Scores at a Glance
JAZ MakadinaPunta Cana Princess
Overall
9.0
8.0
Beach
9.0
8.6
Food
8.8
7.0
Service
9.2
7.8
Rooms
8.5
7.1
Value
8.7
7.8
Romance
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8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (10,511) | Google Rating | 4.7 (12,411) |
| Rates TBD | 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
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Beach | 8.6 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 7.0 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 7.8 |
| (better)8.5 | Rooms | 7.1 |
| (better)8.4 | Pools | 8.1 |
| (better)8.7 | Value | 7.8 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 8.6 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| – | Quiet | 8.0 |
| 8.7 | Adventure | – |
| – | Remote work | 6.2 |
| – | Accessibility | 6.5 |
Of the 9 measures we call, JAZ Makadina leads on 8 and Punta Cana Princess leads on 1.
Vibes
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
Punta Cana Princess
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from PUJ
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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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