The 12 best all-inclusive family resorts in Punta Cana (hand-picked and recommended)
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There are hundreds of all-inclusive hotels in the Dominican Republic but not every accommodation is suitable as a family resort in Punta Cana. When you are planning a vacation in Punta Cana with kids it is therefore important to pay attention to the amenities of each resort. What can be overwhelming at the first hand is a breath with the following list of the best family resorts in Punta Cana, which offers a hand-selected choice of recommendable Punta Cana resorts for kids. Taking into consideration key amenities such as family suites, water parks, kids clubs, kid-friendly entertainment or an activity schedule fitting all ages, the following Punta Cana all-inclusive family resorts are some of the best choices for a family vacation in Punta Cana. And the best of this list: those kid-friendly resorts in Punta Cana are not just a random selection – we have visited 90% of them on our own and know all the pros and cons of these family hotels.
If you need information on what to do in Punta Cana as a family, have a look at the best family activities in Punta Cana.
If you are not sure which Punta Cana hotel is the right one for you, you can check out here how to find the best all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana.
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Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana
It is very hard to find THE best family resort in Punta Cana, as all resorts have certain amenities and are suitable for different types of families. That’s why we have decided to sort the selected kid-friendly resorts in Punta Cana alphabetically.
If we would have to select one special Punta Cana family resort, Dreams Macao probably wouldn’t be the winner, but it makes it to this list as it offers a perfect balance for all ages. It definitely can be considered as a kid-friendly hotel in Punta Cana but is very recommendable for teenagers and adults likewise. Dreams Macao Beach is a completely newly-built family hotel, which only opened its doors in 2020. So far, it is the only all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana at Macao Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Punta Cana. Even though the beach is stunning and offers marvelous views, it has to be said that sometimes the waves and/or currents might be quite strong, which is why Dreams Macao Beach might not be the best family-friendly hotel in Punta Cana in case your kids love the ocean more than the pool. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t go swimming at Macao Beach, as waves and currents are only present occasionally.
So what makes Dreams Macao Beach a perfect all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana for families? Kids aged 3-12 will love the Explorer’s Club, which offers a wide array of included activities, among them a basketball court, trampoline, a kids’ cinema, an indoor game room with TV and video games, weekly campout adventures and big-screen movies on the beach. For teenage families in Punta Cana, it might be the best all-inclusive resort because teens can not only enjoy the teens club with nightly activities, but also the best surf spot in Punta Cana right in front of the hotel, where they can take surf lessons with the renowned Macao surf school*. And last but not least, adults can enjoy the stunning scenery of Playa Macao, explore a hidden beach close by and immerse themselves into the local culture by exploring the small village of Macao right next to the hotel.
If this is not enough yet, Dreams Macao is also one of those family all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana with 2 water parks – one for toddlers and one for the kids and teens. Endless fun is guaranteed!
If you’d like to know more information about this Punta Cana family all-inclusive resort, check out the comprehensive Dreams Macao Beach review here at Punta Cana Travel Blog.
And if you are wondering about all the things you can do when visiting this kid-friendly hotel, check out the best family activities in Punta Cana 2022.
The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– 2 water parks, one for toddlers and one for kids and teens
– separate kids club (for ages 3-12) and teens club (for ages 13-17)
– all kids club staff members are CPR certified by the Red Cross
– Macao Beach is the best surfing spot in Punta Cana, perfect for teens who’d like to get involved in this sport
– a lot of different and entertaining activities at the teens club
Kids and teens club hours (subject to change without further notice): 10 am to 6 pm (kids club, 3-12 years); 6 pm to 10 pm (teens club 13-17 years)
Typical room occupancy: 3 adults + 1 child (up to 12 years) in most rooms (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 6 adults + 2 children (up to 12 years) in a Preferred Club Two-Bedroom Villa with pool (check room details*)
Further Information: Dreams Macao Beach – a comprehensive guide for this Punta Cana all-inclusive resort
Finest Punta Cana
Finest Punta Cana is one of the newest additions to the all-inclusive resort family in Punta Cana. It is located in Uvero Alto and belongs to the Excellence Group. Contrary to the other two resorts of this chain, Excellence Punta Cana and Excellence El Carmen which are both adults-only resorts, Finest Punta Cana was particularly designed as a kid-friendly hotel and might be indeed one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana, taking into account its high-end standard as well as some interesting innovations when it comes to taking care of families in Punta Cana.
