Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats
Location: La Marina Cap Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23302, Punta Cana, DO
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Resorts
About this Property
Relaxation at the Spa
Indulge in a rejuvenating massage session at our luxurious spa to unwind and destress.
Beachside Paradise
Enjoy the serenity of our private beach or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool under the sun.
Delightful Dining and Recreational Activities
Savor local and international cuisine at Punta Palmera, Snack Bar while overlooking the ocean. Make the most of the fitness center, poolside bar, and room service for a memorable stay.
Pamper yourself at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats, your perfect retreat in Punta Cana.
Important Information
- Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Full-service spa
- Boat tours nearby
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Conference space
- Snorkeling nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Porter/bellhop
- On private beach
- Full-service spa
- Marina on site
- Wedding services
- Express check-in
- Pool umbrellas
- Ecotours nearby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Snack bar/deli
- Helicopter/airplane tours on site
- Free self parking
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Beach volleyball on site
- Boat tours nearby
- Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
- Ziplining nearby
- Ballroom
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Rooms Available
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1-Bedroom Apartment With Garden View
1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
1615-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with garden views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Relax - Private plunge pool and private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, desk, and laptop-compatible safe; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Smoking And Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Oven
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Private plunge pool
- Private spa tub
- Separate bedroom
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
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Studio with Garden View
1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
646-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with garden views
Relax - Private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Smoking And Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Private spa tub
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
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Studio with Ocean View
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
646-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony with ocean views
Relax - Private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Smoking And Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Private spa tub
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
-
1-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View
1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
1615-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with ocean views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Relax - Private plunge pool and private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, desk, and laptop-compatible safe; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Smoking And Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Oven
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Private plunge pool
- Private spa tub
- Separate bedroom
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
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2-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
2766-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with ocean views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Relax - Private plunge pool and private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, desk, and laptop-compatible safe; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Smoking And Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Oven
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Private plunge pool
- Private spa tub
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
-
2-Bedroom Apartment With Garden View
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
2766-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Relax - Private plunge pool and private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, desk, and laptop-compatible safe; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Smoking And Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Oven
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Private plunge pool
- Private spa tub
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
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3-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View
4 Double Beds
3875-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with ocean views
Layout - 3 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Relax - Private plunge pool and private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, desk, and laptop-compatible safe; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Smoking And Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 10 (10 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Oven
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Private plunge pool
- Private spa tub
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Rodriguez (10/5): - Beautifully experience recommended to go alone with your partner. our anfrition orlando was the best. all very clean and comfortable
- Chris (10/5): Cap Cana great hotel - Nice place to stay close to the marina.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Absolutely wonderful! If you are looking for a quiet & clean place its perfect!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice and cozy retreat. Very quiet, with private beach.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - not a restaurant or lounge on the premises. transportation to rooms from parking lot did not operate late hours
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Location and beaches different properties to visit
- Verified traveler (4/5): - The staff is no friendly,the breakfast š,they donāt have nothing interesting in this hotel.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very good properties, stayed in 2 different rooms, very specious and we'll equipped. Minor issues like back door didn't close properly, but overall great stay. It is very quiet, if that is what you are after is perfect. Breakfast is good and staff are nice, it does take a while, you have to wait.
- Ty (8/5): - The property is beautiful, quiet, with a large room and a high ceiling. Gorgeous views. Maria, the front desk attendant was incredibly helpful. The drawback about this place is how far it is from the true center of Punta Cana. It's about 30 minutes away and a taxi to downtown will cost $40 one way. We decided to get a rental car for $70 instead since it has free parking. A few minor things that were bothersome included the fact that there's no phone in the room, the shower did not drain properly, the lock box did not work, the power outlets by the bed did not work.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Definitely will recommend this hotel
- Pamela (10/5): Coming back! - Wonderful wonderful wonderful Price and service
- Jennifer (8/5): Great Place to Stay - The rooms are very nice and comfortable. The pool area was very nice. The beach had a lot of seaweed, but it could have been this time of year. Breakfast was good. I stayed on two different occasions and was very pleased overall. The hospitality offered by Maria was awesome. Be sure and visit the API restaurant and beach area - this is included in your stay at Punta Palmera Cap Cana.
