Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive ResortvsBahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Sanctuary Cap Cana by AlSol scores significantly better than Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Don Pablo Collection. Sanctuary Cap Cana by AlSol comes in at 83 with endorsements from 4 reviews like Jetsetter, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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"
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
Arena Gorda-Macao, Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Esmeralda is one of the nicer of the five side-by-side Luxury Bahia Principe hotels in this vast resort complex that all share a long beach of coconut palms." Full review
Star Service
"Bahia Principe has a stronghold in the Punta Cana area with numerous resort properties, but this is perhaps one of the best." Full review
Frommer's
"Esmeralda is one of the nicer of the five side-by-side Luxury Bahia Principe hotels in this vast resort complex that all share a long beach of coconut palms, nearly two dozen a la carte restaurants" Full review
Lonely Planet
"This romantic five-star place has a lot going for it, including its ‘private’ beach on Cayo Levantado's idyllic sands" Full review