Similar to Dreams Macao Beach, Finest Punta Cana is a newly-built resort that was inaugurated only in October 2021, hence everything is brand-new with state-of-the-art design. It definitely is a luxury family resort and offers some of the highest quality you can find among the best all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana for families.
What sets Finest Punta Cana apart is that there are just so many well-thought-of details, such as the kids and teens club hours during dinner time, the kid’s spa or the staffed playrooms next to each restaurant, so that the parents can enjoy a relaxed and romantic dinner whenever their little ones feel like playing. The Finest also offers plenty of suites for up to 5 guests – perfect when you are looking for a Punta Cana all-inclusive resort for a family of 5. Some of those room categories also have private pools, which is perfect for older kids and teens who want to use the pool outside of the main pool hours.
Furthermore, teens will love the flipper arcade machines, the pool tables and the table football area, where they can play against other guests. Last but not least, one of the Preferred Clubs the resort has (the Finest Club) is also an exclusive family VIP club.
But not only the kids will enjoy this Punta Cana family resort, Finest Punta Cana offers the highest standard for adults as well. Parents can enjoy high-quality cuisine, including à-la-carte lunch, lobster dinners or a family-style dinner at the beach (all included), as well as an outstanding wide selection of drinks, including fresh coconuts, many different brands of beer and premium liquors on every bar. There is a spa for adults and their kids. The suites are top-notch with contemporary design, all technical amenities and an amazing room service menu.
For our most recent experiences at this Punta Cana all-inclusive family resort, check out the comprehensive Finest Punta Cana review here at Punta Cana Travel Blog.
The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– a VIP club option exclusively for families
– special spa for adults and kids
– creative kids menus including family-style dinner menus
– staffed kids club rooms next to each restaurant, including for dinner
– 5 different room categories which all fit a maximum of 5 guests
Kids club hours (subject to change without further notice): tba
Typical room occupancy: 3 adults + 1 child (up to 12 years) or 2 adults + 2 children (up to 12 years), for example a Family Suite (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 3 adults + 2 children (up to 12 years) in a Finest Club Imperial Family Suite with pool (check room details*)
Further information: Finest Punta Cana – a comprehensive review of this newly built all-inclusive resort
Grand Sirenis Punta Cana
Grand Sirenis Punta Cana was one of the first family all-inclusive resorts we visited – and it is still one we love. The resort got completely renovated in 2018 and therefore offers contemporary suites and a fresh design throughout the resort. Similar to one of the kid-friendly resorts presented below, Serenade Punta Cana, Grand Sirenis offers an outstanding price-value ratio, particularly considering the modern and spacious rooms (incl. their family suites) and well-elaborated dishes and menus.
However, the reason why Grand Sirenis Punta Cana is one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana is the on-site water park, Sirenis Aquagames. This famous Punta Cana water park features 7 different slides for older children and teens, a large area with a pirates ship for kids aged 4 to 11 (including 10 mini water slides and 4 splash barrels) and a water playground with different water sprinklers and animal statues for the smallest visitors (2 to 4 years) who love to play in the water.
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Besides the water park, particularly the kids club is worth mentioning at Grand Sirenis Punta Cana, as it offers much more than the typical kids club at other kid-friendly hotels in Punta Cana. It is divided into different areas, guaranteeing a full day (or week) of fun for children from 4 to 12 years. The areas include a master chef zone, lego zone, craft zone, barbie zone, cinema room, outdoor garden and plant nursery.
Another great amenity for families traveling to Punta Cana is the different types of family rooms, including the regular family suites with a closeable door between the bedroom and the living area with a sofa bed and the connecting suite, which comes with two bedrooms, perfect if you are looking for an all-inclusive resort for teenage families in Punta Cana.
You are looking for further information about this kid-friendly all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana? Continue reading the comprehensive Grand Sirenis Punta Cana review.
