Wonderful facilities and services on the seafront at Punta Cana
Located on the seafront overlooking the idyllic beaches of Punta Cana, the Ocean El Faro is a newly built five-star resort with impressive colonial-style interior design. It stands out for its elegant rooms, large swimming pools, a lazy river with a gentle current, a family area with water park and El Faro, which gives the hotel its name and offers a viewpoint with spectacular views of the sea. In addition, the resort has a wide range of themed restaurants, a Despacio Spa Centre and Privilege, Exclusive Rooms and Services. Ocean El Faro has an exclusive area for guests 18 and over, El Beso, with a wide range of services and leisure activities designed for adults. It is the perfect place for those seeking an exclusive environment for relaxing as a couple or having a good time with friends.
This spring is best enjoyed with warm days, gentle breezes, and refreshing pools. Discover a collection of all-inclusive resorts designed just for you.
Enjoy up to 20% off and roundtrip airport–hotel transfers included. Plus, treat yourself at Despacio Spa Centres with 10% off for guests and an exclusive 20% off for Privilege guests.
Free Airport - Hotel transfer (only available on our website and for stays of 3 nights or more)
2 swimming pools and a lazy river with a gentle current
Family area with a water park
Buffet restaurant
8 themed restaurants
3 Pool Bars, a Snack Bar and a Beach Bar
Mike's Coffee café and ice-cream shop
Lobby Bar and Piano Bar
Theatre, disco (+18) and bowling alley
Privilege, Exclusive Rooms and Services ($)
Despacio Spa Centre ($)
Gym
Blue Team: entertainment for adults
8 tennis courts and a multi-sports court
Dive It! diving centre ($) and sports
Teenclub and Daisy Club children's entertainment
4 meeting rooms with natural light
Spaces for weddings, events and celebrations
Free outdoor car park
Arcade and shops ($)
Free Wi-Fi
Location
Located in Uvero Alto - Punta Cana, in the east of the Dominican Republic, the Ocean El Faro resort enjoys a privileged location on the seafront in an area known for its magnificent beaches with crystal clear waters lined with coconut palms. The main attractions of the area include the coral reef just off the shore, top class golf courses and the wide choice of dining and entertainment options in Punta Cana.
Spacious and elegant suite, ideal for traveling as a family. Equipped with a living room and a terrace overlooking the ocean. This room is sold exclusively on our website.
Spacious and comfortable colonial-inspired room with direct access to the pool. It has a bedroom area, living room with sofa bed and a terrace. This room does not accept children under 18 years of age.
Comfortable rooms that incorporate a bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed and a terrace overlooking the gardens. Privilege services and sections included.
Spacious and comfortable colonial-inspired room with direct access to the pool. It has a bedroom area, living room with sofa bed and a terrace. This room does not accept children under 18 years of age.
Spacious room with separate living room as well as a private terrace with Jacuzzi and the possibility of dipping into the pool directly from the room’s terrace. It stands out for its Privilege services, facilities and amenities.
Spacious and comfortable colonial-inspired room with a roof terrace and a Jacuzzi with spectacular views. It has a bedroom area, living room with sofa bed and a terrace.
Spacious and comfortable colonial-inspired room with a roof terrace and a Jacuzzi with spectacular sea views. This room is sold exclusively on our website.
Spacious and comfortable room with a roof terrace and a Jacuzzi with spectacular views of the pool. It stands out for its Privilege services, facilities and amenities. It has a bedroom área and living room with sofa bed.
Comfortable rooms that incorporate a bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed and a terrace overlooking the gardens. Privilege services and sections included.
Spacious and comfortable stay that stands out for all its services, facilities, Privilege attention and views of the pool. It has a sleeping area, living room with sofa bed and terrace.
Spacious and comfortable room with a roof terrace and a Jacuzzi with spectacular views of the pool. It stands out for its Privilege services, facilities and amenities. It has a bedroom área and living room with sofa bed.
Spacious room with separate living room as well as a private terrace with Jacuzzi and the possibility of dipping into the pool directly from the room’s terrace. It stands out for its Privilege services, facilities and amenities.
