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Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats

4.0 star property
Beachfront resort with marina and full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Living area
Point of interest
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats is on Punta Cana's beautiful shoreline. Enjoy a hot stone treatment at Waves Spa or relax on the private beach. Punta Palmera restaurant offers ocean views, while activities like horseback riding and volleyball entertain everyone.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • On private beach

Room options

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Living area

Studio with Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
LED TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Living area

2-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 257 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Living room

1-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace/patio

3-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 360 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio with Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
LED TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

1-Bedroom Apartment With Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Living room

2-Bedroom Apartment With Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 257 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
La Marina Cap Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23302

What's nearby

  • Punta Cana Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Juanillo Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Punta Espada Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • La Cana Golf Course - 12 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Chinola - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Blind Butcher - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Navigator - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noodles And Thread - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats

Upscale family-friendly resort near Punta Cana Beach
Located close to Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and Juanillo Beach, Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats provides an adjacent golf course, a marina and a poolside bar. With a private beach, beach massages and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a massage at Waves, the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Punta Palmera, Snack Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, light fare and ocean views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as horse riding, fishing and beach volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-in, a front desk safe and concierge services
  • A ballroom, beach towels and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 86 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as Hot tubs and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Down duvets and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Punta Palmera, Snack Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Up to 20 kg per pet
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 300.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Children under 4 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Punta Palmera Cap Cana Essenza Retreats
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Punta Palmera Cap Cana Essenza Retreats Resort
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Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats Resort
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Frequently asked questions

Does Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats pet-friendly?

Yes, Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats located?

Located in Cap Cana Marina, this beachfront resort is next to a golf course and within 2 mi (3 km) of Punta Cana Beach, Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and Juanillo Beach. La Cana Golf Course and Punta Espada Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 183 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodriguez, Cap Cana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully experience recommended to go alone with your partner. our anfrition orlando was the best. all very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cap Cana great hotel

Nice place to stay close to the marina.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful! If you are looking for a quiet & clean place its perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy retreat. Very quiet, with private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquilo y bien ubicado

Si la idea es alejarse y estar en silencio este es el lugar perfecto, la piscina está muy bonita mi hijo la disfrutó bastante y la playa esta bien, la mantienen muy limpia y segura. Las habitaciones son cómodas, la cama relajante. Hay un jacuzzi y la habitación tiene cocina y los utensilios, realmente muy práctico. No doy todos los puntos por esos pequeños detalles que me disgustaron bastante: primero el personal es amable.. Muy amable de hecho, pero saben muy poco de la zona, así que no saben recomendar, no hay personas que conozcan de tours y los folletos en el lobby estan viejos. En mi habitación faltó el agua caliente, lo solicite una vez y lo repararon de inmediato, sin embargo, al otro día volvió a fallar y no hicieron el mínimo intento de repararlo o cambiar mi habitación.. No les importó. Tuve un problema de parqueo con un inquilino propietario, el hotel me asignó un espacio que ya era privado avise del problema y me asignaron otro. Además no había desayuno ni restaurante, ofrecían un traslado gratuito a uno cercano, no fuimos pues no tuvimos tiempo. Lo recomiendo para los que pasan la mayor parte del tiempo fuera del hotel y llegan a este a descanzar y pasar un rato de descanso en la piscina.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Es bonito , las habitaciones comodas y limpias ,buenos colchones, se duerme super bien , la piscina es expectacular y muy bien tratada el agua , algunas areas comunes del parqueo y de otras areas deberias estar mas acogedoras .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
not a restaurant or lounge on the premises. transportation to rooms from parking lot did not operate late hours
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and beaches different properties to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff is no friendly,the breakfast 😖,they don’t have nothing interesting in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good properties, stayed in 2 different rooms, very specious and we'll equipped. Minor issues like back door didn't close properly, but overall great stay. It is very quiet, if that is what you are after is perfect. Breakfast is good and staff are nice, it does take a while, you have to wait.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Ty, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is beautiful, quiet, with a large room and a high ceiling. Gorgeous views. Maria, the front desk attendant was incredibly helpful. The drawback about this place is how far it is from the true center of Punta Cana. It's about 30 minutes away and a taxi to downtown will cost $40 one way. We decided to get a rental car for $70 instead since it has free parking. A few minor things that were bothersome included the fact that there's no phone in the room, the shower did not drain properly, the lock box did not work, the power outlets by the bed did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Migue

