Occidental Punta Cana is the best-value way to stay on the beach in Bávaro, and our budget pick. It is part of the Barceló group and sits right on the seafront at El Cortecito, the most lively and local-feeling stretch of Bávaro Beach, so you can walk out of the resort to beach bars, small restaurants and shops. The resort has been recently renovated, with several room types fully refurbished, and it holds Blue Flag certification. For an all-inclusive at a lower price point, the food is impressively varied: eleven restaurants, including two buffets, seven à la carte restaurants and two snack bars, plus ten bars, with food and drinks available 24 hours a day. There are several pools set among gardens, a wellness center and gym, tennis courts, water sports such as kayaking and windsurfing, a children’s entertainment program and the Mangú nightclub for evenings. If you want a more private stay, the Royal Level offers 52 rooms with personalized service. Expedia guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 from more than 2,500 reviews, which is a strong score for a resort at this price, and it is a good base for travelers who plan to spend their days on excursions.
Location and getting around: the resort is on the beach at El Cortecito in Bávaro, about 24 kilometers from Punta Cana International Airport. El Cortecito and Los Corales are on your doorstep for meals out, and most excursions, including Saona, the catamaran and Santo Domingo, collect from the lobby. Taxis are easy to find for Downtown Punta Cana and Coco Bongo.
Rooms: about 860 rooms range from standard doubles to family junior suites that sleep up to five, and the Royal Level rooms add extra space and service. Ask for one of the refurbished rooms.
Who it suits: budget-conscious couples, friends and families who want a beachfront all-inclusive and plan to spend time out on excursions.
Good to know: the spa is for adults 18 and over. Parking and Wi-Fi are free. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at noon.
Why stay here
- ✓Eleven restaurants and ten bars
- ✓24-hour food and drinks
- ✓Beachfront at El Cortecito
- ✓Several outdoor pools
- ✓Royal Level rooms
- ✓Wellness center and gym
- ✓Kids entertainment program
- ✓Free parking and Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is Occidental Punta Cana on the beach?+
Yes, the resort is right on the seafront at El Cortecito in Bávaro. Local beach bars and restaurants are a short walk along the sand.
What is included at Occidental Punta Cana?+
The all-inclusive covers eleven restaurants and ten bars, with food and drinks available 24 hours a day. Spa treatments are extra.
What is the Royal Level at Occidental Punta Cana?+
It is a premium section of 52 rooms with personalized service and more privacy. It suits couples, families or anyone wanting an upgrade.
