What We Love
- Whether you are gearing up for scuba diving, snorkeling, water polo, or water basketball, the resort team has got you covered.
- The Metamorphosis Spa offers aloe Vera body wraps, shiatsu massages, and more. Transform yourself, body & soul.
- An in-water jungle gym, water-spraying palm tree and massive frog to entertain your children.
Things to Know
- It's just a short 25 minute drive from the airport.
- Spectacular golfing is only 20 minutes away at an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Juan Manuel Gordilla.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
Resort Details
- Various Bars- Lobby Bar I Alhambra- Lobby Bar II Marien- Bohio Bar- Swim-up Palmeras- El Mirador Bar- Sport Bar “Strikers”- Disco Bar “Hurricane”- Theatre Taino Bar
- Various RestaurantsBuffet Alcazar :BreakfastDinner**
La Hacienda:Light Lunch (a la carte)*
Via Veneto (Italian)*
Tokio (Japanese)*
Paris (French)*
La Hacienda (Mexicano)*
Marenostrum (Fish & Meat)*
Rincón Criollo (Dominican)*
Marenostrum Beach Restaurant :Continental BreakfastBuffet brunch with champagneLunch buffetSnacksPizzeria “Don Simon”Marenostrum Restaurant: Evening snacks
Via Veneto, Paris, Tokio, La Hacienda & Rincón Criollo are NON- SMOKING restaurants. *All specialty restaurants for dinner have a Dress code: Casual-elegant. Ladies: No tank tops, shorts and beach sandals. Gentlemen: No sleeveless shirts, shorts, beach sandals. **In the Alcazar men are required to wear shirts with sleeves. The guests receive upon arrival pre-arranged invitations per room for our specialty restaurants according to the number of nights that the guest is staying.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Children programs†
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Game room†
- Golf,Offsite†
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Children programs†
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Game room†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Pool
- Room service†
- Room service - limited hours†
- Safe deposit box
- Spa†
- Tour/sightseeing desk†
- Civil ceremonies & renewal of vows packages available ($). For more information, please contact: caribe.weddings@occidentalhotels.com caribe.bodas@occidentalhotels.com
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on site.
- Children's program, onsiteMini-Club (4 - 12 years) opens daily. Mini disco is open daily at the theatre.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-siteFree weights, resistance equipment; open daily
- Gambling †International Casino on premises; open daily
- General †LAND SPORTS:Mini soccer field, rock-climbing wall and circus trapeze. Boccia, badminton, aerobics, table tennis and other indoor games, 3 lit tennis courts and 1 Basketball court. All activities are subject to demand and weather conditions.
DAILY ACTIVITIES:Each day’s schedule of activities is displayed in the Lobby Bar and by the poolside.Evening shows featured by our dynamic entertainment team.
NIGHT CLUB:Open nightly, For adults only Once a week there is a family The discotheque is NON SMOKING
- PoolThere are two (2) spectacular pools in the property.
- Spa †
- Water activities †Beach and pool volleyball, water polo, water basketball. Introductory lessons of Scuba diving with instruction in the pool included with equipment. There is a charge for dives and additional lessons ($), kayaks, windsurfing (lessons $) and sailing (only with guide) at the hotel beach are included. All activities are subject to demand and weather conditions.
- Golf †Golf packages available at reasonable prices (5-40 min from Hotel), for more information please contact Ext.4507
- On-site EntertainmentDaily changing entertaining evening shows, including the Barcelo Spectacular, Night Fever Show, Tropical Show, Fascination Show and the Flying Trapeze.