- Stacey W. (4/5): Look elsewhere - The property was out of the way and it felt like a ghost town. There was a lot of work going on at the property and one whole side of it was in complete disrepair and looked like the work had been abandoned long ago. The beach chairs were all broken. When I brought this to the attention of management they refused to acknowledge that more than the lobby was being repaired. When I walked outside I could look up to other balconies and see holes in them. The parking garage was leaking all over. With all of this being said, I found the resort to be safe and quiet. The kitchen sink was so tiny that it was totally inadequate for washing dishes. Paper towels or napkins were not provided. The tap water was not suitable for drinking which I didnāt know until we arrived. After the cleaning service our room smelled like a dead rat. Marisimo (?) was very kind and helped us with some excursions. He is a great person, which is the only reason for the 2 stars. I donāt believe the price was fair for the resort. I would hesitate to book here again without fully investigating the area and state of the property.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Is beautiful and the employees is really nice, everything clean and perfect.
- CLAUDIO (8/5): - Most of the beach chairs were damaged and some broken, I had to carry myself one of the pool chairs to the beach because there was no staff available to do so.
- Denise (10/5): beat ever! - I loved every part if my trip. !
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Apartment is incredible needs a little maintenance in the balcony pool. Missing a little light inside apartment at night.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We stood at Punta Palmera for 6 days and loved every second of it! It was our first visit to Dominican Republic and we couldnāt of chose a better place to stay. The hotel is about a 15 minute drive from the airport, and is within a gated property. Which means itās super safe, but a little far from activities or stores. However the hotel provides 3$ cabs wherever you need to go inside the vicinity or information to help schedule pick up dates or times outside the hotel. Punta Palmera itself is huge, although it is still under construction, the rooms are beautiful, spacious and comfortable. Every single person at Punta Palmera was super polite, kind and accommodating. If youāre worried about the language barrier, they have people who speak both Spanish and English. The hotel also excepts USD so you donāt have to worry about converting your money. If youāre looking for a quiet hotel within a safe community with a wonderful staff, breathtaking views of the ocean, huge rooms with full size kitchens and even a jacuzzi this is the place for you. Overall we had an amazing time, and would be visiting again shortly.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I usually stay there. Always a pleasure but this time I didnāt like the room I got. Smells like someone was there and sheets were never change.
- Emmy (2/5): - I donāt understand how this hotel have so many good reviews. If you are planning to stay here, DONāT! I made a reservation for my boyfriendās birthday, I am Dominican (so I understand that Cap Cana is a good area) and my boyfriend lives in North Carolina. I wanted to do something special for him so I booked from Feb 7th to Feb 10th, 2019. Worst experience ever!! First off they didnāt give me the room that I booked. There was a situation with the hot water. No internet in the room (I was supposed to close a deal to build a website and I couldnāt). There is a construction going on, hammering and drilling all day long! Unbelievable. We rented bikes and they were broken, they refused to give us a full refund for bikes we had to return. (By their logic we used the bikes for one hour, each hour was $5 dollars=$10, we paid $50, they returned only $30. When I tried to explain to them the amount was $40 because āmathematicsā the Manager shut me up) The breakfast was awful, we didnāt even bother to eat at the restaurants there. The cleaning staff was very polite and helpful and so were the security guards. But the General Manager Mauricio was very rude, he was unapologetic and I think he was even trying to get us more upset! I have never had such a bad experience. No wonder why the hotel was empty! The beach is not clean due to the construction that is going on... the chair longs at the beach are broken. NEVER AGAIN! They gave us a good room the last night and also told us there woul
- Verified traveler (10/5): - All of the staff, including the manager, were so friendly and helpful. We rented the one bedroom apartment with ocean view for 5 days. It was perfect for our family of 4; 2 adults and 2 teenage boys. The only thing that I found surprising was that the plunge pools were not heated - but really not a big deal with the ocean and awesome pool just steps away! We will forever have the incredible memories made while staying at Punta Palmera. Canāt wait until the day we are able to return! Definitely staying longer next time!
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Close to the marina. Property ans units need lots of maintenance
- Zelda (4/5): Has potential but let us down - Punta Palmera is not a hotel but privately owned condos run by a management company. Only part of the accommodation is built and you are basically on a building site. There is nowhere to get food or a drink. The condo was cheaply decorated and not the cleanest. Everything smelt and felt damp. There were duvets on the beds but no covers on the duvets. Luckily we were only overnighting- I would be very disappointed if I had brought my kids. The staff were very pleasant but the lack of amenities was poor. The area is very beautiful but we couldnāt even lie on the beach as every single bed was broken. However, the pool area made up for this - very clean and well maintained.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Property new. Rooms the best you can get in punta cana. Kitchen room livingroom bathroom wifi and ac. Hotel under construction and workers are everywhere and the look at you funny if you are in sweamwear. No food no restorant to eat. Only breakfest for 12$ each. Normal. Beach is cool and pool is new. The beach seats are broken and there no staff . No wifi in pool or beach. Wifi is free 10 mb speed . To go to restorants is 5$ taxi each way to the supermarket is 50$ two way. Hotel is lonly and with no music. But is luxurios
- Verified traveler (6/5): - The room didnāt have curtains to block the sunrise. Wasnāt able to sleep as planed. Went to the beach and ALL lounge chairs were broken!
