Dominikanische Republik ∙ Punta Cana ∙ Playa El Macao

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana *****
Tour operator category

PUJ194
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Location

The hotel is located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, right on the long, fine sandy beach of Playa Macao. It is approximately 35 minutes from Punta Cana airport and about 75 minutes from La Romana airport.
Beach with sand, palm trees, and thatched umbrellas by blue sea under clear sky.

Facilities

Open hotel lobby with modern furnishings, seating areas, and sea view at dusk.
Open hotel dining area with wicker furniture, hanging plants, and outdoor view.
Open hotel lounge area with tables, comfortable seating, and a view of the pool.
Modern lounge area with pool table, bar, and seating in warm lighting.
The modern resort features 500 rooms in three-story buildings, offering guests a highly comfortable stay. Culinary variety is provided by the various restaurants: a main buffet restaurant, a beach restaurant, 6 à la carte restaurants (e.g., Italian, Asian, French (adults-only), Mexican, and seafood specialties, no reservations required), as well as a food truck. The spacious sun deck, which also offers shaded areas, provides a place for relaxation. Furthermore, the hotel features 7 bars (one for Preferred Club guests), a café, and a small shopping arcade with various shops.

Accommodation

Junior Suite Tropical View

The tastefully furnished rooms feature a bath/shower, WC, hairdryer, king-size bed or two double beds, wardrobe, furnished terrace or balcony, cable TV, individually adjustable air conditioning, direct-dial telephone, telephone in the bathroom, coffee/tea maker, safe, steamer, and minibar (replenished daily with soft drinks, water, juice, and beer). Also bookable with pool view, side sea view, or direct sea view for an additional charge.

Modern hotel room with large bed, terrace, and garden view.

Preferred Club JS Tropical View

With the same amenities, these rooms are located in the Preferred Club area and offer: personalized check-in and check-out, special concierge service, exclusive lounge/bar, upgraded minibar, pillow menu, as well as a private beach area and swimming pool. Bookable with sea view or as a swim-out for an additional charge.
Rooms with direct pool access pose an increased risk for small children. Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Note

In the Caribbean, most rooms are equipped with two queen-size beds (approx. 1.40 x 2m). For occupancy of 2 adults + 1/2 children/3 adults, no extra beds are placed in the room; this means: 2 persons per bed, even if extra beds are listed on the confirmation!

Meals

All Inclusive

AI

All meals in buffet form; lunch and dinner also à la carte (without reservation), unlimited national and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the bars from 10:00 AM to 02:00 AM, 24-hour room and front desk service, Explorer’s Kids Club (3-12), and Core Zone for teens (13-17). Bath towels, sun loungers & parasols included. Through the dine-around program, neighboring restaurants are available (transfer between Now and Dreams properties is not included).

Sports included

Modern gym with various workout equipment and large windows overlooking the outdoors.
Basketball, volleyball, tennis, board games, billiards, aerobics, water aerobics, non-motorized water sports, climbing wall, beach volleyball, kayaking, snorkeling, dance lessons, and introductory scuba diving lessons in the pool.

Sports for a fee

Diving and golf nearby.

Children's program

The Explorer Club offers children between 3 and 12 years: a large play area, indoor playroom, big-screen TV with video games, climbing wall, PlayStation games, and weekly adventure camping.
Parents can be contacted via walkie-talkie.
The club is open daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. All activities are supervised.
Core Zone Teens Club:
Sports and other activities are organized by the animation team in the teen sports area.
In the main area, teenagers aged 13 and over have access to billiards and video games.
For babies, there is a kids' club near the beach where parents can play with their children; no supervision provided!
Hotel with children's pool, water features, and slides in front of a three-story building.
Large hotel pool with water slides, lagoon pools, and sun loungers in a tropical setting.

Wellness

Beautiful, large spa area available for an additional charge.

Entertainment

Daily entertainment program and evening shows, including in the outdoor theater.

Hotel service

Free Wi-Fi with connectivity app, e.g., for local calls, sending messages, internet use, and checking emails. With the app, it is also possible to book spa treatments, organize a romantic dinner, book activities, view the resort map, and much more.
Available for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and Windows phones.
Pool and beach towels, sun loungers, and parasols included.
Medical services (for a fee)

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Preferred by Nature

Hotelhinweis

In the Dominican Republic, washbasins or even bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 20.08.2026 02:02