The Best Hotels to Book in Punta Cana
Punta Cana, a city located on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, has been a popular tourist destination since the 1970s. Known for the local beaches and abundance of water sports, there’s never a shortage of activities to try at this Caribbean idyll. But where are the top spots to stay? We look at the best resorts and hotels in Punta Cana.
1. Barceló Bávaro Palace - All Inclusive
Luxury, Resort
Desperate to hit the beach? This swoon-worthy Punta Cana hotel sits right next to a stretch of powder-soft sand regularly voted as among the best beaches in the world. If that’s not enough, most rooms have sea views and hot tubs, and the all-inclusive package includes feasting in 11 restaurants. No chance of boredom striking either: there’s a spa, 24-hour casino, golf course, shopping mall, escape room, professional football pitch, baseball field and two clubs.
2. TRS Cap Cana Hotel - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Chain Hotel, Resort
Enjoy a dip in the pool without the usual splashing children at this adults-only property, next to a chic marina in the most exclusive part of town. The all-inclusive package at this luxury resort in Punta Cana is suitably grown-up too, including branded wines and spirits, spa access, 24-hour room service, an Ibizan-style beach club and two à la carte restaurants serving Argentinian and Japanese cuisine.
3. Majestic Colonial Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Resort, Chain Hotel
This all-inclusive, five-star resort in Punta Cana is never short on the wow factor. There’s a huge, 400m (1,312ft) pool, as well as a private beach area, indulgent spa, sports bar, nightclub, and tennis and basketball courts. To please the younger ones, there’s a club and water park tailored just for kids. All of the rooms have jacuzzis, but you should really go for the Majestic Junior Suites; each comes with a furnished terrace, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, and direct pool access.
4. The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real – All Inclusive
Chain Hotel, Resort
Children will never want to leave this spectacular five-star beach resort in Punta Cana, where the big draw is a huge water park full of slides and attractions. They’ll also love the enormous kid’s club and the dance classes. Then there are the swim-up suites – with them, they won’t need to waste a moment out of the pool each day. Of course, you adults aren’t forgotten either. While your young ones are up to their eyes in activities, you can indulge in wine tasting sessions, water yoga, a Natura Bissé spa, a sushi bar and a cevicheria.
5. Eden Roc at Cap Cana
Resort, Luxury
Every room at this luxury hotel in Punta Cana here is an opulent, indulgent suite. Even the most basic come with a private courtyard, Bose surround sound, walk-in wardrobe, vaulted ceilings and its very own pool. A honeymoon paradise, the hotel goes all-out to guarantee a seriously swish stay elsewhere too: just outside are a Blue Flag-certified private beach with butlers, a cigar cellar, a Jack Niklaus-designed golf course and a near-3,000sqm (32,291sqft) spa.
6. Tortuga Bay Hotel
Boutique Hotel
Penned by late fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, this boutique hotel in Punta Cana is small but elegant and offers a true VIP stay. All 30 suites and villas are situated along the white sand beach. They each include Frette linens, kitchenettes, balconies and coraline-stone bathrooms. You even get your very own golf cart to whisk you wherever you need to be. Perfect for your wheels are the two championship golf courses on site. Not a golfer? Then feel time slip by at the Six Senses spa, or get more vigorous with the array of water sports on offer.
7. Sivory Punta Cana
Resort, Hotel
8. Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana
Boutique Hotel, Luxury
The Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana luxury resort is almost an hour’s drive away from Punta Cana International Airport, making it a popular destination for honeymooners who crave seclusion. The 96 cane-thatched suites feature private terraces, deep soaker tubs and Bvlgari bath amenities. And if the 1,200ft (366m) private beach isn’t enough to keep you entertained, the Zoëtry Endless Privileges program offers activities such as spa treatments and guided tours of the surrounding cultural landmarks.
9. Casa De Campo
Resort, Hotel
10. Meliá Caribe Tropical
Resort
11. Club Med Punta Cana
Resort
12. Guesthouse Las Piedras
Resort, Bed and Breakfast, Guesthouse
13. Chateau del Mar
Hotel, Villa
14. Excellence Punta Cana
Resort
Siobhan Grogan contributed additional reporting to this article.
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