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Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near La Cana Golf Course

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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1-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Balcony

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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La Marina Cap Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23302
  • Place, Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Punta Cana Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Juanillo Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio with Ocean View | Living area

Studio with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 257 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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3-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View | Terrace/patio

3-Bedroom Apartment With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 360 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio with Garden View

Studio with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1-Bedroom Apartment With Garden View

1-Bedroom Apartment With Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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2-Bedroom Apartment With Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 257 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Punta Cana

Beachside getaway.Your stay at this Cap Cana Marina resort places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Punta Cana Beach and Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park. Also, Juanillo Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and La Cana Golf Course is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Punta Cana Beach - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Juanillo Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Punta Espada Golf Course - 15 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Bavaro Beach - 36 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mercado - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Chinola - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shutters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tempest - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats

4-star beachfront resort near La Cana Golf Course
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats like a marina and an outdoor pool.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Punta Cana resort.

  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations with private hot tubs and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Waves. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include hot stone massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Weight limit: 44 lbs per pet
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 300.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

How close is Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats to the airport?

Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats is 7 mi (14-min drive) away from the Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats.

How close is Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats offer free breakfast?

Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

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 costs USD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats?

This resort offers free self parking.

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

Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

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

Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats is home to Punta Palmera, Snack Bar, which features local and international cuisine, ocean views, and a poolside location.

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

Pamper yourself with a day at Waves, where you can enjoy hot stone massages and mud baths.

How close is Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats to downtown Punta Cana?

Punta Palmera Cap Cana by Essenza Retreats is 4.1 mi away from Punta Cana.

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodriguez

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ty

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

yolanda

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
Verified

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