The service was terrible. The resort did not have open dining through out and operated on strict schedules. Tried to make reservations for one of the 3 on site and was told there were non available during our stay and they could possibly work us in on the last night at 10:30 pm. Only two bar's on site were open. The front desk mgmt and staff were slow in checking in and out, the managment not helpful and did not care when customers voiced concerns or questions. The manager when I spoke with him directly about the dining issue just sat there an looked at me with contempt on his face. The room was dirty as there were cob webs in the corners of the room, the water closet (Toilet) was not inclosed. There was no mini bar in the room, you have to rent a lock for the in room safe at $6 per day. The bars only carried local non name brand items. The staff was limited in being able to speak english. For the cost and compared to other venues i would strongly against going to this resort. After visiting Dreams and others like that IFA Villa's will greatly disappoint. The hotel is really cheap and not even a fair value but a poor one

My fiance (got engaged there) and I visited this resort for a week in mid-December. It was a short ride there from the airport. Check -in was not as speedy as I would have liked, we were taken to a 2-bed room in the 300 level and we were told they were all booked. It was a very convenient location though. The next day we moved to a 400 level with an amazing ocean view. Room: Both rooms were good. They look just like the pictures. The toilets are not all covered so hope you go with someone you are comfy with. They have doors which are clear and do not go up all the way. Beds were kind of hard. Food: The food was good. For breakfast you only have a buffet option. For dinner you must make reservations. Tip: request a wake-up call and make reservations over the phone right at 8am. It is worth it. The food at the restaurants was good and detailed. Pools and beach: the beach tends to fill up early so it can be hard to get a chair. The beach does have sea weed, but then again it is an ocean. Many topless women in the beach, so venture if you would like. The pools are good. The main pool is very loud, the one by the cafe shop is quiet yet, also has a bar. The smaller pool is by the wi-fi area and is good for swimming and quiet. Atmosphere: Dance club is ok, DJ was not great and it appeared to have "working women" inside. Made me feel a little uncomfy. You must visit the cafe shop, great place to relax and meet new people. We did and we played cards and had everything from coffee to Capiinas (best here) The theater has nighly shows, they are hit or miss. MJ show was good, I think they have it on Fridays. Ovearll: Great value for the price and aa great way to enjoy a good week. Avoid the salesman, don't order the extra sweet drinks, order a room in the 400 level, and make reservations for dinner. Oh and don't eat at the Las Velas Club Playa (by the beach) we had spoiled fish there.

we were the only Americans there for 5 days. The walk to the beach was long. The service for food could be much better than it was. We kept asking for milk for our coffee and we finally had to go to the manager to get it. We thought the food could have been better as well Not a bad place to go for the money

Travelled to Punta Cana first week of November 2011 for my birthday. I had a good time - the service at the resort was wonderful. I have to publicly thank the IFA Spa for the delicious birthday cake and balloons they surprised me with it. From the bottom of my heart it truly meant a lot, as I celebrated my birthday alone. My only critique of the resort is allowing smokers to smoke anywhere in the resort (with the exception of the restaurants). I'm not a smoker and found it irritable sitting in the theater with smokers who had no regard for second hand smoking. If the resort could specify where smokers can smoke seperately from non-smokers, this resort would be an absolute 5+ place to go. I plan on returning - my family comes from Hispanola, and its good to be back with your roots. Thank you Cheap Caribbean for a wonderful vacation - special thanks to Marie who was awesome in helping me plan this last minute trip!!