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Hotel Riu Palace Macao vs Sanctuary 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."
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Star Service
" It is still looking as good as new and is already seeing increased interest for its renewed focus on mature relaxation."
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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"
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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"
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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"
7 All-inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean for Your Next Girls Trip
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