Punta Cana Princess
8.0 / 10
Palmprint score
Strongest on beach and pools & spa
Punta Cana Princess at a glance
- Location
- Bávaro
- Guests
- Adults only
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 on Google12,598 reviews
- Best months
- Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
- Pools
- 1 pool
- Airport transfer
- PUJAbout 25 minutes
- Dining
- 5 restaurants
- Drinks
- 3 bars
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Rooms & prices
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Punta Cana Princess
Things to know
before you go
Punta Cana Princess is a smaller adults-only resort on Bávaro Beach with direct beachfront access and shared access to Caribe Deluxe Princess and Tropical Deluxe Princess facilities.
The resort is strongest for couples who want a compact adults-only layout, beach access, a quieter atmosphere, and simple all-inclusive convenience.
Rooms and food receive more mixed feedback than the beach, staff, and relaxed setting.
Official Princess evidence lists one swimming pool at the hotel, while some distributors count two pools or include guest-access pools at sister properties.
Hidden tips
Use the sister-resort access strategically for extra restaurants and activities, but reserve themed restaurants in advance where required.
Choose this resort for beach, romance, and low-key adults-only relaxation rather than nightlife or modern luxury.
Confirm current sargassum conditions before travel, especially if swimming is a top priority.
Things guests wish they had known
This is a smaller, quieter adults-only resort rather than a party-focused resort.
Sister-resort access can improve dining and activity variety, but it also requires planning.
The beach and staff sentiment is stronger than room-modernity or buffet sentiment.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
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.
What guests say
Most loved
- Beachfront setting
- Relaxed adults-only atmosphere
- Friendly staff
- Compact resort layout
- Access to sister resorts
Most complained about
- Dated rooms
- Food consistency
- Seaweed or beach-water conditions
- Wi-Fi reliability
- Limited nightlife or repetitive entertainment
From Reddit
Reddit feedback is mixed: travelers describe a pretty smaller resort with a lovely beach and good pool/beach focus, but recurring criticism focuses on dated rooms, weak food, inconsistent Wi-Fi, and uncertainty over whether the resort feels lively or quiet.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
all 5 restaurants on the all-inclusive plan
Not included
- Airport transfersCosts extra
No airport transfer is included in the rate; the hotel has no transfer service of its own and directs guests to book a paid transfer through its partner link or take a taxi for the roughly 25 to 30 minute drive from PUJ.
Included with limits
- Wi-FiPartly included
Wi-Fi included in lobby per all-inclusive page
- Spa treatmentsPartly included
gym, sauna and whirlpool included; treatments extra
Policies & availability
- Kids' clubNot available
adults-only resort
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
- Value
- 7.8 out of 10
- Service
- 7.8 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.6 out of 10
- Dining
- 7.0 out of 10
- Rooms
- 7.1 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.1 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, dining, rooms, pools & spa, quiet, nightlife, accessibility and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Punta Cana Princess
11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 2, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 5 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, dining, rooms, pools & spa, quiet, nightlife, accessibility and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.8Medium confidence
- Dated Room Food Penalty
- 5.8
- Sister Resort Access Value
- 8.0
- Tripcentral Rating 5 Point
- 4.4
- Adults Only Beachfront Value
- 8.4
Service7.8Medium confidence
- Positive Staff Pattern
- 8.2
- Booking Staff Positive Pattern
- 8.0
- Tipping Or Pushy Activity Risk
- 6.2
- Restaurant Service Complaint Risk
- 6.0
Beach8.6High confidence
- Sargassum Risk
- 6.2
- Beachfront Confirmation
- 10.0
- Positive Beach Sentiment
- 8.6
- Official Clear Water Claim
- 8.8
- Shade Or Chair Competition Risk
- 6.2
Dining7.0Medium confidence
- Restaurant Variety
- 7.8
- Official Restaurants
- 5.0
- Buffet Complaint Risk
- 5.5
- Positive Food Mentions
- 7.2
- Sister Resort Dining Access
- 7.5
Rooms7.1Medium confidence
- Dated Room Penalty
- 5.4
