Zel Punta Cana - All Suites - All Inclusive

Hotels
ZEL
8.8 (312 reviews)
Playa de Bavaro , Punta Cana , do

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Golfing on site
Tennis lessons on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Beach umbrellas
Free pool cabanas
Pool sun loungers
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Beach yoga on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Inconsistent service
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
The standard of cleanliness was criticized as the rooms were not properly maintained, with instances of unmade beds and lack of attention from cleaning staff.
Service
8.35
Service was noted to be inconsistent, with some staff being attentive while others were described as careless.
Location
9.89
Location was praised for its convenience and beautiful surroundings, making it ideal for activities and relaxation.
Room Quality
9.34
Rooms were described as spacious and well-furnished, contributing positively to the stay.
Amenities
9.37
The range of amenities offered, including multiple pools and activities, was well-received.
Value for Money
8.83
Despite some negative notes, the overall price was considered fair given the offerings, though some services were overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.38
Food quality received negative feedback, with descriptions of low-quality options and poor service in restaurants.
Overall Experience
9.35
Overall experience varied widely, with many enjoying their stay but others left dissatisfied with key services.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 07:18

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Garden Suites by Meliá - All inclusive in Punta Cana offers stylish suites with private terraces, 2-person Jacuzzis®, and fully stocked minibars. The family suites provide extra comfort with sofa beds, ensuring a relaxing stay for all guests.

Diverse Dining Options and Activities
With 11 restaurants on-site, guests can indulge in a variety of culinary delights. Additionally, the resort provides numerous activities for both adults and children, including a kids’ club, yoga, pilates, and more. The outdoor pool with waterslides and the on-site casino offer entertainment for everyone.

Exclusive Beach Access and Spa Services
Enjoy direct access to a private beach area for ultimate relaxation. Unwind at the extensive spa, available for an extra cost, and pamper yourself with rejuvenating treatments. Garden Suites by Meliá - All inclusive ensures a memorable and luxurious getaway for all guests.

Book your stay now at Garden Suites by Meliá - All inclusive for an unforgettable experience in Punta Cana!

Important information:

The credit card used to make the reservation with a valid photo identification must be presented upon check-in. Please be aware that the cardholder must be present during check-in.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in, cannot be guaranteed, and may incur additional charges.
All cots are subject to availability.
When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may applyGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PUJ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
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  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 312 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 8.35
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 9.34
Amenities: 9.37
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 7.38
Overall Experience: 9.35
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MONAF solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

The grounds.

Cons:

The food quality and variety is very POOR.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Carlos Andrés couple co
8
Gran experiencia y trato, volvería
Pros:

El servicio en playa, transporte y la comida

Cons:

El cuarto y servicio de aseo en cuarto puede ser mejor. La intensidad de suris para responder encuesta de satisfacción es abrumadora

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Bianca couple br
10
Truly wonderful!
Pros:

Zel Punta Cana is truly wonderful! The facilities and décor are impeccable, creating a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere throughout the resort. The restaurants are excellent, the cocktails are outstanding, and making reservations is easy and convenient.

What stood out the most to me, however, was the staff. They are exceptionally attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. Unlike some resorts, they do not constantly expect tips, and they treat all guests with the same warmth and respect regardless of gratuities.

Another highlight is the resort’s relaxing and wellness-focused program. There are daily yoga sessions and creative afternoon activities that allow you to bring home unique souvenirs and memories from your trip. Overall, Zel Punta Cana offers the perfect balance of comfort, relaxation, great food, and outstanding hospitality.

Cons:

There could be more options at night.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Lilliam couple pr
10
Excelente, incluyendo la chica de las actividades. Danyi.
Pros:

Muy bueno

Cons:

Mantener más tiempo el área de bufet abierto.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
10
The perfect place to reset.
Pros:

Everything ! Food, staff, activities, the ambiance, so serene and also private!

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Anastasiia couple ua
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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MARCELO couple br
8
Pros:

Comida, instalação do quarto, instalação do resort, funcionários atenciosos, praia tem uma areia linda.

Cons:

Praia, infelizmente não tem guarda-sol suficiente, um resort com 192 quartos ter apenas 15 guarda-sóis na praia é lamentável, com isso a experiência fica muito abaixo do esperado, devido ao restante da estrutura excelente do resort.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Vega solo_traveller es
10
Un hotel para desconectar y estar super cómodo.
Pros:

Las instalaciones, la comodidad, y el trato de todo su personal, incluido su gerente que nos permitio alargar el check out desde las 12 h a las 16 h, ya que teniamos el vuelo de regreso muy tarde.

Cons:

No tengo nada que aportar aquí.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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SHIHO couple us
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Paraskevi Melina couple gr
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Oleksandr couple ua
8
Amazing and beautiful place with some bad service and rude waiters
Pros:

The hotel is super beautiful and esthetic. Liked the boho style interior of the rooms and the place overall. The pool is great, the fact that the beach is 5 min ride from hotel didn’t bother us at all. The grill and Asian restaurants are really good.
The bartenders were nice to us, but not all staff were great.

