Scores at a Glance
Excellence Punta CanaPunta Cana Princess
Overall
8.8
8.0
Beach
7.8
8.6
Food
8.0
7.0
Service
9.0
7.8
Rooms
8.2
7.1
Luxury
8.6
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Value
8.1
7.8
Romance
9.1
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Punta Cana | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (24,267) | Google Rating | 4.7 (12,411) |
| From $152 | Price / Night (pp) | From $79 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Excellence Punta Cana | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Beach | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.0 | Food | 7.0 |
| (better)9.0 | Service | 7.8 |
| (better)8.2 | Rooms | 7.1 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.1 |
| 8.6 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.1 | Value | 7.8 |
| (better)9.1 | Romance | 8.6 |
| 6.8 | Nightlife | 7.2 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Quiet | 8.0 |
| 7.5 | Adventure | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 6.2 |
| (better)7.5 | Accessibility | 6.5 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Excellence Punta Cana leads on 10 and Punta Cana Princess leads on 4.
Vibes
| Excellence Punta Cana | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Excellence Punta Cana | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Excellence Punta Cana
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 45 min from PUJ
Punta Cana Princess
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from PUJ
Pros · Excellence Punta Cana
- Strong adults-only romantic atmosphere.
- Large tropical grounds with four pools and direct beach access.
- Broad dining plan with ten restaurants, included room service, and premium drinks.
- Service and staff receive consistently strong guest feedback.
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 · Excellence Punta Cana
- Ocean conditions can be rough, with seaweed and red-flag days.
- Food is liked by many guests but can feel uneven for a premium adults-only resort.
- Recent feedback includes some inconsistency in room condition and housekeeping.
- Nightlife is more relaxed than party-oriented.
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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