Bien para una estadia corta

Lugar tranquilo. Con pocos servicios. El desayuno debe mejorar y la formalidad del servicio también.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely will recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Federico

Liked: Staff & service
Loe empleados muy atentos y diligentes, muy buena ubicacion . Las habitaciones deben de ser remodeladas y colocar mejores ropas de camas y almohadas .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coming back!

Wonderful wonderful wonderful Price and service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

The rooms are very nice and comfortable. The pool area was very nice. The beach had a lot of seaweed, but it could have been this time of year. Breakfast was good. I stayed on two different occasions and was very pleased overall. The hospitality offered by Maria was awesome. Be sure and visit the API restaurant and beach area - this is included in your stay at Punta Palmera Cap Cana.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hermoso lugar

Precioso lugar, apartamento muy cómodo y bien equipado. El lugar es muy tranquilo y la piscina maravillosa. El mar es bellísimo, además de que es muy agradable caminar por la playa. Se puede llegar caminandopor la playa a API Beach y a La Marina de Cap Cana
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is beautiful and the employees is really nice, everything clean and perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Stacey W.

Look elsewhere

The property was out of the way and it felt like a ghost town. There was a lot of work going on at the property and one whole side of it was in complete disrepair and looked like the work had been abandoned long ago. The beach chairs were all broken. When I brought this to the attention of management they refused to acknowledge that more than the lobby was being repaired. When I walked outside I could look up to other balconies and see holes in them. The parking garage was leaking all over. With all of this being said, I found the resort to be safe and quiet. The kitchen sink was so tiny that it was totally inadequate for washing dishes. Paper towels or napkins were not provided. The tap water was not suitable for drinking which I didn’t know until we arrived. After the cleaning service our room smelled like a dead rat. Marisimo (?) was very kind and helped us with some excursions. He is a great person, which is the only reason for the 2 stars. I don’t believe the price was fair for the resort. I would hesitate to book here again without fully investigating the area and state of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente ambiente para relajarse y disfrutar de la belleza del mar y del entorno en Cap Cana.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

CLAUDIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the beach chairs were damaged and some broken, I had to carry myself one of the pool chairs to the beach because there was no staff available to do so.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolles Hotel super Personal

Sehr angenehme und hilfsbereite Leute. Unser Flug hatte 12 Std. Verspätung sie haben alles organisiert für unsere Ankunft am nächsten Morgen um 05.00 toller Empfang und ein Upgrade bekolmmen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un lugar en progreso

El lugar esta muy bien, esta todavia bajo contrición la playa le falta mantemiento, la segunda playa frente a Epi restaurante esta muy bien, le falta señalización dentro Cap cana en general, la marina esta muy bien un poco over price en los restaurantes los precios son como si fuera un restaurante en New York, los precios en los menús son en $ pero presentan la factura en moneda local lo cual no tiene logica para mi.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

yolanda, Santo Domingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En general bien, pero noté poca señalización en el area de Cap Cana y nos perdimos para llegar, al igual que el letrero del Condominio y Recepción poco visibles. Nos hospedaron en un apartamento un poco alejado de los parqueos y durante la noche sufrí de un fuerte dolor de cabeza, no tenia ningún tipo de analgésico y no supe a quien recurrir pues el area es un poco solitaria. En otra ocasión quizás lo pueda disfrutar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beat ever!

I loved every part if my trip. !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019