Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinPunta Cana Princess
Overall
8.1
8.0
Beach
7.4
8.6
Food
8.0
7.0
Service
8.6
7.8
Rooms
7.6
7.1
Value
7.9
7.8
Romance
7.6
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.1 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 4.7 (12,411) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $79 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.0 | Food | 7.0 |
| (better)8.6 | Service | 7.8 |
| (better)7.6 | Rooms | 7.1 |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.1 |
| (better)7.9 | Value | 7.8 |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| (better)7.5 | Remote work | 6.2 |
| – | Accessibility | 6.5 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 9 and Punta Cana Princess leads on 4.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Punta Cana Princess
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from PUJ
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
Pros · Punta Cana Princess
- Direct beachfront location on Bávaro Beach.
- Adults-only 18+ positioning with a compact, easy-to-navigate layout.
- Five restaurants, swim-up bar, beach bar, spa, tennis, water sports, and casino shuttle access.
- Access to Caribe Deluxe Princess and Tropical Deluxe Princess expands available facilities.
Cons · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
Cons · Punta Cana Princess
- Rooms are commonly described as dated or in need of refurbishment.
- Food feedback is inconsistent, especially around buffet quality.
- Wi-Fi is mixed: official free basic Wi-Fi is available, but guest sources report reliability issues.
- Nightlife is limited on-site; the disco is accessed through Avalon Casino rather than inside the hotel.
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