- Suite Size Strength
- 8.4
- Jacuzzi In All Rooms
- 8.2
- Maintenance Complaint Risk
- 5.6
- Hard Bed Or Cleanliness Risk
- 6.0
Pools & Spa8.1Medium confidence
- Swim Up Bar
- 8.0
- Official Hotel Pools
- 1.0
- Pool Guest Sentiment
- 8.3
- Umbrella Or Towel Risk
- 6.2
Romance8.6High confidence
- Beachfront
- 9.0
- Adults Only
- 10.0
- Honeymoon Suite
- 8.5
- Dated Room Penalty
- 6.0
- Romantic Dinner Option
- 8.5
Quiet8.0Medium confidence
- Compact Resort Layout
- 8.2
- Adults Only Quiet Factor
- 8.5
- Pool Activity Noise Risk
- 6.5
- Limited Nightlife Tradeoff
- 7.5
Nightlife7.2Medium confidence
- Casino Disco Shuttle
- 7.2
- Low Key Resort Pattern
- 6.8
- On Site Nightclub Absent
- 5.5
- Official Day Evening Entertainment
- 7.5
Accessibility6.5Medium confidence
- No Elevator Penalty
- 4.5
- Wheelchair Accessible Parking
- 7.0
- Official Accessible Facilities Statement
- 7.0
Remote work6.2Medium confidence
- Desk Or Living Area
- 7.0
- Premium Wifi Extra Cost
- 5.5
- Official Free Basic Wifi
- 6.5
- Guest Wifi Complaint Risk
- 4.8
What it does best
- 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.
Where it costs you
- 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.
Room intelligence
- Best Value Room
- Deluxe SuiteThe official inventory is primarily Deluxe Suites, and this category provides the core adults-only suite experience with hot tub, balcony, and free Wi-Fi.
- Best Room Category
- Honeymoon SuiteOfficial room inventory positions the Honeymoon Suite as the more romantic category with living area, hot tub, balcony, and added honeymoon-style inclusions.
Everything we read on Punta Cana Princess
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 7.0 / 10
- Places to eat
- 5
- A la carte
- 4
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 3
Italian · Mediterranean · Tex-Mex · Swiss · International
Main buffet plus trattoria, Mediterranean, Tex-Mex steakhouse and Swiss venues; snack bar; Mare Nostrum bar offers 24-hour service
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Rooms & suites
Seasonally sampled rooms are not available yet.
More room options (3)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Suite | Sleeps 3 | 592 ft²55 m² | 1 bedroom | Gardens |
| Deluxe Suite Ocean View | Sleeps 4 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Honeymoon Suite | Sleeps 2 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Large main pool plus whirlpool; entire resort is adults-only
The beach itself
Reserved area with waiter service on reef-sheltered Bávaro Beach; DR east coast sees recurring spring–summer sargassum (regional monitoring reports)
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
- Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Taking a group to Punta Cana Princess
Quiet adults-only property; romantic private beach dinners arranged on request; weddings via Princess Hotels
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Group rates
- Negotiable on a block
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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When to go
Best months: Dec to May
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run May to Nov. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 5 Augusts sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Franklin in 2023.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 90°F32°C | 90°F32°C | 90°F32°C | 90°F32°C | 88°F31°C | 86°F30°C | 84°F29°C |
| Rain days | 7 days | 5 days | 5 days | 6 days | 10 days | 8 days | 8 days | 9 days | 10 days | 11 days | 9 days | 7 days |
| hurricane odds | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | 1 in 5 | 1 in 6 | 1 in 9 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of Dominican Republic, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works
Getting to Punta Cana Princess
- Nearest airport
- PUJ · Punta Cana International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 25 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Higüey 23000, Dominican Republic · +1 809-687-5000
Dominican Republic
- Language
- Spanish (English at resorts)
- Currency
- Dominican peso; USD widely accepted
- Power
- 110V, Type A/B plugs (same as the US)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Punta Cana (PUJ)
- Flight time
- ~3.5–4h from the US East Coast
Read the Dominican Republic guide: passport, visa, tipping, safety
Who it suits
Three of the 11 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Punta Cana Princess; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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