What are the essential things that you must prepare ahead of time when you are on vacation somewhere? First, of course, plane tickets or transportation, second a place to stay. This is a Punta Cana Travel guide that will help you in your journey.
Talking about accommodation while on vacation, I am sure that each of you has different criteria. From peaceful staycations far from the city, through to swanky city hotels and everything in between. Whatever your preference, your vacation will be more enjoyable if you start booking your accommodation well in advance of your trip.
The benefits of booking accommodation in advance:
- By not waiting for the last minute you will get cheaper hotel prices and the discount promos offered by the hotel are more diverse.
- The choice of hotels will be more than when you choose to book accommodation last minute
- By booking accommodation in advance you may have the opportunity to get a free pick-up service from the airport offered by the place you are staying.
After knowing some of the plus points of booking accommodation in advance, now is the time for me to provide 10 accommodation recommendations ranging from luxury resorts to budget hotels or bed and breakfasts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Spoiler: The current situation in Punta Cana is not what it was before COVID hit the Dominican Republic. But slowly but surely Dominican republic tourism is rising even though it is not 100% back to normal after two years of suspended activity. We hope it will get better in the future.
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Luxurious Resort
Elegant Stay at the Majestic Elegance Punta Cana
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📌 Carr. El Macao – Arena Gorda, Bavaro, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic
☎️ +1 888-477-7227
🌐 Website : Majestic Elegance Punta Cana
💲start from : $200++
Majestic Elegance resort was founded in 2008 and offers stunning landscape views and is located only 30 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport.
The resort is in a strategic location, just a 5-minute walk and you will be presented with a view of the blue and green sea water accompanied by white sand stretching along the beach. Just 12 min drive from the resort is Manati Park which is perfect for visiting with family.
Vacation with friends or your partner at this resort? You can enjoy the in-house Golf Course and casino facilities. Plus 6 restaurants and 9 bars are located within the resort, so be prepared to be pampered with a wide range of international cuisine. Of course, it doesn’t stop there, here are just a few more facilities on offer:
Most popular facilities
5 swimming pools
Non-smoking rooms
Spa and wellness center
superb fitness center
Beachfront
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Superb breakfast
ATM and Currency Exchange
Room Types You Can Book at Majestic Elegance Punta Cana
There are few types of rooms you can book at this resort. If you are on vacation with your family, you can book a family-friendly room. And if you are on vacation for honeymoon you can book honeymoon room. With room sizes starting from 50m², it will always feel spacious. All rooms are equipped with free wifi and a Jacuzzi. Recommendation resort for Family-friendly and newlywed check.
Curious about the types of rooms at Majestic Elegance Punta Cana? You can click the links below
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What’s nearby
| Nearby restaurants Kukua Beach Club & Restaurant (Caribbean) Restaurant Maiko (Japanese) Restaurant Garden Grill (Steak House) Restaurant El Pescador (Seafood) | Nearby attractions Arena Gorda Beach Sky Casino Punta Cana Punta Blanca Mall |
Hardrock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana for your staycation like a rockstar.
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📌 Boulevard Turistico del Este Km.28No.74 Macao, Bavaro, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic
️ 1 (855)
537-4129
Website: Hardrock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
Hardrock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
start from: $600++
The second resort that we recommend is the Hardrock Hotel & Casino. Located just 30 minutes drive from Punta Cana International airport. Staying at this resort will make you feel like a rock star. Its location is right on Macao beach, one of the beaches famous for its beautiful white sand and towering coconut trees.
Not only that, the on-site kids club facilities make this resort as most family-friendly. Children can enjoy holidays while doing activities, with an all-inclusive resort you can feel the adrenaline of gambling at the best casino in Punta Cana. There are many more facilities offered by this resort including:
Most popular facilities
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Spa and wellness center
good fitness center
Beachfront
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
ATM and Currency Exchange
Room Type You Can Book at Hardrock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino resort offers a stunning tropical view from your room. With a large room area of 73m², each room at this resort is also equipped with hot tub facilities. Plus free internet access, for those of you who are on vacation but still have to send work reports.
