Playa Bavaro sits on the east coast, with white sand and a wide sweep of sea. Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana claims a palm-lined spot here. Punta Cana International Airport is 23 minutes away, so you land and start to relax quickly. A coral reef supports bright fish and sea life. Day trips include Altos de Chavon, Saona Island, or a stroll in Higuey with markets, cheese, and fresh fruit for souvenirs.

Every room and suite has a furnished balcony or terrace and a hot tub on the terrace. You get 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi, and a minibar with beer, water, and soft drinks. Nightly turn-down service sets a calm tone. Gilchrist and Soames bath items and slippers add comfort. Family rooms fit up to six. Preferred Club adds a lounge, private pool, pillow menu, and VIP butler service.

You can join tennis, paddle, basketball, beach volleyball, and try aerobics. Dance and Spanish classes add a local note. On the water, try sailing, snorkelling, kayaking, or a catamaran trip, with an extra cost for some trips. You can take an intro scuba lesson and book a dive off-site. Evenings bring theme nights and live shows. Sip, Savour, and See adds a dinner treat option at sister resorts each week, when available.

A water park next to the lobby has seven slides and a splash park. Pools suit each mood, with a Preferred Club zone for calm. Unlimited Luxury covers dining and service, with 24-hour concierge support. You can book Secrets Spa next door for hydrotherapy. The Explorers Club for Kids and the Core Zone Teens Club keep young ones busy. A convention centre offers 9,040 square feet. The resort holds a Preferred by Nature mark for care.

You get 14 places to eat and 13 bars and lounges. Portofino serves Italian plates. Seaside Grill is by the beach and serves steakhouse plates at dinner. World Café offers buffet choices and late-night bites. Sundaez adds ice cream, sweets, and slush. For lunch, try That's a Wrap near the water park or Tides Pool Side Grill. Sea Legs offers swim-up cocktails, and The Grotto suits shore chats with easy dress codes.

Celebrations fit this beach setting, from vow moments to big family parties. The resort offers a wedding gazebo, a beach, and a grand ballroom. Beach receptions host up to 400, and the ballroom up to 300. Each Royal Gazebo and Mangrove Gazebo holds 80 for a ceremony. You can plan a private dining night with the concierge. For groups, the convention centre covers 9,040 square feet, with planners for parties and dinners.