The Dominican Republic is a country occupying two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. Mountain peaks, tropical forests, mangrove swamps, and deserts attract eco-tourism enthusiasts, hikers, and water sports lovers. The most attractive features for travelers are the luxurious beaches with white sand and the comfortable accommodations offered by hotels in the Dominican Republic with water parks, tennis courts, golf courses, and casinos.
The weather is always warm here. Even in winter, the air temperature averages +26°C, and the ocean water +27°C. The best periods for carefree relaxation, which can be combined with viewing exotic attractions, are December-March and July-August. During these seasons, there are no rains that could interfere with visiting national parks and reserves, waterfalls, the Cordilleras, or sunbathing on tropical beaches.
Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort, Spa & Casino 5*
Located 300 meters from Bavaro Beach, covered with silky white sand, this complex includes not only cozy family rooms but also a spa, casino, and 7 pools.
The entire complex is divided into 3 zones:
- Main Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort, Spa & Casino: Includes a wide selection of establishments and services.
- Adults Only Club at Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort: Open only for adult guests, includes rooms and pools with hammocks, futons, or Balinese beds and a bar.
- Unique Club: For participants of the Unique by Lopesan program with exclusive services and areas.
All buildings are connected by transitions. On the private beach of the complex, beach towels and sunbeds are provided free of charge. The territory has restaurants with various cuisines:
- Italian Gondola
- Japanese Inari
- Mexican El Charro
- Mediterranean Mareas
- American The Valley
- French La Boheme
To dine in these restaurants, you need to reserve a table in advance. In the two main buffet restaurants Atlantico and Caribe, culinary evenings are held to introduce Asian, Italian, local, international, and Mediterranean cuisines.
The all-inclusive system offers various options for children, vegetarians, and allergy sufferers. Seven outdoor pools filled with fresh water attract guests in any season. The water park has 14 slides (located in the Boulevard zone, open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM).
The Boulevard entertainment zone includes shops, restaurants, an amphitheater, a spa center, a casino, and a nightclub. Dance clubs and the Concerts venues with free discos are available. For children of different ages, there are their own entertainment options: the Panchi Kids Club for ages 3-10, a playground and pool, animators, a mini-disco, and a nanny upon request. Teenagers aged 12-16 have their own relaxation area.
Hilton La Romana Resort & Water Park Punta Cana 5*
Tourists who have had the chance to visit this paradise in Bayahibe are delighted with everything:
- Bayahibe Beach 150-200 meters from the accommodation
- Beautifully decorated lobby and comfortable rooms
- Super cool water park
- Crystal clear, warm, magical sea
- Kind, cheerful, friendly staff
- Luxurious rooms with balconies and stunning panoramic views
- Pools of varying depths, safe for adults and children
- Attention to small details (butterflies and flowers made of blankets on the beds). Green territory. Covered transitions that allow moving around the resort area without risking sunburn in the midday heat or getting wet in a tropical downpour.
This area is also popular among snorkeling enthusiasts. This type of underwater swimming with a mask and snorkel attracts many tourists. Here, divers can encounter octopuses, rays, moray eels, and barracudas. They can also observe sea turtles and various colorful fish.
Royalton Bavaro, An Autograph Collection Resort & Casino 5*
The all-inclusive system operates here. It is located in one of the picturesque areas of Punta Cana. The territory has the Genesis Casino, where slot machines and table games are installed. Sipping a cocktail skillfully prepared in the lobby bar, you can have a great evening and win a prize or gift from the casino owners.
All-in Luxury from this complex includes:
- 730 rooms with luxurious furniture, a coffee machine, a beautiful ocean view from panoramic windows or the terrace, a modern TV with satellite channels, including Russian ones.
- Tennis court and fitness center
- Golf course
- Water sports
- Daytime entertainment programs for all age groups and night shows for adult guests
- Spa center equipped to world standards
- High-speed internet in every room
In the Diamond Club, butler services, restaurant reservations, and waiter service in a separate beach area are provided. Free access to the largest water park in the Caribbean at Memories Splash.
Barcelo Bavaro Palace 5*
Here, you can enjoy the gentle sea breeze while sunbathing under palm trees. Swim in the clear sea and admire the coral reefs.
The B-room class rooms are equipped with panoramic windows, behind which lie indescribably beautiful landscapes. The size of the rooms (117-154 sq.m.) allows you to feel comfortable in luxurious spaces. You can enjoy a stunning sea view even while lying in the jacuzzi on the terrace. The Premium Level package includes “green fee,” allowing you to use the golf course. A golf cart can be rented for an additional fee.
