With an average temperature that sits right around 82 degrees and a location on one of the most beautiful parts of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana is slowly becoming the “go-to” when it comes to All-Inclusive resorts. Sitting on the easternmost tip of the Dominican, Punta Cana offers an all-inclusive vacation for just about every budget. We’ve put together a list of ten of the top Punta Cana all inclusive resorts that will surely fit in anyone’s pocketbook.
8 Punta Cana All Inclusive Resorts to Look for
1. Grand Palladium Bavaro Suites Resort & Spa
This Punta Cana all inclusive is nestled on the white sands Bavaro beach offering 13 restaurants (five of which are buffet-style), 22 bars, and five pools. It also houses a casino for those feeling lucky. Water sports such as wind surfing, kayaking and catamarans are offered as well as beach volleyball, basketball, badminton and tennis, and even archery.
- Pricing – starting at $225 /night (Junior Suite), $354 (Loft Suite Ocean View), prices are quite affordable.
- Reservations – palladiumhotelgroup.com.
- Best for – families, couples.
- Address – Playas De Bavaro Higuey, Borrachón 23000, Dominican Republic.
2. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
This popular Punta Cana all inclusive is world renowned simply by its name. Catering to all, this resort offers 13 pools and holds the largest casino on the beach, a 45,000 square foot monster that has table games, slots and even a sports book. For the kids, the Rock offers mini-golf, an arcade center and an xtreme center.
- Pricing – $227/night per person (Caribbean Suite), $1,336/night per person (Rock Star Suite).
- Reservations – hardrockhotelpuntacana.com.
- Best for: families, couples, the rowdy crowd.
- Address – Boulevard Turístico Del Este Km 28, #74 | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 23000.
3. Paradisus Punta Cana Resort
This Punta Cana all inclusive is located right on picturesque Bavaro beach. This luxury resort has something for everyone with 5 swimming pools, 12 restaurants and 12 bars, and a casino. For the kids it offers an adventure park that includes a batting cage, archery and a climbing wall.
- Pricing – starting at $225/night.
- Reservations – melia.com.
- Best for: families, couples.
- Address: Playa de Bavaro, Punta Cana 00000, Dominican Republic.
4. Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro
This ADULTS ONLY Punta Cana all inclusive is an amazing 5 star resort, right on Bavaro beach. It offers four restaurants, an additional beachfront restaurant as well as an international buffet. 3 pools, a complete gym that includes target shooting, beach volleyball, darts, ping pong and water polo will keep the heart pumping. 18 holes at the Iberostar Bavaro Golf Club can be challenging fun.
- Pricing – starting at $540/night (Suite);
- Reservations – thegrandcollection.com;
- Best for – couples;
- Address – Carretera Arena Gorda Bavaro, Higuey, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic.
5. Barcelo Bavaro Beach
Another ADULTS ONLY Punta Cana all inclusive 5-star luxury resort with 80% of the rooms right in front of the beach. The property offers 4 buffet restaurants and 9 à la carte restaurants and numerous bars throughout its property. You also have access to the nearby Barcelo properties. Golf, miniature golf, tennis and volleyball are among the offered sporting activities. This Punta Cana all inclusive also offers a casino.
- Pricing – rates starting at $378/night (Superior), $639/night (Premium Level Ocean Front Suite);
- Reservations – barcelo.com;
- Best for – couples;
- Address – km Punta Cana, Avenida Barceló 1, 23301, Dominican Republic.
6. Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino
This Punta Cana all inclusive features All-in Luxury, from suites to dining to activities. Guests have access to 10 restaurants of international cuisine and many bars within the gorgeous property. The adults have access to a casino while kids (as well as adults) have access to the near by water park, included in this Punta Cana all inclusive.
- Pricing – rates starting at $317/night;
- Reservations – www.royaltonresorts.com;
- Best for – families, couples;
- Address – Arena Gorda | Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic.
7. Meliá Caribe Tropical All Inclusive Beach & Golf Resort
This Punta Cana all inclusive boasts itself as the most Caribbean Hotel in the Caribbean. It houses nine pools, 13 restaurants, bars scattered throughout and a casino. For adventure, the Tropical offers golf, tennis, volleyball and darts as well as zip line, football and mini-Olympic games.
- Pricing – starting at $261/night (Deluxe);
- Reservations – melia.com;
- Best for – families, couples;
- Address – Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana 23301, Dominican Republic.
8. Memories Splash Punta Cana
Another Punta Cana all inclusive which caters to the fun in all of us. This resort boasts 6 restaurants with access to 11 bars throughout its property. Memories offers a great sports selection with tennis, volleyball and non-motorized water sports, nightly entertainment and their renowned Splash waterslide park.
- Pricing – starting at $362/night (Deluxe)
- Reservations – memoriesresorts.com;
- Best for – families, couples;
- Address – Highway Macao, Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Conclusion
The above All-Inclusive resorts represent the best that Punta Cana has to offer. Each resort lends plenty of opportunity for fun and excitement, regardless if you are traveling with your family or on your honeymoon. With these all inclusives, it is just that. Not only is the food included, but drinks are also on the house. All resorts offer a variety of nightly entertainment from musical shows to dancing at the resort disco. Most of the resorts are located right on Bavaro Beach, lending itself to many water activities, from kayaking to catamaran sailing.
The gorgeous climate is extremely inviting year around, never too hot but also never too cold. For you athletic types, all of these amazing resorts offer sporting activities for every age group. And finally, the food. Each resort cooks up top notch specialties from around the world. Add all this up and a Punta Cana all inclusive should be the next vacation on your to-do list.
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