The 8+ cheapest all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana 2024 (hand-picked and recommended)

Planning a cheap Punta Cana vacation but don’t want to spend a fortune? Here we go with your hand-selected choice of the best cheap all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana. While you shouldn’t expect high-end luxury and endless gourmet options in those hotels, it is still impressive what amenities you can get. Considering that all your meals and drinks (and much more) are included without any fine print, prices of less than 300 USD per room in high season and 200 USD in low season are super competitive. Modern rooms, well-maintained gardens, welcoming staff and gorgeous beaches are what you can expect when booking some of the cheapest all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana – the perfect combination when traveling on a budget. Have a look at this list and pick your favorite cheap all-inclusive hotel in Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic.

This article is about the best budget resorts in Punta Cana. If you prefer general information on how to find the best all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, you can check out this article.
If quality is more important for you when picking the best resort but you still don’t want to spend a fortune on your cheap Punta Cana vacation, you can have a look at this list with the best affordable all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana.
If you want to further optimize your travel budget, check out 12 insider tips on how to save on an all-inclusive vacation.

Completely UPDATED January 2024

General Information about cheap all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana

When traveling to Punta Cana and looking for an all-inclusive resort, not all hotels are the same. There are quite some differences depending on what category you book. If you are new to the world of Punta Cana and just starting your search for the perfect hotel, I am highly recommending my article about how to find the best all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana. 

When choosing a cheap Punta Cana resort, you should not expect high-end luxury, but you still can count on abundant food, unlimited all-inclusive, decent pool areas, tropical drinks and direct beach access (except for HM Alma de Bayahibe). Even if you are going to book the cheapest all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, you still have food, drinks, room, service, entertainment, pool, beach access and all further amenities included. This being said, even the most affordable resort options feed you well and get you happy, if you are not expecting the standards of a high-end resort. It’s impressive what you get even you are only paying a cheap 125 to 200 USD per night per room all-inclusive.

On the other side, it might pay off to pay a few extra bucks for a better resort if certain amenities are important for you, as explained in my all-inclusive guide about Punta Cana. If those Punta Cana hotels are an option for you, you can check out the best affordable all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, which are still budget resorts, but a few dollars more expensive, focussing more on the quality and the service than solely on the price. Three hotels from the list of the cheapest Punta Cana resorts make it even to this “upgraded list” of affordable value resorts in Punta Cana. You can also check out our soon to be published list of the best cheap adults-only all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana.

On the other hand, if you would like to save some extra bucks, check out my 12 saving tips for all-inclusive holidays in Punta Cana.

Evaluation of the best all-inclusive resorts on a budget

To get this list of the cheapest all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic, I took the price of a week in February (high season), June (low season) and August (shoulder/summer season) for 2 people. To compare the best prices, I used 3 of the biggest booking websites for Punta Cana: booking.com*, Expedia* and Apple Vacations*.

All of the cheap Dominican Republic resorts in Punta Cana mentioned in this article share the following characteristics:
– a week in a double room during the high season costs less than 2500 USD (less than 1250 USD per person)
– a week in a double room during the summer season costs less than 2000 USD (less than 1000 USD per person)
– a week in a double room during the low season costs less than 1500 USD (less than 750 USD per person)

If you want to see all these cheap resorts on the map to choose your preferred location, you can use this link*.

When investigating the price, I have taken into consideration some of the member discounts, especially at Expedia, which are easily accessible by just registering for free. Check out my article about how to save on an all-inclusive vacation when considering the best place to book your holiday.

Just in case you’re interested: on average, most hotel prices increased by around 10-20% when comparing the rates for 2024 with those for 2023. Particularly in the high season, most of the room rates are considerably higher than the year before, as the occupation level is pretty high. This means you should book as early as possible for the high season 2024 and maybe even for 2025.

If you would like to know more about the high and low season in Punta Cana, check out this article.

The cheapest all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana

HM Bavaro Beach

HM Bavaro Beach, formerly Whala Bavaro, has maintained its No. 1 spot and has been the cheapest all-inclusive hotel in Punta Cana for years – and it still is by far for 2024 as well.

