Located on Uvero Alto beach, 35 minutes from Punta Cana airport in the Dominican Republic, the Finest Punta Cana by The Excellence Collection is one of the most luxurious all-inclusive hotels in the region. Here are 7 good reasons why you should consider it for your next family holiday.
1. Unparalleled service
At the Finest Punta Cana by The Excellence Collection, unparalleled, bespoke service ensures harmony among couples and families. Don’t put your holiday on hold while the little ones nap! With 24-hour room service, everything is at your fingertips. An afternoon snack with your favourite cocktail? Ask and you shall receive! And if your baby has fallen asleep under the shade of an umbrella at the pool or on the beach, don’t worry: the service is available there too!
The Finest Punta Cana by The Excellence Collection also offers an array of entertainment options for young and old. Whether you’re looking for fun or relaxation, you can choose from a wide range of activities. Water, cultural or adventure tours, aqua fitness classes, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, biking or yoga in the wilderness… you choose what makes you happy!
2. Seven pools (many with bars!)
The Finest Punta Cana by The Excellence Collection has seven pools, not including the private and semi-private pools attached to the rooms. The main pool, open to all, offers a breathtaking view of the ocean and the beautiful beach of Uvero Alto. For hours of family fun, head to the mini water park and watch your kids have a blast sliding down the slides! If you’d rather enjoy some peace and quiet, opt for one of the hotel’s superior Finest Club or Excellence Club packages, which also give you access to the members-only pools.
3. Spacious family suites (many with pools!)
Whether you’re travelling with a baby, young children or teenagers, you’ll find the family suite of your dreams at Finest Punta Cana by The Excellence Collection. Luxurious, modern and spacious, the resort’s suites feature Jacuzzis, private terraces, spa-like bathrooms and rain showers. And if you choose a superior room, you’ll even have your own private pool!
Family suites include a master bedroom as well as a separate room specially designed for children and teenagers. For parents travelling with a baby, everything is provided to recreate the comfort of home: in addition to freshly prepared baby food, there is a bottle steriliser, electric kettle, bottle warmer, baby monitor, high chair, bathtub and bassinet. In other words, everything you need.
4. A wide range of dining experiences
The Finest Punta Cana by The Excellence Collection has more than a dozen fine à la carte restaurants where you can dine and dine with your family at will. Throughout your stay, you’ll enjoy a well-deserved break from the hassle of eating. Sit down at the table, let yourself be served and enjoy every bite of the delicious gourmet food prepared by world-class chefs. Where will you start? The seafood restaurant, the steakhouse, the Italian or the Mexican? There’s something for everyone!
Psst! For a fun, interactive experience, book the Melting Pot and Shoji, two Asian specialty restaurants that will blow your mind!
5. A super fun kids’ club
At Finest Punta Cana by The Excellence Collection, the fun of the little ones is just as important as the fun of the grown-ups! In addition to the mini water park, children of all ages can enjoy an outdoor playground where they can climb and play, as well as the Imagine mini club, which is totally dedicated to them. There is also a ‘Stay & Play’ area where toddlers can have fun with their parents, while children aged between 3 and 11 can take part in lively activities throughout the day, such as treasure hunts, crafts, costume parties and even horse riding! Why not take the opportunity to have a massage while they are busy?
6. A top-of-the-line spa
At ONE Spa, everyone is invited to enjoy soothing treatments – including children! Here, you’ll have the opportunity to share a precious moment of relaxation as a couple or with your little ones, such as a mini-massage, a manicure or a fruit scrub. Whichever option you choose, a range of carefully crafted, nature-inspired treatments awaits you.
7. Transat’s Grand Luxury Collection
The Finest Punta Cana by The Excellence Collection is part of Transat’s Grand Luxury Collection. By selecting a room category from the Grand Luxe Collection, you may enjoy the following benefits:
- VIP lounge at airport (package only) (where available)
- Upgrade to Option Plus on Air Transat (where available. visit airtransat.com for more details on benefits)
- Private transfer between the airport and hotel (package only)
- WiFi (free where available, some restrictions may apply)
- À la carte gourmet dining (unlimited, where available)
- Spa (free access to facilities, where available)
- Concierge or Butler service (where available)
- Waiter service at the pool and beach
- Early check-in and late check-out upon availability
- Premium brand drinks (unlimited)
- Room service (24-hour, where available)
- Bathrobes and slippers in room (where available)
- Complimentary Complimentary access to the water circuit or hydro therapy once per stay, upon availability (not combinable with any other promotions)
- Bottle of sparkling wine in room upon arrival
- Fruit platter in the room upon arrival only offered in Finest Club and Excellence Club room categories
The comments and contributions expressed are assumed only by the author. The recommendations, intentions or opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Transat AT Inc. or its affiliates. See terms of use of the Air Transat website.
