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A world of luxury awaits at Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, an all-inclusive resort on the Caribbean coast, surrounded by beautiful sugar-white sand and lush palm trees.
This adults-only AAA 4-Diamond resort exudes a romantic ambiance with its tranquil pool, heavenly two-story beach cabanas, picturesque landscaping and modern chic rooms.
The 639-room resort underwent a $36 million renovation in 2020, adding 90 new rooms, including suites with private pools, marble floors and hydro baths. The renovation also added several new restaurants, bars and pools, including an Olympic-size pool and adjacent lazy river, and a swim-up bar.
Secrets Resorts & Spas offers gourmet, no-reservations-needed restaurants, premium cocktails, casino gaming, a world-class spa and countless daytime and evening entertainment options, and is located just 8.75 miles from Punta Cana International Airport.
Accommodation
The 639 luxury rooms are divided into 20 categories, and you can book a room with a tropical, ocean or partial ocean view, and many of the ground floor rooms have the option of a private pool.
The most popular option is the 430-square-foot Junior Suite, which features one king or two double beds, resort views, a marble bathroom with shower and hot tub, and a furnished balcony or terrace. Rates start at $240 per person per night, according to the resort’s website in mid-July.
Upgrade your guests to a Junior Suite with a private pool and rates start at $324 per person per night.
The 581-square-foot Preferred Club Junior Suite includes upgraded amenities, access to an exclusive lounge with premium libations, concierge services and other enhanced amenities.
For guests not traveling with a pup, Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana accepts dogs under 22 pounds for an additional fee of $65 per day. Please contact the resort directly to confirm the room category required for your reservation. Guests staying with dogs will be provided with a welcome letter with guidelines and restrictions, a dog bed, food and water bowls placed on a mat, a toy, a plastic bone and a waste bag.
What are you having for dinner?
Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana features 8 restaurants and 11 bustling bars and lounges. Bluewater Grill offers a gourmet selection of à la carte grilled dishes. Bordeaux, the formal restaurant, focuses on French cuisine. Himitsu offers Asian cuisine with a sushi bar and teppanyaki tables. El Patio Mexican Restaurant serves traditional Mexican food and drinks, while Olio Restaurant serves Mediterranean and seafood dishes. 20-hour dining is also available.
What’s included?
The resort offers poolside and beachfront waiter service as well as unlimited access to the adjacent Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana, which features seven restaurants and 11 bars.
Great entertainment
Entertainment includes live music performances, billiards games, theme nights, beach parties, big screen movies, casino games, etc. Activities include cycling, working out in the health club, and volleyball.
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