The Best All-Inclusive Resorts In Punta Cana

With its buttery sand beaches and beautiful sunsets, it's impossible not to relax in the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana has a range of all-inclusive options, from adults-only to family-friendly and luxury to budget.

​Below, we've selected the best all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana for all types of travelers. 

Best Overall: Majestic Elegance

Step onto the sand and into the sun from underneath one of the grass palapas at this beachfront oasis, which has something for everyone. Majestic Elegance caters to everyone, from adults who want kid-free time to families of all ages, with both a family section and the 18+ Elegance Club. For families, there are multiple restaurants and unlimited snacks, a children's club, and a games area for teenagers (complete with pool tables, table tennis, darts, and more). Adults looking for a quieter escape can relax at the adults-only pool or decompress with a spa day set amongst a mangrove swamp.

​The resort takes all-inclusive to the next level with more than a dozen bars and restaurants ranging from Italian to teppanyaki, as well as free golf green fees, tennis courts, a free in-room minibar, aromatherapy room service and more. The rooms are split into two sections: a family section, which comes with either a jacuzzi or swim-up option, and the adults-only section, which comes with butler service and a bottle of sparkling wine and premium liquor.

Best Adults Only: Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa

Set across a sprawling estate with gorgeous views of turquoise water from the edge of an infinity pool, this AAA Five Diamond resort offers every luxury a traveler could imagine. From top-shelf spirits and seven à la carte restaurants (plus a few extra casual spots) to a romantic dinner on the beach or free dance and Spanish lessons, there’s always something to do. Learn how to dive with a free introductory scuba lesson in the pool, relax at night with a cocktail and a big screen movie on the beach, or learn how to aqua pole dance to work up a cool sweat.
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The resort features 457 suites, including rooms with swim-up pool access, decorated with natural woods, organic live-edge benches, and rich textiles. The property also offers the option of a Preferred Club, which steps up the luxury with private plunge pools, upgraded minibars and a private club with afternoon hors d’oeuvres. While all of the rooms are gorgeous, the real gem is the Presidential Suite, featuring more than 2,000 square feet of space with a bar and kitchenette (and refrigerator refreshed daily), two oceanfront balconies, and a plunge pool.

Best For Young Kids: Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana

Kids will feel like they’ve stepped inside their TV and into their favorite cartoons at this over-the-top family playground. Start the day hanging with your favorite characters from Marshall, Chase, and the rest of the Paw Patrol gang or Dora the Explorer herself, or head to Club Nick for endless hours of fun complete with a ball pit and kids’ program. The fun continues outside at the resort’s water park where kids (and kids at heart) can grab orange tubes and float along a lazy river, participate in an interactive game show, or even get “slimed.”
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The Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana features more than 400 suites, villas, and swim-up rooms with amenities for all ages, including strollers, bottle sterilizers and toddler bathrobes for little ones, as well as kid-sized beach chairs for soaking up the beautiful Dominican Republic weather. To really take a vacation to the next level, book the Pineapple Villa, a two-bedroom, three-bath loft-style villa inspired by none other than SpongeBob himself. Get transported to Bikini Bottom complete with SpongeBob’s signature chair, an outdoor patio and infinity pool and private butlers at the ready.

Best for Luxury Families: Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana

The Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana is one of the newest family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in the gated community of Cap Cana. This waterfront resort offers luxury and the perk of being an eco-friendly all-inclusive that participates in Green Globe. Plan your memorable family vacation by booking one of the Hyatt Ziva’s ocean view master suites, where you’ll wake up to views of one of the resort’s best vistas. Each room has a private balcony or terrace, pillow menus, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers perfect for lounging after a day of exploring.

Whether you want to snorkel in the Caribbean or golf at one of the Punta Cana courses nearby, the Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana has you covered. Additional amenities include 4 swimming pools, one with a lazy river, a waterslide and luxurious cabanas. During the day, enjoy a family game of beach volleyball or some relaxing beach yoga. At night families can enjoy live shows, or parents can enjoy a rum tasting. This resort also offers a Kids Club for children aged 4-13 and a Teen Club for children ages 13-17.
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There are 6 restaurants and 7 bars at the Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, including the Grog Grotto. A distillery-inspired rum bar that gives you an authentic taste of the Dominican Republic. Head to the Navigator Grill for authentic Caribbean cuisine, or try Tempest Table for your Asian favorites. Stop by Cocoonz while sitting by the pool for a refreshing cocktail.