Spacious room with separate living room as well as a private terrace with Jacuzzi and the possibility of dipping into the pool directly from the room’s terrace. It stands out for its Privilege services, facilities and amenities.
Hotels for every type of stay, all offering top quality accommodation
Pez Dama
Beachside restaurant exclusively for El Beso guests, with a tropical atmosphere and Caribbean cuisine. It serves a buffet lunch during the day and an à la carte menu at night, featuring Brazilian and Peruvian specialities.
Dress code: to ensure a pleasant atmosphere in our restaurants, we do not allow guests to enter if they are in swimwear, flip flops or barefoot. We ask that gentlemen please wear shirts with sleeves.
À la carte Italian restaurant with terrace. Dress code: to ensure a pleasant atmosphere in our restaurants, we do not allow guests to enter if they are in swimwear, flip flops, or barefoot. We ask that gentlemen please wear shirts with sleeves.
À la carte restaurant specializing in cuts of meat with terrace. Dress code: to ensure a pleasant atmosphere in our restaurants, we do not allow guests to enter if they are in swimwear, flip flops or barefoot. We ask that gentlemen please wear shirts with sleeves.
Restaurant with Teppanyaki grill. It has a terrace with sushi bar. Dress code: to ensure a pleasant atmosphere in our restaurants, we do not allow guests to enter if they are in swimwear, flip flops or barefoot. We ask that gentlemen please wear shirts with sleeves.
À la carte Mexican restaurant with terrace. Dress code: to ensure a pleasant atmosphere in our restaurants, we do not allow guests to enter if they are in swimwear, flip flops or barefoot. We ask that gentlemen please wear shirts with sleeves.
Beachside restaurant with a tropical atmosphere and Caribbean cuisine. During the day, it serves snacks and a buffet lunch. Dress rules: to ensure a pleasant atmosphere in our restaurants, swimsuits, flip-flops and bare feet are not allowed. Gentlemen are asked to wear a short-sleeved T-shirt.
À la carte restaurant specializing in American BBQ food with terrace. Dress code: to ensure a pleasant atmosphere in our restaurants, we do not allow guests to enter if they are in swimwear, flip flops or barefoot. We ask that gentlemen please wear shirts with sleeves.
Buffet restaurant featuring international cuisine with show cooking. Dress code: to ensure a pleasant atmosphere in our restaurants, we do not allow guests to enter if they are in swimwear, flip flops or barefoot. We ask that gentlemen please wear shirts with sleeves.
Specializing in tea, coffee and pastries, as well as a wide selection of smoothies and milkshakes, ideal for cooling down when the weather gets hot. It also has a pleasant terrace.
Opening Hours 07:00 am - 10:00 pm
Ice-cream shop
A range of flavours and toppings.
Opening Hours 05:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Disco
Disco (+18).
Opening Hours 11:00 pm - 02:00 am
Piano Bar
Piano Bar.
Opening Hours 07:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Ocean Burger
Specialized hamburger restaurant.
Opening Hours 12:00 pm - 05:30 pm
Theatre
Hotel Theatre.
Opening Hours 09:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Privilege Lounge
À la carte restaurant located in the Privilege Lounge. *Exclusively for guests who have signed up for Privilege, Exclusive Rooms and Services. Dress code: to ensure a pleasant atmosphere in our restaurants, we do not allow guests to enter if they are in swimwear, flip flops or barefoot. We ask that gentlemen please wear shirts with sleeves.
Romantic à la carte restaurant with signature cuisine for adults only with terrace.*Only for guests 18 and over. Smart clothing is recommended for dinners in the Blue Moon Restaurant. Gentlemen must wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves.
And for those travelling as a family, the resort has first class facilities and activities organized by our entertainment team for children of all ages featuring a large pool with a water park with 4 slides and games with water jets that will delight the little ones.
