Majestic Elegance Punta Cana is a large, upscale all-inclusive on Arena Gorda Beach in Bávaro, and it is one of the more versatile options on the coast. It is not an adults-only resort: there is a children’s pool and supervised childcare for a surcharge, so families are welcome, yet some room types are reserved for adults only, which suits couples and friends who prefer a quieter section. That flexibility makes it a good choice for mixed groups, such as parents traveling with grown children, or couples sharing a trip with another family. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 from more than 5,000 reviews, a strong score for a property this size. The resort has 597 rooms, six restaurants and nine outdoor pools plus a children’s pool, so there is always space to settle somewhere. The Blossom spa offers massages and treatments, and a private beach on Arena Gorda gives you the calm, reef-sheltered water that makes Bávaro so popular. An adjacent golf course lets golfers step onto the fairways, and the Cana Bay Golf Club is also a short drive away. Free self-parking is a plus for independent travelers, and the airport is about twenty-three minutes away by road.
Location and getting around
The resort is in Bávaro, in the Arena Gorda area, and the beach is a short walk of around nine minutes. Almost every excursion collects here, including the catamaran, Saona, Santo Domingo and Hoyo Azul, so you will not need a car. Taxis wait outside the resort, and the airport transfer is about twenty-three minutes.
Rooms
The 597 rooms and suites range from standard categories up to more exclusive levels, and the adults-only room types sit in a calmer part of the property. Ask when booking which section you will be in, and request a room near the beach if the sound of the waves matters.
Who it suits
Couples who like variety, families who want childcare options and groups with different tastes. The nine pools and the long beach mean it rarely feels crowded, though a resort of this size can be busy at peak times. The pools are open during the day, from about eight in the morning until about six in the evening, so plan evenings around the restaurants and shows.
Good to know
Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out is at noon, and late check-out is available for a fee subject to availability. Childcare carries a surcharge. Book the à la carte restaurants on arrival, and ask the concierge about the nearby golf options if you play.
Why stay here
- ✓All-inclusive
- ✓Six restaurants
- ✓Nine outdoor pools and a children’s pool
- ✓Blossom spa
- ✓Private beach on Arena Gorda
- ✓Adults-only room types
- ✓Supervised childcare for a fee
- ✓Free self-parking
Good questions
Is Majestic Elegance Punta Cana adults only?+
No. The resort welcomes families and has a children’s pool, but some room types are reserved for adults only.
How many restaurants and pools does Majestic Elegance have?+
It has six restaurants and nine outdoor pools, plus a separate children’s pool.
How far is Majestic Elegance from the airport?+
It is about a twenty-three-minute drive from Punta Cana International Airport.
