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Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive ResortvsBarcelo Bavaro Palace
Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts and Barcelo Bavaro Palace are both recommended by experts. On balance, Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts is preferred by most reviewers compared to Barcelo Bavaro Palace. Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts scores 82 with praise from 4 sources including Jetsetter, Fodor's and Oyster.
Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
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"
Barcelo Bavaro Palace
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Carretera Bavaro, km. 1, Bavaro, Punta Cana 23301, Dominican Republic
From $172/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Lonely Planet "This brand new resort... is an over-the-top behemoth but manages to come off as a boutique hotel with its beautiful public spaces and sleek rooms."
Travel + Leisure "Aside from the stellar location, this mega-resort offers endless activities and a variety of dining options, including a tapas bar, steak house, and sushi restaurant." Full review
Star Service "A mega, all-inclusive resort with nearly a dozen dining options, three distinct hotel wings for maximum comfort, and enough recreational activities to last a lifetime." Full review