For active recreation enthusiasts, there are diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and windsurfing activities. The casino operates around the clock, giving players a full dose of adrenaline. There are 11 restaurants on the vast territory where you can taste local Dominican and international cuisine.
The exclusive spa center helps achieve relaxation. This all-inclusive establishment has a private beach stretching for 2 km. It is located in a closed bay, where there are no big waves and numerous seaweeds. It is fully equipped for comfortable sunbathing and swimming. For two consecutive years, this accommodation has been awarded the “Green Key” certificate for successfully developing eco-tourism.
For children, there is a free outdoor pool open all year round.
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana 5*
According to numerous travelers, this place looks especially attractive thanks to the jacuzzis installed even in standard rooms. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a present from the administration—a bottle of champagne in an ice bucket. Canopy beds create a particularly cozy atmosphere conducive to carefree relaxation.
Floors are made of European marble. The minibar is replenished daily, there is a coffee machine, and Wi-Fi. The rooms are located in two zones. One part houses families with children. Children of any age are accepted. A crib is provided free of charge for babies up to 2 years old. The section with 318 rooms of various categories is located in the New Colonial Club. Guests over 18 years old are accommodated here.
The colonial club has its own pool with beach areas and VIP lounges. The Majestic Supreme Service package includes breakfast and lunch from the menu, a dedicated butler (concierge), and other additional services. Arena Gorda Beach is on the first line, 400 meters from the building. Bavaro Beach and Macao Beach are 8 km away.
Here, you can learn various things: snorkeling, diving, fishing, tennis and billiards, darts, windsurfing, karaoke. There is a golf course 3 km from the complex. The casino has slot machines and game tables.
In the evenings, colorful shows and thematic dinners are offered to the audience. Animators work for children and parents. Spa services, free access to the fitness center, aerobics, and yoga classes are available. The restaurants offer tasty, varied, and fresh food in line with the establishment’s theme (Japanese, French, totaling 7 restaurants plus 11 bars).
Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa 5*
Located in the village of Uvero Alto, near Punta Cana. It has 822 rooms, including 320 newly built suites in a new area with a family pool. There are water slides, 3 restaurants, and the Explorers kids’ club. A private beach 150 meters long is 50 meters from the three-story building. Beach towels, soft sunbeds, and umbrellas are provided free of charge. There is a bar.
Four a la carte restaurants are open for dining without prior reservation. Lobby bars, as well as near the main pool, Spotlight theater, and water park. The all-inclusive system offers guests unlimited alcoholic, non-alcoholic drinks, and fruit juices.
The water park has a lazy river pool, four water slides for children of different age categories. Young guests are also offered rich entertainment programs at the playground, in the Explorers Club for children aged 3-12, and in the Core Zone for teenagers aged 13-17 (rock climbing, basketball, billiards).
A distinctive feature of this accommodation is that all rooms are on the first floor and lead directly to the pool from the terrace. For people with limited physical abilities, there are Junior Suite Swim Up Room category rooms.
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana 5*
Travelers from different countries, well-versed in hotel services and comfort, unanimously call this place an elite resort. It is located in Cap Cana, near Punta Cana, a few steps from the excellent Juanillo Beach. Freshwater lagoons are 9 km away. The Cap Cana Marina is 6 km away. The Punta Cana International Airport is about 10 km away.
The complex is part of the Hyatt Ziva network. It has 375 rooms. Along with Zilara, it looks like a small town. The second coastline, about 600 meters to the public beach. The bay is shallow, with a gentle sea entry, making it ideal for children’s swimming. The beach is covered with white, velvety sand.
Beach soccer and volleyball enthusiasts will quickly find like-minded people, forming a cohesive team. You can even learn the intricacies of canoeing. Entertainment shows are held every evening. Guests can dance with the artists doing Zumba.
There is a water park with a lazy river and a beautiful grotto. Yoga, fitness center, spa treatments, and many other services are available to resort guests. Delicious meals are prepared by chefs in 6 restaurants. Seven bars are open for tourists. Food can be ordered to the room.
Tropical Deluxe Princess 5*
This “tropical princess,” which offers tourists “all-inclusive” 24 hours a day, is located near Playa de Arena Blanca. Manati Park and a golf club are just a few minutes’ drive away. The beach is no more than 200 meters away. Rooms are decorated in various styles, some quite colorful. They are equipped for comfort and convenience: air conditioning, ceiling fan, large flat-screen TV with cable TV, toiletries, hairdryer.
