Picolo recommends · Hotel in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Pale sand, sheltered turquoise water and a kids' club a few steps away: Hyatt Ziva gives every generation something to do on Juanillo.
The water at Juanillo is the calm kind, sheltered enough for small children to paddle while parents watch from a lounger. Behind the beach, large pools spread out between the buildings, and there is a kids' club for the hours when everyone needs a break.
Food and drink are part of the deal, with a wide choice of restaurants to rotate through over a week. Next door is Hyatt Zilara, the adults-only sister resort, which shares the same stretch of pale sand.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
This is our family pick in Cap Cana. The sea is gentler here than on the Atlantic-facing coast, there is room for everyone, and there is enough on site that a week passes easily.
It is a big resort with a lot of guests, and it feels like it at the pools in high season. The à la carte restaurants fill up, so reserve a table early in the day.
What you get
- On Juanillo beach
- Large pools
- Kids' club
- Many restaurants within the all-inclusive
- Calm, sheltered water for swimming
A day at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Morning
- Book tonight's à la carte table, then head for the sand.
- Midday
- Children at the kids' club, parents in the shallows.
- Afternoon
- The whole family back together in the big pools.
- Evening
- Dinner at the restaurant you booked this morning.
Location
Juanillo beach, Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Open in MapsQuestions about Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Is Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana good for families?
Yes. It has a kids' club, large pools and calm water off Juanillo beach, which makes it one of the easier choices in Cap Cana with children.
What is the difference between Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana?
Ziva welcomes families, while Zilara next door is for adults only. Both are all-inclusive and share Juanillo beach, so couples without children may prefer Zilara.
Do you need to book restaurants at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana?
For the à la carte restaurants, yes. Tables go quickly, so it pays to reserve in the morning for the same evening.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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