What’s the Punta Cana expertise? Is it the white sand seashore? Or the limitless cocktails? Or the heat of the service? Because the space first developed as a tourism vacation spot a long time in the past within the Dominican Republic, it’s been outlined by its accommodations: giant, principally all-inclusive resorts designed round a cushty, easygoing atmosphere and a shocking pure setting (and one of many Caribbean’s greatest airports, with flights from everywhere in the world together with strong airlift from the USA)
That also stays the case as we speak: vacationers flock to Punta Cana, an space that has grown from its roots in Bavaro to an ever-expanding shoreline that ranges from the luxurious nook of Cap Cana to the golden sands of Uvero Alto. There’s a motive, in any case, that that is the most-visited a part of the most well-liked journey vacation spot within the Caribbean. However navigating the all-inclusive panorama in Punta Cana isn’t simple — and that’s the place our a long time of on-the-ground expertise staying at these resorts and visiting Punta Cana may also help. We’ve curated the record of our favourite Punta Cana all-inclusive resorts for 2025, from tried-and-true properties to extra unique resort-within-a-resort ideas. Listed below are the very best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts for 2025.
Lopesan Costa Bavaro Essentially the most full, best-looking, best-designed resort in all of Punta Cana is the one Caribbean property of fashionable Spanish model Lopesan, which took its well-regarded ideas from Europe to the guts of Bavaro Seashore. There are greater than 1,000 rooms right here (and 7 completely different swimming pools), with the whole lot from junior suites to a few of our favourite swim-out models within the area. The feel and appear right here is trendy and funky regardless of the place you look.
The largest standout? That is an exceptionally household pleasant resort, from the on-site waterpark to The Boulevard, a incredible amenity that’s principally an open-air shopping center good for night strolls, with the whole lot from a on line casino to a bowling alley to an genuine Dominican espresso store. However the Lopesan additionally pulls off the spectacular feat of being simply as nice for {couples}. Select one of many secluded swim-up rooms and also you’ll discover your individual non-public paradise for you and your companion. All in all, it’s simply laborious to beat in case you’re searching for the essence of the Punta Cana expertise. Rooms begin within the $500s within the excessive season.
Sanctuary Cap Cana That is the one Luxurious Assortment resort in better Punta Cana, and it delivers, from the gorgeous white-sand seashore to what simply could be the very best spa in all of Punta Cana to the excellent meals. However what we love most at this All-Inclusive by Marriott resort — and the place we advocate you keep — is the “citadel” wing, which is about what it feels like: a set of lovely suites in a setting that reminds of a centuries-old citadel. That features a lot of citadel swim-out rooms, which shiny, ethereal, luxurious lodging the place you may wade proper out right into a lazy-river fashion pool. You will discover charges for these rooms at round $1,029 per night time within the excessive season.
Zoetry Agua Punta Cana You discover one thing right here the second you stroll into the huge, thatched-roof foyer. It simply feels serene, quiet, unique. It feels particular. That’s how we’ve all the time felt about this property, which is the essence of the Zoëtry model: wellness-focused, calm, blissfully enjoyable. The 92-room resort looks like a much smaller boutique lodge, and it’s perched on a stunning stretch of golden Punta Cana sand. What we actually love? The Zoëtry restaurant program, which suggests you by no means want a reservation — simply stroll proper into any of the eating places when the temper fits you. Costs begin at about $776 per night time.
Secrets and techniques Cap Cana Secrets and techniques’ Flagship within the Dominican Republic all the time earns rave critiques from CJ editors and readers, and that hasn’t modified. It’s set on a phenomenal stretch of Juanillo Seashore, with 457 suites, some beautiful swim-up choices and the entire eating ideas you anticipate at a Secrets and techniques, from the Barracuda Seashore Bar to the French-inspired Bordeaux. There’s additionally a Secrets and techniques Spa and a Most popular Membership must you select to splurge. Unsurprisingly, we extremely advocate the swim-out rooms, which begin at a really agreeable $338.50 per night time. Just like the Zoëtry, it’s a part of the Hyatt Inclusive Assortment. Meaning it is also a part of the World of Hyatt loyalty program.
