Family-friendly Hotels in Punta Cana

My family (2 adults and 7 yr old) had a wonderful time at this resort. Beach: Beautiful blue water with sand that wasn't rocky and rough on the feet! I didn't find many remnants of seaweed, so they did a great job of keeping it clean. Waterpark: We loved the lazy river and spent most of our time in it. The bigger slides that adults could ride were not visible from the main section and we did not see any directionals. Lifeguards kindly informed us of where to go for the larger slides. I recommend that you wear water shoes since this is a water park, but also the ground is really hot when you're not in the water. Entertainment: We enjoyed Snick Lounge. Bring cash to put into the machine so that you can play air hockey or billiards pool. Snick Lounge also has retro arcade games for free! We also checked the app to catch where character pop-ups would be to save some $$ and not do character breakfast (although I heard from another guest that the food was worth the $$ since they love lobster). Family Shows: The resort did a great job of putting on nightly shows to entertain families and let the children participate a little. Food: We pretty much ate all meals at Explorers Table (I think it was named something else before??). They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet style. You can also get some items cooked to order at two of the stations there. BurgersPH was a fun experience. We enjoyed Dominican Night to experience local cuisine without having to leave the resort. Service: The staff at the resort were friendly and helpful; although we did run into one male server at the Explorers Table restaurant that wasn't too hospitable. Suite/Room: We booked a swim-up suite which left us disappointed due to the smell in the room and I found many mosquitos flying around our room every day (so they must not treat the outside area for mosquitos). Had I known before booking about the dengue virus (mosquitos transmit) that is rampant in Caribbean and Mexico, I would not have booked a swim-up suite. Other reviewers mention nausea and I wonder if they actually contracted dengue. Also, if you are family that likes to be around others and not secluded, don't splurge on a swim up...the infinity pool is much better and has a swim-up bar!

At Blue Beach Luxury All Inclusive Resort, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests.Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit.Discover the wonders of Punta Cana with ease by utilizing the services provided by taxi and car hire. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hotel, their tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for leisure activities and adventures. At the hotel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel.Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A few accommodations at Blue Beach Luxury All Inclusive Resort also include unique design elements like a balcony or terrace. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Blue Beach Luxury All Inclusive Resort, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent within the hotel's karaoke rooms and bar may prove to be just as entertaining as venturing out with your fellow adventurers.At Blue Beach Luxury All Inclusive Resort, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. At the hotel, a wide range of enjoyable activities ensures that there's never a dull moment during your visit. Don't miss out on the easily reachable beach in the vicinity. Conclude your days in complete tranquility by paying a visit to massage, salon and spa for ultimate relaxation. At Blue Beach Luxury All Inclusive Resort, a wide array of amenities guarantees a fulfilling experience throughout your visit. Make your holiday truly memorable by taking a rejuvenating plunge into the pool. At Blue Beach Luxury All Inclusive Resort, the poolside bar provides an excellent incentive to enjoy extended hours in your swimwear.At the hotel fitness center, you have the option to engage in your daily exercise routine or simply alleviate your jet lag by breaking a sweat.

Dreams Onyx is a great place to start, especially for families. Pros: The water park. There are three slides that are in working order…two of which are really cool. The lazy river is an awesome touch…not sure why every resort doesn’t have a lazy river. Rooms were really nice and clean…was fully content with rooms and daily service. Bartenders were great…service was impeccable. Our favorite bar was “The Mix” swim up bar in the waterpark pool. Especially Mis amigos Felix, Miguel, Moises, and Jomiset. They were a pleasure to meet, and made the pool experience so enjoyable and the highlight for our family. Drinks were great, but it was their level of service and interjection of fun that made “The Mix” incredible. Areas of Growth: The restaurants are good, not great. Service was always phenomenal, but food was just ok. Bar service is great, as mentioned above, but the resort references top shelf liquor…Stoli was about the best I saw and that was only at select bars. I really don’t need top shelf, but it was advertised. Not enough pool towels. If you didn’t get (pool) towels early, you had to go back to your hotel room and grab bath towels.

The resort itself was beautiful but there were pros and cons. More cons than I wanted. Pool closed at 6 pm so no night swimming which left little to do in the evenings. Drinks were weak, drank all day long with no effect. Food was the worst. The buffet was terrible and was really our only option since the snack bar ran out of burgers, basically lived on chips and salsa the entire trip. The restaurants which you needed to make reservations for was a joke. The reservation app didn’t work so you had to wake am up at 6 am to stand in line until 8 am in hopes of getting a reservation. The service was not pleasant. Workers badly made eye contact with you and you always felt like you were bothering them when requesting a beverage or asking a question. The resort has potential if they stopped it up on service, food, drinks and entertainment.