The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– home to Sirenis Aquagames, one of the largest resort water parks in Punta Cana
– creative and extensive kids club with different areas, among them master chef zone, lego zone, craft zone, barbie zone, cinema room, outdoor garden and plant nursery
– affordable family suites with a separate bedroom for more privacy and tranquility
– large tropical garden including kid-friendly wildlife, such as ducks or flamingos
– family-friendly resort entertainment and activities during the day and the night
Kids club hours (subject to change without further notice): 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (4-12 years)
Typical room occupancy: 3 adults + 1 child (up to 12 years) or 2 adults + 2 children (up to 12 years), for example in a Double Room (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 6 adults (incl. children) in a Club Premium Half Connecting Suite (check room details*)
Further information: Grand Sirenis Punta Cana – a comprehensive guide for this family all-inclusive resort
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
With around 1800 rooms, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana is one of the biggest resorts in the Dominican Republic. Thanks to its sheer size and its focus on entertainment and music, it is the perfect family resort in Punta Cana for kids and teens who are looking for non-stop fun! Your little rock stars will feel like Elvis or the Rolling Stones here.
Hard Rock Punta Cana Resort is a world on its own. You can spend days here and won’t have explored it all. Besides the high quantity of rooms, Hard Rock Punta Cana offers 9 top-quality restaurants (all of them are air-conditioned), 23 bars with premium liquors and 13 pools, among them 3 infinity pools.
Even though Hard Rock Punta Cana is not catering exclusively to children, kids will love this top family resort in Punta Cana. There is always some entertainment going on, the beach is awesome to play in the sand, the kids’ menus are creative and extensive and compared to other kid-friendly resorts in Punta Cana, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana offers one of the most extensive kids club hours in the entire Dominican Republic – from 10:00 am to 10:30 pm, which includes a super varied schedule with activities like crazy games, face paintings, balloon workshops, music activities, ice cream party, dance competitions, kite flying, Zumba, table games, painting workshops and much more. On the other hand, teens will love the extensive array of additional activities, which are unfortunately not included in the price, but unique compared to other Punta Cana all-inclusive family resorts, such as mini-golf, bowling, escape room, laser tag, VR games, arcade games and the FlowRider to practice surfing.
Since summer 2022, Hard Rock is also a family resort with one of the biggest water parks in Punta Cana. 26 slides are expecting you, among them 9 fast and thrilling slides for teenagers and adults, 9 slides for smaller children and 8 further slides somewhere in between. This rounds off the family amenities of Hard Rock Punta Cana even more.
And adults? They can enjoy top-notch cuisine, including one of the few Lebanese restaurants in Punta Cana, an amazing new market concept, a top-class spa and the biggest casino in Punta Cana, besides lots of live acts, shows and musical entertainment.
For our full experiences at this Punta Cana family all-inclusive resort, have a look at our comprehensive Hard Rock Punta Cana review.
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The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– non-stop kids club from 10:00 am to 10:45 pm
– an extensive array of additional activities (mini-golf, bowling, FlowRider, escape room, water park, etc.)
– kids stay free until the age of 17 during certain periods
– extensive kids menus at most restaurants
– one of the best ice cream shops in Punta Canas’ resorts
Kids club hours (subject to change without further notice): 10:00 am to 10:30 pm (4-12 years)
Typical room occupancy: 4 adults + 1 baby (0-3 years) in a Caribbean Suite (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 4 adults + 2 children (up to 17 years) in a Rock Family Suite or up to 12 guests in the Royal Villa (check room details*)
Further information: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana – a comprehensive review for this Punta Cana all-inclusive resort
Lopesan Costa Bavaro
Lopesan Costa Bavaro is another one of those family-friendly hotels in Punta Cana offering several amenities for all kinds of travelers – including for children. The resort was only opened in 2019 and therefore is brand-new – which you can see in nearly every corner. The rooms at Lopesan Costa Bavaro are offering a fantastic Caribbean design with contemporary art elements and frequent use of natural materials. You can also find a completely newly built leisure and shopping area called The Boulevard, which consists of plenty of apparel shops, some of the Lopesan restaurants, a coffee shop, the casino, the theatre, several bars and many other entertainment options, such as the kids’ amenities mentioned below.
What makes Lopesan Costa Bavaro a suitable family all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana is the combination of services and amenities for children. As a kid-friendly all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, the hotel is one of the Punta Cana resorts with a water park, particularly suitable for kids until the age of 10-12. There are no monster slides or spectacular attractions for teens, but a wide array of smaller slides and water games for kids, which will keep them entertained the entire day – particularly considering that the ice cream shop and the kids club are located right next to the water park. On the other side, older teens can enjoy the teens club with a dedicated relax area. They also will love the arcade section and bowling alley, even though they are not included in the price.
