Amy Adejokun
Section editor
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.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
Punta Cana Hotel - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
Punta Cana Hotel - © 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 Punta Cana Hotel is 30 miles away from the bustling town of Higuey (within 1 hour) and a three hour and a quarter drive from Santo Domingo, the capital town of the Dominican Republic. The international airport at Punta Cana is 6 miles from the hotel (within 10 minutes), and the international airport of Santo Domingo, Las Americas, is three hours away.
The 400 rooms of the Punta Cana Hotel are located in two 5-storey buildings (superior rooms), a 2-storey building overlooking the sea (the Cocotal bedrooms) and in small individual villas on the beach. The superior rooms (270 ft²) are well-equipped with amenities and offer comfort expected of a hotel of international standing: a bathtub, air conditioning, satellite TV, a large balcony or a terrace, a mini-bar, telephone.
The Punta Cana Hotel, with an area of 105 acres, boasts 2,000 palm trees, 800 meters of seafront and has one of the most beautiful beaches in Punta Cana, thanks to the lagoon. It is a pity that the tropical park and the common areas of the hotel are poorly maintained. A pity also that the two 6-storey buildings offering accommodation have no particular character. Choose the small individual villas on the beach.
The five restaurants in the Punta Cana Hotel offer high quality cuisine. Especially the two restaurants serving "a la carte". the Italian Mama Venezia and La Cana restaurants, which, more than once during your stay, will offer a Creole menu. La Tortuga, a buffet restaurant and another two restaurants, the pizzeria and La Choza grill, are open at noon and offer a more relaxed ambiance.
The beach at the Punta Cana Hotel is truly exceptional. With its transparent waters and white sand, it is difficult not to be seduced! Amid all this serenity, the hotel hosts a sailing club, which offers a wide range of activities. Yet, its beach facilities could be better managed.
The Punta Cana Hotel can easily compete with other resorts in Punta Cana. It enjoys a unique location, isolated from the Bavaro beach, an area where the majority of the hotels are concentrated (its only neighbour is the Club Med!). The lagoon beach, superb golf... this Dominican hotel, built in 1988 and renovated in 2000, only lacks a touch of care, maintenance and animation.
stretching, beauty salon, massage, sauna, hammam, spa, keep fit, wellness
gym, aqua gym, aerobics, dance, step, tennis, beach volley, golf, horse riding, sailing, kayak, surfing, bums and tums, fitness, football, mountain bike, water-polo, sports
Neither too good nor too bad, the Club Med Punta Cana is certainly not excessive. Simplicity and kindness will make you feel at home right away.
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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 Royal Bavaro is an upmarket hotel ideally located on the beautiful Cabeza de Toro beach to the south of the tourist area of Punta Cana and away from the large resorts on Bavaro beach, each so similar to the last. The hotel shares the facilities of the neighbouring Catalonia Bavaro. This well-maintained hotel dedicated to the seaside offers a wide range of all-inclusive services and facilities in the surroundings of a beautiful tropical garden. Smaller and more relaxing than its neighbour, the Catalonia Bavaro, it is rather more suited to adult guests.
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The Catalonia Bavaro is a classic resort. No bad (or good) surprises. There is nothing to say except for the lack of soul.
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The Grand Oasis Punta Cana is an oasis of greenery bordering the soft fine sand of the paradise beach of Cabeza de Toro, south of the Punta Cana tourist area. This is a comprehensive, all inclusive resort with various bars and restaurants, a spa, casino, discotheque, golf course, sports grounds, games area, mini-club, gym, and more; basically, for if you like organised activities, you will find everything you need to have a good holiday.
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The Natura Park carries its name well. A beautiful beach and a beautiful tropical garden, stylish architecture and charming decor - unique in the region.
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The Melia Caribe is designed for couples, businessmen and newlyweds coming on a honeymoon. Families should stay at the Melia Tropical instead.
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The Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort is a world apart. In this gigantic hotel complex, nothing is missing for the comfort of its guests... Except for the ambiance of the country.
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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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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 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.
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The Royal Suites Turquesa by Palladium is the exclusive and high range part of the huge hotel complex that includes the Grand Palladium Bavaro Resort and Spa, the Grand Palladium Palace Resort and Spa, and the Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort and Spa, along the magnificent Bavaro Beach. Reserved for adults, the Royal Suites Turquesa by Palladium is all-inclusive, with a 24/7 butler service. There is no organised entertainment and the atmosphere is very peaceful (you can always go to one of the other hotels in the complex for that). We loved the spa, free Internet access and the choice of restaurants.
The Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro is part of the immense Iberostar complex which also includes the Iberostar Punta Cana, the Iberostar Bavaro, and the Iberostar Dominicana. It is the most exclusive section of the resort, offering a very high level of luxury and only open to adults over 18. Here the standard of the food is impressive, the accommodation luxurious, the beach pristine, and there is the added bonus of having access to the facilities in the entire resort. The hotel's symbol is a superb 3-mast ship moored on the quayside in an artificial lake. Inside is a nightclub. This hotel is one of our favourites in the Dominican Republic.
You know the Hard Rock Café, now there's the Hard Rock Hotel! Connoisseurs will recognise the Rock and Roll star themed decoration: guitars, clothing and other relics from Elvis and company. But the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is also the largest resort in the Dominican Republic. 1,780 72m² guest rooms, 15 swimming pools, 11 restaurants, 15 bars, the largest casino in the Caribbean, an 18-hole golf course, a gym with ultra-modern equipment and the largest spa in the Caribbean. A guided tour of this all-inclusive town-like complex is available 24/7.
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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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.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.