A ready-made destination for sun-seeking vacationers and those looking to unwind in a tropical paradise, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean’s best-kept gems. Nestled on the easternmost tip of the country, Punta Cana is lined with lavish and all-inclusive resorts catering to families and couples looking to get away from it all.
In addition to luxury accommodations dotted along Punta Cana’s coastline of famed golden beaches, visitors will find plenty of outdoor adventures with exciting water sports, adventure-filled island excursions, and breathtaking panoramic ocean views found around every corner. From white-sand beaches to fine dining, golf courses, and buzzing casinos, discover what luxury amenities fit your vacation needs at the top resorts in Punta Cana.
Iberostar Grand Bávaro
An adults-only 5-star oasis, Iberostar Grand Bávaro is a stylish resort with rooms that feature marble bathrooms, Jacuzzi tubs, and LCD TVs. At this top-rated all-inclusive resort, guests can choose how to spend their day, either relaxing by one of the three pools, hitting the links at the 18-hole golf course, or catching thrills with water sports that include snorkeling and sailing. When it’s time to re-energize for another day of adventure, guests can visit the full-service spa, indulge in the delicious Caribbean, Italian, or Japanese cuisine at one of the on-site a la carte restaurants, and end the day sipping cocktails while watching the sunset with live music at one of the handful of buzzing bars.
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Rooms feature marble bathrooms, Jacuzzi tubs, and LCD TVs
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Home to multiple swimming pools, an 18-hole golf course, and a full-service spa
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Range of on-site restaurants serving everything from Caribbean cuisine to Japanese and Italian fare
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Easy access to water sports, including snorkeling and sailing
Carretera Arena Gorda Bavaro, Higuey, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic— +1 809-221-6500
Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana
Consistently ranked as one of the most luxurious resorts in the area, Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana is the quintessential all-inclusive Caribbean getaway destination. Sitting two miles northwest of the action-packed Bávaro area, the secluded location allows guests to soak in the sunshine and stunning scenery on private terraces in thatched-roof suites. Boasting an “Endless Privileges” experience, guests can partake in complimentary spa treatments, horseback riding, and unlimited top-shelf spirits. You can partake in one of the many endless entertainment activities like yoga classes, wine-tasting, cigar-rolling, and adventurous water sports.
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Accommodation in thatched-roof suites with private terraces
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Complimentary perks like spa treatments and horseback riding
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Unlimited top-shelf spirits throughout your stay
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Entertainment activities including yoga classes, wine tasting, cigar-rolling, and water sports
Playas De, Punta Cana 23301, Dominican Republic— +1 809-468-0000
Tortuga Bay Hotel at Puntacana Resort & Club
Luxurious amenities abound in Tortuga Bay Hotel at Puntacana Resort & Club, from its Oscar de la Renta-designed villas to its pampering Six Senses Spa and award-winning golf course. The 1,500-acre reserve maintained by the resort’s ecological foundation makes this secluded spot a favorite with travelers, where a personal concierge leads guests to a variety of accommodation that ranges from one- and two-bedroom suites to three or four-bedroom villas, all nestled within easy access to the white sandy beaches. The first resort boutique in Punta Cana, guests can choose from a variety of packages that focus on romance, golf, and yoga detox, or simply unwind at the private beach areas or indulge at one of the multiple world-class on-site eateries.
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Accommodation in everything from one- and two-bedroom suites to three- or four-bedroom villas
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Home to an award-winning golf course and a full-service spa
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Location in the resort-maintained 1,500-acre reserve for total seclusion
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Access to private white sand beaches and multiple on-site restaurants
Punta Cana Resort & Golf Club, Higüey 23000, Dominican Republic— +1 809-959-8229
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
A twist on the typical all-inclusive resorts, Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa is aimed at a younger, more hip crowd with an emphasis on a variety of high-energy activities and social gatherings for singles and couples. An adults-only resort ideal for honeymoons, there are Caribbean-style contemporary rooms with stunning ocean views or a terrace with a Jacuzzi. Sitting on an uncrowded stretch of pristine white sand, guests have a range of activities to partake in, such as the lush Breathless Spa, vanishing edge pool, swim-up bar, and a collection of impressive eateries serving anything from Lebanese to French cuisine. A hotel Party Calendar offers endless entertainment with themed pool parties, live music, and dance parties on its popular late-night scene, where guests will find a lively vibe and plenty of fun.
