45 minutes’ drive from Punta Cana Airport.

On Bayahibe beach on the southeast coast.

The 488 spacious rooms and suites combine Italian-inspired architecture with bright and contemporary decor. All rooms open onto a furnished private balcony or terrace, with in-room amenities including air conditioning, cable TV, CD/DVD player, WiFi, iPod dock, mini bar restocked daily, tea/coffee making facilities and in-room safe. Upgrade to the Preferred Club and you’ll receive additional benefits including access to an exclusive lounge. Swim-out suites have direct pool access, while the Preferred Club Honeymoon Suites have a private outdoor whirlpool and hammock. There are also two and three bedroom options to suit larger family groups, and interconnecting suites are available.

A smorgasbord of culinary delights awaits, with six restaurants serving cuisine from around the globe, plus two additional restaurants exclusively for Preferred Club guests. Options include French fine dining at the adults-only Bordeaux, mouthwatering Italian cuisine at Portofino and pan-Asian specialities at Himitsu. More casual options include pizza at La Trattoria, the beachside Barefoot Grill and the buffet-style World Café. There are seven bars including a swim-up bar and beach bar, plus Desires nightclub keeping the party going into the night for the grown-ups.

• All-Inclusive
  Including limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining without reservations / 24- hour room and concierge service / Unlimited international and domestic spirits / Daily refreshed minibar / Daily maid service / Daily activities and non-motorised watersports / Day & evening entertainment.

There are five different pools (two for Preferred Club guests) and a fantastic beach, where you can enjoy watersports including windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling and scuba diving. The fabulous Dreams Spa by Pevonia® features a hydrotherapy circuit, single and couples’ massage cabins, saunas, steam rooms, pressure showers and a beauty salon, and there is a state-of-the-art gym. The Explorer’s Club for kids aged 3-12 yrs organises sandcastle competitions, arts and crafts, big screen movies, a weekly camp out and more, while the Core Zone Teen’s Club for 13-17 yrs is equipped with all the latest games consoles and hosts weekly bonfires, discos and foam parties.