Best beach resorts in the Dominican Republic

This page prioritizes resorts in the Dominican Republic with beach-forward summaries, beach or snorkeling language, and stronger visual/source coverage. Open each profile to verify current beach details.

Resorts on this page

  1. Excellence Punta Cana

    Grown-up beachfront calm on a long, uncrowded Uvero Alto shoreline

    Excellence Punta Cana appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: honeymoon couples.

  2. Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites

    Family-first Punta Cana playground built around a serious water park

    Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: families with young children.

  3. Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort

    Colonial-chic Bavaro Beach resort with a grown-up Reserve hideaway

    Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: families with kids.

  4. Barcelo Bavaro Palace

    Sprawling Bávaro Beach resort with reef-protected swimming and 11 restaurants

    Barcelo Bavaro Palace appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: families with kids.

  5. Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus

    Lush hacienda-style grounds steps from one of the DR's best beaches

    Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: families with kids.

  6. Viva Dominicus Palace by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive

    Long stretch of palm-shaded Bayahibe beach at a mid-range family price

    Viva Dominicus Palace by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: budget-conscious families.

  7. Viva Dominicus Beach By Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort

    Lively beachfront value on Bayahibe's clear-water coast

    Viva Dominicus Beach By Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: budget-conscious families.

  8. Catalonia Bayahibe

    Easygoing family all-inclusive on one of the DR's prettiest beaches

    Catalonia Bayahibe appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: families with kids.

  9. Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada

    Lively family-friendly Iberostar on Costa Dorada beach with peacocks and big-pool energy

    Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: families with kids.

  10. Barcelo Bavaro Beach

    Adults-only beachfront escape on one of Bavaro's best stretches of sand

    Barcelo Bavaro Beach appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: couples.

  11. Emotions All Inclusive Puerto Plata

    Energetic family-friendly beachfront in Playa Dorada with standout entertainment

    Emotions All Inclusive Puerto Plata appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: families with kids.

  12. Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa

    High-energy adults-only playground on Uvero Alto's softest sand

    Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa appears here because ResortFinder data shows beach-forward catalog language and best-for tag: couples who want a party scene.