- Jose (6/5): Nice beach. - Beautiful Hotel, lots of construction and repairs happening during our stay. Difficult to find restaurants for meals, had to travel out of hotel to eat.
- Teresa (10/5): - Is beautiful evois clean but the need more restaurant And fix the water pressure in the bathroom
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Bad breakfast, Wiffi connection with problem in the room, nice place !
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The locattion and views are beautiful. The condo is very well kept but they need to improve amenities around the pool and beach area like a bar, beach chairs in better conditions, and more food Ć³ptions. The overall experience for us was excellent, since we had a car and could enjoy all restaurants, shopping and places around the area.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - The building, the beach, and the pool were great. But I had to pay more than I was supposed to.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent stay, very nice place. I will be back to this beautiful place....
- Amy (4/5): Lacking amenities and far from everything - This hotel is VERY secluded there are hardly any people staying. It feels like a ghost town. Also, most of it is under construction. We arrived at about 2pm the restaurant was closed (there were not 2 as advertised). The only food available was at the pool and they had 3 items, all meat. Not good for vegetarians. Tried the next morning to get breakfast and it was closed during their advertised hours. We ended up having to walk off of the property in order to eat. We also walked over 30 minutes one night to go to a store that sold water because the receptionist was unable to call a taxi and would not let us borrow the bikes that they had for rent.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Staff (Anisia) was very helful ,did her best to accomodate our 4 member family.
- Julesalmnt (2/5): - It was under construction we were the only guests there. Horrible experience, had to leave the next morning ASAP. Beach was dirty.
- Farid (4/5): - This hotel is under construction and the lobby and public areas are being constructed. This means a lot of dust and noise at all day.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - First room door would not lock. They moved us. Second room shower would not drain. We checked out early.
- yarlenis (10/5): Relax - The stay is good for relax only after have a lot stress of work but they need to have more restaurants in side of marina beach csr need to have more friendly people and more people for service
- Verified traveler (2/5): - The apartment is unbelievably perfect, the amenities and decor are to die for. Iād give it another try but now I know to go food shopping and i guess Iāll be cooking in vacation. The property is undergoing major construction and renovations, I donāt appreciate not being informed prior to my arrival. They make you pay a $300 deposit thats not stated anywhere on the website but 15 days later you get the hold released on your card, cash youāll get at checkout. They only serve breakfast and snack food/meals depending on what they have (nothing on the menu) There was no beach because of seaweed again we were bot aware if it and it smelled horrible at night abd morning. Iād rather go back and check this out after 2019 if I ever return to Punta Palmera but other hotels around the area look amazing too cap cana is a wonderful gated gem until then I do bot recomend going to punta palmera until 2020
- Dan (2/5): - Originally Nice apartments but very worn out. The smell of sea weed is nauseating. This hotel should be closed until they solve their problem.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Beach was unusable due to algae and other gunk.
- Raul (4/5): Potentially a nice property. - Property still under construction and way under staffed. The included breakfast was pretty bad. I guess that once they complete the construction and get all their services going it could be better. With al of that, the cost doesn't go along with de over all experience expected from a property in Cap Cana For now I wouldn't recommend it.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Nice quiet hotel - If you are looking to visit Punta Cana to relax, this is the perfect location. If you are visiting to party, I recommend a commercial hotel close to downtown or go to Santo Domingo instead. I recommend you rent a vehicle if you are staying in this hotel otherwise you will be spending your money in transportation back and forth from the restaurants and downtown.
- Ron (8/5): Pretty decent hotel in a nice are for a nice price - Overall, it served itās purpose, which was an affordable alternative for a business trip. No real amenities but could find all of that nearby in Punta Cana.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great staff they worked hard to accommodate our needs and work with the language barriers
- RAY (8/5): - Nice equipped apartment style stay with awesome views. Just pretty hard for eating! The only restaurant i. The area you have to get transported to and its pricy! The only reliable working restaurant in the essenza its the breakfast restaurant. Other than that, i would recommind anyone coming to stop at the supermarket first! The essenza would have all inclussive or available restaurants and grocery stores and would be great!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Long walk from parking garage to rooms. Shuttles are available but infrequent.
