Punta Cana is famous for its luxury resorts, and the Sanctuary Cap Cana, slightly to the south, stands out for its setting in the middle of a long beach, with its own private stretch of very fine pink sand.
At a glance
Location: Cap Cana, south of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Stayed in: Beach Front Junior Suite
Best for: groups of friends and couples who want a beach resort with space
Reviewed: June 2014
8.8 out of 10
Setting and arrival
I drove from Santo Domingo and parked right in front of the hotel. The doormen greeted me, check-in was professional, and I was upgraded to a suite. Most guests stay on site, though bars and clubs are an easy taxi ride away.
The rooms
The Beach Front Junior Suite opens into a living room with a seating area facing the balcony doors and a flat-screen TV. Outside, a terrace looks over a broad lawn to the blue water. The bedroom opens onto the garden and has very comfortable beds with quality linen, and the marble bathroom has a bathtub, separate shower and two sinks, with fresh flowers on the towels. Air conditioning, a minibar, safe and an espresso machine are provided.
Pools and beach
The resort layout is well designed, with pools spread through the grounds and access to both the private beach and the public beach beyond.
The verdict
A pristine private beach and beautiful, spacious suites make Sanctuary Cap Cana one of the most appealing resorts on the Dominican coast.
- Rooms: 9.0
- Service: 9.0
- Dining: 8.5
- Facilities and spa: 8.5
- Location: 9.0
Sanctuary Cap Cana, Cap Cana, Dominican Republic.
David stayed as a guest of the hotel. Based on a stay in June 2014. Facilities, menus and prices may have changed since.