Regarding gastronomy, Lopesan Costa Bavaro also can score as a Punta Cana resort for kids by offering very flexible eating options. While the regular breakfast and lunch buffet, as well as the à-la-carte dinners, have the common opening hours, families can choose between different options throughout the day – compared to other Punta Cana all-inclusive resorts where you usually only have one snack restaurant or buffet outside of the regular opening hours. Lopesan Costa Bavaro offers at least three options – and all of them with a decent food menu, which surpasses the typical snack restaurant:
– The Valley, an American à-la-carte restaurant, open 24 hours
– Yolo, à-la-carte snack restaurant, open from noon until midnight, located next to the water park
– Goldfish Beach Club, buffet restaurant, open from noon until 6 pm, located at the beach
And for everyone still doubting that Lopesan Costa Bavaro is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, show the ice cream shop to your kids and they will love the hotel.
We have visited this resort for families in Punta Cana not too long ago. For in-depth information, continue reading our comprehensive Lopesan Costa Bavaro review here at Punta Cana Travel Blog.
The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– kids and teens club with extended opening hours
– two water parks, one for kids and one for toddlers
– large leisure area with plenty of arcade games and a four-lane bowling alley (for a surcharge)
– several food options during the entire day (snack restaurant, à-la-carte restaurant, beach buffet), perfect when kids don’t want to stick to the regular breakfast, lunch and dinner hours
– perfect location of the water park, kids club, teens club, snack restaurant and ice cream shop right next to each other – kids never want to leave this area
Kids and teens club hours (subject to change without further notice): 11:00am to 01:00pm and 03:00pm to 10:30pm (kids club, 3-12 years); 10:00am to 01:00pm, 03:00pm to 05:00pm and 08:00pm to 09:00pm (teens club, 12-17 years)
Typical room occupancy: 3 adults + 1 baby (0-1 years) or 2 adults + 2 children (2-12 years) in a Junior Suite Tropical (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 7 adults (incl. children) in a Junior Suite Two-Bedroom (check room details*)
Further information: Lopesan Costa Bavaro – a comprehensive review of this newly built all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana
Nickelodeon Resort
Nickelodeon is another top family resort on our list and – as many other hotels from our selection of the best all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana for families – also just opened a few years ago. 2016 marked the beginning of the Nickelodeon story in the Dominican Republic. Since then, the hotel has built up a reputation for being one of the best family all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, especially due to its nearly endless themed amenities and activities, which will let the kids feel as if they are part of one of the famous Nickelodeon series.
When talking about Nickelodeon Resort as one of the best Punta Cana all-inclusive family resorts, we have to mention the several Nickelodeon experiences which are unique compared to other family hotels in Punta Cana. Imagine getting soaked with the typical green slime as a family (and having this moment captured in a foto), eating a giant burger together with your kids (which might be as big as your entire fridge at home), meeting the Nickelodeon characters live with your kids or visiting the water park of this Punta Cana resort – fun and longlasting memories are always guaranteed when visiting this kid-friendly resort in Punta Cana.
But it’s not only about the kids’ amenities at Nickelodeon Resort. The hotel, in general, offers very high quality, with impeccable service and plenty of dining opportunities. Particularly mentionable is the Spacewalker restaurant, where your kids can enjoy food from another galaxy (including the accordant decoration and Nick characters, of course) and the daytime gourmet option at Fresco, an Italian-inspired place to eat fresh dishes.
Also worth mentioning: this Punta Cana all-inclusive family resort has only 208 suites, hence it is one of the smallest family hotels in Punta Cana. This is particularly important if you are looking for a resort with more personalized services compared to a mega building with 1000 rooms or more.
