Excellence El Carmen
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Overview
At Excellence El Carmen you are secluded but not isolated. An all-adult, all-suite world is situated on a beautiful Caribbean beach in a palm grove on the East of the Dominican Republic. Its architecture is in the Contemporary Caribbean style, and twenty pools wind through our grounds. There are 12 restaurants to entice you with a range of global cuisine, a beach snack grill, plus 16 bars, each with its own personality. Excellence El Carmen is also home to a world-class Spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and an exceptional range of activities and services.
Inclusions
- Daily activities
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Nightly entertainment
- 24 hour room service
- Intro scuba lessons in the pool
- See included meal plans
- All taxes
Inclusions subject to change without notice at the discretion of the property. Some restrictions may apply.

Rooms
All rooms include:
- 24 hour room service
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes
- Bottled water
- Coffee maker
- Complimentary coffee/tea
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Laptop safe
- Mini-bar
- Mini-bar stocked daily
- Phone
- Slippers
- Turndown service
- TV
- In-room premium liquor selection
Select a room type:
Suite Pool View includes:
Room includes:
- 1 king bed
- Pool view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower only
- Climate control
- Jetted tub
- Lit make-up mirror
- Pillow menu
- Pillow top mattress
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
Junior Suite Pool View includes:
Room includes:
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- 800 square feet
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- No more than 3 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Climate control
- Jetted tub
- Lit make-up mirror
- Pillow menu
- Pillow top mattress
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- Terrace with lounge furniture and two sun beds
Junior Swim up Suite includes:
Room includes:
- 1 king bed
- Pool view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Bathroom with shower only
- Climate control
- Jetted tub
- Lit make-up mirror
- Pillow menu
- Pillow top mattress
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- Private deck with direct access to swimming pool, two sunbeds
Junior Suite Ocean View includes:
Room includes:
- 1 king bed
- Ocean view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower only
- Climate control
- Jetted tub
- Lit make-up mirror
- Pillow menu
- Pillow top mattress
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool includes:
Room includes:
- 1 king bed
- Pool view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower only
- Climate control
- Jetted tub
- Lit make-up mirror
- Pillow menu
- Pillow top mattress
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- Terrace with lounge furniture and exterior plunge pool
Suite with Private Pool & Deck includes:
Room includes:
- 1 king bed
- Pool view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Bathroom with shower only
- Climate control
- Jetted tub
- Lit make-up mirror
- Living room
- Patio
- Pillow menu
- Pillow top mattress
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- Private deck with private 400 sq ft swimming pool
Excellence Club Junior Suite Ocean View includes:
Room includes:
- 1 king bed
- Ocean view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower only
- Climate control
- Concierge service
- Jetted tub
- Lit make-up mirror
- Pillow menu
- Pillow top mattress
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- Upgraded amenities
Additional details:
Excellence Club Rooms include:
- Private check-in and check-out/late check-out and early check-in (subject to availability)
- Concierge desk (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
- Private lounge (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) with concierge service, smart buffets and bar service
- Private restaurant for breakfast and dinner at lounge
- Private bar at lounge
- Bvlgari toiletries
- Upgraded minibar and room service menu
- 12 private pools and 7 independent Jacuzzis (hot water) at the pool area
- Private beach area
- Complimentary newspaper in room every day
- Complimentary beach bag for use during your stay
- Shoe shine service
- Daily fruit and petit fours in room
- Fresh flowers and sparkling wine in room upon arrival
- Upgraded in-room premium liquor and wine bottle selection
- Nespresso machine
- Room Service Express (menu featuring a number of savory items that can be delivered almost immediately)
- One Aqua Wellness treatment per person per stay
Excellence Club Junior Swim Up Suite Pool View includes:
Room includes:
- 1 king bed
- Pool view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Bathroom with shower only
- Climate control
- Concierge service
- Jetted tub
- Lit make-up mirror
- Pillow menu
- Pillow top mattress
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- Upgraded amenities
- Private deck with two sun beds, direct access to swimming pool
Additional details:
Excellence Club Rooms include:
- Private check-in and check-out/late check-out and early check-in (subject to availability)
- Concierge desk (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
- Private lounge (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) with concierge service, smart buffets and bar service
- Private restaurant for breakfast and dinner at lounge
- Private bar at lounge
- Bvlgari toiletries
- Upgraded minibar and room service menu
- 12 private pools and 7 independent Jacuzzis (hot water) at the pool area
- Private beach area
- Complimentary newspaper in room every day
- Complimentary beach bag for use during your stay
- Shoe shine service
- Daily fruit and petit fours in room
- Fresh flowers and sparkling wine in room upon arrival
- Upgraded in-room premium liquor and wine bottle selection
- Nespresso machine
- Room Service Express (menu featuring a number of savory items that can be delivered almost immediately)
- One Aqua Wellness treatment per person per stay
Excellence Club Beachfront Honeymoon Swim-up Suite includes:
Room includes:
- 1 king bed
- Oceanfront
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Bathroom with shower only
- Climate control
- Concierge service
- Jetted tub
- Lit make-up mirror
- Living room
- Pillow menu
- Pillow top mattress
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- Upgraded amenities
- Located right on the beach this suite offers a private terrace with lounge furniture and direct access to the swimming pool, hammock over the pool
Additional details:
Excellence Club Rooms include:
- Private check-in and check-out/late check-out and early check-in (subject to availability)
- Concierge desk (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
- Private lounge (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) with concierge service, smart buffets and bar service
- Private restaurant for breakfast and dinner at lounge
- Private bar at lounge
- Bvlgari toiletries
- Upgraded minibar and room service menu
- 12 private pools and 7 independent Jacuzzis (hot water) at the pool area
- Private beach area
- Complimentary newspaper in room every day
- Complimentary beach bag for use during your stay
- Shoe shine service
