Hotel Riu Palace MacaovsThe Westin Punta Cana Resort And Club
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Riu Palace Macao scores significantly higher than The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club. Hotel Riu Palace Macao scores 87 with recommendations from 4 sources like Fodor's, Oyster and Frommer's.
Hotel Riu Palace Macao
Fodor's
Star Service
Frommer's
Fodor's
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $485/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"A beautiful fountain beckons you into the pool at the heart of this resort, one of the prettiest spots in the sprawling Riu complex of five hotels." Full review
" It is still looking as good as new and is already seeing increased interest for its renewed focus on mature relaxation." Full review
"The best value all-inclusive in Punta Cana, a solid four-star resort at an all-in price barely above that charged by the budget entries...its modern rooms done in white with black and magenta accents" Full review
"This adults-only resort is the star of the five Riu resorts in Macao. Rooms range from junior suites to full one-bedroom suites, and all have double sinks, flat-screen TVs, the signature..." Full review
The Westin Punta Cana Resort And Club
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
La Altagracia, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
"An oasis of luxury, it opens onto about 5km (3 miles) of white sandy beaches, all part of a massive 6,070-hectare (15,000-acre) residential community." Full review
"These days, there’s a newly opened Six Senses spa, a 70-slip marina, a pair of...golf courses, nine restaurants, seven bars, a biodiversity center, and a 1,500-acre nature preserve." Full review
"This resort clearly thinks it’s something rather special – and it’s not far wrong."
"It lacks the facilities of the Barcelo Bavaro and Bavaro Princess but offers far greater elegance and intimacy, and plenty more room to breathe; thus, it appeals to solitude-seekers." Full review
Upscale
"This 200-room upscale resort is just a five-minute drive from Punta Cana airport, and draws mostly American couples and families." Full review
"A beautiful Westin property on a glorious stretch of beach with ocean views from floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies in every guestroom." Full review
"An award-winning beach retreat with a heavenly spa and two championship golf courses." Full review
"The hotel is angled so that every room—with its modern furnishings and trademark Heavenly Beds...Premium Ocean View rooms are about 50% larger than “Traditional” king and double-queen rooms." Full review
"Most of the year, Punta Cana’s white, sandy stretches of sand are blessed with gently lapping surf, which means that night swimming isn’t as dangerous or daunting an exercise as it can be..." Full review