The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– the chance for the kids to meet their favorite Nickelodeon characters
– take a tour or stay at the famous Pineapple Suite
– tons of experiences centered around the Nickelodeon characters, such as “get superslimed”
– one of the most extensive food and drink menus for kids among all Punta Cana family resorts, including slime smoothies and the family machete burger
– tons of fun for the kids at the Club Nick, the resort’s water park or when discovering the small hidden secrets of the resort
Kids and teens club hours (subject to change without further notice): tba
Typical room occupancy: 2 adults + 3 children (up to 12 years), for example in a Pad Suite (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 2 adults + 4 children (up to 12 years) in a Super Pool Villa or the Pineapple Suite (check room details*)
Princess Family Club Bavaro
Princess Family Club Bavaro is one of the few Punta Cana all-inclusive family resorts which is fully dedicated to families, without any exception. The resort features a contemporary design as it was completely renovated in 2019 – in fact, it feels like a brand-new family hotel in Punta Cana. It is the sister property of Grand Bavaro Princess, which was also completely renovated and amazed us with its outstanding price-value ratio and the creative and well-elaborated restaurants and dishes. When you book your family vacation at Princess Family Club Bavaro, you enjoy full access to Grand Bavaro Princess incl. its 10 restaurants.
Princess Family Club Bavaro is one of the best kids resorts in Punta Cana as there are so many family-friendly amenities. From the design of the suites, the maximum room occupancy (perfect for families of 5), the Punta Cana water park for kids or the family restaurants, everything is prepared for relaxed and convenient holidays with kids in the Dominican Republic. The family resort is particularly catering to kids, as the water park, the teens club, the ice cream food trucks or the family activities are especially suitable for kids between the ages of 4 and 12.
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Another great feature of Princess Family Club is its small size. The suites, the water park, the kids club, the family pool, the lobby and most of the restaurants are reachable with a 2-minute walk or less, which makes it pretty easy to stick together as a family.
But it is not only the family amenities that make Princess Family Club Bavaro one of the best Punta Cana kids resorts, also adults will enjoy an excellent time here. As mentioned, you have full access to Grand Bavaro Princess, which features various delicious dining options (including one of the best Indian restaurants in Punta Cana), a super huge buffet with plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits and healthy dishes, a large selection of international premium spirits and access to Bavaro Beach (reachable by the free in-resort trolley train in 3 minutes), one of the most beautiful beaches in Punta Cana. The resort also counts with a mangrove area, hiking trails and a lot of wildlife, which is another plus for the kids. They will be enchanted when they spot the flamingos, ducks or giant iguanas.
For further information and our full experiences at this family all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, have a look at the full Princess Family Club Bavaro review.
The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– completely renovated and spacious suites with bunk beds for up to 5 guests, incl. 4 children
– various family amenities in the rooms, such as childrens’ bathrobes, little sweets, colorful glasses or sand and pool toys
– strollers for rent including designated stroller parking areas
– a newly-built water park with a family snack restaurant right next to it
– one of the few dedicated family resorts in Punta Cana with swim-out suites
Kids club hours (subject to change without further notice): 9 am to 6 pm (kids club, 4-12 years)
Typical room occupancy: 3 adults + 2 children (up to 12 years) (or 2 adults + 3 children or 1 adult + 4 children), for example in the Family Club Junior Suite (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 3 adults + 2 children (up to 12 years) (or 2 adults + 3 children or 1 adult + 4 children), for example in the Family Club Junior Suite Swimout (check room details*)
Further information:
– Princess Family Club Bavaro – a comprehensive review for this Punta Cana family all-inclusive resort
– Grand Bavaro Princess – a comprehensive review for this Punta Cana all-inclusive resort
Riu Bambu
Riu is one of the biggest resort properties in Punta Cana, featuring Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Palace Bavaro, Riu Palace Macao, Riu Bambu and Riu Naiboa. Even though the Riu Palace hotels are the highest tier of all those Riu properties, when it comes to the best all-inclusive family resorts in Punta Cana, Riu Bambu is the best choice, especially when traveling with some older kids and teenagers. The resort offers plenty of activities and entertainment, 7 restaurants and various bars. Riu Bambu is for sure not the most luxurious family-friendly hotel in Punta Cana, but it is, among Grand Sirenis and Serenade, one of the most affordable all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana when looking for a family hotel.
Furthermore, Riu Bambu is one of the best all-inclusive resorts for teenage families in Punta Cana, particularly considering the very flexible room occupancy. While most Punta Cana family resorts only offer an occupancy of 4 or 5 guests (with a maximum of 2 or 3 adults + children up to 12 years), Riu Bambus rooms’ can host up to 4 adults and 1 teen up to 16 years. Alternatively, you can also stay with 2 adults + 3 children up to 18 years (with at least 1 child 16 years max.). This allows for some pretty cheap family vacations in Punta Cana as you can book your whole family into one room contrary to other Punta Cana all-inclusive family resorts, where you would have to book two rooms.
