Best all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana for 2026–27
Updated October 29, 2026
Punta Cana, on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, is one of the most popular winter escapes from Canada and the US, with direct flights from many cities into Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Almost every hotel here is an all-inclusive resort, so meals, drinks and most activities are in the price before you leave home.
The dry, sunny season runs from December to April, which is also when prices are highest. Christmas, New Year and the March school break fill up first. Below are the resorts guests rate highest, split into adults-only and family-friendly, with the area each one is in. All ratings come from verified guest reviews.
Which area of Punta Cana to stay in
Bávaro and El Cortecito: the long central stretch of beach with the most resorts, shops and restaurants, about 20 to 30 minutes from the airport. A good all-round choice, especially for a first visit.
Cap Cana and Playa Juanillo: south of the airport, a newer, gated area with a marina and golf, and some of the most upscale resorts. Usually the shortest transfer.
Uvero Alto: the quiet northern end, around 45 minutes or more from the airport. Large resorts on a wide, often wavy beach, with little outside the resort walls. Best if you plan to stay put and relax.
Macao: between Bávaro and Uvero Alto, a public beach popular with surfers.
Best adults-only all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana
Good for couples and honeymoons: no kids' clubs, quieter pools and usually more à la carte dining.
★★★★★Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Blvd. Zona Hotelera, Playa Juanillo, Cap Cana, Punta Cana
Adults-only on Playa Juanillo in Cap Cana, rated 9.2 out of 10 by guests.
9.2Superb864 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★★Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Resort, Dominican Republic, Adult All-Inclusive
Playa Juanillo, Punta Cana
An adults-only all-inclusive from Marriott's Luxury Collection on Playa Juanillo, Cap Cana.
9.0Superb436 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★★Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Avenida Alemania S/N El Cortecito Beach, Punta Cana
Adults-only in El Cortecito, the central part of Bávaro beach, rated 9.2 out of 10.
9.2Superb936 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★★Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Playas Uvero Alto km 275, Punta Cana
A livelier adults-only resort in Uvero Alto, with around 1,600 guest reviews and a 9 out of 10 rating.
9.0Superb1598 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★★Excellence Punta Cana - Adults Only All Inclusive
Playas Uvero Alto - Punta Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000, Punta Cana
Adults-only in quiet Uvero Alto, rated 9.2 out of 10 by guests.
9.2Superb417 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★★Punta Cana Princess Adults Only - All Inclusive
Playas de Bavaro, Punta Cana
A long-established adults-only resort on Bávaro beach, with more than 2,500 guest reviews.
8.8Very good2521 reviewsSee prices →
Best family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana
These resorts welcome children and have kids' clubs, family pools and rooms or suites that fit a family.
★★★★★Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Blvd. Zona Hotelera, Playa Juanillo Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, 23302, Punta Cana
The highest-rated resort on this list at 9.8 out of 10, on Playa Juanillo in Cap Cana.
9.8Superb579 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★★Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Avenida Alemania S/N El Cortecito Beach, Punta Cana
A family resort in El Cortecito, central Bávaro, rated 9.4 out of 10.
9.4Superb785 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★★Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Playas Uvero Alto km 275, Punta Cana
A family resort in Uvero Alto, rated 9.2 out of 10 by nearly 1,000 guests.
9.2Superb962 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★★Majestic Mirage Punta Cana, All Suite Resort - All Inclusive
Bavaro, Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000, Punta Cana
An all-suite resort in Bávaro, so every family gets more space than a standard room.
9.0Superb809 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★★Finest Punta Cana by The Excellence Collection - All Inclusive
Carretera Uvero Alto, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000, Punta Cana
A family resort in Uvero Alto from the group behind Excellence, rated 9 out of 10.
9.0Superb639 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★★Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Boulevard Turistico del Este Km 28 #74, Punta Cana
One of the biggest resorts in Punta Cana, with a casino, many pools and restaurants, and more than 3,000 guest reviews.
8.0Good2761 reviewsSee prices →
Tips for booking Punta Cana
Compare the total price with taxes and fees for your exact dates, not the nightly rate. On Suitefair, switch search results to total price.
For Christmas, New Year and March break, book early with free cancellation if you can. You can still cancel and rebook if the price drops, for example in a Black Friday sale.
Ask your resort about airport transfers before you travel. Some include them, and the drive to Uvero Alto is long enough that a pre-booked transfer is worth it.
Hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June to November. Winter trips fall outside it.
Good to know
- What is the best time to go to Punta Cana?
- December to April is the dry season, with the most sunshine and the highest prices. May, June and November are cheaper and usually still warm. Hurricane season runs from June to November.
- Which area of Punta Cana is best?
- Bávaro is the best all-round choice, with the most resorts and things to do. Cap Cana is more upscale and close to the airport. Uvero Alto is the quietest, but further from the airport.
- How far are Punta Cana resorts from the airport?
- Cap Cana is the closest, then Bávaro at roughly 20 to 30 minutes. Uvero Alto resorts are around 45 minutes or more away.
- What are the best adults-only resorts in Punta Cana?
- Among the highest-rated by guests are Secrets Cap Cana, Sanctuary Cap Cana, Secrets Royal Beach, Excellence Punta Cana and Breathless Punta Cana.
- What is the best family all-inclusive in Punta Cana?
- Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, Dreams Royal Beach and Dreams Onyx are among the highest-rated family resorts by guests.
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