The hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Area | Water park | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barceló Bávaro Palace | Bávaro | Two themed water parks | Yes |
| Meliá Caribe Beach Resort | Bávaro | Splash Island water park | The Kidsdom |
| Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites | Bávaro | Aquafun water park | Star Camp |
| Riu Republica | Bávaro | Splash Water World water park | Adults only |
| Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana | Bávaro | Water park with seven slides and a splash area | Explorer’s Club (3 to 12) and Core Zone (13 to 17) |
| Bahia Principe Explore Legend | Bávaro | Water park and Kids Club | Kids Club |
| Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda | Bávaro | Water park and Kids Club | Kids Club |
| Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana | Bávaro | Water park and Kids Club | Kids Club |
| Dreams Flora Resort & Spa | Cabeza de Toro | Water park with seven slides | Explorer’s Club (3 to 12) and Core Zone (13 to 17) |
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana | Macao | Rockaway Bay water park | Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club |
| Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana | Macao | Water park with a lazy river and slides | Explorers Club (3 to 12) and Core Zone (13 to 17) |
| Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana | Cap Cana | Water park with a lazy river and slides | Kids' club |
| Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana | Uvero Alto | Aqua Nick water park, included with your stay | Activities with Nickelodeon characters |
You can put them side by side in the hotel comparison tool on the home page.
Traveling with kids
Barceló Bávaro Palace
BávaroBuilt for families: two themed water parks, an on-site golf course and a casino open 24 hours.
- All-inclusive
- Two themed water parks
- The Lakes golf course, by P. B. Dye, on the resort grounds
- Casino open 24 hours
- U-Spa
Meliá Caribe Beach Resort
BávaroThe area's family-friendly Meliá: Splash Island water park, a kids' club and access to the Cocotal golf course.
- All-inclusive
- Splash Island water park
- The Kidsdom kids' club
- YHI Spa
- Access to Cocotal Golf & Country Club
Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites
BávaroA family classic on Bávaro Beach: Aquafun water park, the Star Camp kids' program and an 18-hole golf course on the property.
- All-inclusive
- Aquafun water park
- Star Camp kids' program
- Iberostar Bávaro Golf Club, 18 holes by P. B. Dye
- Casino
- SPA Sensations
Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana
BávaroFamily-friendly, on Bávaro Beach, with a seven-slide water park and separate kids' and teens' clubs.
- All-inclusive
- Water park with seven slides and a splash area
- Explorer’s Club for kids ages 3 to 12
- Core Zone for teens 13 to 17
- Spa at the neighboring hotel, Secrets Royal Beach
Bahia Principe Explore Legend
Arena Gorda, BávaroFormerly Bahia Principe Fantasia. A themed resort for families with young children: three castles housing the kids' club, a restaurant and a bar, a show projected onto the main castle, and a water park.
- 24-hour all-inclusive
- Water park and Kids Club
- Teen club “The Loft”
- Oneiro Dinner Show included on stays of 4 nights or more
- Unlimited à la carte dinners, by reservation
- Access to Explore Turquesa and Explore Punta Cana (except buffets)
Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda
Arena Gorda, BávaroFormerly Luxury Esmeralda. The chain's top-tier option for traveling with kids: 7 restaurants, 6 bars, a water park, a Kids Club and suites with direct pool access. Guests can use the other hotels in the complex.
- 24-hour all-inclusive
- 7 restaurants and 6 bars
- Water park and Kids Club
- Some suites with direct pool access
- Unlimited à la carte dinners
- Access to the other hotels in the complex (except buffets)
Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana
Arena Gorda, BávaroFormerly Grand Punta Cana. Right on the beach, with 5 pools, 7 restaurants, 8 bars, a water park and “La Isla,” the complex's new dining and entertainment hub, home to the Kids Club.
- 24-hour all-inclusive
- 5 pools, 7 restaurants and 8 bars
- Water park and Kids Club
- Teen space
- 3 à la carte dinners per week
- Access to Explore Turquesa (except buffets)
Dreams Flora Resort & Spa
Cabeza de ToroFamily-friendly, in Cabeza de Toro, with a seven-slide water park and clubs for kids and teens.
- All-inclusive
- Water park with seven slides
- Explorer’s Club for kids ages 3 to 12
- Core Zone for teens 13 to 17
- Dreams Spa
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
MacaoMacao's big resort: casino, Rockaway Bay water park, golf and a kids' club. It has adults-only pools.
- All-inclusive
- Hard Rock Casino
- Rockaway Bay water park
- Hard Rock Roxity kids' club
- Hard Rock Golf
- Rock Spa
- Adults-only pools
Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana
MacaoFamily-friendly, next to Macao Beach, with a water park featuring a lazy river and slides, plus suites with direct pool access.
- All-inclusive
- Water park with a lazy river and slides
- Explorers Club for kids ages 3 to 12
- Core Zone for teens 13 to 17
- Swim-out suites
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Juanillo Beach, Cap CanaCap Cana's family-friendly Hyatt, on Juanillo Beach. It has a water park with a lazy river and slides, a kids' club and swim-up suites.
- All-inclusive
- Water park with a lazy river and slides
- Kids' club
- Swim-up suites
- Larimar Spa
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
Uvero AltoMade for kids: the Aqua Nick water park, included for your entire stay, and meet-and-greets with Nickelodeon characters.
- All-inclusive (“Gourmet Inclusive,” by Karisma)
- Aqua Nick water park, included with your stay
- Meet-and-greets with Nickelodeon characters
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Adults only
Water parks aren't just for kids. Riu Republica is adults-only and has its own, Splash Water World, plus pools with swim-up bars.

Riu Republica
Arena Gorda, BávaroAdults-only, on Arena Gorda beach, with the Splash Water World water park and pools with swim-up bars. 24-hour all-inclusive.
- 24-hour all-inclusive
- Adults only
- Splash Water World water park
- Pools with swim-up bars
- Renova Spa
By area
- Bávaro: the biggest cluster, with Barceló Bávaro Palace (two parks), Meliá Caribe Beach, Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites, Dreams Royal Beach and three hotels in the Bahia Principe complex. More in hotels in Bávaro.
- Macao: Hard Rock, with Rockaway Bay, and Dreams Macao Beach, with a lazy river.
- Cabeza de Toro: Dreams Flora, on a calm-water bay that's good for little ones.
- Cap Cana: Hyatt Ziva, next to Juanillo Beach. More in hotels in Cap Cana.
- Uvero Alto: Nickelodeon, with its Aqua Nick park and the network's characters. More in hotels in Uvero Alto.
Before you book
- Ask about the park's hours. They usually open during the day and close at sunset, and some close one day for maintenance.
- Check the minimum heights for the slides if you're traveling with young kids.
- Confirm what's free. At almost all of them the park is part of the all-inclusive, but some activities cost extra.
- For more ideas with kids, see the guide to family-friendly hotels and Punta Cana with kids.
- Barceló Bávaro Palace, official website
- Meliá Caribe Beach Resort, official website
- Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites, official website
- Riu Republica, official website
- Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana, official website
- Bahia Principe Explore Legend, official website
- Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda, official website
- Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana, official website
- Dreams Flora Resort & Spa, official website
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, official website
- Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana, official website
- Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, official website
- Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, official website