What makes it even better is the kids stay free program of Riu Bambu, under which 1 child up to 12 years doesn’t have to pay when staying in the room of the parents. Furthermore, teenagers can enjoy the Riu4U club with exclusive activities and a wide array of sports opportunities.
As an additional plus, all Riu guests enjoy free access to the Riu Splash Water World, one of the biggest water parks in Punta Cana with some thrilling slides, incl. a Twister and a Kamikaze slide, and a separate water playground for toddlers and small kids.
In case the parents would like to party, you also have access to some of the best parties in Punta Cana, which are taking place at the RIU Party venue (adults only) just 2 minutes away from Riu Bambu. The entrance is free for all Riu guests and you should expect some of the best resort parties in Punta Cana, that are taking place 4 times a week.
The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– being a club hotel, this family resort offers an extensive activity and entertainment program for all ages
– free access to Riu Splash Water World on the property, one of the biggest water parks in Punta Cana
– kids stay free program (1 child up to 12 years)
– large sports program with windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling equipment, small catamaran, bodyboard, tennis court and beach volleyball
– one of the very few Punta Cana all-inclusive family resorts where you can occupy a room with 5 guests, including children with a maximum age of 16 years (instead of 12 years as with most other kid-friendly hotels)
Kids and teens club hours (subject to change without further notice): 10 am to noon + 3 pm to 5 pm (kids club, 3-12 years); starting from 10:30am (teens club 13-17 years)
Typical room occupancy: 3 adults (incl. children, for example in a Double Standard Room (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 4 adults + 1 children (up to 16 years) (or 2 adults + 3 children or 3 adults + 2 children) in a Family Room (check room details*)
Royalton Splash
Royalton Splash is a very popular Punta Cana all-inclusive family resort, especially thanks to its famous water park, which is one of the biggest ones in the Dominican Republic. This Punta Cana resort for kids offers the best of all worlds: affordable resort prices, attractive services, plenty of restaurants and full access to Royalton Punta Cana (except a few selected restaurants) including their picture-perfect Caribbean beach.
Kids love this Punta Cana family hotel particularly due to its fun-filled water park. Besides 7 giant water slides, there is a pool with a wave machine, a monster barrel and a separate kids water park for toddlers and small children with even more (small) water slides. Besides the water park, the younger guests enjoy a kids and teens club with various activities and an arcade and games center, which is one of the biggest (and included in the price) of all kid-friendly all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana.
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When booking Royalton Splash Punta Cana family resort, you can also consider upgrading to the Diamond Club, as this comes with a particular vast array of additional services, which make your stay in this family-friendly resort in Punta Cana even more enjoyable. We particularly enjoyed the dedicated Diamond Club beach club area. But also the preferential reservations for à-la-carte dinners, the separate Diamond Club lounge and the access to additional restaurants are well worth it, especially for longer stays at Royalton Splash.
If you’d like to book a room directly at the beach, you can also consider booking the sister property Royalton Punta Cana. You have the same access rights (and a few additional) as from Royalton Splash incl. to the water park, but the rooms are located closer to the beach.
The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– one of the most popular water parks in Punta Cana on-site with 7 big water slides
– spacious family suites with bunk beds and a maximum occupancy of 5 guests
– one of the biggest arcade centers (with most of the games included) among all the family resorts in Punta Cana
– full access to neighboring Royalton Punta Cana with additional dining and activity options
– teens and kids club for all ages (starting from 4 years) with a diversified activity program
Kids and teens club hours (subject to change without further notice): 10 am to 5 pm (kids club, 4-12 years); 10 am to 5 pm (teens club 13-17 years)
Typical room occupancy: 4 adults (incl. children), for example in a Luxury Room (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 4 adults + 1 children (up to 12 years) (or 2 adults + 3 children or 3 adults + 2 children) in a Luxury Family Suite (check room details*)
Serenade Punta Cana
Serenade Punta Cana is an inconspicuous Punta Cana all-inclusive family resort in Cabeza de Toro, a hotel area located between the famous Bavaro Beach and Punta Cana International Airport. It was only opened in December 2020 and offers an amazing price-value ratio, which earns it a well-deserved spot in our lists of the best affordable resorts in Punta Cana and the cheapest all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana.