Cons:

The biggest negative side is the staff, some of the waiters forgot about our orders, but especially the gentleman called Shocruti/Chocruti in Tacorini restaurant. First of all he was rude to all guests:
On the dinner he brought the wrong food, that was for a different table and tried to convince us that it was our order. Then the next day on the lunch the same gentleman brought the main course, but when I asked him where is my starter, he told me not politely that it’s not available. I was trying to choose another option and was rushed to choose smth quick, however, that was not my mistake that some item was not available and I was not informed about it. When i tried to get second dish from main course i was again rejected in a rude way. Then we saw that the other guests were treated in the same way.

The food in buffet is ok, but sometimes I feel like they need more options. The rest was fine, but overall experience was wasted because of the service. Bartenders, except the beach club were great.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Carlos couple do
7
Beautiful Resort, Disappointing Overall Experience
Pros:

the hotel itself is beautiful, very calm, and perfect if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing environment without too much noise or crowds. The suites are extremely spacious and very comfortable. Honestly, the room was one of the best parts of the stay. The property also has multiple pools and the overall atmosphere is aesthetically pleasing and relaxing.

Cons:

the biggest disappointment was definitely the food and overall culinary experience.

The breakfast was probably the most consistent meal during the stay, likely because the food seemed fresh every morning. Unfortunately, the rest of the dining experience did not meet expectations at all.

At the restaurant called Volcano, I ordered their blondie brownie dessert, and it honestly tasted old, like it had been sitting there for several days instead of being freshly made.

The following day, at the Japanese restaurant, I tried their ginger flan dessert, and it was also very disappointing. It did not taste fresh whatsoever, and it gave the impression that desserts are prepared in advance and left sitting for too long.

On Saturday afternoon, I ordered a pepperoni cheese pizza, and it was honestly terrible. The pepperoni tasted old, and the food actually made me feel sick afterward.

The beach restaurant experience was not much better. Several menu items were unavailable, and when we ordered one of the dishes, one of the main sauces listed on the menu was missing and replaced with something else without proper notice. Overall, the kitchen operation feels poorly managed and inconsistent.

Another issue is the entertainment. The hotel really needs a nighttime show or entertainment experience that matches the resort’s theme and ambiance. There is a nightclub on the property, but honestly, it does not feel like a real nightclub and does not add much value to the experience.

Additionally, there are some policies that simply do not make sense. Even though the resort is advertised as all-inclusive, certain beverages still require additional payment, such as bottles of wine outside the standard selection.

What was even more frustrating is that if you book through a third-party platform like Booking.com, they reportedly do not add membership points to your account, even if you are part of their membership club.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Linda couple fr
10
Idéal pour des vacances reposantes.
Pros:

Établissement propre , personnel au petit soin. Diverses activités proposées ( sportives et créatives) .
Différents restaurants et un buffet .
Les aliments servies sont de qualité.
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour !

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Laura Patricia couple do
5
Not worth it
Pros:

The only pluss for me was the quietness and decor

Cons:

The food selection was limited, the room service was terrible, only two restaurants available for dinner, the beach restaurant food was bad and good food poisoning, and food undercooked.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Carolina solo_traveller pa
10
Una experiencia de bienestar integral altamente recomendada!
Pros:

Zel Punta Cana promete y cumple con la diversidad y calidad en su servicio e instalaciones. El personal está siempre atento a lo que como huésped puedas necesitar y es claro su compromiso con hacer de tu estadía algo especial y relajante. La variedad gastronómica con productos de calidad es algo que me sorprendió, siendo superior a la de otros resorts de este tipo. Cabe resaltar la limpieza de las habitaciones, áreas comunes y sección exclusiva de la playa, sumado a la disponibilidad permanente de traslados al interior del resort.

Cons:

Lo único que podría mejorarse es la atención en el bar al lado de Parda, junto a la piscina. Más allá de indicar que existe una carta de cócteles, es importante que la persona que atienda tenga sugerencias y se mantenga ese trato amable del resto del personal.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Bakhtiyar family_with_children kz
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Francisca couple do
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Gerhard couple de
6
Schönes Hotel mit schwächen im Service
Pros:

Sehr schöne Suite , tolle Poolanlage mit Park

Cons:

Die Musik war schon zum Frühstück sehr laut , auch im Strandrestaurant so laut das man dich während des Essens nicht unterhalten konnte, es waren viel zu wenig Sonnenschirme an den Liegen
Das essen abends war nicht besonders gut
Am Buffet stand meistens keine Bedienung
Hinter den Töpfen , so das man die angebotenen Speisen gar nicht nehmen konnte

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Briana couple us
8
Beautiful resort and the spa was amazing, but check-in issues, watered-down drinks, a dirty tub on arrival, and a broken
Pros:

Beautiful resort, spacious suite, responsive WhatsApp concierge service, and an amazing spa were the highlights of my stay. Location was good.

Cons:

Watered-down drinks, check-in issues, hair in the tub upon arrival, and a broken room phone were frustrating, though most issues were eventually resolved.Old tequila bottles , The cats in the dining area

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Karima couple us
7
2026-05-12 via Nuitee