The view from the windows is mainly of the garden or pool. There are 8 restaurants in the area and nearby, seven of which offer a la carte menus (Mexican, Brazilian, local, French, Asian, Italian, Mediterranean cuisine). You can dine according to your personal preferences. The international cuisine restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style.
Besides the beach and sports activities on the sea, you can relax in the nightclub, 9 bars, cafes, and water slides in the water park. Those who wish to enjoy Russian pancakes can do so at the pancake house. The accommodation has 944 rooms to suit any taste and budget.
The hospitable, polite staff speaks English, German, Spanish, and Russian. Before leaving, visit the large San Juan Shopping Center, which is a 15-minute drive away. There you can buy various souvenirs and more to remember this paradise corner.
Royalton Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection Resort & Casino 5*
Part of the Royalton Resorts network. It includes 4 three-story buildings with 317 modern rooms. A private sandy beach up to half a kilometer long is 100 meters away. Towels, sunbeds, and umbrellas are provided free of charge. There is a bar.
With the all-inclusive system, restaurants operate in the evening from 6 PM to 10 PM:
- ZEN TEPPANYAKI: Asian, Japanese cuisine. In this restaurant, a real Japanese dish is prepared right before your eyes. To visit, you need to reserve a table in advance.
- HUNTER STEAKHOUSE: You can watch chefs work on the open kitchen, preparing steak.
- UNDER THE SEA: Here, gourmets will discover various seafood dishes inherent in international cuisine. Try the signature recipe “under the sea.”
- BELLA CUCINA and GRAZIE TRATTORIA: Italian cuisine.
- JADE: Asian cuisine.
- CULINARY EXPERIENCE: Premium-class cuisine where a personal chef reveals the secrets of 7 dishes with special musical accompaniment for each dish. Here you also need to reserve a table in advance and pay.
Evening elegant dress code is required in all restaurants except the Italian ones. In the main restaurant, you can:
- Have breakfast (GOURMET MARCHE — buffet)
- Have lunch (GOURMET MARCHE, GRAZIE — buffet)
- Have dinner (GOURMET MARCHE + a la carte restaurants — buffet/menu)
Dishes for children, vegetarians, and dieters are prepared upon request. The restaurant has high chairs for babies. You can undergo a full relaxation, rejuvenation, and restoration course by choosing a spa service package. Hydrotherapy, a full massage spectrum, rejuvenating facial and body treatments. The water park is located in Memories Splash Punta Cana. It has 7 water slides, and the water is not heated.
Princess Family Club Bavaro 5*
Located 200 meters from Bavaro Beach. Nearby are a golf club and the Seaquarium Punta Cana. Free private parking is available on the premises. A continental breakfast is served at the bar. Close by are the Kyoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar and the La Fuente Restaurant.
Comfortable rooms with large flat-screen TVs and cable channels, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a bathroom, and a balcony or terrace. The minibar is replenished daily with beer, soft drinks, and juices. Guests are provided with bathrobes, slippers, beach, and bath towels, a beach bag with the Family Club logo.
This family club has everything for children’s entertainment: a relaxation area with a playground, a themed water park with slides, and a kids’ club. Animation staff is available. All rooms have a view of the large pool. Adult guests can play table tennis or try their hand at the court. Snorkeling and windsurfing are popular outside the premises.
Visit the spa center or gym, go golfing, or archery. Nearby are a pharmacy, hospital, shopping center, and taxi stand.
Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa Resort 5*
One of the few options where you can come to relax with the whole family, including children and pets. An additional fee is required for accommodating beloved pets (no more than 2 dogs weighing up to 5 kg in one room). Children, even newborns, are accepted, and cribs are provided for free.
The territory has three free outdoor pools, open all year round. All have gradually increasing depth, with no age restriction for entry. One is specially designed for children. It covers 600 sq.m., with water slides.
There are a kids’ and teenagers’ club, a playground, and animators. The first line of the beach, equipped with sand, is located 50 meters from the building, Cabeza de Toro Beach. Not far, within 4-10 km, are the famous Bavaro Beach, Arena Gorda, Corales Beach. Freshwater lagoons are located 20 km away.
