Ocean El Faro

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 5★

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Ocean El Faro

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 5★

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Property

Sizemega resort

ChainOcean Hotels

Vibemixed

Typical guestsFamilies and couples, primarily North American and European.

LayoutMultiple buildings with colonial-inspired decoration, featuring large swimming pools, a lazy river, a family area with a water park, and an exclusive adults-only section (El Beso).

Guest reviews

4.3on TripAdvisor· 9,957 reviews

#5 of 9 hotels in Uvero Alto

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Top praise

Beautiful and well-maintained grounds and modern architecture.
Wide variety of activities and entertainment, including a water park, lazy river, bowling, and shows.
Friendly and professional staff (mentioned in some reviews).

Common complaints

Inconsistent food quality and temperature at the buffet and some à la carte restaurants, along with slow service.
Significant seaweed accumulation on the beach.
Issues with pool cleanliness and murky water.

Heads up

Reports of theft from rooms.
Moldy rooms.
Construction noise.
Serious maintenance issues such as a loose balcony rail and broken door handle.

Beach & Pool

Beach access - private

Seaweed risk: high

Sargassum is present year-round, with higher accumulation typically from May to August.

White sand beach. Can be rocky and rough in some areas. Prone to seaweed accumulation.

5 pools - Lazy river, Kids pool, Adult-only pool, Swim-up bar, Jacuzzis

Food & Drink

11 restaurants

Family

Fits a family of 5 (suite required)

Confirm room availability with the hotel before booking.

Offers: kids club (4-12), teen club, waterpark, kids pool, cribs

Babysitting not available.

Transfer

40 min from airport (PUJ)

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