Location. The Excellence Punta Cana resort is an all-inclusive, adults-only retreat located on a two-and-one-half kilometer stretch of powder-white Caribbean beach along the easternmost coast of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. La Basilica stands 30 kilometers from the resort. Hotel Features. This colonial-style resort offers dining options that range from contemporary continental and Mediterranean fare, to pan-Asian and Caribbean seafood dishes. Function space accommodates group events. A business center offers fax and photocopy services. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is provided throughout the hotel. The primary outdoor pool measures longer than a football field and winds beneath bridges and laps against swim-up palapa bars. A private outdoor pool features a refreshing waterfall. The Excellence Spa contains a spa tub, a sauna, a Turkish bath and a steam bath. Beauty services and massage therapies are professionally administered by appointment. The fitness center contains free weights, NordicTrac and Universal equipment, stationary bikes and treadmills. Excellence Casino is a separate small club equipped with black jack and roulette tables, card-game tables and slot machines.

Guestrooms. Excellence Punta Cana offers 452 guest suites with mountain- or garden-view furnished balconies or patios. Décor features include terra-cotta tiled floors, ceiling fans, Mexican pottery, and crisp island-white and sea-blue color schemes. Enhanced room amenities include satellite television and CD/DVD players. All accommodations provide coffeemakers, stocked minibars and in-room safes. Bathrooms contain jetted tubs, separate showers, weight scales, vanity mirrors, bathrobes and slippers. Excellence Club Suites feature private check-in and check-out, complimentary Internet access, buffets and bar services.

Expert Tip. Resort staff arranges bird-watching excursions along the River Nisibon. Staff also reserves moonlit horseback rides along the beach, the first 30 minutes of which are complimentary.

Room Types:

Junior Suite Garden View:   One four-poster king bed or two double beds. 51 square meters (550 square feet). Private furnished patio or balcony. 27-inch satellite TV. CD/DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Radio/alarm clock. Coffee/tea maker. Minibar with beer, juice, soft drinks, and water. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board. Bathrobes and slippers. Bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, hair dryer, scale, vanity mirror, and phone. Pillow menu. Turndown service. Air conditioning.

Junior Suite OV:   One four-poster king bed. 51 square meters (550 square feet). Private furnished patio or balcony with ocean view. 27-inch satellite TV. CD/DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Radio/alarm clock. Coffee/tea maker. Minibar with beer, juice, soft drinks, and water. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board. Bathrobes and slippers. Bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, hair dryer, scale, vanity mirror, and phone. Pillow menu. Turndown service. Air conditioning.

JS Excellence Club Swim up OV:   One four-poster king bed. 51 square meters (550 square feet). Private furnished terrace with ocean view and direct access to the pool. 27-inch satellite TV. CD/DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Radio/alarm clock. Coffee/tea maker. Upgraded minibar with beer, juice, soft drinks, and water. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board. Bathrobes and slippers. Bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, hair dryer, scale, vanity mirror, and phone. Pillow menu. Upgraded room-service menu. Complimentary newspaper. Complimentary beach bag. Shoe-shine service. Daily in-room fruit basket. Fresh flowers in the room upon arrival. Premium-brand in-room liquor dispenser. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Includes access to the Excellence Club Lounge, with private check-in and check-out, concierge services, shoe shine, beach bag, complimentary Internet access, buffets, and bar service.

Honeymoon Suite OV:   One four-poster king bed. 51 square meters (550 square feet). Large private furnished terrace or double balcony with a jetted tub. 27-inch satellite TV. CD/DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Radio/alarm clock. Coffee/tea maker. Minibar with beer, juice, soft drinks, and water. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board. Bathrobes and slippers. Bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, hair dryer, scale, vanity mirror, and phone. Pillow menu. Turndown service. Air conditioning.

Excellence Suite OV:   One four-poster king bed. 52.5 square meters (564 square feet). Private furnished double patio or balcony with ocean view. 27-inch satellite TV. CD/DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Radio/alarm clock. Coffee/tea maker. Minibar with beer, juice, soft drinks, and water. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board. Bathrobes and slippers. Bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, hair dryer, scale, vanity mirror, and phone. Pillow menu. Turndown service. Air conditioning.

Excellence Suite Exc. Club OV:   One four-poster king bed. 52.5 square meters (564 square feet). Private furnished double patio or balcony with ocean view. 27-inch satellite TV. CD/DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Radio/alarm clock. Coffee/tea maker. Upgraded minibar with beer, juice, soft drinks, and water. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board. Bathrobes and slippers. Bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, hair dryer, scale, vanity mirror, and phone. Pillow menu. Upgraded room-service menu. Complimentary newspaper. Complimentary beach bag. Shoe-shine service. Daily in-room fruit basket. Fresh flowers in the room upon arrival. Premium-brand in-room liquor dispenser. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Access to the Excellence Club Lounge, which includes private check-in and check-out, concierge services, complimentary Internet access, buffets, and bar service.

Honeymoon Suite Exc. Club OV:   One four-poster king bed. 52.5 square meters (564 square feet). Private furnished double patio or balcony with ocean view. 27-inch satellite TV. CD/DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Radio/alarm clock. Coffee/tea maker. Upgraded minibar with beer, juice, soft drinks, and water. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board. Bathrobes and slippers. Bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, hair dryer, scale, vanity mirror, and phone. Pillow menu. Upgraded room-service menu. Complimentary newspaper. Complimentary beach bag. Shoe-shine service. Daily in-room fruit basket. Fresh flowers in the room upon arrival. Premium-brand in-room liquor dispenser. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Access to the Excellence Club Lounge, which includes private check-in and check-out, concierge services, complimentary Internet access, buffets, and bar service.

JS Excellence Club OV:   One four-poster king bed. 51 square meters (550 square feet). Private furnished patio or balcony with full ocean view. 27-inch satellite TV. CD/DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Radio/alarm clock. Coffee/tea maker. Upgraded minibar with beer, juice, soft drinks, and water. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board. Bathrobes and slippers. Bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, hair dryer, scale, vanity mirror, and phone. Pillow menu. Upgraded room-service menu. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Daily fruit basket, liquor dispenser, and daily newspaper. Includes access to the Excellence Club Lounge, with private check-in and check-out, concierge services, complimentary beach bag, shoe shine, complimentary Internet access, buffets, and bar service.

Junior Suite Swim Up GV:   One king bed. Balcony. High-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV. Clock radio. Minibar and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.

Master Suite Pool View:   One four-poster king bed. 54 square meters (581 square feet). Private furnished patio or balcony with ocean view. Separate living room area. 27-inch satellite TV. CD/DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Radio/alarm clock. Coffee/tea maker. Minibar with beer, juice, soft drinks, and water. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board. Bathrobes and slippers. Bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, hair dryer, scale, vanity mirror, and phone. Pillow menu. Turndown service. Air conditioning.

Excellence Club Junior Suite Garden View:   One four-poster king bed. 51 square meters (550 square feet). Private furnished patio or balcony. 27-inch satellite TV. CD/DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Radio/alarm clock. Coffee/tea maker. Upgraded minibar with beer, juice, soft drinks, and water. In-room safe. Iron/ironing board. Bathrobes and slippers. Bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, hair dryer, scale, vanity mirror, and phone. Pillow menu. Upgraded room-service menu. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Daily fruit basket, liquor dispenser, and daily newspaper. <p> Includes access to the Excellence Club Lounge, with private check-in and check-out, concierge services, shoe shine, complimentary beach bag, complimentary Internet access, buffets, and bar service.

Driving Directions: From Punta Cana Airport: Proceed north toward Bavaro to Uvero Alto. Follow signs to the resort.