We've stayed at Ambar 8 times in 3 years, chose it for a major birthday in 2023, and have already booked it for late December this year. That's how much we like it! THE GOOD: Unlike Iberostar Grand, Barcelo Bavaro Beach, and Punta Cana Princess, all rooms are smoke-free. The swim-out rooms are amazing and worth the extra money. The showers in all rooms are huge. The beach is beautiful. The pool is very big, with round corners for privacy. The Caribbean pizza at the Italian restaurant is the best I've ever eaten. The food at the buffet restaurant is extremely varied and delicious, with many nutritious options, and the servers are polite and efficient (Jose). The reception staff are friendly and helpful (Orlendy). THE BAD: The timeshare reps hound you at breakfast time to attend a presentation. Unlike RIU Palace Macao, the sports bar has no buffet-style food ready to eat. There is hardly any evening entertainment, so you must take a ride to El Pueblito and the nearby hotel to listen to live music and dance. THE UGLY: The pool staff kick you out at 6 PM sharp while the sun is still out. That is an unnecessary joy killer. They should learn from RIU Palace Macao, Iberostar Grand, Barcelo Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana Princess, Secrets Royal Beach PC, TRS Turquesa, and Excellence PC, where we've stayed in the pools until 7-8 PM every night without the staff ever bothering us. Please let your customers enjoy the pool until 7 PM!