At the Ocean El Faro, you’ll find an extensive programme of daytime and night-time activities led by our Blue Team entertainment team. The resort features:
8 Tennis Courts (5 clay and 3 hard courts)
1 multipurpose court (basketball, football 7)
1 softball field
1 football pitch 7 (grass)
1 professional bowling alley with 6 lanes
1 miniature golf course (7 holes)
1 beach football court
1 beach volleyball court
During the day, guests can enjoy numerous activities (volleyball, tennis, table tennis, aerobics and bocce) and at night, there’s lots of entertainment on offer with shows and live music.
Vilas Tenis Academy
It's time to enjoy tennis in paradise!
Join our tennis passion at Vilas tennis academy open now inside the resort, including four of the only red clay courts in the country and four synthetic resin hard courts, bringing an authentic professional tennis academy based in Mallorca & Punta Cana offering a variety of programs starting from 3 days, focused in implementing a personalized approach particular to the characteristics of each player, available for all ages, all levels and open for you to discover all year!
Working to preserve the legacy of our tennis star Guillermo Vilas, using a training methodology that has brought him to the top , winning 62 ATP singles and 4 Grand Slam titles.
The Ocean El Faro has four meeting rooms with natural light, equipped with everything needed for business meetings or any type of event. The four rooms have movable partitions and together they become a large room measuring 560 m² with capacity for up to 400 people. In addition, the outside areas of the hotel offer stunning sea views perfect for special celebrations in a unique and exclusive setting.
At the Ocean El Faro, we take care of every detail so your celebration turns out just how you dreamt it would. The hotel is located in a unique setting and offers every service to ensure a perfect day: seafront celebrations, events on the terraces and in the gardens, by the pool, etc.
Fundación para la Educación Ambiental (FEE) Blue Flag 2024
Biosphere Tourism Biosphere Sustainable 2025
H10 Hotels H10 Quality Excellence Management System 2024
TÜV Rheinland ISO 9001:2015 2025
Tripadvisor Top 10 of the "most excellent" hotel chains in the world 2018
Committed to responsible tourism
Stay Green is the H10 Hotels Sustainability Plan. In line with our commitment to society and the environment, its goal is to promote a model for responsible tourism in all our destinations.
Zero Carbon Footprint
Sustainable Water Management
Responsible Consumption
Social Commitment
As part of the Stay Green programme, the Ocean El Faro hotel has implemented the following actions:
Harnesses ambient heat to generate hot water (heat pumps).
Our beaches are Blue Flag certified; a testament to our water quality and environmental excellence.
Supplies 26,000 m3 of drinking water to the communities of La Ceiba, Bávaro and Altagracia.
Donates plastic bottle caps to fund treatments for children with cancer.
Donates sheets and towels to the Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia nursing home in Higuey.
Reviews
Spring break girls trip!
Bridgette C
Privilege service was excellent. The pool guy Berwyn was very nice , my personal Butler Brulio and Luis they were all excellent. The property is clean. The restaurants is nice. The food is great.
5/5
Best resort ever!
Nattaly H
The best resort, best service, best lazy river, best employees, best everything I would like to go again.
5/5
Beautiful property with great staff and great vibes
Neezy77
Room - Erika was fabulous! She made sure our room was perfect everyday.
Front Bar - Alajondro was so personable and kind.
Adult pool - Juan Carlos was such a delight!
Beach Bar area - Francis was super sweet!
Member Services - Ricardo was also very kind. I would not have signed up for member services if it were not for him!
Personal concierge Jiselle and Jose were absolutely 10 out of 10! When I return, I'd love to have them again.
Ivan was also a wonderful and kind greeter...
And Director Werlyn was my absolute favorite. I felt like he kept the property safe and sound.
I am looking forward to returning
5/5
Ocean El Faro Great for Families, But Some Frustrating Gaps (3.75/5)
kkmac1
**Ocean El Faro Great for Families, But Some Frustrating Gaps (3.75/5)**
We stayed at Ocean El Faro in April 2026 with a group of 12 (7 adults, 5 kids ages 512). Overall, we had a really good trip and I would go back, but there are a few issues that the resort really needs to fix.
**The Good:**
This resort is excellent for families. The layout is one of the best Ive seeneverything is centered around the main street, so its easy to get around. We were in a Junior Suite facing the Daisy Pool (Building 1), which was a super convenient location close to the buffet and main areas.
