Overview
Located in Punta Cana, the elegant and all-inclusive Occidental Caribe is a Mediterranean-inspired resort with798 elegant rooms and suites, seven restaurants, seven bars, two pools and a mini water park for kids, a spa, kids club, nightly musical shows and a nightclub. Beach lovers will enjoy the various water sports available, including scuba diving Punta Cana’s diverse underwater world. Premium Level accommodations offer spectacular views, unlimited access to our specialty restaurants, private check-in, and more.
Check in
3 p.m.
Check out
12 p.m.
Rooms
798
Inclusions
- Daily activities
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Nightly entertainment
- dinner can be á la carte (reservations required, dress code in effect)
- All taxes
Rooms
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Pool view or Garden or Resort Views
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Pool view or Garden or Resort Views
- Maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Bathroom with tub and shower
- Ceiling fan
- Mini fridge
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Safe
- TV
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Ocean view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Ocean view
- Maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Bathroom with tub and shower
- Ceiling fan
- Mini fridge
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Safe
- TV
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Ceiling fan
- Mini-bar
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Safe
- TV
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Ocean view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Ocean view
- Maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Ceiling fan
- Mini-bar
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Safe
- TV
- 1 king bed
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- 1 king bed
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- Maximum 1 child
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Bathroom with tub and shower
- Ceiling fan
- Mini-bar
- Room service ($)
- A/C
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Safe
- TV
PREMIUM LEVEL INCLUSIONS :
- Personalized check-in-check out
- Early check-in /check out without charge (subject to availability) -
- Exclusive private lounge with drinks ,
- Free internet access, board games, books, and specialized services
- Concierge service
- Priority on a la carte restaurants
- Upgraded room amenities.
Amenities
Pool
Beach view
Beach
Climbing wall
El Alcazar
Exterior
Fitness centre
Games room
Kids club
Kids pool
Kids slide
Kyoto
La Comedie
Mexico Lindo
Pool aerial view
Pool area
Pool
Poolside dining
Resort games
Spa massage
Theatre
Trapeze
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Friendliest Staff
dkim671 (Centreville, Virginia) on May 10, 2025
We experienced a red carpet treatment during our stay at Occidental Caribe. Our concierge Cindy addressed all of our concerns, issues, dinner reservations, and many gift baskets. The housekeeping and dining staff were all so accommodating. Thank You
My Honest Review – Occidental Caribe Resort, Punta Cana (7-Day Stay)
Andre R (New York City, New York) on May 05, 2025
I stayed at Occidental Caribe for seven days and wanted to share my honest experience. Before my trip, I called a week in advance to confirm my room and ask about airport shuttle service. They told me that the free shuttle is only available if you book directly through them. Since I booked through a third party, I had to pay $50 each way for a private shuttle, or $40 for a shared ride with stops at other resorts. I went with the private option. Definitely reserve a shuttle, it's much safer, and you avoid the harassment at the airport from the hustlers. When we arrived, they gave us a double bedroom, even though I had requested a king-size bed. Thankfully, the bellboy and a helpful cleaning lady quickly contacted the front desk, and they switched us to a king room next door. That was a great start. After settling in, we went to the lobby bar for a drink—but the drinks there weren’t great. We later discovered that the best drinks were made at the swim-up pool bar, where we were lucky enough to meet Meliza, our favorite bartender. After the first day, she remembered our drink preferences and consistently served us great drinks with a smile. She definitely made our stay more enjoyable. As for the food, the poolside grill had the best quality and taste. The buffet, however, was disappointing. Most of the food was cold, lacked flavor, and didn’t offer many authentic Dominican dishes. Being from New York, we expected better in terms of seasoning and cultural options. One night featured a "Spanish" theme, but it fell short—no mofongo, mangu, or traditional dishes you’d expect in the DR. The buffet was also very meat-heavy, with a strong focus on pork and beef. My wife doesn’t eat red meat, and she found it hard to find suitable options. Even the cassava had bacon bits sprinkled over it—something that should be clearly labeled or avoided, since not everyone eats pork. Non-meat eaters will feel very limited at the buffet. We tried a few of the on-site restaurants. The Dominican restaurant started off rough with cold appetizers, but once we asked for fresh plates, they were happy to accommodate. The mofongo I had was actually very good—I'd rate that part 4 stars. The hibachi-style Japanese restaurant was a fun experience, but not great for anyone with food restrictions. They cook all the steak, chicken, and seafood on the same grill, without separating items. If you’re vegetarian or have allergies, be cautious. The Mexican restaurant was a total miss for us—cold, bland food that didn’t reflect any real Mexican flavor. Honestly, I wish we had skipped it. On the positive side, the resort’s location is beautiful. The beach was gorgeous, the pools were nice, and the layout was thoughtful. One side has activities for kids—like waterslides, rock climbing, and bungee jumping—while the other side is more adult-friendly with events and the swim-up bar. We attended the all-white party one night, which was fun and well-organized. There’s also a theater, a casino, and a nightclub located below the lobby—just ask the front desk for directions. Another highlight was the free Butler Service included with our third party booking (which we didn’t even know about ahead of time). We were assigned Cindy, who was incredibly helpful. She arranged all our restaurant reservations, brought us a bottle of champagne every night, and made sure we had whatever we needed throughout our stay. --- Final Verdict: The resort is in a beautiful location and has a few standout staff members like Meliza and Cindy who made the experience more enjoyable. However, the food and drink quality overall needs improvement—especially for an all-inclusive. The buffet is not vegetarian-friendly and lacks authentic Dominican flavor. I’d give this resort a 3.5 out of 5. It has great potential, but the dining experience and attention to dietary variety need work.
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