HM Bavaro Beach might be the most interesting hotel if you are looking for a real bargain on your cheap Punta Cana vacation. With rates as low as 44 USD (!) per person per night in a double room (618 USD per week per room for a couple on a budget during low season), it is by far the cheapest all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana. It doesn’t matter for which date you are searching, HM Bavaro Beach will nearly always pop up first when sorting your search results according to the lowest price.

HM Bavaro Beach is an amazingly cheap hotel in Punta Cana, but it has its limitations.
If you are flexible in terms of services, not too picky and know what you are paying, you can have a great time at HM Bavaro Beach especially as the rooms are surprisingly modern. The amenities HM is offering are quite impressive considering the low price, among them 4 pools, 3 bars and 2 restaurants. For an additional surcharge, you even have a fantastic sky bar (incl. a Japanese restaurant) and an infinity pool with ocean views.

As indicated, HM Bavaro Beach is by far the cheapest all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana. While you shouldn’t expect full resort services here (especially when it comes to activities, lounge areas or nightly entertainment), it is perfect for a cheap Punta Cana vacation, especially when combined with some low-cost flights. If you keep in mind what you are paying (or not paying), you can have a great holiday on a budget here. With the recent rebranding from whala to HM, HM Bavaro Beach is now also an adults-only all-inclusive in Punta Cana, guaranteeing for a more relaxed experience.

If you’d like to know what to expect at HM Bavaro Beach Adults Only, you can check out this extensive review here about HM Alma de Bayahibe, the sister resort just one hour away. It has the same concept and a similar level of prices and quality.

Average price: 128 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 88 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 198 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 4.5/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 7.9/10 (check reviews*)

Grand Bahía Principe Turquesa

Position No. 2 in our ranking for the best cheap hotels in Punta Cana 2024 is a new entry: Grand Bahía Principe Turquesa. After it has been closed for nearly 3 years in the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, it reopened in 2023 and is welcoming budget-conscious travelers, among them families, couples and groups of adults or singles.

The great thing about Grand Bahía Principe Turquesa is that you can use many facilities of the huge Bahía complex, which consists of 7 hotels (you can use 4 of them): Bahía Principe Esmeralda, Ambar, Aquamarina, Fantasia, Bavaro, Punta Cana and Turquesa. Particularly the entertainment, activity and beach facilities are all shared, which means you can use the extensive sports amenities (such as mini golf, soccer, tennis, golf or darts) of the property, the water sports center (with non-motorized water sports included), the beach areas (with a beach grill & beach buffet, bars and lounge chairs) as well as the theatre or the disco, which is located at the centre of the Bahía Principe Punta Cana resort complex.

Of course, being the 2^nd cheapest all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, not everything can be perfect – otherwise the resort could charge much more than the super affordable rates they’re currently offering. One of the drawbacks are the outdated and pretty old rooms, which are, however, usually maintained very well, as you also can read in my Luxury Bahía Principe Esmeralda review, which had similar old rooms when we visited. Furthermore, Grand Bahía Principe Turquesa is pretty far away from the beach, requiring a 15 minutes walk or a 3-4 minutes trolley train ride.

But, that’s about it, and considering that HM Bavaro is not really a full-service resort, Grand Bahía Principe Turquesa can be seen as the cheapest all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana with all amenities you need. Considering the price, which is usually below 120 USD per person per night during the high season and less than 80 USD per person per night during the high season, reviews of 7.7/10 on Booking, 7.8/10 on Expedia and 4.0/5 on Tripadvisor are pretty good, particularly compared to other similarly priced affordable all-inclusive hotels in Punta Cana.

This being said, Grand Bahía Principe Turquesa is a great choice if you’re trying to save during your all-inclusive vacation in Punta Cana. Especially if you’re most of the time at the beach or at the pool, this hotel is a great choice for a reasonable-priced all-inclusive holiday.

Average price: 188 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 152 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 232 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 4/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 7.7/10 (check reviews*)

Grand Bahía Principe Punta Cana

Spot No. 3 on our 2024 edition of the cheapest hotels in Punta Cana is also taken over by a Bahía Principe Resort in the Dominican Republic: Grand Bahía Principe Punta Cana. It is located in the same complex as Grand Bahía Principe Turquesa and offers similar amenities. The main difference is that it is located closer to the ocean, even though it is not a beachfront property.