Rooms are from 50 sq.m., equipped with Queen-size beds, necessary furniture, a minibar, a coffee maker, air conditioning, a fan, and other amenities. There is a balcony or terrace. Luxury ocean-view rooms have outdoor jacuzzis. There is a presidential suite representing a two-story suite. In the exclusive Preferred Club, there is a pool with a jacuzzi and solarium, European, Asian hammocks, and beach umbrellas.
Master classes are organized for guests: barista, cocktails, Nikei cuisine, wine and coffee tastings.
There are six restaurants on the premises, with menus featuring international, Italian, Japanese, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisine.
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda 5*
Most tourists who have visited this place especially remember the friendly, responsive staff. Employees do everything possible to organize an unforgettable vacation, including individual dinners for guests celebrating festive occasions.
First line of the beach, well-maintained, covered with velvety white sand. Here, you can not only swim and sunbathe, relaxing in a sunbed, but also engage in windsurfing and diving. For active recreation enthusiasts, equipment for badminton, tennis, mini-golf, and water sports is provided. You can participate in fishing.
Year-round pools are filled with the cleanest water. There are three, one of which is a panoramic “infinity” pool. Open terraces allow sunbathing for the whole family or a group of friends. Bars operate by the pools. Water slides are installed for children.
All rooms are spacious, comfortable junior suites. They are equipped with satellite TV, air conditioning, and fans. Beverages in the minibar are replenished daily. The bathroom has a hydromassage, bathrobes, and slippers.
The buffet in the Jazmin restaurant, the menu in the eastern Takara restaurant and Brazilian steakhouse, lasagna and pizza in Bella Italia delight resort guests. The “all-inclusive” package includes all the joys of a vacation by the warm gentle sea.
Melia Caribe Beach Resort 5*
Part of the international Melia Hotels group. It has 599 rooms, each over 40 sq.m. They occupy two-story bungalows. All rooms are equipped with new furniture, King-size, Twin beds. Many have a living room, and all have a bathroom with a shower. The Level Junior Suite has a jacuzzi and various additional services. Besides air conditioning, ceiling fans are installed everywhere. The minibar is replenished daily.
The resort’s private beach, Playa Bavaro, covers more than a kilometer of the coastal zone, with free equipment: umbrellas, sunbeds, mattresses, and towels.
Children will be interested in testing their courage on climbing walls and hanging bridges. Age-specific clubs (5-8, 9-13 years) allow them to meet peers and participate in children’s discos and animation programs. They have access to two pools with slides and a special children’s menu in the restaurant.
Adult guests have even more privileges and ways to entertain and relax:
- YHI SPA: Center with a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym, massages, facial and body care.
- 6 restaurants and 8 bars: Catering to all taste preferences.
- 2 amphitheaters.
- Numerous sports activities (aerobics, diving, darts, golf, catamaran and kayak rides, windsurfing, and many other engaging offers). Small trains circulate throughout the vast complex for the convenience of guests.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana 5*
Located a minute’s walk from a private beach, this hotel has 208 rooms. Cribs and babysitting services are available upon request for children. Guests can enjoy yoga, spa services, and a fitness center for free. A wide variety of active and sports activities are offered. You can swim underwater, including with scuba gear.
Kayaking, rowing, and windsurfing are also available. There is a tennis court and a golf course. Some may enjoy fishing, archery, table tennis, and billiards. A continental breakfast is served in the cafe. The restaurant attracts gourmets keen to try new dishes made from unfamiliar ingredients. Nearby attractions are worth visiting. You can book an excursion with a guide at the reception.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana 5*
For travelers whose lifestyle is all about games, rock ‘n’ roll, heavy rock, and a kaleidoscope of entertainment, this place is a must-visit. “Boring office workers” dreaming of adventures should also stop by to fill their world with colors.
The luxury of the five-star resort with all-inclusive amenities will make you forget about boredom, a hectic work schedule, and problems. In this paradise, all conditions are created for relaxation, enjoying comfort, delicious dishes in exquisite restaurants, and the adrenaline thrill of playing in the casino.
The spacious rooms, decorated in a “decadence” style, with balconies, jacuzzis, double showers, and music flowing from everywhere, are meticulously designed to the smallest detail, forming the overall impression of the resort. Guests can request a guitar (PICKS program) or a Crosley table (WAX package) of their choice.
The casino has over 500 slot machines and 28 table games. Dining is available in 9 restaurants, including poolside snacks. Room service is available 24/7. Live entertainment programs, including nightly shows, various sports, and many other activities await tourists here.
