Amy Adejokun
Section editor
With nearly 900 rooms, the Occidental Grand Flamenco is without doubt one of the biggest hotels in Punta Cana. The comfort and the services are available here. Its size will discourage some visitors.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
Occidental Punta Cana - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
Occidental Punta Cana - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
Located in Punta Cana, the tourist epicentre in the country with its 25 miles of beach, encircled by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, on the southwest coast of the Dominican Republic, the Flamenco hotel is situated on the Bavaro beach, some 37 miles from the bustling town of Higuey (within 1 hour) and a three hour and a half drive from Santo Domingo, the capital town of the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana airport is 16 miles from the hotel (20 minutes).
The rooms at the Flamenco are spacious (about 323 ft²), comfortable, very clean and tastefully decorated: exotic wood furniture, large mirrors, ochre walls. Very well equipped and in conformity with international standards, they have air conditioning, satellite television, a safe box, a mini-bar, a bathroom with a bathtub and a hair dryer. Ask for the rooms with a sea view, they are gorgeous!
This hotel opened in 1999, is an establishment of good standing near the beautiful beach, Bavaro. From the lobby to the sea, the facilities and the garden form a long, very long central pathway. In addition to its beautiful swimming pool, the hotel includes 26 buildings without any particular charm but tastefully decorated inside - in all 877 rooms. Note! The corridors of the accommodation buildings may seem endless.
Nine restaurants, semi-open or air-conditioned, are clustered around the majestic main staircase of the pool, along with many bars... It is impossible to get tired of the cuisine of the Flamenco! But beware, quantity does not necessarily mean quality. Good quality food, nothing more. A word of advice: it is better to avoid the snack, truly passable. The other restaurants serving a la carte, the gourmet restaurant El Cortijo, the Italian restaurant Via Veneto, the Mexican grill restaurant La Hacienda and Las Reses, are better to visit. Beware, the main buffet has really strong air conditioning...
Fitness fans can relax at the Metamorphosis spa from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Spread over two levels, it offers 11 massage cabins (with Babor cosmetic products), two Vichy showers, a relaxation area (a charming raised wooden terrace with a fountain), a sauna, a steam room, and an outdoor Jacuzzi with flowers and a waterfall. The Royal Club has its own mini spa.
The beach of the Flamenco hotel, namely Playa Bavaro, is the most famous in Punta Cana. With its transparent waters and white sand, it is difficult not to be seduced! The beach extends far beyond the horizon, although it does not belong only to the hotel - all neighbouring resorts share this beach. The only problem: the nagging noise of the boat engines, which fly by on the waves all day. The beach of the Flamenco hotel provides many deckchairs and houses the water sports centre, which offers a wide range of activities.
The Flamenco is one of the good standard hotels in the Dominican Republic. Popular among middle-income French customers, this hotel offers a wide range of services and activities. On the surface, it looks like many resorts in the area of Punta Cana, but special efforts have been made, to the animation particularly, to attract young customers and families. A map of the hotel, handed over upon arrival; is essential to get orientated.
The Royal Club, a veritable hotel within the hotel, is a private space located in the heart of Flamenco and intended to offer a personalised service to the hotel's guests. Jacuzzi, reception, Club (breakfasts, drinks and snack all day) and private beaches, and so on. Its bar open all day long, however, is accessible to all the hotel's guests.
massage, beauty salon, sauna, hammam, stretching, keep fit, spa, Turkish bath, wellness
tennis, gym, aqua gym, aerobics, football, volleyball, beach volley, basketball, horse riding, golf, (nearby), mountain bike, sailing, kayak, dance, step, bums and tums, archery, water-polo, windsurfing, fitness, sports
Ideally located on the magnificent Punta Cana beach, the Tropical Princess is the slightly less upmarket version of its neighbour, the Eldorador Caribe Club Princess hotel. It offers all the benefits of a large all inclusive resort but you must like huge buildings, far away from the Dominican lifestyle. Seaside, just seaside.
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Ideally located on the beautiful beach of Punta Cana, the Eldorador Caribe Club is the superior version of its neighbour, the Tropical hotel. It offers all the benefits of a large resort but you must love the huge facilities, far away from the Dominican lifestyle. Seaside, just seaside.