In our overview for 2023 Grand Bahía Principe Punta Cana was only ranked 6th. Even though they raised their prices from an average of 191 USD per night per double room in 2023 to 200 USD per night per double room in 2024 they now manage to rank 3rd among the best cheap hotels in Punta Cana 2024, as this price increase is less compared to other budget resorts in the Dominican Republic.

When booking Grand Bahía Principe Punta Cana (or Bavaro) you can enjoy comfortable rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout the resort, a vast array of sports and entertainment, various pools and 1 hour (per day) complimentary watersports. You also have access to the neighboring properties Grand Bahía Principe Bavaro and Grand Bahía Principe Turquesa (the latter one still being closed as of November 2022). You can use all their facilities (except the buffets), which sums up the options of á-la-carte restaurants to a whopping amount of approx. 10, which is unbeatable by any other cheap all-inclusive resort. However, keep in mind that you only have three à-la-carte dinners per week included and that the resort is quite large to walk (which can be an added plus if you love spacious tropical gardens and lots of walking options). 

Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana is a great option for everyone looking to maximize their value-for-money while still keeping their Dominican Republic vacations affordable, thanks to the various amenities of this huge all-inclusive resort.

Average price: 201 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 161 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 253 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 4/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 7./10 (check reviews*)

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca is a hidden (budget) gem in Punta Cana, which is often overlooked when asking for cheap hotel recommendations in Bavaro and the surrounding area. It is one of the few smaller hotels not belonging to one of the bigger chains nor located in a complex of 5 resorts, which makes it particularly interesting if you are looking for a cheap all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana with a more intimate atmosphere. With less than 500 rooms it is also one of the smaller low-budget resorts.

The hotel is located along Arena Gorda beach, one of the beautiful beaches in Punta Cana. It features all amenities you expect from a cheap Punta Cana resort, such as daytime entertainment, night shows, sports program, kids club, tennis courts, a gym and non-motorized watersports, even though some of those facilities are a bit on the older end. With just 3 à-la-carte restaurants, VIK Hotel Arena Blanca is more at the lower end of the range, but this won’t be a problem if you prefer to eat at the buffet anyway. For some enhanced services and additional amenities, you can also check out the Cayena Beach section located at the same property.

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca is a perfect cheap all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana for those preferring a quieter and smaller hotel, which can focus more on personalized service than the bigger resorts with 1000 rooms or more.

Important Note: compared to many other cheap resorts in Punta Cana, which have their lowest prices usually on the member programs of Booking.com* and Expedia*, the best prices of VIK Arena Blanca can be found with the American tour operator Apple Vacations*.

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca is one of the older resorts in Punta Cana which you might note at some of the restaurants or rooms. However, the service might be more personal than in other resorts and the general vibe feels more familiar than in some of the mega-resorts.

Average price: 211 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 190 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 223 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 3.5/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 7.8/10 (check reviews*)

Riu Bambu

After Riu Naiboa has been closed in 2023, Riu Bambu is the cheapest all-inclusive in Punta Cana for 2024 among the Riu Hotels in the Dominican Republic. With an average price of exactly 219 USD (+9.5% compared to 2023) per double room per night (less in the low season, more during the high season), it offers affordable rates, particularly for social people and families.

Riu Bambu is officially considered a club hotel, which means you have a particularly large choice of activities and entertainment. Plenty of pools, an always active entertainment team, 8 restaurants and many options for sports and watersports are characterizing this cheap Punta Cana all-inclusive resort. Just the rooms are more on the basic side, but considering you’re coming here to enjoy the beach and the activities, this should be bearable. Talking about the beach, Riu Bambu is located at the beautiful Arena Gorda Beach, with plenty of palm trees, the finest sand and options in both directions for endless beach walks.

As the name might imply, Riu Bambu is part of the large Riu Punta Cana property, which means you have full access to all the shared amenities of the resort, such as:
– one of the biggest water parks in Punta Cana, the Riu Splash Water World (perfect for toddlers, kids and teens)
– the Riu Pacha discotheque, open every night and home to all night owls from 5 resorts
– the Riu Party venue, home to some of the most spectacular parties in Punta Cana
– the casino at Riu Palace Macao

If you don’t need modern or fancy rooms, Riu Bambu is a perfect example of how to combine a huge amount of facilities and amenities, lots of restaurant options and a great beach location with low and affordable prices.

