Head to head

Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness InclusivevsPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive
Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive
Five-Star·4.8·Adults Only
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Five-Star·4.4
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness InclusivePlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Quick Stats

8.6
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (30,771)
Google Rating
4.4 (3,997)
Price / Night
Yes
Adults Only
No
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
36 min
Airport Transfer
35 min

All Scores

8.8
Beach
8.3
8.0
Food
7.8
8.2
Service
7.9
8.3
Rooms
8.5
8.7
Pools
8.3
8.1
Luxury
8.0
Value
7.7
Family
8.4
8.8
Romance
Nightlife
8.3
8.7
Quiet
9.1
Wellness
8.0
Remote work
8.0
7.2
Accessibility

Vibes

Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive
RomanceQuiet
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Lively

Activities

Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive
SpaGolfWater sports
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids

Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 4 pools
  • 6 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 36 min from PUJ

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

  • 2 pools
  • 8 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 35 min from LIR

Pros — Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive

  • Adults-only beachfront setting on Bávaro Beach.
  • Strong wellness identity with yoga, fitness, spa, meditation-style programming, and Wellbeing 360 positioning.
  • Four pools, YHI Spa, six restaurants, seven bars, tennis, golf access, and The Level premium areas.
  • Remote-work evidence is stronger than average for a resort because Expedia lists free in-room Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly workspaces.

Pros — Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

  • Stylish all-suite resort with Hollywood-themed personality.
  • Good views, sunsets, and Papagayo scenery.
  • Marriott Bonvoy participation.
  • Star Class can substantially improve the experience.
  • Family-friendly amenities, kids recreation, spa, and fitness.

Cons — Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive

  • Food and service consistency varies by guest source.
  • The resort footprint can create longer walks or reliance on carts.
  • The Level upgrade receives much better guest sentiment than some standard-room feedback, so base-category stays may feel different.
  • Some recent complaints mention room maintenance, restaurant organization, and paid Bali-bed policies.

Cons — Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

  • Hilly layout and shuttle dependence are recurring complaints.
  • Food and service are inconsistent by guest report.
  • Beach is scenic but not always considered the strongest swimming beach.
  • Some guests feel the resort is small or limited without excursions.
View Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness InclusiveCheck Rates
View Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive ResortCheck Rates