The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana is a resort on a grand scale, and it suits travelers who want everything in one place. It stands on the beach at Macao, north of Bávaro, with nearly 1,900 rooms spread across a vast property. The pool count alone tells the story: Expedia lists thirteen outdoor pools, a lazy river and a waterslide, plus the Rockaway Bay water park, which is free for guests. Dining covers about a dozen restaurants and several swim-up bars, from buffets to Montserrat, Youyu and casino dining, all included. After dark there is the casino, with slots, table games and a private gaming lounge, and the Oro Nightclub. Families get the Roxity Kids Club, and adults can retreat to the Rock Spa, with hydrotherapy, scrubs and facials, or the fitness and yoga classes of Body Rock and Rock Om. Golfers have Hard Rock Golf, and the resort even runs an Unleashed pet program. It is busy and lively rather than intimate, but for multi-generational groups or anyone who wants a different pool, restaurant and activity every day, few resorts in the Caribbean offer more. Expedia guests rate it 8.2 from about 3,000 reviews.
Location and getting around: the resort is on the Boulevard Turístico del Este at Macao, about 25 minutes by car from Punta Cana International Airport. Macao Beach and Bávaro’s shops and restaurants are a short drive away, and most excursions collect from the lobby.
Rooms: rooms and suites come in many categories, and the property is so large that location matters. Ask for a room near the pools and restaurants you plan to use most, or near the beach, to cut down on walking.
Who it suits: families with children of all ages, groups of friends, casino fans and anyone who loves variety and energy.
Good to know: the size means walks between buildings, so build in time to get to dinner. Some restaurants need reservations. Self-parking is free, check-in runs from 15:00 and check-out is at noon, with late check-out available for a fee. Pets are welcome for a fee.
Why stay here
- ✓Thirteen outdoor pools and lazy river
- ✓Rockaway Bay water park
- ✓Casino and gaming lounge
- ✓Hard Rock Golf
- ✓Rock Spa
- ✓Roxity Kids Club
- ✓Oro Nightclub
- ✓Free self-parking
Good questions
Does Hard Rock Punta Cana have a water park?+
Yes, the Rockaway Bay water park is free for guests. The resort also has thirteen outdoor pools and a lazy river.
Is the casino open to resort guests?+
Yes, the resort has a casino with slots, table games and a private gaming lounge. It is part of the nightlife along with the Oro Nightclub.
How far is Hard Rock Punta Cana from the airport?+
It is about 25 minutes by car from Punta Cana International Airport. The resort is on the beach at Macao, north of Bávaro.