Average price: 220 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 180 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 268 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 3.5/5 (check reviews*)
Expedia rating (as of January 2024): 7.4/10 (check reviews*)
Further information: RIU Party – the wildest pool parties you will find in Punta Cana

Occidental Punta Cana

Occidental has always been included in our list of the cheapest hotels in Punta Cana, but usually it was Occidental Caribe. For 2024, the higher-tier resort of Occidental in the Dominican Republic, Occidental Punta Cana, takes over this spot for the first time, mainly due to the reason that Occidental Caribe is too expensive for the February sample dates we researched (June and August 2024 were cheaper).

There is not that much to tell about Occidental Punta Cana as it is a pretty average property. However, what sets it most apart from other affordable resorts in Punta Cana is that it offers fully renovated rooms and features 11 restaurants, among them 7 à la carte, and 10 bars.

Despite its more than 800 rooms, Occidental Punta Cana is also one of the smaller properties in Punta Cana, meaning that you’re never much more than 5 minutes walking away from the beach – which is one of the best beaches in Punta Cana, as it is located right at marvelous Arena Blanca Beach. Furthermore, Occidental Punta Cana features 3 large pool areas, making it a perfect destination for pool lovers.

Average price: 222 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 177 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 306 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 4/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 7.6/10 (check reviews*)

Catalonia Punta Cana

Catalonia Punta Cana is one of the best cheap Punta Cana resorts which is underlined by the fact that Catalonia Punta Cana (or Catalonia Bavaro or Catalonia Bavaro Beach – the wording sometimes varies due to the marketing strategy of Catalonia) is also one of the top 3 affordable resorts in Punta Cana, which are sorted by quality rather than just the price.

If I would have to pick one out of the 10 cheap Punta Cana resorts here on this list as my top recommendation, it would probably be Catalonia Punta Cana. This is particularly due to some pretty cool features, among them:
– a super large buffet with one of the best salad stations among Punta Canas’ resorts
– a new juice bar right at the beach with freshly prepared natural smoothies
– easy reservations for à-la-carte restaurants
– cheap upgrades to the Platinum section with super modern rooms
– wonderful tropical gardens and regular activities for active and social guests

The praises for Catalonia Punta Cana are not coming without a reason. Usually, after 3 to 4 nights in an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, I get bored pretty quickly but here at Catalonia Punta Cana – we stayed 10 nights due to work – I was visiting the buffets or amenities every day as joyful as on the first day. This is due to the large selection at the buffet and the multiple activities. Even the à-la-carte restaurants we were happily repeating. Just the drinks fell a bit short at Catalonia Punta Cana with just a few options of international brand liquors. But considering the prices at this cheap resort in Punta Cana, you can’t have everything.

Catalonia Punta Cana is a multi-generational resort and a suitable option for families and adults alike. While it is not a family resort in Punta Cana per sé, it offers a couple of family amenities such as a section for children at the buffet, family junior suites or a kids club. Adults will enjoy the occasional pool parties, a large range of activities as well as the elegant beach club in the Privileged section (as long as a Privileged room is booked)

Average price: 230 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 178 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 301 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 4/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 7.7/10 (check reviews*)
Further information: Catalonia Punta Cana – a comprehensive review of this all-inclusive resort

Impressive Resort Punta Cana

Impressive Resort Punta Cana was on position 2 among our best Punta Cana all-inclusive deals for 2023 but now lost several positions due to some heavily increased prices for 2024. Still, it is the No. 8 among the cheapest resorts in Punta Cana.

Impressive Resort Punta Cana is located right at Bavaro Beach, the same beach as HM Bavaro Beach. Therefore it works perfectly as well if you are looking for a cheap all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana that allows you to go out on the street and explore the daily life of the Dominican Republic. On the other hand, it features a perfect stretch of beach in Punta Cana, particularly since it has been remodeled a couple of years ago. When the resort was still branded as a Sunscape Resort, it had one of the worst beaches along Bavaro due to erosion, but Impressive has done excellent work on that. You can even have a sunset dinner on the jetty with a marvelous view over the coastline.

