There are many resorts in the Dominican Republic. This island has a resort that is ideal for you, whether you enjoy spending time alone in a tropical paradise with your significant other or prefer to sip cocktails at the pool bar while your children play. You could spend weeks trying to decide where to stay between the more than 100 all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana and the less well-known beach getaways in Las Terrenas. Fortunately, we did the legwork for you. Here are our top picks for Dominican Republic resorts.
Turtle Bay
The Puntacana Resort & Club’s private enclave where Tortuga Bay is located is known for its unmatched service and elegance. This resort offers unique benefits as the only AAA 5-diamond hotel in the Dominican Republic, including VIP airport pickup service that lets you skip lengthy immigration lines and a personal villa manager who makes sure your needs are met. Oscar de la Renta, a native of the Dominican Republic, created the 30 suites inside 13 villas. They have stunning views of the Caribbean Sea or the La Cana golf course.
Highlights: Take advantage of the resort’s personal golf cart and the opulent turndown service, which includes a Jacuzzi bath filled with flower petals. Visit the property’s ecological reserve, then dine at La Yola while the sun sets.
Best for: Travelers looking for a relaxing getaway, including golfers, families, couples on their honeymoon, and groups.
Fly into: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the place to land.
Resort Paradius Palma
The Reserve at Paradisus is an all-inclusive boutique resort within a resort that welcomes families in Punta Cana. It is an upscale, quieter variation of its sister property, Paradisus Punta Cana, which has more than 500 rooms. It has 132 luxury suites. All Reserve visitors have access to the services, events, and dining options at the adjacent resort, but they enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere. The guest suites are a short shuttle ride, a 15-minute walk, or a 5-minute bike ride from the beach.
Highlights: Reserve the Reserve’s family concierge service to organize everything you require using a walkie-talkie provided by the resort.
Best for: Families with kids and teenagers are the best candidates.
Fly into: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the place to land.