Best For Families on a Budget: Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana 

Dreams Macao Beach is a completely newly-built family hotel, which only opened its doors in 2020. So far, it is the only all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana at Macao Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Punta Cana. Even though the beach is stunning and offers marvelous views, it has to be said that sometimes the waves and/or currents might be quite strong, which is why Dreams Macao Beach might not be the best family-friendly hotel in Punta Cana in case your kids love the ocean more than the pool. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t go swimming at Macao Beach, as waves and currents are only present occasionally.

So what makes Dreams Macao Beach a perfect all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana for families? Kids aged 3-12 will love the Explorer’s Club, which offers a wide array of included activities, among them a basketball court, trampoline, a kids’ cinema, an indoor game room with TV and video games, weekly campout adventures and big-screen movies on the beach. For teenage families in Punta Cana, it might be the best all-inclusive resort because teens can not only enjoy the teens club with nightly activities, but also the best surf spot in Punta Cana right in front of the hotel, where they can take surf lessons with the renowned Macao surf school*. And last but not least, adults can enjoy the stunning scenery of Playa Macao, explore a hidden beach close by and immerse themselves into the local culture by exploring the small village of Macao right next to the hotel.  If this is not enough yet, Dreams Macao is also one of those family all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana with 2 water parks – one for toddlers and one for the kids and teens. Endless fun is guaranteed!

Best For Teens: Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana

Activities at this all-inclusive, family-friendly resort include volleyball, water aerobics, tennis, and a kids' club with entertainment for youngsters. With 13 pools, bowling, laser tag, arcade games, an escape room, and "flowrider" waves in the main pool, there's always plenty to do. Meals and snacks in nine restaurants, nightly entertainment, live music, taxes, and gratuities are included, along with access to the Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay.

Best For Groups: Sanctuary Cap Cana

Solo trips are great, but there’s something special about sharing a luxury vacation with friends, and the adults-only Sanctuary Cap Cana makes that even easier with group specials and an endless array of included activities offering something for everyone. Groups will love the 13 different bars and restaurants, a night club, six pools, yoga lessons, bike tours, access to the nearby Jack Nicklaus Signature Championship golf course, and more. And those planning even larger getaways will love the palm tree-lined pool terrace that can hold dinners for 35 people and the resort’s private island and suite, which can host up to 120 guests for a cocktail party. To make a group getaway even more special, friends can take advantage of a complimentary upgrade to the next highest room category through the end of 2025.
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The large resort features 324 very spacious suites—the smallest starts at a whopping 646 square feet—with tropical rattan furnishings, coral bathrooms, and furnished terraces. The most impressive is undoubtedly the Castle Island Suite, which clocks in at 5,500 square feet and sits on its own private island featuring two bedrooms, butler service, luggage packing services, three indoor plunge pools and unbeatable ocean views.

Best For Ultra Luxury: Casa de Campo Resort & Villas

This 5-star complex is the Dominican Republic’s first and oldest resort property. For nearly 50 years, this family friendly all inclusive resort claims fame as one of the best golf resorts in the world. Each room or suite offers a private balcony and luxuriously modern decor. You can also book a private villa that’s fully staffed for your stay. 

The resort features 3 Pete Dye golf courses, including the famous Teeth of the Dog, the #1 rated course in all of the Caribbean. The incredible amenities at Casa de Campos include a full-service spa, an onsite equestrian center for horseback riding tours, polo, sailing, diving, sport fishing, day and night golf, as well as many other activities. The Casa de Campos kids program includes supervised programs for kids 1 to 17 years of age. It also offers classes at the ‘Real Madrid Soccer School’, perfect for kids who love soccer.
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There are 8 restaurants, 6 bars, 2 food trucks, 1 beach club, and 1 nightclub at Casa de Campos. The resort features a unique dining experience called Flavors By Case de Campos that pairs internationally renowned chefs with the resort’s culinary team. From June to December you can enjoy the unique combinations served at Flavor.