Family-friendly fun is relatively easy to find in the Dominican Republic. Truth be told, a dozen Dominican Republic resorts are pretty great for people with kids. Some of them go the extra mile, and you will find yourself in an amazing experience that even your kids won’t forget in a hurry.
From waterparks to children’s spas, some of these resorts pamper and spoil you and your kids, taking their kid-friendliness to the next level. You will love creating memories in crystal-clear waters, tropical palms, colourful coral reefs, and miles of white sand of the Dominican Republic so let’s get started. Here’s a list of the top 10 best family resorts for you to enjoy with your kids:
Best Family Resorts in Dominican Republic
1. Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts
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An all-inclusive sparkling Nickelodeon might just take the cake when it comes to kid-friendly and family-oriented resorts in the Dominican Republic. You can expect the amenities to be ridiculously fun because this a property backed by one of most popular children’s network. Your kids will love beach dance parties and character breakfasts with Dora the Explorer, PAW Patrol Pups, and of course, Mr. Spongebob. Just Kidding, the kids’ club, has many tricks up its sleeve with an enormous ball pit accessed by way of a two-story slide, tons of Nickelodeon toys, and supervised activities like slime-making classes. But their centrepiece is Aqua Nick where winding waterslides, splash pads, spray tubes, fountains, a canopied jungle gym, and a lazy river take all the attention!
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2. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
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This gargantuan mega-resort on its white sand beach is like a town unto itself. The Punta Cana edition of the popular Hard Rock franchise has tons of features for visitors of all ages – not just adults who love partying. There is a kids’ club offering activities like arts and crafts, and Spanish lessons along with toys, games, and even entertainment tailored for only kids. They have a kids’ pool with two waterslides, a climbing wall, a mini-golf, and a video game arcade to exceed fun beyond limits. So don’t think this resort is a hard-drinking, here-for-a-wild-time kind of a place, and be surprised with their kids’ friendly amenities.
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3. Grand Sirenis
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Staggeringly large and with an equally enormous water park, Grand Sirenis is a water haven for those who feel akin to dolphins. The 130,000-square-foot Sirenis Aquagames is free for all guests, meaning even the parents can take a plunge with their kids, and make the most of their vacation. It includes a multilane speed slide, wrapping water tubes, open toboggans, a plummeting free-fall twister, and a spinning that spits out into a shallow pool. They even have a pirate-themed pool with smaller slides, sprinklers, splash barrels, and an ankle-deep lagoon pool with a palm-tree shower for younger kids.
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4. Hyatt Ziva
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Offering the highest standard of quality, service, and amenities, Hyatt Ziva is the most sought-after resort in the Dominican Republic. Located in Cap Cana, a stunning stretch of sand sandwiched between the turquoise seas of the Caribbean and the interior of the eastern Dominican Republic. You will be impressed with Hyatt Ziva the moment you enter the expansive lobby with its lush greenery and bamboo-lined ceilings. The best part is that this wondrous resort has a water park called Canapolis, a medium-sized waterpark for all ages. Live music and dancers perform for nightly entertainment while your kids get busy with their club and supervised games.
5. Royalton Punta Cana
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Located in the beautiful Arena Gorda Beach, Royalton Punta Cana should be your top choice to pick. A perfect all-inclusive resort for all ages, it is also pretty close to the beach, and you will love strolling down there. At Royalton, you and your kids will enjoy full and unrestricted access to their biggest water park in Punta Cana. They also have an adults-only section for couples and honeymooners in their separate hotel within this resort. It features a large entertainment plaza, a la carte restaurants, and a large main pool right at the beach. The water park consists of a tower with 7 huge waterslides and 7 mini slides, a wave pool, and a mega water barrel.
6. Dreams Macao
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One of the region’s newest additions, it opened its door to guests back in mid-2020. Dreams Macao is also an all-inclusive resort located on one of the most beautiful beaches in Punta Cana: Macao Beach. Comparatively compact and smaller than other resorts, it offers almost the same fun and excitement. There are daily activities like yoga, volleyball, dancing lessons, watersports, and Zumba, including a tennis and basketball court. It features a lazy river that is dedicated to young kids and has four giant slides, mini slides, shallow pools, and water sprinklers.
7. Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana
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An affordable family fun awaits you at the Bahia Principe Grand, located in Punta Cana. It offers nearly 800 guest rooms and suites with balconies and all those modern amenities. The all-inclusive resort promises to give you the best with their three a la carte dinners, breakfast buffet, access to the waterpark, fitness center, mini-bar, and one hour free per day kayaking, snorkeling, tennis, or catamaran rental. The Mini Club for children takes care of the games and other children’s activities while you relax in the whirlpool or the spa. They also provide access to nearby children’s water park.
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8. Royalton Splash
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Yet another affordable family-friendly all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, aimed at families who want to stay in a resort with a water park. It is perfect for families with young kids and teenagers as their Splash waterpark is one of the biggest ones in Punta Cana. Featuring 7 big water slides including two you can use with tubes: a kamikaze and 4-lane Aquaracer, a black hole (with tubes), regular water slides, a free fall twister, and a roller coaster water slide (with tubes). For toddlers, they have a section dedicated called Mini Slide Water Park with 7 mini water slides. The resort also has a large wave pool and a huge barrel to get soaking wet under with a group of people.
9. Fantasia Bahia Principe Punta Cana
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You might be confused when you assume that this resort is a Disney property, but far from that. Fantasia Bahia Principe is not Disney’s property and you will be forgiven for assuming that. Part of the four-resort Bahia Principe mega-complex, it has its restaurants, a kids’ club, a gigantic pool with jetted tubs, mini golf, and a go-carting. The waterpark follows the beautiful castle with its twisty slides, turrets, sprayers, bridges, and soaking buckets.
But that’s not enough: whenever the kids get tired of splashing about in the water, you can indulge them in songs, games, dancing, face painting, balloon animals, circus performances, and magic shows. As they enjoy their time, you can go to the nearby beach for an hour of snorkelling, kayaking, or boogie boarding, which is free.
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10. Hyatt Zilara
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A multi-generational resort dedicated to making life fun for both adults and families with its award-winning service and hospitality. Located on Juanillo Beach in an exclusive gated community, it has 375 suites (from junior to beachfront swim-up), where you can upgrade to club-level amenities such as their exclusive lounge, premium spirits, and private access to Club Pool. Your children will get access to their Canapolis Water Park, while you relax by the infinity pool, soak in the hot tubs, or go for a beach party. They also have nightly entertainment and provide dance classes, optional golf, deep-sea fishing, and other excursions. There are plenty of watersports like kayaking and windsurfing for adventurous ones.
Summary
So gear up and get ready to experience luxury and adventure in one of the most popular beach destinations in the world. Guests can enjoy water sports like snorkelling, scuba diving, boating, and fishing. Or you can lounge by the hotel pools, get a spa treatment, or play golf in one of the area’s many beautiful courses. As you relax and sip on a tropical cocktail, the kids can spend all their never-ending energy in the water parks and have fun on the slides.