The property is divided into two parts, Impressive Resort Punta Cana and Impressive Premium Punta Cana. The latter one is usually a bit more expensive (and with more premium amenities) and is described further below in this list of the best cheap hotels in Punta Cana. Impressive Resort Punta Cana is the cheaper one with an average price of 234 USD per room per night in 2024 (an enormous price hike from 149 USD in 2023). The resort features various bars and restaurants, a well-equipped gym, a teens and kids club perfect for families and of course a large pool area as well as beach access.

Impressive Resort Punta Cana is perfect for everyone who is looking for a decent all-in-one resort. Impressive Resort marks a great choice if you simply want a cheap all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, even though the price-value ratio during the low season is currently pretty unattractive. However during the high season, this cheap all-inclusive hotel in Punta Cana is atractive as it can score the second lowest price of all resorts. And, one also has to mention, that reviews for Impressive Punta Cana have considerably improved over the recent years.

Average price: 234 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 231 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 254 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 4/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 8.5/10 (check reviews*)

The best cheap all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana’s surrounding

Punta Cana is not the only option where you can find cheap all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic. If none of the cheap hotels above suits you, you can also check Bayahibe, a small village just less than an hour away from Punta Cana. Bayahibe is particularly famous for its crystal-clear water, its beaches without seaweed and the much more low-key vibe compared to Punta Cana. Bayahibe has (mainly) maintained its character as a quiet fishing village.

Therefore, when flying into Punta Cana International Airport, it is just a quick transfer to Bayahibe – one of the reasons why it marks a great alternative to Punta Cana. Most Punta Cana excursions are also possible from Bayahibes’ resorts.

You can also see on the map here with all the cheap hotels* that Bayahibe is not far away from Punta Cana – it is less than 60 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport.

HM Alma de Bayahibe

HM Bavaro Beach is the cheapest Punta Cana resort, and HM Alma de Bayahibe (formerly whala Bayahibe) is the cheapest hotel with all-inclusive in Bayahibe. The concepts are pretty similar as HM Alma de Bayahibe offers a no-frills resort where you find everything to get happy but not many additional amenities. Rooms are on the older side and entertainment and activities are close to non-existent, but on the other hand, you’ll have an incredible beachfront location with fantastic sunset views, a buffet restaurant serving three meals a day, a snack restaurant and bar right at the ocean, 1 à-la-carte restaurant (reservations required) and a centric pool which features ocean views as well.

Particularly considering the prices in low season, when HM Alma de Bayahibe is the cheapest all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic (together with HM Bavaro Beach* and whala Boca Chica*), the price-value ratio here is a steal! Paying around 130 USD per double room per night and having all meals and drinks included is an incomparable bargain. However, I would recommend factoring in one or two meals outside of the resort to allow you some culinary diversification. A great thing is that HM Alma de Bayahibe is strategically located in the village of Dominicus, hence you have a couple of restaurants to choose from after walking 5-10 minutes.

Furthermore, HM Alma de Bayahibe is also not a Bayahibe resort where you’re getting entertained the entire day, hence it is perfect if you’d like to explore the Dominican Republic on your own or with guided excursions anyway. Also if you’re looking for a beautiful beach, you should better pick HM Bavaro Beach than HM Alma de Bayahibe.

For further information on this cheap all-inclusive resort close to Punta Cana, you can check the HM Alma de Bayahibe review. As long as you know the limitations of the resort, you can have a great cheap vacation to Punta Cana here.

Average price: 180 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 131 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 260 USD per night per double room )
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 4.5/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 7.3/10 (check reviews*)
Further information: HM Alma de Bayahibe – a comprehensive review about one of the cheapest all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic

Sunscape Dominicus

Be Live Collection Canoa is not part of Bayahibes’ all-inclusive resorts anymore, but it was recently substituted by Sunscape Dominicus, which was undergoing intensive renovations throughout 2023 and just (re)opened in December 2023/January 2024. The amenities at Sunscape Dominicus are similar compared to former Be Live Canoa but you can expect renovated rooms and more modern facilities, as well as the typical Sunscape amenities, such as unlimited dining without reservations, unlimited connectivity or premium services when booking one of their Sun Club rooms.

