

Carlos sushi bar did a great job serving us. Great fast service

the driver is amazing! Angel and Luis they are fantastic. I recommend, nice experience with them. Also food and service is amazing!

Very happy with service staff,all friendly very good place for holidays. Angel animator is a nice and friendly

At the restaurant Tao & Cat the food and service was amazing. Everyone was so kind, friendly and everyone had a smile on their faces. They were Leidy, Yow, and Esterling so nice! The chocolate cake was absolutely delicious, very much recommend!