Laborious Rock Punta Cana That is actually one among Punta Cana’s — and the Dominican Republic’s — signature locations to remain. We’ve all the time liked Laborious Rock accommodations world wide for his or her distinctive idea and always-fun vibe — issues that lend themselves significantly nicely to all-inclusive. The rock-and-roll atmosphere simply works with AI, particularly in case you’re touring with children, which is the place this resort really shines. The water park is superior and the children membership is great. For adults, there’s a little bit of the whole lot: on-site golf (a Jack Nicklaus design), an excellent on line casino and a formidable Rock Spa. It’s only a nice all-around resort. Value? You may e-book a “Caribbean Suite” for you, your important different and two children for simply $658 per night time.
Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana It’s one of many fastest-growing lodge manufacturers within the Caribbean: Blue Diamond Resorts’ Royalton, which appears to be including a handful of properties throughout the area yearly. Hideaway is Royalton’s adults-only model, and this one has 168 rooms in all, with a full slate of programming day and night time, a terrific spa and a Diamond Membership, which is the model’s model of a most well-liked membership or elevated-amenity room class, nevertheless you need to describe it. It’s all the time price it, in our opinion, significantly while you decide one of many Diamond Membership swim-out rooms.
These will price you about $828 per night time, in response to the property’s web site and the time of season. The most effective half? That is a part of Marriott’s All-Inclusive by Marriott Convoy assortment, which suggests you may keep right here on factors in case you select.
TRS Cap Cana That is truly a marina lodge fairly than a real seashore lodge (though there’s a seashore), however that additionally signifies that in case you enterprise out of the lodge you’ve easy accessibility to the entire buying and eateries within the coronary heart of Cap Cana. The lodge itself has a formidable poolscape, with a number of swimming pools of various sizes, all with nice views of the ocean. It is a basic adults-only lodge, with simply 115 rooms, all suites. On our latest keep we liked the suites that embrace out of doors jacuzzis with views of the ocean, though there are additionally a lot of swim-up rooms.
What we love: each suite comes with 24-7 butler service, and your bracelet can be your room key. So what about costs? A marina-view junior suites begins at round $548 per night time, relying on the time of 12 months.
Royalton CHIC Punta Cana As we stated, we just like the Hideaway model of Royalton’s resorts. However if you’d like one thing a bit extra unique, a bit extra luxurious, a bit extra enjoyable, it’s the corporate’s CHIC model; there are only a handful of CHIC resorts throughout the Caribbean, from Antigua to Cancun. This one has 320 rooms, together with seven eateries, eight bars, 4 swimming pools, a on line casino and, sure, a Diamond Membership, too. What we love right here is the rooftop pool, a novel amenity in all of Punta Cana. In the event you e-book in March, you could find rooms as little as $296 per night time, which is an exceptionally whole lot. Be aware: this property can be a part of the Marriott all-inclusive portfolio.
Paradisus Palma Actual In the event you’ve traveled the Caribbean, you’ve in all probability heard of this resort. Melia’s 596-room Bavaro Seashore resort is a Punta Cana signature, with almost a dozen swimming pools, a broad tennis providing, golf, a on line casino, an excellent stretch of seashore. It’s only a stable place to remain. Is it a bit formulaic?
Certain, however it additionally delivers precisely what you’re searching for, with the service, meals and grand atmosphere you anticipate from a big Melia property. There’s additionally the adults-only Reserve wing, which incorporates unique areas, all-day snacks, a Reserve-only restaurant and your individual non-public enclaves on the sand and within the pool. Costs round $832 per night time in excessive season.
The Stage at Melia Punta Cana Seashore By now, you need to know that CJ editors are keen on elevated ideas, unique wings and most well-liked rooms. The additional service, design and facilities are nearly all the time price it. That’s why we like The Stage — it’s a complete resort-within-a-resort designed round a wellness idea. The key right here is to go for one of many “Keep Nicely” rooms, which embrace a really cool record of facilities that embrace free every day spa remedies, direct entry to the chief lounge and even guided digital meditations led by Deepak Chopra. After all, you additionally get entry to the remainder of the resort. The Keep Nicely rooms begin at about $730 per night time.