The biggest draw of this cheap hotel in Bayahibe is its beach, as it is located directly at the beautiful Dominicus Beach with super turquoise water. There is also a popular jetty with an à-la-carte restaurant called La Cala, which, however, has to be paid extra if you’d like to eat there.

When looking for a cheap all-inclusive resort in this part of the wider Punta Cana area, you can also check out Catalonia Bayahibe as an alternative to Sunscape Dominicus La Romana. It is usually a bit more expensive, but still among the cheaper options in Bayahibe

Average price: 241 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 199 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 320 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): n/a
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): n/a

(Great) All-Inclusive Hotels, which are not among the top 10 cheapest resorts in Punta Cana anymore

Grand Sirenis Punta Cana

One of the resorts, which was among the top 10 cheap all-inclusive hotels in Punta Cana in 2022, but now has dropped from the list for 2023 and 2024 is Grand Sirenis Punta Cana. But this isn’t so much of a surprise if you consider that Grand Sirenis Punta Cana is one of the best family all-inclusive resorts among the cheaper Punta Cana hotels on this list. It got completely remodeled in 2019 and therefore features a brand-new design, super modern and comfortable rooms and authentic restaurants with delicious food. Furthermore, you can enjoy a large tropical garden and beautiful views. They also have a kids and a teens club, special family suites and particular entertainment for children.

Considering the modern design and the mentioned amenities, which all come in very good quality, it was more or less foreseeable that Grand Sirenis Punta Cana drops out of the list of the cheapest all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana. After their renovations in 2019 and the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, they had to offer the resorts’ rooms below their actual value for a longer time to make sure the public get to know about the enhanced amenities and the contemporary design. Now, as everything has settled back to normal and the “new” Grand Sirenis is widely known, they can charge rates that are more reasonable considering the value Grand Sirenis Punta Cana is offering.

One of the main reasons why Grand Sirenis is a great family resort is the Sirenis Aquagames water park, which is one of the biggest water parks in Punta Cana. It is great fun for kids of all ages, as it features some monster slides, smaller pools and also a lot of water games for smaller children.

The water park is included in your all-inclusive stay at Grand Sirenis Punta Cana, which makes it a decent deal for a Punta Cana family vacation, even though prices have increased significantly for 2024.

Average price: 322 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 242 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 439 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 4/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 7.9/10 (check reviews*)
Further information: Grand Sirenis Punta Cana – a comprehensive guide for this family all-inclusive resort

Serenade Punta Cana

Another cheap resort that was dropping out for 2023 and 2024 is Serenade Punta Cana. And this definitely is not a surprise, as I was already writing after our visit there:

It is actually a big surprise that Serenade makes it into this list of the best cheap resorts in the Dominican Republic. A surprise, because Serenade Punta Cana offers such a high quality and so many great services for being a cheap all-inclusive resort. You have unlimited à-la-carte dinners, super modern rooms, many international premium alcohol brands and even comfortable bali beds right at the pool. Furthermore, Serenade Punta Cana is also one of the resorts in Punta Cana with a water park.

The reason why Serenade belongs to the cheap Punta Cana resorts is probably that they are still selling their opening rate and trying to get a share of the market. The resort was just opened at the end of 2020, hence everything is brand new. 178 USD average rate per night per room is a super attractive price considering that it is a brand-new resort – and earns Serenada Punta Cana a well-deserved spot on this list of the cheapest all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana. They are offering such a high quality, that they are even one of the top picks for our most affordable resorts in Punta Cana.

For 2024, Serenade Punta Cana is finally able to charge the rates they want, which is why they are not part of the 10 cheapest all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana anymore.

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In fact, they have raised their prices so much that they even have dropped out of the selection of the best affordable all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, as they now charge more than the maximum requirement (to make it to the list) of 2000 USD per week per double room in the high season.

Serenade Punta Cana is not a high-end resort, but it does have elegant touches and upgraded amenities compared to other cheap Punta Cana hotels. Now, with their newly-opened Serenade All Suites Resort, they even have an adults-only resort option for Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic.

