Overview
Tranquillity and luxury combine to create the ultimate relaxing holiday destination at this 5-star adults-only hotel. Set in the Dominican Republic’s most exclusive retreat, Punta Cana, Sanctuary Cap Cana is surrounded by a plethora of luxury purs...
Tranquillity and luxury combine to create the ultimate relaxing holiday destination at this 5-star adults-only hotel. Set in the Dominican Republic’s most exclusive retreat, Punta Cana, Sanctuary Cap Cana is surrounded by a plethora of luxury pursuits. World-class golfing, fishing and horseback riding are just the start of what’s on offer in the nearby area. There’s a lovely village feel to the accommodation here, with the unique addition of a castle at its centre. Add to this a foodies-dream-like selection of restaurants, plus a fabulous list of facilities and you’re assured an unforgettable Caribbean holiday.
How far is the nearest beach?
Sanctuary Cap Cana is set along a private white sand beach.
Distance from resort centre
The resort is located in the private holiday community of Cap Cana, close to numerous outdoor activities, beaches and places to eat.
Distance from the airport
Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 13km away from Sanctuary Cap Cana.
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Pools
![Restaurant]( "Restaurants")
Restaurant
![Bar]( "Bars and Lounges")
Bar
![Gym]( "Fitness Centre")
Gym
![Beach]( "Private Beach")
Beach
![Golf]( "Punta Espada Golf Club Nearby")
Golf
![Spa]( "Spa")
Spa
![Wifi]( "Free Wi-Fi")
Wifi
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Adults-Only
Beachfront Junior Suite
- Furnished terrace on the beach
- King-size bed
- Furnished living room
- Full bathroom with shower and jetted bathtub
- Bathroom amenities
- Television
- Telephone
- Radio
- Air conditioning
- Minibar (restocked daily)
- Coffee maker
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Hairdryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Safe
- Turndown service
Premium Luxury Junior Suite Ocean View
- Private balcony with jetted tub and ocean view
- King-size bed
- Living area
- Full bathroom with rain shower
- Bathroom amenities
- Television
- Telephone
- Radio
- Air conditioning
- Minibar (restocked daily)
- Coffee maker
- Alarm clock
- Hairdryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Safe
- Turndown service
Terrace Tower Suite
- VIP services (including butler service, special amenities, and luggage packing and unpacking service)
- Furnished terrace with hot tub
- Master bedroom with king-size bed
- Second bedroom with king-size bed
- Master bathroom
- Full bath in second bedroom
- Furnished living room
- Bathroom amenities
- Television
- Telephone
- Radio
- Air conditioning
- Minibar (restocked daily)
- Coffee maker
- Alarm clock
- Hairdryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Safe
- Turndown service
Castle Junior Suite Swim Out
- VIP services (including butler service, special amenities, luggage packing and unpacking service, shoe shining, and bottle of champagne upon arrival)
- Furnished terrace with direct pool access
- King-size bed
- Furnished living room
- Full bathroom with shower
- Bathroom amenities
- Television
- Telephone
- Radio
- Air conditioning
- Minibar (restocked daily)
- Coffee maker
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Hairdryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Safe
- Turndown service
Monarch Villa Oceanfront
- VIP services (including butler service, special amenities, luggage packing and unpacking service, shoe shining, and bottle of champagne upon arrival)
- Furnished terrace with ocean view
- King-size bed
- Furnished living room
- Full bathroom with shower and jetted tub
- Bathroom amenities
- Television
- Telephone
- Radio
- Air conditioning
- Minibar (restocked daily)
- Coffee maker
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Hairdryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Safe
- Turndown service
Facilities
- Swimming pools
- Restaurants
- Bars and lounges
- Fitness centre
- Spa
- Yoga lessons
- Spanish lessons
- Dance lessons
- Ping-pong
- Beach volleyball
- Bocce ball
- Darts
- Bingo
- Bike tours
- Nightly entertainment (including live music, karaoke nights, video parties, disco parties and beach parties)
- Night club
- Optional day tours and excursions (local charge)
- Indoor and outdoor meeting spaces
- Wedding and event services
*Please note that charges may apply to some activities and for the use of some facilities.
All-Inclusive
The Sanctuary Cap Cana all-inclusive concept includes the following:
- A range of restaurants, bars and lounges
- Unlimited drinks
- 24-hour room service
- Access to private beach, swimming pools and fitness centre
- Daily activities and nightly entertainment
- In-room minibar
- Welcome drink upon arrival
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change without notice. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You will be provided with full details of the all-inclusive programme on arrival at the hotel.
