I recently had the opportunity to visit Club Med’s Punta Cana Village. The village is situated on 72 acres – CM’s 2nd largest village. I stayed in one of their new 2-bedroom oceanfront family suites. First of all, if you are booked into one of these suites and book your air through Club Med, you will get a private transfer to and from the airport. It’s really convenient and quick since the property is only 10 minutes from the airport.

Once thing to remember about Club Med Punta Cana: it’s the only resort in the Dominican Republic that has its own “private” beach. All other resorts are situated on public beaches which mean there are vendors strolling up and down the beach trying to sell you trinkets. Upon arrival at the village, you are taken by golf cart directly to the Concierge hut for check-in. Here you are offered something to drink and a cold towel which is a welcome relief. Check-in took about 5 minutes and the Concierge escorts you to your oceanfront suite.

There are approximately 20 or so 2-bedroom family suites which are located at the end of the village near Hispaniola restaurant. While they are somewhat removed from the center of the village, they do provide golf cart transfers from your suite to other parts of the village. It takes about 5 minutes or so for them to get to your suite. Transfers operate while the Concierge desk is open. 

The suites are very spacious with nice appointments. It is definitely the luxurious side of Club Med. While CM is going after the luxury family market, remember it is not Four Seasons or Ritz Carlton. “Luxury” is relative. All suites are oceanfront. When you walk into the suite in enter a foyer area. Off to the right is the kid’s bedroom with 2 twin beds, flat panel TV. Bathroom is accessible from the foyer. This bath has a sink, toilet and large walk-in shower. Off to the left is the large master bedroom suite including a sofa, table and chair. The suite has its own bathroom – 2 sinks, bathtub with hand shower and separate toilet room.

Complimentary amenities include:

Private transfers to and from the airport (when air is booked through Club Med)

Turn down service

Room service

Very soft and luxurious bathrobes and slippers

Daily stocked mini fridge

Deluxe branded toiletries

Laundry service

In-suite computer with FREE internet access

There is also a private Infinity pool for the guests of the suites. They are able to determine who is booked in a suite by the wristband. Guests in suites have a different color wristband (clear plastic) from all other guests on the property which are quite vibrant.

I wasn’t too crazy about this distinction but the reason CM does it is because of the Infinity pool – they do not want to ask each guest if they are staying in a suite. If you have someone that is traveling with a large family and one part of the family is staying in the suites, they may be a problem with non-suite family members using the private pool. I couldn’t get a clear answer about that policy.

While I know CM does not assign rooms prior to arrival, you may want to request your suite location. If you like privacy, do not request a suite in front of the pool because there is no privacy unless you close the curtains. The suites towards the end of the property have the most privacy. Also ask about the patio configurations – some are configured so that you have adjoining patios while others are set-up with private ones. Suite guests are also able to book 3 different in-suite spa packages. They range from $270 to $280USD per person.

There is talk about putting in a specialty restaurant and creating an additional beach area near the suites. If this happens, it will be at the end of the suites.

An incredible friendly and attentive staff awaits you in Punta Cana.