Serenade Punta Cana is located beachfront in Cabeza de Toro, a separate area a little bit southeast of Bavaro Beach. It has several à-la-carte restaurants and a similar amount of bars with remarkable premium spirits. Pool, beach access, bars and entertainment are included as well. Serenade is another all-in-one resort geared towards the vast majority of travelers, such as families, couples and groups.

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Without a doubt, Serenade Punta Cana is perfect for those who would like to try a stylish and brand-new all-inclusive resort. Despite the raised prices, it is still worth considering for your Punta Cana vacation when looking for a suitable all-inclusive resort.

If you’d like to know more about this hotel, check out this comprehensive hotel review about Serenade Punta Cana here at Punta Cana Travel Blog.

Average price: 340 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 275 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 463 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 4.5/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 8.4/10 (check reviews*)
Further information: Serenade Punta Cana – a comprehensive review of this newly built all-inclusive resort

Occidental Caribe

Occidental Caribe is one of the most compact all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, and usually, it is among the cheapest hotels in the Bavaro area as well. The property is outstanding when it comes to the proximity to the beach of every room, as the entire hotel is beachside. Compared to other Punta Cana all-inclusive resorts, it doesn’t have a big garden nor is it a bungalow-style accommodation. It rather comes with a bigger (and not particularly beautiful) building, which has the aforementioned advantage of the remarkable proximity to the beach. Chances are high you even get a partial ocean view room due to the structure of the building.

Besides this, Occidental Caribe offers two large pool areas with a good amount of bars, which are serving a good selection of popular brands, compared to other cheap all-inclusive resorts on the same price level. The buffet restaurant is mediocre at most, but the à-la-carte restaurants can count for some interesting food creations. The rooms are for sure not the fanciest ones, but they do their job and don’t lack basic amenities you would expect from a cheap Punta Cana resort.

Occidental Caribe is a perfect choice for budget-conscious travelers, who don’t care that much about modern design and inviting buffets, but who love direct beach access, okay drinks and decent á-la-carte restaurants.

While they have been in our list of the cheapest Punta Cana all-inclusive resorts for the previous years, they dropped out for 2024 as their peak season prices where simply too high. However, this might also be due to certain weeks being more expensive hence make sure to check Occidental Caribes’ prices for your travel dates to see if they’re more affordable than in our price samples we took.

Average price: 230 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 140 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 399 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 3.5/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 7.0/10 (check reviews*)

Impressive Premium Punta Cana

If you are planning a cheap Punta Cana vacation but want to travel in style, you definitely should consider Impressive Premium Punta Cana. It is one of the cheaper hotels in Punta Cana on this list that takes a premium approach to the services and offers better quality than the average low-budget resort. Among the two Impressive Resorts in Punta Cana which are located next to each other, Impressive Premium is the higher tier.

The resort has a prime location right between Corales and El Cortecito, with both public beach areas (incl. their restaurants and bars) being within walking distance. This is especially helpful if you’d like to immerse yourself in local life.

But you don’t have to leave this cheap all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana if you don’t want to, there is enough to do right at the hotel. Daily activities, a fully-equipped gym, several pools or a busy swim-up bar will keep you busy for a couple of days. You can also enjoy the fantastic beach right at the hotel or book a romantic dinner on the pier looming into the ocean. In general, the quality of food and the selection of drinks is higher at Impressive Premium Punta Cana compared to its little sister Impressive Punta Cana, the other cheap resort in the Dominican Republic of this brand.

Average price: 329 USD per room per night
Price example in low season: 321 USD per night per double room
Price example in high season: 330 USD per night per double room
Tripadvisor rating (as of January 2024): 4.5/5 (check reviews*)
Booking.com rating (as of January 2024): 8.7/10 (check reviews*)

If you are looking for further information about all-inclusive resorts and alternative forms of accommodation, check out the category accommodation & resorts with much additional content about where to stay in Punta Cana. If you are not sure yet if those resorts are something for you, check out this article on how you can find the best all-inclusive resort.

Have you stayed at any of those resorts? Do you have a favorite among them? Or do you have any questions on any of those cheap all-inclusive resorts? Let me know in the comments and I am happy to help.

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