Dining
Blue Marlin
- Seafood specialties
- Serves lunch and dinner
- Dress code: Smart casual
Casabella
- International cuisine
- Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, buffet style (dinner only available on Fridays)
- Dress code: Smart casual
Wok
- Pan-Asian cuisine (including sushi)
- Private chef with Teppanyaki table
- Serves dinner
- Reservation required (set times)
The Steakhouse
- Classic American-style steakhouse
- Serves dinner
- Dress code: Elegant
Capriccio
- Northern Italian cuisine
- Serves dinner
- Dress code: Elegant
- Reservation required (set times)
La Yola Snack Grill
- Serves snacks and grilled specialties during the day
Ocean Club & Bar
- Serves snacks
- Dress code: Casual
Coffee Shop
- Serves baked pastries
- Dress code: Casual
A variety of bistros, restaurants and bars are available at Sanctuary Town, just across from the hotel lobby. 24-hour room service is also available.
4.6
Google reviews (2550)
Shawn Groat
Only gave a four star for the service because the people at the coffee bar in the main lobby as well as the activities directors were not very helpful at all. All other staff were amazing. From the front desk at check-in to the Butler Carlos, Maid Service Nancy, Pool Concierge, Bar staff, Wait Staff, Bike tour gentleman (Nathaniel?) and anyone else who worked on the property. Extremely friendly, and always willing to lend a hand. Did not have a bad experience with the food, all the restaurants were extraordinary. All four people in our party enjoyed every meal. If there is one critique for this property it would be that the dress code for the restaurants were not upheld. Guests wore shorts, t-shirts and tank tops into the "formal" restaurants that require pants and collard shirts. If a standard is written, everyone should be required to dress appropriately for the dining experience. Because of the openness of the property, the amazing staff and quality of the food, this is definitely a location we will visit again in the future.
Natalie Thomas
My partner and I had a truly fantastic anniversary vacation this week. We stayed in the castle suites, and our butler, Kelvin, was incredibly responsive and helpful. The entire property exceeded our expectations. The location was perfect, and there wasn’t a single bad view to be found. Relaxing by the ocean was delightful, and every meal we enjoyed was wonderful. I am vegan and really appreciated the variety of options available. We had a great time with the entertainment staff and thoroughly enjoyed all their offerings.
Everyone we encountered was genuinely friendly, and the hospitality was second to none.
Special Thanks To:
Entertainment: Luisa, Rodrigo, Julio
Wait Staff: Miguel, Eduardo, Kelvin, Manuel, Julio
Colton Pool
This resort is beautiful and hard to leave! Every part of the property feels thoughtfully designed and well-maintained. The food was consistently good, though not particularly memorable—except for the sushi restaurant, which we loved so much we visited nearly every day. The beach did have a lot of seaweed, as expected from our research, making it less appealing for swimming. However, the resort’s large, clean pools more than made up for it.
In August 2024, my wife and I stayed in the Castle for our honeymoon. Upon arrival, something seemed off with how the front desk staff handled our check-in. We were eventually taken to a room that appeared partially under construction—several lights and the sink didn’t work. Comparing it to the photos of the room we booked, it was clear this wasn’t the same. It seemed our original room might have been given away due to our late arrival. While this initial experience was disappointing, the front desk assured us it would be resolved the next day. True to their word, we were moved to the correct room, which matched our expectations perfectly.
From that point on, everything was exactly what we hoped. Our private concierge, Eric, was exceptional, handling all our requests efficiently and with care. He managed our reservations, room service, golf cart transportation, and even arranged a special dinner on the beach for us.
Although the check-in process and first night weren’t ideal, the rest of our stay more than made up for it, giving us the relaxing honeymoon we had hoped for.
Nathalie Adrian
We had the most incredible experience. We were given a butler (Alexander) when we first arrived, gave us an amazing welcome drink and took us to the room. It was spacious and so clean. Our view from our porch was the beautiful ocean. We also could walk off the porch to the ocean.
Our butler, Alexander, was perfect. He was able to get us anything we needed. He made all our reservations and took care of any issues we had. We were so grateful to have him around.
Everything is within walking distance. There were a lot of pools but the Main Pool was the best. The spa and restaurants were all exceptional. Our favorite dinner was at the Italian restaurant. Our server Miguel was so great and polite. Although we enjoyed that the hotel was mostly quiet since it was what we were looking for, we also liked that they had great party options as well. The nightlife and performances were fabulous.
The hotel is very secure and gated so we felt safe. Can't wait to go back!
Rebel Jerin
I have nothing but wonderful things to share. We were here for our honeymoon and it was such an amazing experience. Our butler in the castle was Frank and he was so very accommodating. We can say that there is not a lot going on at the resort, so when you do get tired of eating, drinking and swimming, you are done at the resort. Not much entertainment and on two occasions when there was to be evening entertainment, they did not show. Having the butler service though solved that problem quickly. We were ready to leave the resort for something different and when we asked Frank for suggestions, he immediately sprung into action and found us things to do with very short notice. The food was great and the bartenders and all staff was over the top amazing! We will be back with a better plan for excursions. The beach is the least attractive part of the resort. It is muddy, small and full of seaweed and there are no water sports available at the resort. Some extra activities at the beach would be great! They could stand to add some different beers and better wine, but you expect that when going to an all inclusive.
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