A Review of Popular Punta Cana Hotels
Punta Cana is an affordable destination in a magnificent
tropical setting. There are hotels that range from moderate to
the luxurious. Capitalizing on cheap land and the virtually
insatiable desire of Europeans for sunny holidays during the
depths of winter, a half-dozen European hotel chains have rushed
to acquire large tracts of sugarcane plantations and
pastureland. As a result there are at least a dozen mega hotels,
most with over 500 rooms, that attract a large clientele.
Some hotels in Punta Cana are designed by prominent Spanish
architects - and are very impressive. They include all kinds of
amenities from offering delicious food, drink, exceptional
entertainment to sports activities and business facilities.
Visitors can find hotels to suit both their budget and taste.
Some hotels have their own Web sites and booking facilities
while information on others can only be accessed through
government tourist centers on arrival.
Built in 1993, the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Hotel is an
all-inclusive hotel that caters to every taste. The property is
situated on the beach and is surrounded by impressive greenery
and a lovely coconut grove. The hotel has 594 rooms, each of
which have balconies or a terrace with an excellent view of the
beach. Apart from the regular hotel activities, this hotel has
facilities for ping-pong, water polo, badminton, and other
sports and games. It also includes a business center,
multilingual staff, swimming pools for children, tennis courts
and access to the beach. Accommodations offer air conditioning,
telephone, television, mini bar and broadband Internet access.
The Barcelo Bavaro Golf and Suites is a deluxe hotel located 13
miles from Punta Cana Airport. It is also convenient to reach
the hotel from the Santo Domingo Airport. This hotel overlooks
the Bavaro Golf Club and is surrounded by tropical gardens that
provide a tranquil atmosphere. The Barcelo Bavaro Golf and
Suites resort can be the perfect getaway from hectic city life.
The nearby Bavaro beach offers a wide variety of water sport
facilities. Accommodations are comprised of elegant guest rooms
with all modern conveniences. The hotel offers two restaurants
serving Italian and Mexican cuisine. As the name suggests, this
hotel is known for its 18-hole golf course. The hotel pampers
its guests with personalized service to add to the facilities it
offers.
Secrets Excellence Punta Cana is a relatively new hotel located
on a mile-long stretch of beach. Situated approximately 50 miles
from Punta Cana International Airport, this hotel is strictly
for adults. The hotel has a large pool with bridges, a swim-up
bar, snack bar, and six restaurants. There is also a more
intimate pool. Visitors can enjoy scuba diving, 24-hour fitness
programs, and evening entertainment that include both
performances and interactive shows. All 446 rooms have balconies
or terraces, hot tubs, bathrobes, hairdryers, vanity mirrors,
data ports, mini-bars, irons, coffeemakers, and cable TV. The
prices of the rooms range from $308 to $476 per night.