- HigüeyNearest city
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
18753 reviews
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Jan 16, 2026Do not stay here if you are Diabetic
I'm still at the resort and I can't describe how bad things are going with words. First, our room is a disaster. The sliding doors to our balcony won't work unless you're a Tug-O-War gold medalist. The water smells terrible. Our air conditioning is leaking condensate all over our bathroom. Kudos to the cleaning staff who are doing their best to take care of us. We really hope they get to keep the tips we leave to themselves. Second... It was either bad shrimp in the Paris restaurant, or the fact that many of the plates/food make you smell like fish after eating even when you haven't eaten fish. One of these things made me have the worst craps/puking fits I've ever had in my life for the past couple of days. And if you're asking if it could be something else, we had not travelled anywhere outside of this resort. And buying a single Alka Selzer tab costs you $1 USD to help fix a health problem THIS RESORT created. Finally, and the thing that really puts this trip in the books as the worst disrespect I have ever experienced, is the fact that I am diabetic and have to watch my sugars. It is like pulling teeth to get ANY KIND OF DIET SODA for either drinking on it's own, or with one of the many spirits the offer, but only to people who drink sugar. SO MANY TIMES I HAVE BEEN TOLD 'WE DO NOT HAVE THAT RIGHT NOW' when asking for Coke Zero... at least half the time I have tried to have just Coke Zero at the very least while all my friends are drinking wine or spirits. Bottom line, IF YOU ARE DIABETIC, DO NOT GO TO THIS RESORT!!! It is NOT all inclusive. I normally do not go to this extreme to complain about anything, but this is by far the worst resort I have ever attended. If you are saving a couple hundred a person by staying here, please reconsider. There are more things than this... these were just the issues that should have been a minimum to expect to be better. I have 4 more days at this place and I can't wait to get back to the freezing cold weather, yet respectful Canadian hospitality. So disappointed.
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Jan 15, 2026Honeymoon
We had a great time at occidental. Would recommend it for first timers! We went there for our honeymoon and felt very special with the service they provided!
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Jan 13, 2026Great experience, I lived, the pool, beach, staff friendly, food, the Mexican was great, for sure I will return
Great experience, I lived, the pool, beach, staff friendly, food, the Mexican was great, for sure I will return
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Jan 12, 2026
Occidental Caribe is the place to go in Punta Cana.
I recently booked a vacation to Occidental Caribe(our 5th time there) and made an error with the dates. I reached out to the Customer Service Team and they all were very helpul and went out of their way to correct the dates and rebook our trip.I want to thank them very much.We always have a great time there and also in every Barcelo resort we have stayed in over the years.Spain,Morocco, and Mexico are a few.Stick with them and you will get the best treatment to make your trip the pleasure it is supposed to be.
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Jan 09, 2026
Fun stay
I enjoyed my stay at Occidental Caribe. It exceeded my expectations and I had a lot of fun. Friendly staff, food is good and beach is nice.
- Advisory*Important information* Motorized water sports are banned by the Dominican Government during holy week.
- Advisory*Important Information* The Dominican Republic imposes various restrictions each year for Easter. They usually begin the Thursday prior to Good Friday and run a few days past Easter Sunday. The following regulations may be enforced: -Motorized water sports may be banned -Non-motorized water sports may be limited or banned -Alcohol consumption may be restricted (most resorts get a permit enabling them to serve alcohol to nonnative people during the ban) -Music may be limited or silenced
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - The hotel will not accept any Spring Break groups. If the hotel does make an exception the following policy will be strictly applied: Students / youth are considered by the hotel as anyone between 16 and 23 years old. They will be required to sign a responsibility letter agreeing to leave the hotel if there is a disruption. Upon check in each student / youth will be required to leave cash deposit of $400 per person - no exceptions and cash only. Minimum age requirement for hotel check in is 18. Any guests under the age of 18 will require a chaperone. 1 chaperone is required per 3 students / youth under the age of 18. Minimum age for a chaperone is 28.
Legal drinking age in the DR is 18. Any guests under 18 will be given a wrist band that will not allow them to have access to alcohol at any venue and will also not allow them in the disco. All guests are required to wear wristbands. The cost for a lost wristband is $250 - no exceptions. The hotel does reserve the right to ask any student / youth to check out of the property if the hotel policies are not fulfilled without the right to a refund for the remaining nights of the reservation.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.***Important Information for our guests***
The Dominican Republic imposes various restrictions each year for Easter. The restrictions usually begin the Thursday prior to Good Friday, and run a few days past Easter Sunday. The following regulations may be enforced:
*Motorized watersports may be banned
*Non-motorized water sports may be limited, or banned
*Alcohol consumption may be restricted (most resorts obtain a special permit which enables them to serve alcohol to nonnative persons during the ban)
*Music may be limited or silencedThese guidelines are currently vague because actual enforcement by the local government does vary greatly from one year to the next. Each year the actual policies are not published by the local authorities until just prior to Easter. These rules are designed for the safety of everyone, as beaches get extremely busy during this period.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed