Hotel Riu Palace Punta CanavsSanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Resort, Dominican Republic, Adult All-Inclusive
Both Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana and Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts ranks slightly higher than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 4 sources including Fodor's, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
Fodor's
Star Service Fodor's
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
Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Resort, Dominican Republic, Adult All-Inclusive Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
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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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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."
Frommer's "A choice of rooms in the Spanish colonial–style main hotel and in the (adults-only) faux stone “castle,” or you can rent a Caribbean-style villa. Most are done along clean modern lines" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Situated on 30,000 acres boasting pristine white-sand beaches in the Dominican Republic, Sanctuary Cap Cana offers a memorable getaway for girlfriends of all ages"
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Travel + Leisure "Four suite categories include Colonial, Luxury, Castle, and Villa suites...five restaurants along with six bars and lounges provide a variety of dining options. There’s plenty to do with six pools."
Travel + Leisure "Spanning 30,000 oceanfront acres in a private gated community, Sanctuary Cap Cana offers “flawless beaches, watersports, outdoor activities, [a] spa, and high-quality restaurants,” says Hand"