Serenade Punta Cana is not the most exciting family resort in Punta Cana as there are other hotels with more amenities, but it is definitely a kid-friendly resort in Punta Cana. Kids will love the water slides in the main area and for babies, there is a separate toddlers pool with water games as well. Furthermore, there is a kids club with a separate playground and an arcade room (accessible for everyone) with table tennis, basketball machines and an air-hockey table.
What sets Serenade Punta Cana most apart as a family-friendly all-inclusive resort is the services you get for the particularly low price you pay. A well taken care of beach area, kayaks to explore the bay of Cabeza de Toro, super comfy day beds at the pool, modern yet not spectacular rooms, premium liquors, marvelous views from the lobby area and 6 different à-la-carte restaurants are hardly beatable by any other Punta Cana all-inclusive resort in the same price segment.
Last but not least, if you are traveling to the Dominican Republic looking for a Punta Cana all-inclusive resort for a family of 5 or 6 persons, Serenade also gets you covered with their spacious master suites.
If you’d like to know more about this Punta Cana all-inclusive family resort, you’ll find all the information in our comprehensive Serenade Punta Cana review here at Punta Cana Travel Blog.
The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– one of the newest all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana for families, only opened in December 2020
– one of the family resorts in Punta Cana with the best price-value ratio, the top resort in our lists of the cheapest resorts in Punta Cana and the best affordable resorts in Punta Cana
– different water parks for kids and toddlers incl. kids’ pools
– very shallow ocean water and hardly any waves
– room holds up to 6 guests, perfect for larger families
Kids and teens club hours (subject to change without further notice): 9 am to 6 pm (kids club, 3-11 years); 9 am to 6 pm (teens club 12-17 years)
Typical room occupancy: 3 adults + 1 child (up to 12 years) or 2 adults + 2 children (up to 12 years), for example in a Luxury Room (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 5 adults + 1 child (up to 12 years) in a Deluxe Junior Suite or a Luxury Master Suite (check room details*)
Further information: Serenade Punta Cana – a comprehensive review of this newly built all-inclusive resort
Tropical Deluxe Princess
If you are looking for a very affordable Punta Cana all-inclusive family resort, Tropical Deluxe Princess might become particularly handy. It is a completely renovated resort in Bavaro which offers an outstanding price-value ratio, especially considering its contemporary rooms, the large selection of restaurants and the huge amount of amenities for children and adults alike. Renovations were only completed in 2021, hence you can enjoy a completely new family resort in Punta Cana without breaking the bank.
But why is Tropical Deluxe Princess, which offers the same amenities as its sister hotel Caribe Deluxe Princess, one of the best kid-friendly resorts in Punta Cana? This has different reasons. The first one is the number of amenities in the resort. There is not only a kids and a teens club available, but also archery, table tennis and water sports equipment. Furthermore, this Punta Cana family hotel is one of the few resorts with a miniature golf course, which the kids will love. Tropical Deluxe Princess is also a water park resort in Punta Cana, as it features a water playground with various smaller slides, particularly suitable for children up to 8-10 years. There is also a large area with video and arcade games, which are, however, not included in your stay, the same as the bowling lanes at the resort.
What truly sets Tropical Deluxe Princess apart in terms of an all-inclusive family resort in Punta Cana are the unique family suites. Compared to many other family rooms in Punta Cana, they have a separate bedroom for the parents AND two bathrooms, which means the kids have their own bathroom and don’t have to pass through the bedroom when they want to pee or take a shower. This adds a lot of privacy to the parents’ vacations in Punta Cana. Furthermore, as the rooms are fully renovated as well, the design is very contemporary, hence you’ll feel delighted to spend your Caribbean holiday here.
Probably the most unique feature of those family suites at Tropical Deluxe Princess Punta Cana is that they absolutely won’t break the bank as we’re still talking about one of the most affordable resorts in Punta Cana. Rates start at as low as 75 USD per person per night with generous child discounts available.