All I can say is AMAZING. The hotel and grounds were beautiful. The staff is so friendly. We stayed on the club side. Our butler was Ramiro. He is truly AWESOME. We were all blown away by his attention to what ever we needed. I can’t think him enough for making our stay a memorable one. The food was great. They have several restaurants to choose from. Breakfast is served every morning at a couple of them. I don’t have one negative thing to say about this property or the staff. Book this property for whatever celebration or solo trip you have coming up. YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED

Avoid at all cost!!! Please do not risk staying at the resort because the price appears affordable. Most of the staff are friendly and professional, but this is where the positive review ends. The A/C consistently doesn’t work and most mini fridges do not work as well. There is a lingering smell of sewage on the property. Building 10 is where my family stayed. This was the source of the smell. The food is tolerable, but booking reservations for the upscale restaurant is intentionally difficult. Don’t waste your money on upgrading to privilege because there’s no real benefit. Just pay extra and book somewhere else.

This was our first time in Dominicana and we chose this hotel because our tour operator said it was new and we actually liked the pics (they are real by the way, not like in the majority of the hotels where they post only the best to attract guests). First thing that impressed us was that all staff was wearing masks at all times everywhere: inside and outside! No matter if they were showing sport exercises, cleaning or dancing in the lobby in the evening, they were always in masks! Then sanitizers everywhere . Temperature control at the entrance to the hotel and to all restaurants. The staff also makes sure you are wearing a mask and gloves when picking food. Everyone was polite helping and smiling all the time. I will name only some people here just because I didn't take photos of all names, so sorry if I didn't name you. All receptionists were ready to help and solve any problem you have. Bieavenido (thanks for late night talk, now I know when is the Independence day in Dominicana!😊). All our requests were satisfied within 5-15minutes (not Dominican minutes👆🤣). Guys at the restaurant all who were welcoming, thank you for giving us masks and gloves when we were too overwhelmed with holiday activities and forgot to get them🙈. Thank you for always wishing us good morning, nice day and smiling! Guys who take orders inside the restaurants and my Spanish teachers😅 Ramon, Antonio, Wilsoooooon Rincon, muchos gracias! They always ask you how you are, remember your orders and bring them before you think about it. Mariia Soriano and Andy from lobby bar- the smiliest girl and boy ever! Thank you for your Russian and Ukrainian, keep learning, next time I come I will check up on your progress! 🤣 Animation team- you are beyond human abilities!!! Fly yoga, yoga on surf boards, volleyball, water polo(I think it was water polo😅), water bikes in the swimming pool, sexy dancing, jumping on little trampolines..Ruben & Jason, my sister Debora(best breeds from you!❤)and my evening salsa teacher Coca -Cola(don't lose uno in bachata anymore😉). Love you guys! 🥰 I will always remember all of you, how you invited to take part in the activities, how you were showing everything step by step, your patience, your unique personalities. The best chef on this planet Wander Montilla with amazingly beautifully looking and heavenly tasting dishes. 😋 Thank you for your unforgettable dinner at the stake house restaurant! Also, the cooking show in Asian restaurant is worth seeing! The food is amazing and the products are high quality. We are more than happy with our rest!

The Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda All Inclusive - Newly Renovated is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Punta Cana will find that the Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda All Inclusive - Newly Renovated is a fantastic accommodation choice.The hotel is located approximately 28km from Punta Cana International Airport. Punta Cana International Airport is the closest option for those who prefer to fly, approximately 28km away. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Luxury Esmeralda Water Park, Playa Gran Bahia Principe and Teatro Tropicana all nearby.At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Punta Cana hotel offers parking on site.

We were in the Privilege Deluxe Junior Suites and we had beautiful rooms that are comfortable and well stocked daily . The pool and beach areas had lots of chairs and there are convenient washrooms and bars in both areas. As a group we were very pleased with how every area could easily accommodate us together from the lounge to the Specialty restaurants. Food was great throughout the resort, as were the drinks ( they accommodated a variety of requests) . Strengths , staff were helpful and pleasant, special mention Delmira at breakfast and Ice in lobby. Evidence of areas being cleaned frequently.Cons It’s a big resort so it is a bit of a walk from one area to the next, but the grounds are well pathed and some of the most beautiful landscaping we have encountered with birds and flowers, herons and turtles etc . which makes the walk enjoyable. The coffee shop closer to the lobby would have been better and a second area of quieter entertainment would have been nice. We did enjoy Beatles night . Over all a great week!

Pretty good, the beach is okay