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Ocean Blue & SandvsThe Westin Punta Cana Resort And Club
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Ocean Blue & Sand scores slightly higher than The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club. Ocean Blue & Sand scores 84 with positive reviews from 4 sources including Fodor's, Oyster and Star Service.
Ocean Blue & Sand
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Playa Arena Gorda, Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This two-in-one resort consists of first-class hotels; each is all-inclusive, offering a mass of rooms, spread in front of a beachfront of white sand." Full review
Fodor's "The lobby and lounge for the VIP club continue to dazzle." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Drawing as many couples as families, the 708-room Ocean Blue boasts a pristine beach, big pools, and decent food." Full review
Star Service "This huge all-inclusive, all-suite property occupies an oblong space on a broad swath of glistening white sands." Full review
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With nine restaurants to choose from, guests are spoiled for choice, although two restaurants are by reservation and incur an extra charge.
The Westin Punta Cana Resort And Club Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Star Service Frommer's Oyster Fodor's
Jetsetter Frommer's
La Altagracia, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "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
Travel + Leisure "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
Rough Guide "This resort clearly thinks it’s something rather special – and it’s not far wrong."
Star Service "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
Frommer's "The Westin opened in December, 2013, on the Playa Blanca, bringins it’s noted brand of impeccable service to the north end of the sprawling, 15,000-acre Puntacana Club & Resort...." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This 200-room upscale resort is just a five-minute drive from Punta Cana airport, and draws mostly American couples and families." Full review
Fodor's "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
Jetsetter "An award-winning beach retreat with a heavenly spa and two championship golf courses." Full review
Frommer's "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
