The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean's undisputed leader when it comes to all-inclusive resorts, with more than two dozen all-inclusive properties ranging from budget to luxury. Many of the all-inclusives in locations like Punta Cana and Puerto Plata are operated by Spanish hotel companies like Riu, Sol Melia and Barcelo, but you'll also find familiar names like Wyndham, with more U.S. brands on the way.
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa
This recent addition to the Dreams resort chain -- and its first in the Dominican Republic -- has a huge free-form swimming pool, spa with spa garden, and seven restaurants, including an adults-only French dining room. Unlike many all-inclusives, Dreams Punta Cana includes premium drinks in its "Unlimited Luxury" room rate; other amenities include a fitness center, broad variety of water sports, kids club, and nightly entertainment. The Preferred Club adds private check-in, free internet access, and other premium services.Grand Oasis Marien
Located about 20 minutes from the Puerto Plata airport, the Grand Oasis Marien -- named for a Taino Indian prince -- offers 332 rooms in four classes, including oceanview rooms and suites. The all-inclusive package includes free drinks at the resort's sports bar and other restaurants and bars. Activities include aerobic and Latin dance classes, mini-golf, windsurfing and kayaking, diving, and tennis on lighted clay courts.Grand Oasis Punta Cana
This 467-room hotel on the Punta Cana beachfront has piano, cigar, theater and sports bars, a trio of a la carte restaurants, nightly family films, and is located just minutes from the area's golf courses (not included, but discounts offered). All meals, drinks, and motorless sports are included.Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
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Opened in 2005, the Majestic Colonial in Punta Cana is part of the new wave of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic. The resort includes a spa, multiple restaurants, meeting and wedding facilities, lagoon-style pool, and a broad, sandy beach.
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana
This sister resort to the Majestic Colonial resort opened in the fall of 2008; it has 600 rooms on the Bavaro beachfront.Melia Caribe Tropical
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With a dozen restaurants to choose from, you'll never get hungry or bored at this huge resort on Bavaro beach. Accommodations include 1,144 junior suites, 72 deluxe suites, and 72 deluxe master suites with kitchenettes -- a unique amenity among Dominican Republic all-inclusives; the Royal Suites include butler service and a private lounge and club. The emphasis is on families, with a Flintstone-themed kids program, but there's also a championship golf course and casino.
