Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana

I love this resort.. it’s my fourth time here over the course of 10 years.. so I remember when it was Dreams.. the schedule is easy.. one yoga class on the beach every morning. Staff sets up and picks up mats.. as well as brings waters and cold towels to the participants. I started off the week with 4 people on Monday and had 10 -12 each day by the end of the week. Lots of activities going on all day which you can choose to be part of or sit on the quieter side. This is my 40th trip with Fit bodies… one thing I have noticed the last few years is most of the hotels want you to upgrade to preferred when you arrive.. we don’t usually do that but if you don’t, you have limited access for breakfast and lunch options.. we make it work for us. We are beach people and this beach is absolutely beautiful to walk and the water is great to swim. For the first time we traveled with our daughter who is also an instructor… they were on the Dreams side.. it made for a very special vacation… Thank you, Fit bodies for giving us that opportunity!

Another wonderful teaching vacation! I was at Secrets Royal Beach more than 10 years ago and since they have switched sides with the DREAMS property and renovated. I prefer the new set-up and we still had access to all restaurants, bars etc. on the DREAMS side. From the moment we arrived we were treated like Royalty. This was my 28th vacation with Fit Bodies and it never disappoints. The E-Team met briefly with me the first day and showed me where to meet for my class, rain or shine. They set up the mats and towels each day. I arrived 20 minutes early to assist. They also brought down cold towels for the participants and water. I had between 10-20 participants every day on the beach. The class was 30 minutes and I felt it was the perfect amount of time. It gets very hot and there is no shade. I made the opening and closing meditations very short so the guests could try a variety of postures. My friend accompanied me this time and we upgraded to Preferred and it was my first time trying this. I will say I felt it was worth every penny at this specific resort. We were able to eat breakfast and lunch at ala carte restaurants on both sides. If we did not upgrade we would have been eating at the buffet for breakfast and lunch. Our butler made us reservations for dinner every night which was fantastic. Finally the preferred pool was gorgeous!!! It had a great vibe without being too noisy. The preferred indoor bar/lounge was right beside the pool if you wanted snacks, coffee, or a break from the sun. Our room was spectacular. Ground floor with a HUGE 4 person jacuzzi, lounge chairs, outdoor shower etc. The beach was a real treat! Spotless and we walked each day for 90 minutes or more and it never seemed to end in either direction. We did not stick around for many shows but always had a drink at the Show Time Bar before dinner. It was lively and fun. They made superb cocktails. Lobby was stunning and a great place to hang out if it rained or you needed some shade. Again I have nothing but wonderful things to say about any of the resorts I have visited. I feel privileged to be part of Fit Bodies. Thank you to Missy and Erica! If you have any questions please feel free to email me at [email protected]

The resort spa made lavender infused wash-clothes and the guests loved them. Beautiful resort. Love the vacation aspect and low-obligation teaching schedule. Teach on the beach! is very literal, be prepared with proper hat and sunglasses. Went here when it was Now Larimar! Only one 30 minute class in the morning, but available to guests for questions or extra time to work out an issue a guest was having with a pose - a mini-workshop!. Staff was excellent to work with. I would go back to this resort.

Just came back from a week at Secrets Royal Beach...I had been before when it was a Now resort, and had also been to the old Secrets which is now Dreams! The renovations are beautiful. The beach is gorgeous (if you are a beach person) but beware there are many vendors . The E team here led by Alex is great...they had mats, water and cold towels set up every morning. Class size ranged from 1 - 10 pp..but in fairness the hotel was very quiet as it was September. I love having the option to explore a Dreams resort next door for different restaurants. We did not upgrade to preferred on the Secrets side, though you certainly have more restaurant options if you do..and a quieter pool area. Not worth the money to us, rather use it towards another trip (heading to Costa Rica in December). This is my 27th trip with FitBodies...thank you so much for the opportunities you give us.

Yoga on the beach is amazing! Everyone was so friendly The ETeam was so much fun. They all acknowledged me each day and worked hard to set up/break down. Provided water and chilled towels. Helped to promote and recruit people for class!

Teaching is on the beach every morning from 9:30-10. So easy. It is HOT. E-team is good. They set up the mats and towels for you and bring water and iced hand towels. During savasana, I placed an iced towel on each guest's forehead. I usually had 12-15 people for each class - about half of them came to every single one. I really loved the guests who came to my classes.The beach is beautiful but the beach vendors are really aggressive and they're out early. I thought I'd be able to take a peaceful sunrise walk on the beach, but no such luck. I could walk about 20 steps before they would start swarming trying to sell me excursions, bracelets, and braids - even before the sun was up! I still went out at sunrise because that is by far the most beautiful and peaceful time at this resort. When I checked in, I asked for a quiet room, away from the nightclub and the party pool. They did a great job of accommodating that request. The room was spacious and clean. There was a deep soaking tub with water jets and a separate rainfall shower. Amenities and water were well-stocked. They did a great job of cleaning every day.