To find out the types of rooms offered by this Hard rock hotel, just click the link provided in the table below:
Source: Booking.com
What’s nearby
| Nearby restaurants Montserrat Manor Restaurant (Contemporary) Toro (Steakhouse) Los Gallos (Mexican) The Market | Nearby attractions Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana ORO Nightclub Little Switzerland Sky Casino Punta Cana |
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa (Adult Only) Charming Honeymoon Venue
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📌Resort Playas Uvero Alto km 275 Uvero Alto Punta Cana
️ ☎️1-855-652-7328
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa (Adult Only)
start from : $390++/night
A beachfront resort, Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa is the third special recommendation for newlyweds who want to spend their holidays with their partner. It is well located, being only 50 minutes drive from Punta Cana International Airport, 35 minutes drive to Manati Park and 40 minutes to San Juan Shopping Center.
Having a total of 750 rooms, this accommodation offers unique contemporary suites and stunning views. The resort has 6 swimming pools that you can use to spend your time relaxing in the fabulous tropical weather of the Dominican Republic. Moreover, with 9 restaurants and 8 bars, of course, this resort will tantalize your taste buds with its international cuisine and fine cocktails. Don’t forget to try the Spa and wellness center, and relax during your vacation. There are many other facilities including:
Most popular facilities
6 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Spa and wellness center
exceptional fitness center
Many Restaurants
Free parking
Room service
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Very good breakfast
Beachfront
Private beach area
ATM and Currency Exchange
Room Types that you can book at Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa is suitable for newlyweds or couples. Suite rooms offer an area of 50m². The suites offered by this resort are unique because each room is equipped with balcony access. You can choose the type of room with a view that you think is charming. There is a tropical view, there is a pool view, and the last is a mountain view.
If you are curious and want to spend your honeymoon in Punta Cana. You must include this resort as one of the accommodation bucket lists. You can click on the table below for more detailed information about room types and booking links:
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What’s nearby
| Nearby restaurants Castaways Restaurant And Bar (Carribean) Flavor Market (Spanish) Vespa (Italy) Indigo (Carribean) | Nearby attractions Tropical Treasure Macao Beach Sirenis Aquagames Punta Cana Nancy Gift and Cigars Shop |
Iberostar Grand Bavaro Kids Friendly Resort with Iconic Boat Restaurant
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📌 Carretera Arena Gorda Bavaro, Higuey, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
🌐 Iberostar Grand Bavaro Puntacana
💲start from : $370++
Located 30 minutes drive from Punta Cana International Airport. This resort is the fourth resort that we recommend. This resort is especially recommended for lovers of watersports with its location being close to water adventure areas such as snorkeling and diving centers.
What if you plan to go on vacation with your family at Iberostar Grand Bavaro? Don’t worry! This resort is a family-friendly resort that has kids club facilities. Children will be presented with various kinds of interesting activities. While the kids are active in the kids club, mom and dad can enjoy the spa facilities while relaxing with a view of the Caribbean Sea.
Most popular facilities
1 swimming pool
Spa and wellness center
Free WiFi
Free parking
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Room Types that you can book at Iberostar Grand Bavaro
Has several room options with simpler room names compared to previous resorts mentioned. Having the option of an ocean view room is one more reason why we recommend this resort. Thinking of doing solo travel? This resort offers special rooms for solo travelers. Suite room for 1 adult with room size 33m².
For more information about the types of rooms available at this resort, you can click the link provided in the table below. :
| Suite (1 Adult) Suite (2 Adults) Suite with Lake View Ocean View Suite (1 Adult) Ocean View Suite (2 Adults) Ocean Front Suite (1 Adult) Ocean Front Suite (2 Adults) |
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What’s nearby
Pstttt it’s a Secret…Secret Royal Beach Punta Cana
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📌 Avenida Alemania S/N El Cortecito, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic
🌐 Secret Royal Beach Punta Cana
💲start from : $350++/night
Secret Royal Beach Punta Cana is our fifth recommended resort. It is located 23 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. The attractive combination of modern and traditional can be seen in the design of this resort. Lounge by the pool while watching the beautiful sunset, against the backdrop of the stunning Caribbean sea view.
