Hotel Riu Palace Punta CanavsExcellence Punta Cana
Both Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana and Excellence Punta Cana are endorsed by writers. On balance, Excellence Punta Cana ranks significantly higher than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Excellence Punta Cana scores 87 with approval from 5 reviewers like Fodor's, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
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Oyster
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $386/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "By night this megaresort decorated with Arabian-style domes looks like a fairy-tale palace and its generally older clientele are a departure from the other Riu resorts in the vast complex." Full review
Star Service "This humongous all-suite property stands out, literally, from the crowd in Bavaro for being four-stories high." Full review
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Expect little attention from management for special requests because of the large size of the property, though staffers are as friendly as can be.
Fodor's "By night this megaresort decorated with Arabian-style domes looks like a fairy-tale palace, and its generally older clientele is a departure from the other Riu resorts. It is favored by..." Full review
Oyster "Part of a sprawling five-hotel complex, the 676-room, family-friendly Riu Palace Punta Cana is an upscale all-inclusive resort set along a beautiful white-sand beach dotted with palm..." Full review
Excellence Punta Cana
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Travel + Leisure
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Condé Nast Traveler Oyster
Playas Uvero Alto, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $413/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Romance rules at this all-inclusive resort on a pristine white sand beach with eight restaurants and 10 bars." Full review
Star Service "This breathtaking island jewel is designed expressly for monied couples seeking a romantic retreat away from the other crowded resorts." Full review
Fodor's "Known to be a sumptuous lovers' lair, this adults-only all-inclusive is particularly appealing to couples (honeymooners, for sure) and wedding parties." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Known for conjuring romantic vibes, this all-inclusive resort is plucked straight from the Colonial era." Full review
Frommer's "The Excellence is a nicely isolated property hemmed by palm trees, a series of small, interconnected three-story hotel blocks fronted by lawns and the small, shared pools of the swim-out suites" Full review
Fodor's "This adults-only, all-inclusive is particularly appealing to couples (honeymooners, for sure) and wedding parties, and attracts a younger, fun clientele. Basic rooms at the all-suite..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Grab a seat at a cabana shaded by palas and verdant tropical forests. Located on the northeast coast with plenty of beach to explore, seclusion is the name of the game at this..."
Oyster "Thanks to a 45-million dollar renovation completed in 2017, the adults-only Excellence Punta Cana is now one of the best luxury all-inclusive properties in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic...." Full review
