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Hotel Riu Palace MacaovsSanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Both Hotel Riu Palace Macao and Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Riu Palace Macao scores significantly better than Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts. Hotel Riu Palace Macao comes in at #8 in Punta Cana with endorsements from 4 sources including Frommer's, Oyster and Fodor's.
Hotel Riu Palace Macao
Fodor's
Star Service
Frommer's
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $485/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A beautiful fountain beckons you into the pool at the heart of this resort, one of the prettiest spots in the sprawling Riu complex of five hotels." Full review
Star Service " It is still looking as good as new and is already seeing increased interest for its renewed focus on mature relaxation." Full review
Frommer's "The best value all-inclusive in Punta Cana, a solid four-star resort at an all-in price barely above that charged by the budget entries...its modern rooms done in white with black and magenta accents" Full review
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"
