Majestic Elegance Punta Cana - All Inclusive vs Princess Family Club Bavaro - All Inclusive
Both are five-star, all-inclusive resorts on Playa Bavaro in Punta Cana, with a kids' club, a kids' pool, an indoor play area, evening entertainment and a spa. Majestic Elegance Punta Cana offers a wider mix of suites, including an adults-only Elegance Club area, and a longer list of leisure options. Princess Family Club Bavaro is built around family suites for up to five guests and adds a water slide, a children's playground and a kid-friendly buffet.
At a glance
| Majestic Elegance Punta Cana - All Inclusive | Princess Family Club Bavaro - All Inclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Guest rating | 8.7 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Reviews | 1,939 | 1,142 |
| Room types | 9 | 6 |
| Adults only | — | — |
| Spa | Yes | Yes |
| Kids' club | Yes | Yes |
| Fitness center | Yes | Yes |
| Check-in / out | 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
How they differ
Who it suits
Couples, friends and families can all find a fit here. The Elegance Club is for guests 18 and over and has private pool and beach areas and private VIP lounges. Rooms outside the club are open to families.
Families are the focus, and the room names show it, with suites set up for 2 adults + 3 children or 3 adults + 2 children. Larger groups with kids will find the room lineup easy to match.
Rooms
Suites range from 538 sq ft Junior Suites to 1,076 sq ft One-Bedroom Suites. Options include Jacuzzi suites, Swim up suites, a Colonial Jr. Suite with Outdoor Jacuzzi and an Elegance Club Ocean View Suite with Outdoor Jacuzzi. Many suites sleep up to four, while the Elegance Club Jr. Suites sleep two.
All six room types are 517 sq ft suites with a maximum occupancy of five, including the Family Club Jr Suite Swimout, Family Junior Suite and Deluxe Family Suite. The Deluxe Family Suite is entirely on the ground floor. Several other suites are reached by stairs only on the upper floors.
Pools & beach
The resort is beachfront with a private beach area, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, sun loungers and umbrellas. Swim up suites open onto the water, and Elegance Club guests have their own private pool and beach areas.
There is an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a kids' pool and a water slide, plus sun loungers, umbrellas and beach access. Swimout suites with a terrace put the water at your door.
Kids & families
Children can spend time in the kids' club, the kids' pool and the indoor play area. Kid meals and babysitting/child services are also available.
The kids' club, kids' pool and indoor play area are joined by a water slide, a children's playground and outdoor play equipment. A kid-friendly buffet, board games and puzzles, and babysitting/child services round out a family stay.
Dining
Choices include a restaurant, a snack bar, a coffee shop on site, a bar and a pool bar. Wine and champagne, themed dinner nights, happy hour and room service add variety through the week.
Dining covers a restaurant, a snack bar, a bar and a pool bar, along with room service and themed dinner nights. Special diet menus are available on request. A minimarket on site and grocery deliveries are handy for families.
Wellness & activities
The spa and wellness center offers massage, a sauna, a hot tub/jacuzzi, yoga classes and fitness classes, with manicures, pedicures and hair salon services. Active guests can use the tennis court, the golf course and horse riding, or play billiards, darts and table tennis.
The spa and wellness center offers massage, a sauna, a steam room and a hot tub/jacuzzi, with manicures, pedicures and hair salon services. Sport options include the tennis court with tennis equipment, archery, table tennis and darts, plus a games room.
What they have in common
- Five-star, all-inclusive resorts on Playa Bavaro in Punta Cana
- A kids' club, a kids' pool, an indoor play area and babysitting/child services
- Water sport facilities on site, with diving, windsurfing and snorkelling
- Evening entertainment with entertainment staff, live music, themed dinner nights and a nightclub/DJ
- A spa, sauna, hot tub/jacuzzi and fitness center, plus a casino and a tennis court
- Free WiFi and free parking, a 12:00 PM check-out and room service through a mobile app
Which should you book?
Choose Majestic Elegance Punta Cana - All Inclusive if…
Choose Majestic Elegance Punta Cana if you want the option of an adults-only Elegance Club with private pool and beach areas, or suites with a Jacuzzi or swim-up access, including 1,076 sq ft One-Bedroom Suites. It also suits guests who like a long list of activities, such as golf, horse riding, yoga and fitness classes, and a coffee shop on site.
See rooms & live ratesChoose Princess Family Club Bavaro - All Inclusive if…
Choose Princess Family Club Bavaro if you are travelling as a family of up to five and want suites made for that, with a water slide, a children's playground and a kid-friendly buffet close by. It also suits guests who want a ground-floor Deluxe Family Suite, special diet menus on request or a minimarket on site.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is better for families with young children?
Both have a kids' club, a kids' pool, an indoor play area and babysitting/child services. Princess Family Club Bavaro adds a water slide, a children's playground, outdoor play equipment and a kid-friendly buffet, and all its rooms are family suites for up to five guests. Majestic Elegance Punta Cana also welcomes families, with kid meals and suites that sleep up to four.
Is Majestic Elegance Punta Cana adults-only?
Not entirely. Its Elegance Club is adults-only (18+), with private pool and beach areas and private VIP lounges, and Elegance Club rooms require every guest to be over 18. Other rooms, such as the Junior Suite with jacuzzi, are open to guests travelling with children.
How do the guest ratings compare?
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana has a guest rating of 8.7 from 1,939 reviews. Princess Family Club Bavaro has a rating of 8.5 from 1,142 reviews.
Which hotel has swim-up or swim-out rooms?
Both do. Majestic Elegance Punta Cana has Swim up suites, including the Majestic Jr. Suite Swim up and the Elegance Club Swim Up Suite with Outdoor Jacuzzi. Princess Family Club Bavaro has the Family Club Jr Suite Swimout in two occupancy versions.
Are WiFi and parking free at both resorts?
Yes. Both Majestic Elegance Punta Cana and Princess Family Club Bavaro provide free WiFi and free parking. Check-out is at 12:00 PM at both.
Which resort offers more sports and leisure activities?
Both have a tennis court, a games room, table tennis, darts, diving, windsurfing and snorkelling. Majestic Elegance Punta Cana adds a golf course, horse riding, billiards, yoga classes and fitness classes. Princess Family Club Bavaro adds archery and tennis equipment.
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