Most popular facilities
3 swimming pools
Non-smoking rooms
Spa and wellness center
Fitness center
Beachfront
Restaurant
Room service
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Good breakfast
ATM and Currency Exchange
Room Types that you can book at Secret Royal Beach Punta Cana
This is one of the most expensive resorts on our recommended list. The theme is Caribbean-style decor with a room size of 40m², large enough for a newlywed couple or a family with one child who is still a toddler. Their cheapest room type is the Junior Suite Tropical Vibes which is both elegant and charming. Equipped with a coffee maker, iron, and don’t forget internet wifi.
Its location is in front of the beach, so you don’t have to walk far to just laze on the beach. while enjoying the beautiful blue sky, and the twisting of the coconut trees in the wind.
For the booking link for each room type, you can access it in an easy way. Just click on the link below:
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What’s nearby
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Budget Hotel, Hostel, Apartment, Villa, and Bed & Breakfast
Next we will provide accommodation recommendations for those of you who want to vacation in Punta Cana with a more pocket-friendly budget. These budget hostels, apartments, and bed & breakfasts, are summarized in 5 accommodations recommendations below.
BED & BREAKFAST
Manaya Homely Bed & Breakfast 10 Minute Away From Punta Cana Airport
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📌 Calle 36 No. 5 Manzana 57 Pueblo Bávaro, Bavaro, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic
💲start from : $50++/night
Manaya Bed & Breakfast is perfectly located only 10 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport and 20 minutes drive from Bavaro Beach and Cortecito Beach. Making it an accommodation that we recommend for the solo traveler or traveling with family.
Not only its strategic location, Manaya Bed & Breakfast also offers several facilities in this popular accommodation for travelers. Such as swimming pool, non-smoking room, and free wifi. Suitable for those of you who work remotely and need an internet connection. That’s it? Of course not! You can see their other facilities below:
Most popular facilities
swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
WiFi available in all areas
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Very good breakfast
Room Types that you can book at Manaya Bed and Breakfast
There are 3 room options offered by Manaya Bed and Breakfast Punta Cana. Starting from the 13m² Double Room with private bathroom to a family room with prices which of course remain affordable.
To find out room prices at Manaya Bed and breakfast and other information you can click the link in the table below:
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What’s nearby
VILLA
BEACH Villa in Los Corales 8 Guests WIFI BBQ For those of you who want to vacation with big family or with friends
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📌 Calle Pirata, Bavaro, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
BEACH Villa in Los Corales 8 Guests WIFI BBQ
💲$135
Beach Villa in Los Corales is located 14 kilometers from Punta Cana International Airport. This Beach Villa is perfect for you to enjoy a vacation with your family or enjoy a graduation party with your friends.
The resort offers private beach access. There is nothing wrong if we include it in one of our recommended accommodation lists. This Beach Villa also has facilities that are no less interesting including:
Most popular facilities
1 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Bar
Private beach area
Room Types that you can book at Beach Villa in Los Corales
This villa has a choice of Two- Bedroom Apartments. The rooms are 75m² in size, including a large living room area. In each apartment there is one single bed, 1 double bed, plus 2 sofa beds in the living room.
Suitable for those of you who want to vacation with many family members or for those of you who want to vacation with friends.
To find out the availability of this villa, you can click on the one on the table below.
Source: Booking.com
What’s nearby
| Nearby restaurants Kats Corner Citrus Fusion Cuisine La Bruja Chupadora | Nearby attractions Palma Real Shopping Village Cocotal Golf and Country Club Bavaro Lagoon |
APARTMENT
DUCASSI STUDIO Bavaro Beach – Budget Accommodation for 4 Guests for those of you who want to vacation with your closest friends
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️📌 Calle Pirata, Bavaro, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
DUCASSI STUDIO Bavaro Beach 4 Guests (Apartment)
💲$70++
Ducassi Studio Bavaro Beach 4 Guest is also an apartment room type. Located not far from Arena Gorda Beach Punta Cana beach and is 20 km from Cap Cana marina and 14 km from Punta Cana International Airport
Apart from its strategic location, there are also adequate facilities at an affordable price. We recommend this villa especially for newlyweds who want to honeymoon in Punta Cana. But don’t worry, this accommodation is also suitable for those of you who want to spend the holidays with your school friends. It will be more fun if you can share the price of lodging so that your vacation is more affordable. Please take a look at some of the facilities from this accommodation which we summarize below:
Most popular facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Spa and wellness center
Airport shuttle
Beachfront
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Bar
Room Types that you can book at Ducassi Studio Bavaro
Ducassi Studio Bavaro this studio provides apartment facilities that feel so homely. Measuring 25m² with a room equipped with a large double bed and 1 sofa bed. This accommodation also provides cooking utensils and a kitchen that you can use during your stay. Kitchen equipment such as microwave, stove and refrigerator.
