Scores at a Glance
Punta Cana PrincessVOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
Overall
8.0
8.4
Beach
8.6
8.5
Food
7.0
8.1
Service
7.8
8.4
Rooms
7.1
8.2
Value
7.8
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Romance
8.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Punta Cana Princess | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Overall Score | 8.4 (better) |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.7 (12,411) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,019) |
| From $79 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)25 min | Airport Transfer | 85 min |
All Scores
| Punta Cana Princess | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.5 |
| 7.0 | Food | 8.1 (better) |
| 7.8 | Service | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.1 | Rooms | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.1 | Pools | 8.2 (better) |
| 7.8 | Value | – |
| – | Family | 8.3 |
| 8.6 | Romance | – |
| 7.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.0 | Quiet | 8.8 (better) |
| 6.2 | Remote work | – |
| 6.5 | Accessibility | 8.5 (better) |
Of the 11 measures we call, Punta Cana Princess leads on 4 and VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia leads on 7.
Vibes
| Punta Cana Princess | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Punta Cana Princess | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Punta Cana Princess
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from PUJ
VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 85 min from CTA
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.
Pros · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Official room information is transparent.
- Family-friendly with a Kids Club for ages 3–8.
- Good sandy beach access in the Sampieri area.
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.
Cons · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- Remote setting makes a car or planned transfers useful.
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