Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort vs Barcelo Bavaro Palace
Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts and Barcelo Bavaro Palace are both recommended by experts. On balance, Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts is preferred by most reviewers compared to Barcelo Bavaro Palace. Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts scores 82 with praise from 4 sources including Jetsetter, Fodor's and Oyster.
Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Boulevard Zona hotelera, Playa Juanillo, Punta Cana 0809, Dominican Republic
From $318 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This stellar resort, the keystone of Cap Cana... welcomes families, with The Fortress wing reserved for adults only."
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DK Eyewitness
"Intended for high-end travelers, this sumptuous all-suite hotel is situated within a charming village setting."
Jetsetter
"Sprawling adults-only all-inclusive in Punta Cana with five pools, a huge spa, and top-notch fare."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"In the private beachfront reserve of Cap Cana, just 15 minutes from Punta Cana's airport, this sprawling, all-inclusive resort is a world of its own."
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Travel + Leisure
"The sprawling resort blends the charm of architecture invoking Spanish castles, with modern-day luxuries, including six pools, a spa, five restaurants...and a picture-perfect white-sand beach."
Barcelo Bavaro Palace
Carretera Bavaro, km. 1, Bavaro, Punta Cana 23301, Dominican Republic
From $172 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Lonely Planet
"This brand new resort... is an over-the-top behemoth but manages to come off as a boutique hotel with its beautiful public spaces and sleek rooms."
Travel + Leisure
"Aside from the stellar location, this mega-resort offers endless activities and a variety of dining options, including a tapas bar, steak house, and sushi restaurant."
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Star Service
"A mega, all-inclusive resort with nearly a dozen dining options, three distinct hotel wings for maximum comfort, and enough recreational activities to last a lifetime."
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