Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortPunta Cana Princess
Overall
9.5
8.0
Beach
9.4
8.6
Food
9.5
7.0
Service
9.5
7.8
Rooms
9.4
7.1
Luxury
9.4
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Value
9.0
7.8
Romance
9.7
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (918) | Google Rating | 4.7 (12,411) |
| From $359 | Price / Night (pp) | From $79 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 40 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.6 |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 7.0 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 7.8 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 7.1 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.1 |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| (better)9.0 | Value | 7.8 |
| (better)9.7 | Romance | 8.6 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| (better)9.5 | Quiet | 8.0 |
| 8.9 | Wellness | – |
| (better)7.4 | Remote work | 6.2 |
| – | Accessibility | 6.5 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 11 and Punta Cana Princess leads on 2.
Vibes
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Punta Cana Princess
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from PUJ
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
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 · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
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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