The best all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana is something you might want to know if you are planning a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Punta Cana is one of the top 3 all-inclusive Caribbean resort destinations, the others being Cancun and Jamaica. This is one of the top destinations for families and couples, not to mention weddings and honeymoons. Several of the top 10 hotels in the Dominican Republic are in Punta Cana.
Punta Cana lies at the very eastern tip of the island that is half Haiti and half Dominican Republic. There are over 30 all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana with several large hotel chains owning the majority. Some of those large chain resorts include Riu, Barcelo, Dreams, Ocean, Paradisus and Iberostar.
Speaking Spanish is a plus if you travel to Punta Cana as it is the national language and many of the patrons at these all-inclusive resorts speak Spanish as well, not necessary but certainly helpful.
Out of the 30+ all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana I compiled this list of the top 10 based on reviews. I am using the same metric I have used on my other lists like top 10 all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean - 2012, and ranking resorts at Sandals and Iberostar.
If you are trying to stretch your vacation budget you might check out the top 5 best value Punta Cana resorts.
So below are the top 10 all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana based on reviews. I am also including the lowest starting rates for a room for 2 per night as of May 27, 2012.
1. Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro - $386 on Book It
2. Sanctuary Cap Cana - $672 on Book It
3. Majestic Elegance - $198 on Book It
4. Iberostar Bavaro - $204 on Book It
5. Majestic Colonial Punta Cana - $178 on Book It
6. Dreams Palm Beach - $196 on Book It
7. Iberostar Punta Cana - $168 on Book It
8. Paradisus Palma Real Golf and Spa Resort - $334 on Book It
9. Barcelo Bavaro Beach - $210 on Book It
10. Catalonia Royal Bavaro - $228 on Expedia
Not too difficult to see which chain offers the best all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana. Four of Iberostar's six resorts top the list and all six are in the top 10. The other resorts in Punta Cana may be fine resorts but based on reviews from people who have stayed at theses places, the numbers speak for themselves. No resort in Punta Cana comes close to the Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro. In fact, Iberostar's Grand Hotel Bavaro made it on my top 10 list of best all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean overall.
Iberostar is clearly the leading chain in building high-end luxury all-inclusive resorts, their best hotels are the "Grand" resorts and are for adults only (check out their video above). Rates at the Grand hotels start at over $400USD per night for a couple, but the other resorts are as low as $160USD so there is quite a range. Many of my readers are finding the best deals at these top Caribbean resorts on Book It.
I have also ranked the top 10 all inclusive resorts in Puerto Plata and ranked the Gran Bahia Principe resorts in Punta Cana.
If you don't want an all inclusive resort, I have ranked the top 10 Punta Cana resorts overall which reveals the top rated resort in Punta Cana, Tortuga Bay Hotel.
The Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro was edged out slightly this year as the Gran Bahia Principe Cayo Laventada is the 2012 top rated all inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic.
I hope this helps you to plan one of your Best Caribbean Vacations ever!