I loved teaching at Secrets Royal Beach. This was my 12th teaching vacation. I taught before it flipped flopped locations with the next-door property and WOW I’m glad it did. It is much more modern. But I do like the two outdoor bars Dreams next door has. We don’t have kids, so we prefer adults only. The e-team was the best yet. I taught one class at 9:30 every morning. I was there 15 minutes before class and they were always there, too. They would bring down mats and towels. Sometimes they had them set up before I even got there. I’ve found if you set up class ahead of time, people will come. Don’t wait. I always set up at least ten mats/towels 15 minutes before class starts . I typically have big classes 8-20 which I like. I had repeat participants and the classes grew each day. One man said it was the highlight of his trip which is awesome. I always encourage people to try yoga once they get home, too. We met the Dreams instructor Mary Beth and her husband Paul and I even had an instructor, Mike, who is about to do his first teaching vacation-attend my yoga class. The class was on the beach which is gorgeous despite dealing with sargassum (seaweed problem not their fault) The resort was fun. I like a loud/fun pool. There weren’t too many activities and no games (bummer), but we still had a great time. There is a preferred pool with a lazy river and two more bars. We met some people who took us there and it was nice for an afternoon. The alcohol is better if you are looking to pay for an upgrade. I typically drink Miami Vice, but they kept making them out of a machine so I switched to Dirty Bananas and they were yummy. Melvi and Angel rock. Tip them well and they will have your drinks always full. Our room was just fine-a view of palm trees with a road below. But it did the trick. It was on the second floor in the middle of the resort which was perfect. We brought our ROKU so we watched HBO and Netflix. I highly recommend. There are only about 4 English channels. The bed was super comfy and the shower was always hot. You can order room service. We only ordered more diet coke and water. The food was great. The buffet is awesome with pasta stations, fresh meat stations and plenty of other options. Ask for Poche. He’ll make sure your coffee is never empty. The Stillwater grill was the best. It’s not on the menu, but you can get a skewer of shrimp and scallops with your meal. The chicken was the best. I had the steak and it was huge. But, we wish we would have ordered the giant burger to share. Next time. We missed our Hibachi reservation the last night because we had too much fun in the pool. The Mexican was average and the French steak was really good. You won’t go hungry. I like how you can walk to the little town near the resort or to the marina. It makes shopping more interesting. We even looked at a condo for sale nearby. I would definitely return. Thanks Suzelle Snowden and Fit Bodies Inc.

Had an amazing and enjoyable two weeks. Loved every minute. Very satisfied with this program. Class was on the beach. Find shade with palm trees if you'd like. Enjoy!!

Pilates on the beach - need I say more! Gorgeous place to teach! Super friendly and helpful! Thank you for the opportunity! Very smooth trip! I would recommend this resort to others. Amstar private transfer was the way to go!

Teaching yoga on the beach here is laidback and beautiful. The E-Team brought out mats and towels for class time. I would return. A great trip.

I definitely recommend! I taught one 30-minute yoga class on the beach every day at 9:30 am, with 4-18 participants every day. The entertainment team here is incredibly helpful and does all of the class set-up and breakdown for you (mats, towels, water bottles, cold eucalyptus towels!) – all you have to do is show up and teach. The beach is a lovely location but on windy days, the sand gets everywhere and it can be hard for participants to hear you. This beach is also quite busy so be prepared for a less-than-zen setting. In general, though, the teaching set-up couldn’t be better!

I just completed a fabulous week at the beautiful Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, which I definitely recommend! I taught one 30-minute yoga class on the beach every day at 9:30 am, with 4-18 participants every day. The entertainment team here is incredibly helpful and does all of the class set-up and breakdown for you (mats, towels, water bottles, cold eucalyptus towels!) – all you have to do is show up and teach. The beach is a lovely location but on windy days, the sand gets everywhere and it can be hard for participants to hear you. This beach is also quite busy so be prepared for a less-than-zen setting. In general, though, the teaching set-up couldn’t be better! RESORT PROS: Gorgeous pools and tons of different types of options for lounging (sunbeds, cabanas, sunbeds in the pool, beach area etc.). Stunning grounds. Excellent, centrally located open-air evening entertainment venue with shows every night. Solid food, including really great meals at the very elegant buffet (also solid healthy/vegetarian options available everywhere). Speedy service at the restaurants. Very large beach. Extremely helpful and positive (and big!) entertainment team. RESORT CONS: The WiFi here was the worst I have ever encountered at any resort: extremely spotty in all public areas (restaurants, pools, beach) and passable in the room (FaceTime worked 90% of the time in the bedroom but never in the entrance hall/bathroom). The hotel gym is basically one room with cardio equipment only, with a small separate room with some other equipment (balls, dumbbells etc.). When I was here in late June/early July, the beach was full of seaweed so not very nice to run on or swim in. The rooms are partially renovated so some aspects are modern and fancy (large TVs, wood paneling around the bed) but others are old and outdated (patchy painting jobs, old and super loud fridge, old shelving etc.). NOTE: At this resort, I think paying for an upgrade to the Preferred Club is highly worth it. You get access to 3 pools you wouldn’t otherwise be able to chill at, plus two exclusive beach areas and one restaurant. Also note that this is a very large resort – lots of rooms but also extensive grounds.

The entertainment team and staff were a lot of fun! This vacation was definitely one of our favorites! Definitely one of my favorite properties. And the staff there is amazing! I taught yoga on the beach in front of the bar each morning.