- Ron (10/5): Awesome room with view, right on beach, nice pool. - We (wife, 2 adult children and me) had a wonderful time. Hotel staff was great and area was secure and clean. Property accommodated us by being there to check us in at 2 am when their office is only open until 10 pm. Beach was cleaned every morning. There is also a lot of beach to explore. Had breakfast at the property everyday, it was always good and reasonable. There are lots of restaurants in the area that are only a $3 taxi ride away, and one you can walk to right up the beach (API). It is a great spot to spend the day on the beach and eat lunch and they have a great bar. Also had dinner there and it was very good. As long as you stay in Cap Cana area taxi is only $3 each way, if you go outside Cap Cana taxi gets much more expensive. Strongly advise not eating at the La Apalapa restaurant at Eden Roc. Very expensive and the waiter was very rude, because we looked poor I suppose compared to some other guests.
- Esther (10/5): Awrsome place to stay - I canāt say enough good things about this place. We returned yesterday, and Iām already missing it. The staff is AWESOME! So helpful and sweet. The apartment was beautiful, super clean. The area is the quietest and safest you can find in the Dominican Republic. The apartment complex is so quiet and relaxing. It is located right on the beach. Not crowded at all. If what you want is peace and quiet, this is the best place to be. Iāll be returning next year for sure. What a great find!
- AMANDA (10/5): Private beach - Donāt listen to what others say negatively. My friends and I thought of the same from reading reviews and became iffy but you know what Iām glad we checked it. This place is big on security through the whole marina. They escort you with gold carts to your building any questions or things you may need just ask. Now they mostly speak Spanish but if you have google translate your fine. Thereās a few that speak English. The WiFi is great! You get a view of the garden and ocean. Everyone has an ocean view. Itās a condo/apartment so if youāre the type to cook st home and enjoy a nice quiet place this is the place. Half of the place is blocked off bc they are renovating it but the half where everyone stays on itās just beautiful!!! Thereās people who vacation there and people who live there as well. But itās peaceful and clean and private. You wonāt regret it there. Youāre closer to the Caribbean ocean so the water is o much more beautiful and cleaner. And yeah you wonāt regret it even tho a picture says a thousand words once you get there it just breath taking!!!! Also, thereās food and beaches around you just ask and they will take you there. All you have to do is open your google maps and explore. The front desk has brochures as well. But please take a look and you wonāt regret it! I promise!
- Carrie (10/5): - Beautiful pool and beach and room. Very quiet. Many of the days we had the beach and pool to ourselves. We would definitely come again, but it was nice to have a car because we were a little isolated. There were a couple restaurants within walking distance, but we were glad to be able to explore further out.
- Haykel (8/5): Very nice paradise - It was so good to be out of the real world.
- clo (8/5): - The apartment we stayed in was very nicely decorated, clean, ample and had amazing vews. The bathrooms were spaceus and clean. Enjoyed very much our stay here.
- Oliver P. (6/5): No air condition working - The air conditioning was bas , we sleep very hot
- Marisela (8/5): Nice and calm - The hotel is more like a condominium/villa so there's not really a lot of people there like a normal hotel. It is very calm and very relaxing, it is inside the marina which is super private and super secured which we liked. The only thing is every time you want to go out you have to pay for a cab which is $30 dlls per ride.
- chris (10/5): Love the staff! - I would say it was great! For the price, a really great deal! The food outlets close at 5pm, so that is one thing that I would suggest they work on. We don't speak much English but the concierge was awesome and made needed calls for us. We even had groceries delivered to our room! They can take you into the marina restaurants at night and pick you up when they are done. The pool and hot tub were awesome. We had lunch on the beach under a hit. Again, for the price, an amazing bargain.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Still devolping but overall peaceful - Even though there is a lot of construction our overall experience was peaceful. Every time we went to the pool there was hardly anyone there and our section of the beach was nice as well, even though it was a little rocky. Getting to the hotel was a little confusing but once we were in our room it was our little oasis. Although there was not phone in the room we did have a nice kitchenette. There aren't really grocery stores or anything in walking distance.