Find information on room types at this Studio simply by clicking the link below:
Source: Booking.com
What’s nearby
| Nearby restaurants Soles Living Room Vip Toc Beach Bar & Restaurant Kats Corner | Nearby attractions Flavio Acuna Spa Natural Center Bavaro Lagoon Bavaro Adventure Park Plaza San Juan Shopping Center |
APARTMENT
Modern and brand new 1BR at Cap Cana – A Place to Be For You who Love Cool Aesthetics
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📌 The Lofts, Cap Cana, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Modern and brand new 1BR Apt at Cap Cana
💲$167++
Modern and brand new Apartment at Cap Cana, for those of you who like an aesthetically pleasing contemporary boho design. Its location is only 10 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. Not only close to the airport, the location of this apartment is also very close to the beach. Julio Beach which is only 1.6 km away. And not far from there, 2.5km away you can find the hippest line of Punta Cana Resort & Beach Club. Relax while watching the beautiful sunset at one of the nearest beach clubs.
We highly recommend this apartment for those of you who want to enjoy the beauty of Punta Cana but want to spend the night in accommodation that has a high aesthetic value. Especially if you are on vacation for a long time, this apartment is equipped with a dining room, kitchen, cooking utensils, washing machine and wifi. Of course, there are still other facilities that you can use if you spend the night at this accommodation. You can see these facilities at several points below:
Most popular facilities
1 swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Air conditioning
Room Types that you can book in
The rooms here are different from most resorts, hotels, hostels or bed & breakfasts with a spacious area of 120m² and a boho design that is so contemporary. This accommodation is definitely very Instagramable for those of you who like to capture your aesthetic moments on social media. We recommend this apartment for you social media lovers as a place to stay, while on vacation in Punta Cana.
You can see the type of room from this accommodation in the link in the table below.
Source: Booking.com
What’s nearby
| Nearby restaurants Church Cap Cana Sanctuary Town El Portico Cap Cana The Barn Kitchen | Nearby attractions Cocotal Golf and Country Club Cap Cana Marina Bavaro Adventure Park Playa Juanillo |
HOSTELS
Hostal Johnnier Macao Punta Cana a Humble Hostel
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📌 despues de la escuela la ceiba macao caja 7a, Uvero Alto, 10607 Punta Cana, Dominican
🌐 Hostal Johnnier Macao Punta Cana
Hostal Johnnier Macao Punta Cana
💲$32++
Hostal Johnnier Macao Punta Cana, is the last budget hotel recommendation that we recommend for you. In vibrant blue and purple colors, this colourful hostel definitely oozes vacation vibes. Located only 32 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport and 1 km from Macao Beach.
The price, which is clearly pocket-friendly, includes breakfast. It feels like being pampered when you go on vacation at grandma and grandpa’s house. Talking about the facilities provided at this hostel, you can read summarizing the points below:
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Free parking
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Breakfast
Room Types that you can book at Hostal Johnnier Macao
There are 3 types of rooms available at Hostal Johnnier Macao. Starting from the Deluxe Room with a double bed with a price of no more than $50. Up to Family room with 3 Large beds no more than $150 per night.
For more detailed information about the room types of this homey Hostal Johnnies Macau. You can see us at the link in the table below
Source: Booking.com
What’s nearby
| Nearby restaurants Montserrat Manor Restaurant (Contemporary) Castaways Restaurant And Bar (Ca Toro Los Gallos | Nearby attractions Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana Tropical Treasure Macao Beach Sirenis Aquagames Punta Cana |
We hope you enjoyed our 10 recommendations for accommodation while on vacation in Punta Cana and it made planning your vacation easier.
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