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The Punta Cana Princess caters for guests aged 18 and over and is not recommended for families. It enjoys a prime location on the magnificent Bavaro beach, and constitutes the quieter and more upscale end of a complex that also includes the Tropical Princess and the Eldorador Caribe Club Princess. Immersed in nature, this resort offers the all-inclusive formula and includes nine restaurants, a spa centre, a gym, numerous sports facilities, a kids' club, a nightclub and three swimming pools. In short, it's impossible to get bored here!
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By the side of the superb Bavaro beach, the Ocean Blue is part of the complex of Ocean Blue and Sand, a very attractive group of hotels. The ambiance is festive and the accommodation is comfortable. A hotel adapted for children and their parents with a bowling alley, a spa, a huge swimming pool and numerous restaurants.
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The VIK Hotel Cayena Beach is the calm and exclusive part of the VIK Hotel Arena Blanca resort. Not too big but not too small, this haven of tranquillity, with 3 bars and a restaurant, is a genuine luxury in a region where each resort is bigger than the next. Guests at this friendly sized 24/7 all-inclusive resort have access to the facilities and services at the neighbouring Arena Blanca hotel, which include a spa, a gym, a casino, sports facilities, a kids club and an amphitheatre. In short, this is a small hotel when compared to the others in Punta Cana.
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Lively and welcoming in an ideal seaside setting, the Sunscape Punta Cana is neither too big nor too small. A true luxury for the region and one of the biggest resorts... This hotel is one of our favourites.
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The Paradisus hotel is a must in Punta Cana. This is a resort of good standing on all points.
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The Bavaro Princess knows how to combine gigantism (686 rooms), tranquillity and elegance. Despite the beautiful beach and the carefully maintained tropical garden, Mother Nature is spoiled.
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Tortuga Bay: the name of this luxury boutique hotel immediately brings to mind the Caribbean, pirates, and the idea of escape. Branded a Leading Small Hotel of The World, this boutique hotel is a small enclave of serenity in the vast Punta Cana Resort and Club, a luxury resort located on the most beautiful beach on the east coast of the country, with 7 restaurants including 2 gourmet restaurants, a prestigious Six Senses spa, and three 18-hole golf courses, all situated in an ecological park of just under 1,500 acres that includes freshwater springs and rhinoceros iguanas.
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The Punta Cana Hotel was not wrong in its decision to move away from the beautiful Bavaro and its too many resorts. This hotel, built at the end of the 1980s will give you a chance to discover a superb environment.
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Nestled in an overcrowded place, the Sivory Punta Cana is an exceptional address for holidaymaking in the Dominican Republic and will delight couples seeking romance and serenity. Refined dining, exceptional service and ambiance of design will satisfy even the most demanding visitors.
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A veritable resort, this upmarket paradise certainly wins the award for luxury in Punta Cana! The exclusive section of the Paradisus Palma Real, The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real Resort is set back from the exquisite Bavaro Beach, 10 minutes away, but that's its only flaw (there has to be at least one). Highlights include the spacious, maximum comfort apartments, equipped with a kitchen and a terrace with a whirlpool bath, the superb spa, the fully equipped kids club, the free Internet access, and the gastronomy, with a special mention for the Japanese restaurant. Of course, guests also have access to the facilities at the Paradisus Palma Real.
The Gran Bahia Principe Ambar is the top-class part of the Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro, a vast resort offering all types of facilities and services for you to have a pleasant stay on the paradisiacal coast of Punta Cana. Quieter and less family-orientated than its two neighbours, it has colonial architecture and a magnificent beach, with a 24h/24 all-inclusive package. This is an ideal hotel for couples.
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As one of the best hotels in Punta Cana, the Bavaro Palace is only a link in the huge hotel complex Barcelo. This is a destination for demanding and well-off holiday-makers.
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The Paradisus Palma Real is one of the most recent hotels in this touristic area and definitely one of the best. A member of the Leading Hotels of The World, this hotel represents the height of luxury. It offers gastronomy, a special service for children, a spotless beach, clean and tidy without the disorganised mass of deckchairs characteristic of almost all the hotels in Bavaro, this luxury hotel is quality guaranteed; an excellent comfortably sized hotel which is perfect for couples on their honey moon as well as for families.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.