Picolo recommends · Hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Westin Puntacana Resort
Land in the morning and be in the sea before lunch: a low-rise hotel on the shore of an estate with golf, a marina and several beaches.
The drive from the terminal is over almost before the air conditioning has kicked in. The Westin is spread out low along the coast, so the pool and the sea are the first things you see from most of the grounds, with a stretch of beach set aside for guests.
Around it lies Puntacana Resort & Club, a large private estate with golf courses, a marina and more beaches to explore. It gives you a sense of space that the big all-inclusive strips further north rarely manage.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Westin Puntacana Resort
We like it for a first trip to the Dominican Republic. The short transfer saves the first and last day of your holiday, and the estate gives you enough golf, boats and beach to fill a week without feeling stuck.
This is not an all-inclusive by default. Meals, drinks and activities are paid for as you go, which adds up quickly. If you want one price and no bills, an all-inclusive further up the coast is a better fit.
What you get
- A short drive from Punta Cana airport
- Pool facing the sea
- Beach area for hotel guests
- Marina on the estate
- Golf courses on the estate
A day at The Westin Puntacana Resort
- Morning
- A swim in the sea before the sun gets too high.
- Midday
- Lunch at the marina, choosing wherever looks best.
- Afternoon
- Nine holes on the estate or a lazy hour by the pool.
- Evening
- Dinner on the estate, then a walk under the palms back to the room.
Location
Puntacana Resort & Club, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Open in MapsQuestions about The Westin Puntacana Resort
How far is The Westin Puntacana Resort from the airport?
Very close. The hotel is inside the Puntacana Resort & Club estate, only minutes by car from Punta Cana International Airport, so the transfer is one of the shortest in the area.
Is The Westin Puntacana Resort all-inclusive?
Not as standard. Most rates cover the room only, so you pay for food and drinks separately and can eat around the estate as you like.
Can you play golf at The Westin Puntacana Resort?
Yes. The hotel is part of an estate with several golf courses, so a round is easy to fit in between beach days.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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