The kids absolutely loved:
* The lazy river (huge hit)
* Bowling and the family lounge
* The water park right beside the Daisy Pool
* The ice cream parlour and self-serve soft serve station at Ocean Burger
Food was hit and miss, but some highlights:
* Steakhouse was excellent (filet comparable to The Keg)
* Sakura (hibachi) was fun and one of the better meals
* Pizza was consistently good
* Mikes Coffee had great cheesecake and was perfect for snacks
The lagoon beach (not part of the resort) was also a big wincalmer water and great for kids, especially since the main beach had a red flag all week.
Shoutout to Joel and Juana at the lobby barthey were fantastic. Also appreciated that they serve Caesars (a nice surprise for Canadians).
**The Not-So-Good:**
The biggest issue was the room. It smelled musty/mouldy the entire week, and nothing would dry due to the humidity. There was visible mould under the bathroom vanity and no fan in the bathroom. We tried calling reception for a dehumidifier (no answer) and went to the front desk but were ignored. Eventually we just gave up and dealt with it. This needs to be addressedeither better ventilation or dehumidifiers.
Our friends in building 2 and 6 had no issues with humidity in their rooms.
Also:
* Only 1 king bed + a terrible pull-out couch for families. The pull-out was basically unusable.
* Towel situation is a mess. Towels run out by afternoon, and people hoard them (I saw one person lying on 6).
* Chair reserving is out of controlpeople claim loungers at 6am and disappear for hours.
* Lazy river tubes get hoarded the same way (we brought our own, which I recommend).
Restaurants were inconsistent:
* Route 66 dinner was a disaster (wrong orders, inedible brisket, very slow service, and a staff member pressured me to write a Google review on the spot)
* Mexican restaurant took over an hour to get food and wasnt worth it. Chips, Salsa and Guac on the table to start was a big hit though.
* Buffet was generally good, but basic things (bowls, salt/pepper) were sometimes missing
Also worth noting:
* Kids club/entertainment staff didnt really engage with kids
* The 2 shows we watched were underwhelming
* Some safety concerns (unsupervised kids jumping in the lazy river, slide collisions at the water park)
**Other Notes:**
* Ocean Burger is great for quick lunches, but lines can get long
* Drinks were good overall, and tipping $1$2 per drink went a long way
* We used Dominican pesos and spent about $250 CAD total in tips for the week
* The resort shop is very expensive (bring snacks from home)
* Lots of cats around the property (kids loved it, but something to be aware of)
**Bottom Line:**
This is a fun, lively resort thats great for families, especially with younger kids. The amenities, layout, and overall vibe are strong. But the resort really needs to fix the room humidity/mould issue, improve towel management, and enforce rules around chair and tube hoarding.
I would definitely returnbut Id request a different room or a dehumidifier, and Id plan meals carefully.
**Rating: 3.75/5**
**Would I go back? Yes**
**Best for: Families with kids**
24-hour All Inclusive
El Beso area (Adults Only, $)
Free Airport - Hotel transfer (only available on our website and for stays of 3 nights or more)
2 swimming pools and a lazy river with a gentle current
Family area with a water park
Buffet restaurant
8 themed restaurants
3 Pool Bars, a Snack Bar and a Beach Bar
Mike's Coffee café and ice-cream shop
Lobby Bar and Piano Bar
Theatre, disco (+18) and bowling alley
Privilege, Exclusive Rooms and Services ($)
Despacio Spa Centre ($)
Gym
Blue Team: entertainment for adults
8 tennis courts and a multi-sports court
Dive It! diving centre ($) and sports
Teenclub and Daisy Club children's entertainment 
4 meeting rooms with natural light
Spaces for weddings, events and celebrations
Free outdoor car park
Arcade and shops ($)
Free Wi-Fi
Zero Carbon Footprint
Sustainable Water Management
Responsible Consumption
Social Commitment
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Bookings and information
Punta Cana
Spring break girls trip!
Privilege service was excellent. The pool guy Berwyn was very nice , my personal Butler Brulio and Luis they were all excellent. The property is clean. The restaurants is nice. The food is great.