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The Best Beach Hotels in the Dominican Republic

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in the Dominican Republic

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in the Dominican Republic? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in the Dominican Republic for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in the Dominican Republic based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, the Dominican Republic's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Carretera Arena Gorda - Macao, Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda has great rooms from $133 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park. It has a terrific 7.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar at this beach hotel. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Kid-friendly
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Eden Roc At Cap Cana

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $721 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in the Dominican Republic
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Eden Roc At Cap Cana which has nice rooms starting at $721. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Cap Cana. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, and hiking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana - Gourmet All Inclusive by Karisma

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to the Dominican Republic
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana - Gourmet All Inclusive by Karisma to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $205. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Uvero Alto Punta Cana. You'll also find a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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Barcelo Bavaro Palace All Inclusive Resort

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in the Dominican Republic
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $158, Barcelo Bavaro Palace All Inclusive Resort, at Carretera Bavaro Km 1 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club
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Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
4-star Resort with prices starting at $256 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in the Dominican Republic
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $256 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Playa de Bavaro. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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Sublime Samana

Las Terrenas, Samana Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Sublime Samana is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $237, and it's located at Bahia de Coson. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which are great for travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Casa de Campo Resort & Villas

La Romana, La Romana Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $530 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in the Dominican Republic
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Casa de Campo Resort & Villas because it has great rooms that start at $530. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at La Romana. Only a short distance from the city center, beach-goers will especially love a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchens at this fun hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Resort with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in the Dominican Republic
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a water park which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $99 (before taxes). It's located at Arena Gorda – Macao, Seccion Baigua and has earned a guest rating of 7.70/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Kid-friendly
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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Majestic Colonial Punta Cana - All Inclusive

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Arena Gorda, Carretera Macao, Majestic Colonial Punta Cana - All Inclusive has great rooms from $147 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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Ocean Village Deluxe Resort & Spa

Sosua, Puerto Plata Province
3-star Resort with prices starting at $330 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in the Dominican Republic
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Ocean Village Deluxe Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $330. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Highway Sosua-Cabarete 2 KM. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in the Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic Average Beach Hotel Price
$136

Travelers to the Dominican Republic will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 196 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $136. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in the Dominican Republic.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $223
  • 4-star hotels: $153
  • 3-star hotels: $88
  • 2-star hotels: $68


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