My wife and I just got back (May 4 - May 10). Great place! Maybe not a 5 star, but I would give it a strong 4. Read all the negative things and found none of them to be true. Couple small glitches here and there - Too be expected with so many guests. But, like everything else on this planet - if you treat the situation and people with respect, all will be resolved. We've traveled all over the world and trust us, we know good from bad.

The food was absolutely wonderful - Every meal was a feast - And I'm picky about what I consider good.. Breakfast is out of this world, and yes, Mr Felix does make a great omelet. My hat is off to the exec chef - We asked for a receipe and by that evening he had it delivered to our room. Nice guy. Drinks are so-so. You can tip the bar tendors and they will treat you right. The staff there really goes out of their way to make your stay wonderful.

I thought all the guests were very pleasent. Many Canadians, South Americans, some Russians and Americans. Good mix. Some complained about too much noise and activity at the beach. Hey, next time try Gilligans Island....... And for those that thought there wasn;t enough to do..... How about Bagdad?

Overall, a very positive experience. Be aware that there is not much to do off the resport. Very impoverished area. Don;t book your tours and water activities thru the hotel. Go out on the beach and you'll find other vendors that will charge much less. Also there are plenty of free water sports that the facility provides.

I recommend you go. Just take sun screen and a big smile.

We stayed at the EdenH the first week of May and overall,it was great!
Nothing bad to write about this resort...Great food,both for the a la carte(ask the wine list to Richard and he will propose very good wines!) and the buffet,lots of entertainment at night and during the day...Very nice complex,everything is keep very clean,from the beach to the rooms!
Yes, the service at the different bars is not the most efficient,but remember,you're on vacation,no stress,relax and eventually,you'Il get a drink!
The beach is great,probably the nicest stretch of all the Punta Cana area...ideal for long walks...but be aware,to the left of the complex,facing the ocean,are numerous vendors trying to get you to go shopping to a plaza nearby...They are very aggressive and persuasive,but just ignore them and they will leave you alone...eventually!
BTW,there is plenty of beach chairs...now!They received lots of them and you don't have to wake up at 5am to secure one or two!
Same around the different pools,no problem with chair availability either.
We definately recommand this resort and we would certainly go back in a heartbeat!
Enjoy it before it gets too expensive because it's 5* at the price of 4*...for now!

We had just returned from Punta Cana EdenH Real Arena, second trip in Punta Cana, April 15-22, 2008.
HOTEL: Very nice, exquisite decor creates a warm and comfortable ambience.
ROOM: Room (2142) very nice designed and impeccably clean at our arrival and kept that way through out our stay. The maid did her job very well. Some mosquitoes ...o well you are in DR...a tropical country....
FOOD: I will say GOOD. You can tell they just opened and they look to improve menus/services daily...
BEACH: The beach was GOURGEOUS, with crystal clear water, and white sand! Chairs some days were ...some days not....Fruit lady came every single day with fresh , sweet fruits.
POOL: The hotel consisted of 3 pools and 1 mini pool. The main pool had lots of activities everyday, including dance lessons, pool games, aerobics, etc.
ENTERTAINMENT: The hotel had nice entertainment every night and one of our favorite shows was the Pikante show.
The whole staff at EdenH did a great job at accommodating us and tried their best to make us enjoy our stay. They were friendly and do not FORGET to tip them for their hard work!!!

My husband and I spent our honeymoon at Edenh from May 1-8. We had the time of our lives. Like everyone else we were quite concerned after reading some of the reviews but I can honestly say there is nothing to worry about. I will give you a break down of some of the more important things that I was worried about prior to leaving on our vacation.

Check in: We arrived at 2:30 pm. We were told that we had to wait 30 minutes for our room to be ready so we went to get a bite to eat at the buffet. When we came back at a little after 3pm everything was in order, the bell boy showed us to our room. Very easy, no problems.

Our room: We were in building 2 on the fourth floor facing the pool. AWESOME view!! The room was very clean, towels and face clothes were replenished daily. The mini bar wasn't always restocked but as long as we had bottled water to brush our teeth that's all that mattered to us, we know where the bar is for everything else.

Food: The buffet was typical of any resort I've been to in the Dominican. There is a pasta bar which was nice but don't expect to eat at the buffet like you would at home...the food is different. We ordered room service every morning for breakfast and it was great. It took about 20 minutes to arrive to your room, it was warm and they give you more food than anyone could imagine eating. At night we would go to an a la carte by 6pm and we were able to walk right in, no waiting. We tried the Shore Grill twice, we really liked the chicken burritos. We ate at the Asian twice, the Hibachi was awesome. We tried the Italian once, the pasta and veal was pretty good. Again, don't go there expecting the food to be like the food you would get at a restaurant in your home town, your in the Dominican and they are not known for their superb cuisine.

Beach, Pool and Bars: The beach is gorgeous, lots of seaweed but that didn't bother me much. You can walk in the water without having to wear shoes, the bottom is soft sand. The pool with the swim up bar was our favorite spot. Alexis is the bartender and he will keep you very well entertained. The Tantra bar is a tonne of fun, the music is lacking but with the right company you won't even notice it. The Sports and Lobby bar served some really nice drinks, try a dirty monkey...yummm!

If your planning on going to Edenh don't worry, unless your a super picky person with unreal expectations you will have a great time!!