Keeping children of every age entertained may be one of the biggest challenges to crafting a great family vacation, but these 10 resorts in Punta Cana give parents an edge by offering a wide variety of kid-friendly amenities and activities, from water parks and kids’ clubs to exclusive zones where young guests can jump on trampolines, ride zip lines, climb rock walls and more. Here are the best Punta Cana resorts for families.
This 5-star, 1,000-room resort has a special wing devoted to families and all-suite accommodations offering ample room to parents traveling with children. Babysitting is available for an additional fee, but everything else — including kids clubs, a water park, multiple restaurants (including an ice cream parlor), and activities led by the resort mascot, Panchi, are part of the all-inclusive package. In short, this is the best resort in Punta Cana for families.
Club Med resorts have long been known for their diverse family friendly activities, and the Club Med Punta Cana is no exception. While adults can escape to the resort’s Zen Oasis, kids can enroll in Circus Camp and learn how to do trapeze, trampoline skills, bungee jump and more. The resort also has kids’ clubs for ages 0-2, 2-3, 4-10, and 11-17.
The Nickelodeon TV network is all about kids, and so is this Punta Cana resort. Family friendly amenities here are almost too many to list but start with themed accommodations and extend to the Aqua Nick waterpark, character breakfasts, the Club Nick kids clubs, dance parties and Slime! shows organized for young visitors.
Active kids will love this five-star Punta Cana resort, whose amenities range from the usual water sports and poolside entertainment to extras like a professional soccer field, semi-professional baseball field, and an Escape Room experience.
The name of this resort gives away the game: a water park with seven slides, a wave pool and splash pad highlights the kid-friendly amenities that draw families in droves. The Royalton does a nice job of blending family fun with experiences aimed primarily at adults, including a spa, casino, and exclusive high-end dining as well as family friendly options. The weekly White Party is an opportunity for the whole family to dress up and show up for a night of dining and dancing on the beach
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana
Got a kid who dreams of partying like a rock star? Pack your bags for the Hard Rock Hotel in Punta Cana, where activities include an opportunity to join a band and record a single, putt around a mini golf course, slide and splash at the Rockaway Bay water park, or spend a rainy day playing in an arcade or bowling alley.
Grand Sirenis Punta Cana All Inclusive Family Resort
Water babies (and big kids too) will love the amenities at this Punta Cana all-inclusive resort, highlighted by the Aguagames water park with special play areas for children ages 2 and up. Children-only pools and kids clubs with Masterchef, Lego, crafts, and Barbie play areas as well as a cinema room add to the fun.
This five-star all-inclusive resort has a special family section with spacious suites and a kids’ club and babysitting service available for children ages 4 to 12 years old. Children’s pools are among a resort amenities package that also includes tennis and pickle ball courts, a gym, sports bar, and a variety of daytime and evening activities for adults and kids alike.
Fantasia Bahia Principe Punta Cana
Disney doesn’t have a monopoly on castles: this Punta Cana resort is a fantasyland of turrets and towers overlooking an expansive pool area. The resort has a water park and children’s area called Bahia Scouts with a nature center and other activities, as well as a kids club offering a variety of games and activities.
Six pools, sports and daily activities and entertainment, and a water park will keep kids entertained at this luxury all-inclusive resort while adults enjoy some spa time, gourmet dining, and the simple pleasure of relaxing on one of the top beaches in the Dominican Republic.