The short flight from most of the eastern United States and beautiful beaches make the Dominican Republic a popular tourist spot. There are numerous 5-Star all-inclusive resorts, which offer various packages to suit your needs. These resorts offer sports, sightseeing trips and three meals a day, among other services. Many of them also offer airfare packages and airport transfer services, making your vacation much easier to plan.
This family friendly all-inclusive resort offers 558 rooms and nearly two miles of beaches. It is less than 15 miles from the Punta Cana airport, making it convenient for travelers. The resort's all inclusive service include three meals a day in any of 12 restaurants, beach towels and lounge chairs, entertainment programs, entry into dance clubs, including drinks, beverages and snacks at the pool bars. There are numerous sports activities on site, including golf, tennis, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing. In addition, there are on-site babysitting services and a kid's club to entertain your children.
Barcelo Bavaro Palace
Punta Cana P.O Box 3177
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
809-686-5859
bavaropalace.com
This resort caters to families, with complimentary daily entertainment programs for children and adults at the resort's amphitheater, live music and a nightclub. There is a large pool and outdoor Jacuzzi for adults and a separate pool for children. For dining options there are four theme restaurants and four bars contained within the site. Sports include tennis, water sports and an 18-hole golf course nearby. All rooms at this 356-room resort have balconies, additionally the hotel has suites and Jacuzzi rooms.
Hotel Riu Palace Macao
Playa Arena Gorda
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
809-221-7171
riu.com
One of the largest resorts in the Bavaro Beach area, this all-inclusive hotel has 554 suites as well as beachfront villas and presidential suites separate from the main hotel. Each room features a whirlpool and private terrace or balcony. The family concierge service provides families with full-day child activities, walkie-talkies for communication, eco-tours and workshops, and access to the kid zone which features a small water park. Seven restaurants and nine bars offer a wide variety of dining options, and there are also three snack bars and grills throughout the resort. Activities offered include golf, tennis, scuba diving, horseback riding, dance, painting and photography lessons and wine tastings.
Paradisus Palma Real
Bavaro Beach
Higüey, Dominican Republic
888-741-5600
paradisuspalmareal.com