- Yaneth (10/5): Nice Quite Hotel - Absolutely loved the cleanliness/staff/quietness of this hotel. We were looking to relax and have fun and we definitely got that. Thanks to the staff from Punta Palmera for making it a great trip to Punta Cana.
- Jose (4/5): - The apartment was nice, no restaurants, shops, bar or anything for entertainment. Not a place to stay if you don't have a car. I did not see any other person in the facilities at all during my stay.
- mary (4/5): This is not a hotel. Tourist trap. - This is not a hotel, it is an apart-hotel meaning that you do not have room service, or other hotel features. Staff is very friendly, but not acommodating. There arent any reataurants in the facilities so you would need a rental to get around and go to the super market for basic necessities. I do not recommend thia hotel.
- Freddy (8/5): - If you looking for a nice quiet place to relax stay by the Marina area, its away from the crows and other resorts.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Love ā¤ļø - Everything was perfect Good conditions friendly staff
- Verified traveler (4/5): Stay away - So to start off no wash cloths all week jacuzzi tub didn't work payed extra for it ice machine didn't work somebody tried to break in our room broke door hotel made us pay for it worst experience ever in foreign country
- Jeff (10/5): Peaceful paradise - What can I say? The beaches are clean. The pool is clean. The staff is great and many speak English. I truly had a wonderful stay. You know what I don't like about vacationing? Other people, tourist traps. This place is sparsely populated by the super rich with affordable resorts thrown into the mix. Most of the time, I felt like I had the place entirely to myself. Best of all, Cap Cana is huge, you can drive for a half hour and not reach the other side. But they have an internal taxi service that will take you anywhere in Cap Cana for $3. Seriously. Now, going other places will be more expensive, like a $30 trip from the airport that's only 10 Kilometers away, but whatever. There's a free ride to and from a large shopping complex called San Juan about 20 minutes outside of Cap Cana. The shopping center provides transportation because... wait for it... you're going to spend money there. Sometimes outside of Cap Cana people can hassle you to buy stuff or whatever, but I generally responded with a babble of Latin/French and got left alone. When I responded in English, it got them engaged, and I don't like to engage. In any event.....
- Matthew (4/5): Beautiful beach that is all - The beach is quiet and beautiful. The food is expensive and disgusting, 50$ for 2 meals, breakfast (dominican breakfast) and lunch (ceasar salad) with 3 beers. The room I had was seperated with a simple closed door with another apartment where was a little kid yelling, could hear everything... when I think about that I saw more employees than guests in the hotel. They could have managed this better. If you need to move outside the hotel, I would recommend to rent a car. Taxi prices are more than expensive. There were 2 different persons at the reception, if you ask the pretty girl to call you a taxi it will cost you less than with the other one. I suppose the other women has some kind of deal with the taxi drivers and they will charge you more. Ex. I paid 1800 Dom. Peso to go to the Westin with the other women. When the pretty girl called me a taxi I paid the same price to go to Bavaro, which is really twice the distance!
- G (6/5): Basically good for privacy - apartment hotel experience, not what I expected, not bad though. very private, good to go and enjoy the surroundings on a bike ride, or take walks along the beach shore, having a car is a must since it is so isolated from everywhere. the only con I can think is that the hotel feels a little bit neglected.
- Alexander (8/5): electric paradise - This place is ok. I will definitely stay there again.
- Kim (2/5): - Air conditioning never worked. It was brutally hot. We left early.
- Oscar (10/5): Nice Hotel - it's a nice hotel, very confortable, it has pool, private beach, the view is amazing, the facilities are great, and the staf is very kind, it has valet parking, the breakfast are delicious, in resume, is a great option for the money, 100 recommended
- Paula (6/5): Great as long as you know what you're getting - The "hotel" is actually a condominium that hasn't been sold yet. Very few people own these units and it is so off the beaten path that very few tourists stay there either. This means that the beach and beautiful pool area are completely deserted. At first it was very eerie, but I got used to it (sort of). If I weren't already familiar with the area from living there, it would have been challenging to stay in this hotel. The roads are not marked and poorly lit at night which makes traveling outside of the hotel's neighborhood a challenge. If you are going to stay here I recommend a car. There is a charge to get outside of the area and there is NOTHING in the area. The only place to get food after 3 pm is an extremely over-priced, mediocre-at-best restaurant about a 5 minute walk away. The condo was equipped with a barely functioning fridge, plates, utensils, and microwave. We drove to the nearby village and bought things from the supermarket and other local eateries in order to have food to eat. Like I said, it is best to rent a car if you want to stay here because they charge to take you to the village each time you want to get food or get to civilization. This is a beautiful spot if you want absolute silence and a deserted beach. Otherwise, I recommend Bavaro as a better place to stay.
