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Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort vs Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites
Both Sanctuary Cap Cana by AlSol and Iberostar Bavaro Suites are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Sanctuary Cap Cana by AlSol ranks slightly higher than Iberostar Bavaro Suites. Sanctuary Cap Cana by AlSol is ranked #20 in Punta Cana with endorsements from 4 publications including Fodor's, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
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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March 11, 2023
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"
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Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites
Oyster
Star Service
Star Service
Fodor's
Carretera Arena Gorda - Playa, Bavaro, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
From $227 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A quieter, less crowded alternative to its Iberostar sisters... the Bavaro has 598 rooms that are all inside stand-alone cottages, each with more space for kids to sleep."
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Star Service
"The Punta Cana Iberostar properties are situated on a lovely white sand beach that is part of a long strand shared by a number of other all-inclusives on the eastern end of the island."
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Avoid the accommodations housed in the last row of buildings on the far southern end of the property, however, as their proximity to the stables results in an occasional barnyard miasma.
Star Service
"Europeans are the main clientele, but Americans love the expansive options and newer grade of furnishings at this outlet. This is the best of the Iberostar locations in Punta Cana."
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Fodor's
"Like its two sister resorts, this Spanish entry has panache, evidenced in its lobby, an artistic showpiece, and it's one of the better values among Punta Cana properties."
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