- Daily fruit and petit fours in room
- Fresh flowers and sparkling wine in room upon arrival
- Upgraded in-room premium liquor and wine bottle selection
- Nespresso machine
- Room Service Express (menu featuring a number of savory items that can be delivered almost immediately)
- One Aqua Wellness treatment per person per stay
Excellence Club 2 Story Rooftop Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool Ocean View includes:
Room includes:
- 1 king bed
- Pool view
- 1600 square feet
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Bathroom with shower only
- Climate control
- Jetted tub
- Lit make-up mirror
- Pillow menu
- Pillow top mattress
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- Terrace with lounge furniture and exterior plunge pool
Additional details:
Excellence Club Rooms include:
- Private check-in and check-out/late check-out and early check-in (subject to availability)
- Concierge desk (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
- Private lounge (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) with concierge service, smart buffets and bar service
- Private restaurant for breakfast and dinner at lounge
- Private bar at lounge
- Bvlgari toiletries
- Upgraded minibar and room service menu
- 12 private pools and 7 independent Jacuzzis (hot water) at the pool area
- Private beach area
- Complimentary newspaper in room every day
- Complimentary beach bag for use during your stay
- Shoe shine service
- Daily fruit and petit fours in room
- Fresh flowers and sparkling wine in room upon arrival
- Upgraded in-room premium liquor and wine bottle selection
- Nespresso machine
- Room Service Express (menu featuring a number of savory items that can be delivered almost immediately)
- One Aqua Wellness treatment per person per stay
Excellence Club Beachfront Honeymoon 2 Story Rooftop Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool includes:
Room includes:
- 1 king bed
- 1800 square feet
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Bathroom with shower only
- Climate control
- Jetted tub
- Pillow menu
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- Terrace with lounge furniture and exterior plunge pool
Additional details:
Excellence Club Rooms include:
- Private check-in and check-out/late check-out and early check-in (subject to availability)
- Concierge desk (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
- Private lounge (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) with concierge service, smart buffets and bar service
- Private restaurant for breakfast and dinner at lounge
- Private bar at lounge
- Bvlgari toiletries
- Upgraded minibar and room service menu
- 12 private pools and 7 independent Jacuzzis (hot water) at the pool area
- Private beach area
- Complimentary newspaper in room every day
- Complimentary beach bag for use during your stay
- Shoe shine service
- Daily fruit and petit fours in room
- Fresh flowers and sparkling wine in room upon arrival
- Upgraded in-room premium liquor and wine bottle selection
- Nespresso machine
- Room Service Express (menu featuring a number of savory items that can be delivered almost immediately)
- One Aqua Wellness treatment per person per stay
Amenities & activities
Accessibility
- Elevators
- Public areas wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible rooms
Accessibility features are based on request and availability, and are not guaranteed. Please contact WestJet Vacations at 1-877-737-7001 for further information.
Age ranges
- Adults only
Bars and entertainment
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Sports Bar |
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Martini Bar |
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Blue Bar |
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Sol Bar |
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Cielo – Excellence Club |
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XLounge |
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Stars Theater Bar |
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La Habana |
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Excellence Club |
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CafeKafe |
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Alegria - Disco Bar |
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Palms and Art Deco |
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Las Olas |
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Revive - Juice Bar |
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Check-in and check-out times
Check-in time: 3 p.m.
Check-out time: 12 p.m.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
- Lobby
- Room
Dining
Type of restaurant | Type of cuisine | Open for | Additional information | |
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Main Buffet |
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Agave |
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Spice |
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Chez Isabelle |
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Flavor Market – Spanish Tapas |
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The Grill |
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The Lobster House |
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Oregano |
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Basmati Indian Restaurant |
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Magna |
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Aroma |
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Las Olas |
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The Kitchen Table |
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Facilities
- Rooms: 492
- Built in: 2015
Health and wellness
- Fitness centre: On site
- Fitness classes: On site
- Salon: On site ($)
- Sauna steam room: On site ($)
- Spa: On site ($)
- Spa treatments: On site ($)
- Water aerobics
- Water circuit ($)
- beach volleyball, football, tennis, bicycles, board games, archery, air rifle shooting, billiards
Location
Playas de Uvero Alto
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
+1 809 685 98 80
69 km from PUJ
- Beach front
Meal and plan options
- All-inclusive: Included
- Dinner can be à la carte (reservations not required, dress code in effect)
- Unlimited domestic and premium drinks
Pools and recreation
Pools
- Jetted pools: 9
- Outdoor pools: 23
Water sports
- Dive shop: On site ($)
- Motorized watersports: On site ($)
- Non-motorized watersports: On site
- Scuba diving: On site ($)
- Snorkeling: On site
Other sports
- Aerobics: On site
- Bicycles: On site
- Tennis courts: On site
- Tour excursions: On site ($)
Other activities
- Beach activities: On site
- Daily activities: On site
- Nightly entertainment: On site
- Deep seafishing (offsite) ($)
- Spanish lessons
- Dancing lessons
- Cooking lessons
Shops and services
- 24 hour front desk
- ATM
- Baggage check
- Concierge
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning ($)
- Laundry facilities ($)
- Laundry services ($)
- Medical services onsite ($)
- Meeting facilities ($)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking
- Photo shop ($)
- Shopping onsite ($)
- Tour desk
- Valet parking
- Wedding chapel ($)
- Wedding facilities ($)
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