- Amazing Stay (10/5): Amazing Stay! Relax and VIP service - If you want an amazing, relaxing, VIP treatment, not crowded, amazing views, oceanfront, excellent service vacation, this is the perfect choice. The Resort was fully booked and we hardly saw anyone. We felt safe because there was security everywhere. Front desk was very helpful. There is a Marina walking distance which has 2 restaurants, one of them by the name Acqua Mare, excellent food and service. If you want to buy food at a market there is a market by taking a cab $30 round trip. The pool area has a rest which you can purchase food and will be taken you at the pool in the daytime. Also there is a breakfast rest until 11 by the front desk. Overall it was an amazing stay, no kids running around, pool not crowded, beautiful rooms and jacuzzi, with a nice balcony. Staff is amazing specially Johanna she's always around. We went for our Valentine's Anniversary and we def will go back. Worth every cent. Thank you for a superb VIP stay.
- Monique (10/5): The Luxurious Beverly Hills of Punta Cana - My stay with Punta Palmera was absolutely fantastic. The food!!!!!!! AMAZINGLY TASTY :) The Marina was less than a 5 min walk in which I took the shuttle or taxi over since I didn't want to mess up my pretty lil heels on the beautiful cobble stone streets. But nonetheless the Marina was stunning, amazing food, drinks, people, and yachts. The hotel staff was very helpful, friendly, and they tried their best to communicate as much English as they could. The free shuttle from the airport is great as well, they even helped me figure out transferring my money to pesos easily at the bank. The rooms also include a kitchen with pretty much almost everything and I mean everything! Since this trip was a solo mission for me, I didn't do much cooking at all but will def considerate it in the next time I return. There's a mini market in the Marina to get grocerys and liquor as well. The beach is fantastic, clean, quite, and absolutely refreshing. Make sure to bring extra bug spray for the mosquitos especially in the Marina. Nightlife is entertaining and full of performances coco bongo & imagine. Taxi service is quick and pretty affordable. Unless you travel to Bavaro many times where most of the nightlife and some activities are located. This trip definitely changed my life. It was luxurious it felt like the Beverly Hills of Punta Cana. Would come back to this place over and over again.
- Ray (8/5): Great weekend escapade - Great apartments. A little isolated but perfect for relaxation and lounging around the pool and the beach
- Austin (10/5): Great Overall - PLAYA juanillo. - Punta Palmera might be as close as you can get to Playa Juanillo. You can see it across the water from from the point of the property. They will give you a ride for 3 dollars but I recommend that you rent a car. Just be careful, driving in Republica Dominicana is different from anywhere else. Be in control and on your toes. Our group of 3 stayed in a studio and we were more than happy and I am coming back for more. The A/C is ice cold. The staff was very friendly and helped us do exactly what we wished such as get groceries, liquor, champagne etc. The desk staff was friendly. Eddie was very helpful. There are some services on site, and there are also restaurants in the nearby marina. It feels private because of all the space that the rooms have. But on a weekend it could potentially be crowded too. The weather is always good, if it rains in the evening, it usually passes quickly. Part of the adjacent property is under development. There is a ton of security, for what reason? I dont know why. It feels safe though and its nice to have some people around. lol
- Verified traveler (2/5): Run-down resort in a barren part of Punta Cana - The room was in bad condition. The bathroom sink was clogged and the stove didn't work. The locking mechanism on the balcony doors didn't work, so there was no way to secure the unit. The resort was in terrible condition. The rooms adjacent to ours we're run-down. Some units didn't have doors, so someone could have walked into an adjacent unit, crossed the balcony, and entered our unit (since the balcony door lock didn't work.) The pool restaurant / bar was never open during the advertised hours. The only place available to get food was a 20 minute walk from the resort. The beach was gross and totally covered in sea-weed. The surrounding area of Cap Cana was very barren and desolate. A lot of the neighbouring buildings were run-down, empty, and dark at night. Entering and exiting Cap Cana involves passing through security check-points, which is inconvenient and tiresome. Overall this was the worst resort experience we've ever had in Dominican Republic.
- Austin (10/5): Great Overall - Close to Playa Juanillo. The staff was very friendly and helped us do exactly what we wished.
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