It’s a pretty sure bet that you’re not going to find a resort in the Caribbean that doesn’t either have a beach or a pool (or both). Resorts that have rooms where you can step outside your door and right into some cool, clear water are a little more of a rarity. But that’s starting to change as more and more hotels respond to growing demand for “swim-up rooms.”
And while some elite-level suites and resorts have their own private plunge pools, “swim-out” (or “swim up”) rooms are becoming increasingly ubiquitous, particularly at all-inclusive resorts.
It’s no surprise, then, that the Caribbean’s most popular all-inclusive destination, Punta Cana, is full of them. So when you’re looking for a Dominican Republic resort with the added level of luxury, convenience and cooling pleasure, take note of our favorite swim-out accommodations in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (and surrounding neighborhoods in Greater Punta Cana).
TRS Cap Cana An adults-only resort known for its Bali-style beach club, the TRS Cap Cana is part of the Palladium Hotels group and newly affiliated with Wyndham’s Registry Collection. The all-inclusive package is wrapped around accommodations like Swim Up Poolside Junior Suites, which open onto either a freeform or geometric swimming pool.
Lopesian Costa Bavaro This Playa Bavaro resort is one of the newest all-inclusive resorts in the area, and it’s replete with amenities, including seven swimming pools, multiple dining options, and two beach clubs. That’s along with its outstanding Boulevard shopping mall. Junior Suite Swim Ups have pleasant aqua decor befitting their poolside location; with a deliciously secluded, lush setting.
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa Low-lying, thatch-roofed buildings contain Secrets Cap Cana’s swim-up suites, which open onto a curvaceous pool as well as patios with seating areas and comfortable round day beds. The Junior Suite Swim Out rooms have one king or two double beds and can be upgraded to Preferred Club level service.
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa The Allure swim-up junior suites at this Hyatt-affiliated all-inclusive resort open onto a serpentine pool running along the hotel building. Each room has a private terrace with an outdoor hot tub and a small patch of lawn for lounging and sunning. The 554-square-foot rooms have one king or two double beds and sleep a maximum of three guests.
Royalton Punta Cana This casino hotel is all-inclusive and welcomes guests of all ages to its Diamond Club Luxury Rooms with patios that step down into a semi-private swim-out pool. The premium Diamond Club comes with exclusive a la carte dining options, butler service, and access to special pool and beach areas.
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana The double or king Junior Swim Up Suites at this Hyatt-branded all-inclusive resort, set in the exclusive Cap Cana enclave of Punta Cana, have a colorful room decor that complements the blue water in the swim-out pool just outside your sliding patio door.
Grand Palladium Bavaro The “Infinite Indulgence” all-inclusive package at this Bavaro Beach resort extends to its swim-up Junior Suites, which also boast panoramic ocean views. In additional to lounge chairs, the swim-up rooms have canopied Balinese beds set on small piers right at pool’s edge.
Royalton Bavaro A family friendly all-inclusive resort in the Bavaro beach community, this Royalton boasts some exciting kids pools with waterfalls and caves but also allows guests to choose a Luxury Junior Suite — with or without adding Diamond Club access — that have covered patios with steps down to a semi-private pool.
Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana The Preferred Club at this resort in Punta Cana includes the option of Junior Suites with private pools or swim-out access to a shared pool. The Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim Up rooms have covered terraces sheltering seating and an outdoor jetted tub and access to a pool with cabana style day beds.
Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana This combination resort and residence club is an adults-only all-inclusive that offers a broad range of international dining and a great spa. It also has Aqua swim-up rooms with garden or pool views (both with a single King bed and 624 square feet of living space) as well as a Honeymoon Suite where the pool practically extends into the room.
Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana
Swim-up suites are numbered among the 228 guest suites and 40 villas at this Jimmy Buffett inspired resort, operated by Karisma Resorts and located in the Cap Cana resort enclave. The Swim Up Luxury Junior Suites have freestanding tubs, rainforest showers, classic colonial Caribbean decor, and pool access from their patios.