Xeliter Golden Bear LodgevsThe Westin Puntacana Resort & Club
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Xeliter Golden Bear Lodge ranks marginally better than The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club. Xeliter Golden Bear Lodge scores 82 with endorsements from 4 sources such as Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Xeliter Golden Bear Lodge
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Cap Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
From $142/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
Frommer's "Golfers flock here to Cap Cana, outside Puerto Cana, to enjoy two state-of-the-art, Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, Las Iguanas and Punta Espada." Full review
Fodor's "The spacious one- or two-bedroom villas with dining rooms and fully stocked kitchens are excellent for families or entertaining business clients."
Travel + Leisure "It has a state-of-the-art spa overlooking the beach, access to two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, and spare, cool décor." Full review
The Westin Puntacana Resort & 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
