PRINCESS FAMILY CLUB BAVARO, Punta Cana

Located a 3-minute walk from Bavaro Beach and 15 km from Punta Cana International Airport, Princess Family Club Bavaro (5-star, 8.3/10 on Booking.com) features 164 family suites, some with direct piscina access, and a dedicated water theme park for children. Princess offers over 10 restaurants serving buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner with cuisines including Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, and international options. Four outdoor pools are available, including a semi-Olympic piscina, a kids' piscina with water slides, and piscina bars. Rooms offer air-conditioning, private bathrooms, garden or piscina views, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and family-friendly layouts. On-site entertainment includes a theater, nightclub/DJ, live music, themed dinner nights, a casino, and a kids' club for ages 4 to 12. The spa provides treatments such as massages, facials, body scrubs, and hydrotherapy, plus a fitness centre, tennis court, and sauna. Additional amenities include free WiFi, free parking, concierge, express check-in/check-out, currency exchange, and a 24-hour front desk. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Princess Family Club Bavaro. For families, the resort offers babysitting services, board games, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment. The property also houses a shopping center with over 40 stores and a garden with peacocks.

The shuttle to the beach runs every 10 minutes, easing access for families with young children.

The spa includes a hydrotherapy circuit and a wide range of wellness treatments.

The 24-hour snack bar and room service provide food at any time of day.

The property features a shopping center with over 40 stores.

The tram service to the beach often has long waits and unregulated lines.

WiFi signal is weak in many rooms and public areas.