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Caribbean-style contemporary rooms with stunning ocean views, some with Jacuzzi-clad terraces
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Access to a vanishing edge pool with a swim-up bar, a spa, and an impressive collection of on-site eateries
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Party Calendar with regular entertainment ranging from themed pool parties to live music and dance parties
Playa Uvero Alto, Punta Cana 23301, Dominican Republic— +1 855-652-7328
Excellence Punta Cana
Adults-only and luxurious, the Excellence Punta Cana all-inclusive resort is a sprawling oasis secluded from the bustling areas of Bávaro’s shoreline. One of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world, it gives guests plenty of reason to never leave the resort, vibrant Caribbean rooms are suited with king-size beds, whirlpool tubs, and furnished patios and balconies. Luxury spa treatments can be found at the Miilé Spa, where guests can try a dance class or explore the on-site ecological park with exotic birds. Off-site facilities include catamaran tours, diving lessons, and deep-sea fishing excursions. In the evening, guests can have a drink in the open-air sports bar and dine in one of the world-class restaurants on the property.
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Vibrant Caribbean room with king-size beds, whirlpool tubs, and furnished patios or balconies
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Home to a spa, world-class restaurants, and an ecological park teeming with exotic birds
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Access to catamaran tours, diving lessons, and deep-sea fishing excursions
Playas Uvero Alto - Punta Cana, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic— +1 809-685-9880
Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana
Boasting an impressive number of rooms and the largest casino in the Dominican Republic, Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana is one of the most beloved luxury properties on the island. Add multiple pools, restaurants, and bars, an 18-hole Nicklaus-designed golf course, an expansive spa and fitness center, and a cool rock and roll vibe, and it’s easy to see why people flock to this property from around the world. Suitable for all types of travelers, the hotel’s long list of amenities ensures that everyone can find an activity suitable to make their stay top-notch. Combine the 5-star luxury rooms with the pristine beaches it’s nestled amongst, and guests are truly spoiled for choice at this slice of paradise. As an added bonus, aspiring musicians and rock fans can have a Fender guitar of their choice delivered to their room with a “Sound Of Your Stay” experience.
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Home to an 18-hole Nicklaus-designed golf course, a spa, a fitness center, and multiple swimming pools
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“Sound Of Your Stay” experience with loaner Fender guitars delivered to your room
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Multiple restaurants and bars on-site
Km 28, #74, Blvd. Turístico del Este, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic— +1 809-687-0000
Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
Boasting tranquil gardens, stunning architecture, and easy access to pristine beaches, Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort is a deluxe all-inclusive resort that even has a boutique hotel inside of it. Ideal for families, couples, and business travelers alike, guests are sure to find a personalized travel experience with superior services, airy suites, and quality amenities. An expansive and stunning pool with six hydro massage areas awaits guests, along with an award-winning restaurant serving food from a Michelin-star chef. Book a beauty or spa treatment at the spa, play a round of golf or tennis, and try your luck at the casino.
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Expansive and stunning pool with six hydro massage areas
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Award-winning restaurant on-site led by a Michelin-star chef
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Home to a spa, golf course, tennis courts, and a casino
Av. Alemania, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic— +1 888-774-0040
Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana
Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana sits along a prime stretch of popular Bavaro Beach where guests enjoy lounging beneath a shady palapa while gazing out at the surreal turquoise waters, themed parties, and a wide range of water sports. The all-inclusive resort features a swim-up bar at the huge free-form pool which meanders through lush gardens and themed pool parties are offered too. There’s a lazy river for tranquil floats, a lavish spa, dance classes, and other activities like horseback riding available as well. Enjoy dining and drinking at the resort’s variety of restaurants and bars, with top-shelf liquor included. Rooms feature standard amenities like minibars, flat-screen TVs, and balconies with some featuring ocean views, terraces with whirlpool tubs, or swim-up pool access.
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Massive free-form pool with a swim-up bar and a lazy river
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Rooms feature minibars and balconies or terraces with whirlpools, some with swim-up pool access
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Multiple dining and drinking options on-site
Av. Alemania S/N, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic— +1 809-221-4646
Occidental Caribe
One of the top budget-friendly, all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Occidental Caribe offers something for everyone, from singles and couples to families, with lots to do for all ages. The beach is spectacular, edged by brilliant cobalt waters, and there are three gorgeous pools. The water play area is great for little ones, and older kids can have a good time burning off energy in the trapeze and rock climbing area. The oceanfront trapeze area even offers free circus-style aerial classes. There’s a game room with pool tables and Ping Pong, an adults-only club, foam parties, DJs, and a theater that hosts musical variety shows too. The all-inclusive rates cover all dining venues and bars, while rooms feature balconies, flat-screen cable TVs, coffeemakers with free coffee, and stocked minibars.
