Hotel Riu Palace Punta CanavsBreathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa scores significantly better than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa ranks #16 in Punta Cana with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Oyster, Concierge and Fodor's.
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $386/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"By night this megaresort decorated with Arabian-style domes looks like a fairy-tale palace and its generally older clientele are a departure from the other Riu resorts in the vast complex." Full review
Star Service
"This humongous all-suite property stands out, literally, from the crowd in Bavaro for being four-stories high." Full review
i
Expect little attention from management for special requests because of the large size of the property, though staffers are as friendly as can be.
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Playas Uvero Alto km 275, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $264/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"This romantic all-suite beachfront retreat north of the sprawling all-inclusives of Punta Cana is a diamond literally in the rough."
Fodor's
"The latest product from the popular AMstar Resorts, Breathless is edgy with a concept that welcomes singles and solos, which has been lacking in Punta Cana." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"One of the newest, most luxurious all-inclusive options in Punta Cana... rates include everything from the food and alcohol to the water sports and themed pool parties." Full review
Star Service
"This new, adults-only resort has some of the most stylish decor in the area and competes head to head with Secrets Punta Cana." Full review
i
Those seeking beachfront accommodations should request them, as much of the resort is built inland with the majority of the rooms having garden or pool views.
Travel + Leisure
"This adults-only beachfront resort features 750 suites with contemporary decor and private terraces"
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Travel + Leisure
"With 750 suites featuring contemporary decor and private terraces, Breathless is an exciting adults-only beachfront destination"