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Vote on the Top 20 family resorts in the DR.

Vota por los 20 mejores resorts familiares en RD.

Twenty hand-researched five-star properties. Heart any you'd be happy with — the family favorites win.

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana
#1

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana

Bávaro, Punta Cana

All-suite swim-up sanctuary on Bavaro Beach.

  • All-suite rooms
  • Swim-up suites
  • Family wing
  • 6 à la carte restaurants
All-SuiteBest for FamiliesBávaro
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana
#2

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana

Bávaro, Punta Cana

Adults-only sophistication with a dedicated family side.

  • Family suites
  • Steam room & sauna
  • Beach Butler service
  • Premium liquor
All-SuiteTeen FriendlyBávaro
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
#3

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana

Bávaro, Punta Cana

The original Majestic — colonial elegance and beachfront classics.

  • Mini Club Grupo Piñata
  • Casino
  • 9 restaurants
  • Beachfront pool
Best for FamiliesBávaro
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
#4

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana

Macao, Punta Cana

Rockstar amenities with a full waterpark and Woodward action sports.

  • Full waterpark
  • Woodward action sports
  • 13 pools
  • Teen Lounge
WaterparkTeen FriendlyBest for Families
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
#5

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana

Uvero Alto

Slime time meets all-suite luxury — character breakfasts daily.

  • Aqua Nick waterpark
  • Character experiences
  • All-suite
  • Slime time shows
Best for ToddlersWaterparkBest for Families
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
#6
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Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana

Cap Cana

Refined Cap Cana cove with KidZ Club and a lively teen lounge.

  • KidZ Club
  • Teen Lounge
  • Protected cove beach
  • World of Hyatt points
Cap CanaTeen FriendlyBest for Families
Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana
#7
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Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana

Bávaro, Punta Cana

Endless Bavaro Beach with the lively Explorer's Club for kids.

  • Explorer's Club
  • Core Zone teens
  • Unlimited-Luxury
  • Beachfront wing
Best for FamiliesBávaro
Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites
#8

Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites

Bávaro, Punta Cana

All-suite Iberostar with the beloved Star Camp kids program.

  • Star Camp
  • All-suite
  • Lazy river
  • Sustainable resort
All-SuiteBest for FamiliesBávaro
Club Med Punta Cana
#9

Club Med Punta Cana

Bávaro, Punta Cana

Baby Club Med through Passworld teens — French-Caribbean joie de vivre.

  • Baby Club Med 4-23 mo
  • Passworld teens
  • Trapeze school
  • Family suites
Best for ToddlersTeen FriendlyBest for Families
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
#10

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas

La Romana

Private villas, three Pete Dye courses, and Altos de Chavón steps away.

  • Private villas
  • Kids' activity center
  • Beach club
  • Marina & equestrian
La RomanaBest for Families
Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino
#11

Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino

Bávaro, Punta Cana

Spanish-grand architecture, sprawling pools, and a kids' world that runs all day.

  • Mini Club & Teens Club
  • Lazy river & waterpark zone
  • Junior suites for families
  • 9 à la carte restaurants
Best for FamiliesWaterparkBávaro
Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa
#12

Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa

Bávaro, Punta Cana

Three resorts in one — endless pools, mini-club Baby Club from 1 year, Family Selection upgrade.

  • Baby Club from 1 yr
  • Family Selection wing
  • Splash park & raid zone
  • Black Beach beachfront
Best for FamiliesBest for ToddlersBávaro
Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro
#13

Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro

Bávaro, Punta Cana

Reliable family classic on a postcard stretch of Bávaro Beach, with the Hacienda waterpark next door.

  • Free access to Hacienda waterpark
  • Junior club + teen disco
  • Family junior suites
  • Wide soft-sand beach
Best for FamiliesWaterparkBávaro
Grand Bávaro Princess
#14

Grand Bávaro Princess

Bávaro, Punta Cana

Lagoon-style pools threading through the property, with one of the largest kids' clubs in the DR.

  • Lagoon pool network
  • Mini & Maxi club
  • Family-friendly buffets
  • On-site bowling & arcade
Best for FamiliesTeen FriendlyBávaro
Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana
#15

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana

Macao Beach, Punta Cana

Modern Hyatt-family resort on quieter Macao Beach with Explorer's Club for kids and Core Zone for teens.

  • Explorer's Club (3-12)
  • Core Zone teens lounge
  • Preferred Club family suites
  • Quieter Macao beachfront
Best for FamiliesTeen FriendlyAll-Suite
Riu Palace Punta Cana
#16

Riu Palace Punta Cana

Arena Gorda, Punta Cana

Bold all-white palace, 24/7 all-inclusive, splash park and Riuland kids' club steps from the sand.

  • 24-hour all-inclusive
  • Splash Water World
  • Riuland kids' club
  • Liquid teen disco
Best for FamiliesWaterparkTeen Friendly
Ocean El Faro
#17

Ocean El Faro

Uvero Alto, Punta Cana

Newer Cap-Cana-style design on a long quiet beach, with Daisy Club for kids and Privilege family suites.

  • Daisy Club kids' programming
  • Privilege family suites
  • Lighthouse-themed pools
  • Quiet Uvero Alto beach
Best for FamiliesAll-Suite
Meliá Caribe Beach Resort
#18

Meliá Caribe Beach Resort

Bávaro, Punta Cana

Lush gardens, flamingos on the grounds, and The Level upgrade for families who want a little extra quiet.

  • Kids' Dome & Splash
  • The Level family upgrade
  • Tropical gardens
  • Flamingo lagoon
Best for FamiliesBest for ToddlersBávaro
Reflect Cap Cana Resort
#19

Reflect Cap Cana Resort

Cap Cana

Family-welcome sister to the adults Secrets, with Explorer's Club, Core Zone and a tucked-away Cap Cana cove.

  • Explorer's Club (3-12)
  • Core Zone teens
  • Preferred Club family suites
  • Calm Cap Cana cove
Best for FamiliesCap CanaAll-Suite
The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club
#20

The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club

Puntacana Resort

Inside the original Puntacana resort community — championship golf, ecological reserve, calm reef-protected beach.

  • Reef-protected swim beach
  • Kids' Club & nature programs
  • Golf & ecological reserve
  • Walk to Punta Cana village
Best for FamiliesBest for Toddlers