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Rooms feature balconies, coffeemakers, and stocked minibars
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Multiple swimming pools, including one with a water play area for the little ones
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Access to a rock climbing area, an oceanfront trapeze, and a game room with Ping Pong and pool tables
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Home to an adults-only club, theater, and multiple dining and drinking venues
Carretera El Macao Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana 23301, Dominican Republic— +1 809-476-7777
Catalonia Bavaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort
Catalonia Bavaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort is an all-inclusive property with lots to do for everyone. That includes a pretty stretch of Bavaro Beach, complimentary non-motorized water sports, a lively swim-up bar, and a pool where diving courses are offered. Adults might take a dance lesson or native painting class while kids four through 12 enjoy the kids club with supervised activities. Teens have their own with video games, table games, computers, and flat-screen TVs. There are golf courses, a fitness center, an open-air theater for evening entertainment, a casino, and a nightclub, along with a wide range of bars and restaurants.
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Complimentary non-motorized water sports
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Swimming pool with a lively swim-up bar
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Activities for kids, teens, and adults, ranging from dance and painting lessons to separate kids and teens clubs
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Home to a golf course, fitness center, open-air theater, casino, nightclub, and wide range of bars and restaurants
Carretera Cabeza de Toro, Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic— +1 888-774-0040
Eden Roc at Cap Cana
Part of a 30,000-acre luxury resort, Eden Roc at Cap Cana is an ideal family destination with accommodation in two-bedroom suites that sleep up to five. All come with kitchens (chef service provided upon request), private pools, bathrooms with marble Jacuzzis, Bose/iPad entertainment systems, and lagoon or garden views. There are two infinity pools, one with a walk-up bar and a magnificent, rarely-crowded private beach. Kids four through 12 can enjoy activities at Koko Kid’s Club, which sits along an artificial lagoon and includes a video game area and a mini spa. One of the top wellness resorts in the world, adults can enjoy decadent treatments at their own spa, and dining on fresh seafood and international fare is available at several on-site restaurants, two with sea views.
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Accommodation in two-bedroom suites with kitchens, private pools, Jacuzzi tubs, and Bose/iPad entertainment systems
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Access to a private beach and two pools, including one with a poolside bar
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Kids’ club for ages 4 to 12, with an artificial lagoon, video game area, and mini spa
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Multiple restaurants on-site serving everything from fresh seafood to international cuisine
Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Provincia La Altagracia, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic— +1 809-469-7469
Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana
All-inclusive Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana is an upscale property with a family-friendly atmosphere and one of the country’s largest pools. It also boasts a beautiful uncrowded beach with a long list of free non-motorized water sports and a water park, along with a wealth of activities for all ages, from aerobic classes and dance lessons to arts and crafts. Known for its teen-friendly resort amenities, teens can enjoy organized sporting events and a nightly disco, while younger children have access to nature tours. There’s a full-service spa, buffet, and a la carte restaurants with top-shelf liquor served at several bars and included in the rates. Rooms feature enticing outdoor living spaces and free minibars.
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Beach access with complimentary non-motorized water sports
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Home to a water park, full-service spa, and one of the country’s largest pools
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Organized activities for kids and teens, ranging from sporting events to nature tours
Av. Alemania, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic— +1 809-221-4646
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
While families with children are welcome here, the Majestic Colonial Punta Cana is especially ideal for romance seekers, popular among honeymooners as well as those who want to tie the knot in a luxurious tropical setting. A beachfront all-inclusive, it sits along a breathtaking stretch of Bavaro Beach and includes sunbeds and free non-motorized water sports. There’s a large pool complex and two swim-up bars, a half-dozen restaurants, and multiple bars, including the plaza bar, which hosts live music, while the disco offers the chance to dance the night away. Afterward, enjoy relaxing in your jetted tub. Each room has one, and many also come with ocean views.
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Large pool complex with two swim-up bars
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Multiple dining and drinking options on-site
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Jetted tubs in every room, many with ocean views