The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– spacious, contemporary and affordable family suites with 2 bathrooms
– one of the few resorts with a minigolf circuit
– separate kids club (for ages 4-12) and teens club (for ages 13-17)
– bowling alley available plus a large selection of video and arcade games (not included)
– water park and water playground for kids and younger children
Kids and teens club hours (subject to change without further notice): 9 am to 5 pm (kids club, 4-12 years); 9 am to 5 pm (teens club 13-17 years)
Typical room occupancy: 3 adults + 1 child (up to 12 years) in most rooms (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 2 adults + 3 children (up to 12 years) in a Family Suite (check room details*)
Further Information: Tropical Deluxe Princess and Caribe Deluxe Princess – a comprehensive guide for this fully-renovated all-inclusive resort
Dreams Dominicus
If the beach is one of the crucial points when looking for a Punta Cana family all-inclusive resort, Dreams Dominicus is worth a closer look. It is located in the Bayahibe area, less than 1 hour driving away from Punta Cana International Airport on one of the most beautiful stretches of beaches you can find in the east of the Dominican Republic. This resort is particularly one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana when your kids love the beach and you want to make sure your kids can play in a seaweed-free environment, as Bayahibe is overly protected from this natural phenomenon which sometimes occurs in Punta Cana during the summer months.
Note: the seaweed is not dangerous, just ugly sometimes. Also, note that the seaweed only occupies a small stretch of the beach, there are still plenty of areas to build sandcastles and more. Seaweed sometimes occurs on Punta Canas beaches between May/June and September/November.
Besides the beach and the turquoise ocean, which is perfectly shallow and therefore also perfect for your kids to hop into the water, Dreams Dominicus is a compact resort built Meditteranean-style with plenty of spacious suites. The smallest rooms have a size of more than 500 square feet, most suites are sized 800 square feet and more. There is a no-reservation policy in all the à-la-carte restaurants, which means you can eat when and as often as you want in all the restaurants. Several pools – including quiet pools, family pools and entertainment pools – will keep your children “hydrated”.
However, what makes Dreams Dominicus one of the best Punta Cana family resorts is its separate family section in the Preferred Club area. It is an area that was only opened in recent years and is focusing completely on families traveling to the Dominican Republic. It features a water splash area, a family restaurant, a fully-stocked bar, a Preferred Club check-in, a games room and many interconnecting family rooms. Talking about the rooms it is important to know that when you’re booking a Family Preferred Club room category, interconnecting rooms are guaranteed.
Additionally, this area features a family buffet for breakfast and lunch and a family pizzeria for lunch. Parents will enjoy the added Preferred Club privileges, such as an extended bar menu with additional premium spirits or the additional breakfast, lunch and dinner options, particularly for eating à-la-carte. There is also a much larger and more spacious beach section when you book the Preferred Club family rooms at Dreams Dominicus.
Another feature children will love at this all-inclusive resort for families is the very extensive schedule and itinerary at the kids club and the teens club. While the kids club hosts activities such as treasure hunts, sandcastle contests, board games, field trips and big screen movies on the beach, the teens club will make older kids happy with weekly bonfires, foam parties, video games and water activities.
The Top 5 features making this hotel one of the best family resorts in Punta Cana:
– marvelous beach with a 99% chance of not having seaweed
– a separate and newly-constructed family area with a splash park, family restaurants and games room
– very shallow ocean
– very spacious family suites and – when booking the accordant category – guaranteed interconnecting rooms
– super extensive hours until 10 pm respectively midnight for the supervised kids club and teens club
Kids and teens club hours (subject to change without further notice): 9 am to 10 pm (kids club, 3-12 years); 9 am to midnight (teens club 13-17 years)
Typical room occupancy: 3 adults + 1 child (up to 12 years) in most rooms (check room details*)
Highest room occupancy: 6 adults + 5 children (up to 12 years) in a Preferred Club Three Bedroom Family Suite Tropical View (check room details*)
Further Information: Dreams Dominicus – a comprehensive review for this Bayahibe all-inclusive resort
What is your favorite family all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana? Have you stayed in any of those? Do you have questions about these kid-friendly hotels in Punta Cana? Let me know in the comments, I am happy to reply.
If you need any inspiration for what you can do during your family vacation in the Dominican Republic, you can check out the best family activities in Punta Cana here.
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CHRIS
Author, Travel Coach & Punta Cana based digital nomad
Hey, I am Chris, a born and raised German, travel-addictive and Caribbean Soul. Since 2011 I have been living in the Caribbean, among them 5 years in the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana is my home-base here in the country and I’d love to tell you more about how to experience Punta Cana off-the-beaten-track and give you all the advice you want to know for your vacation in Punta Cana.
