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Punta Cana Resort & Club Hotel

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Punta Cana

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Dominican Republic



Punta Cana Resort & Club Hotel
Set in 105 acres of lush tropical gardens and on beautiful sandy beaches, this hotel is luxuriously fashionable and ecologically friendly.

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Duration   Return : Thu 1st Jan 1970
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24hr Reception
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29th May7 ntsBed & Breakfast£796.12Check
10th Aug7 ntsBed & Breakfast£1011.37Check
7th Sep7 ntsBed & Breakfast£811.67Check
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Facilities include foyer with 24 hour reception, several bars, shops, 4 restaurants, extensive gardens, golf course with clubhouse, marina, own airstrip, laundry and room service and kids club (4-12 year olds).

LaundryGolf Course

All 432 air conditioned rooms are spread over 4 floors and include en suite bathroom, coffee maker, mini bar, hair dryer, direct dial telephones, cable television and safe.

Local charges may apply to some hotel facilities and others may be seasonal.
Room Types available :
  • 2 Bedroom Villas-beach Casita
  • Deluxe Double Or Twin
  • Deluxe Single
  • Double Or Twin Deluxe
  • Junior Suite 2 People
  • Single Deluxe
  • Triple Deluxe
  • Villa 2 Bedrooms-beach Casita
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28 Feb to 13 Mar 12Bed & Breakfast£1215.35(£607.67pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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28 Feb to 13 Mar 12Bed & Breakfast£1215.35(£607.67pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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07 Mar to 21 Mar 12Bed & Breakfast£1212.17(£606.09pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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07 Mar to 21 Mar 12Bed & Breakfast£1212.17(£606.09pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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11 Apr to 25 Apr 12Bed & Breakfast£892.47(£446.24pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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30 Apr to 14 May 12Bed & Breakfast£892.47(£446.24pp)2 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£1853.19(£926.60pp)Check Availability
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30 Apr to 14 May 12Bed & Breakfast£892.47(£446.24pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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29 May to 05 Jun 12Bed & Breakfast£401.62(£200.81pp)2 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£1592.24(£796.12pp)Check Availability
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31 May to 14 Jun 12Bed & Breakfast£1306.67(£326.67pp)2 Ad, 2 ChCheck Availability
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07 Jun to 14 Jun 12Bed & Breakfast£527.48(£175.83pp)3 AdCheck Availability
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07 Jun to 14 Jun 12Bed & Breakfast£527.48(£175.83pp)3 AdCheck Availability
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07 Jun to 14 Jun 12Bed & Breakfast£527.48(£175.83pp)3 AdCheck Availability
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11 Jun to 25 Jun 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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11 Jun to 25 Jun 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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11 Jun to 25 Jun 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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22 Jun to 06 Jul 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£2157.86(£1078.93pp)Check Availability
22 Jun to 06 Jul 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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30 Jul to 13 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£1306.67(£326.67pp)2 Ad, 2 ChCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£4472.11(£1118.03pp)Check Availability
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30 Jul to 13 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£1306.67(£326.67pp)2 Ad, 2 ChCheck Availability
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31 Jul to 10 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£573.74(£286.87pp)2 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£2164.12(£1082.06pp)Check Availability
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10 Aug to 17 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£401.62(£200.81pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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10 Aug to 17 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£401.62(£200.81pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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13 Aug to 27 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£2373.96(£1186.98pp)Check Availability
13 Aug to 27 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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13 Aug to 27 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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16 Aug to 30 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£1306.67(£326.67pp)2 Ad, 2 ChCheck Availability
with a flight from Manchester (MAN)£4548.91(£1137.23pp)Check Availability
16 Aug to 30 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£1306.67(£326.67pp)2 Ad, 2 ChCheck Availability
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16 Aug to 30 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£1306.67(£326.67pp)2 Ad, 2 ChCheck Availability
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20 Aug to 27 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£401.62(£200.81pp)2 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£1888.34(£944.17pp)Check Availability
20 Aug to 27 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£401.62(£200.81pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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20 Aug to 27 Aug 12Bed & Breakfast£401.62(£200.81pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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20 Aug to 03 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£1054.96(£351.65pp)3 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£3285.04(£1095.01pp)Check Availability
20 Aug to 03 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£1054.96(£351.65pp)3 AdCheck Availability
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20 Aug to 03 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£1054.96(£351.65pp)3 AdCheck Availability
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20 Aug to 03 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£1054.96(£351.65pp)3 AdCheck Availability
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20 Aug to 03 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£1054.96(£351.65pp)3 AdCheck Availability
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20 Aug to 03 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£1054.96(£351.65pp)3 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£3285.04(£1095.01pp)Check Availability
20 Aug to 03 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£1054.96(£351.65pp)3 AdCheck Availability
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20 Aug to 03 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£1054.96(£351.65pp)3 AdCheck Availability
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20 Aug to 03 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£1054.96(£351.65pp)3 AdCheck Availability
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07 Sep to 14 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£401.62(£200.81pp)2 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£1623.34(£811.67pp)Check Availability
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07 Sep to 14 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£401.62(£200.81pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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14 Sep to 28 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£803.24pp)1 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£1408.80(£1408.80pp)Check Availability
14 Sep to 28 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£803.24pp)1 AdCheck Availability
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14 Sep to 28 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£803.24pp)1 AdCheck Availability
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14 Sep to 28 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£2014.36(£1007.18pp)Check Availability
14 Sep to 28 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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14 Sep to 28 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£2014.36(£1007.18pp)Check Availability
14 Sep to 28 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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14 Sep to 28 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£2014.36(£1007.18pp)Check Availability
14 Sep to 28 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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14 Sep to 28 Sep 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£803.24pp)1 AdCheck Availability
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02 Oct to 16 Oct 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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08 Oct to 15 Oct 12Bed & Breakfast£401.62(£200.81pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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26 Nov to 10 Dec 12Bed & Breakfast£803.24(£401.62pp)2 AdCheck Availability
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04 Dec to 11 Dec 12Bed & Breakfast£401.62(£200.81pp)2 AdCheck Availability
with a flight from London Gatwick (LGW)£1735.34(£867.67pp)Check Availability
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Punta Cana Resort & Club Hotel

PUNTA CANA
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic

Located on the eastern shore of the Dominican Republic, approximately five minutes from the private Punta Cana International Airport. Punta Cana shopping mall is across from the airport where there is a bowling alley, drug store, video store, beauty parlour and various restaurants.


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Meal Types available at Punta Cana Resort & Club Hotel


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Bed & Breakfast means breakfast is the only meal at the hotel included in the price. Giving you complete freedom over lunch and dinner outside the hotel.

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Half board generally means breakfast and dinner at the hotel are included in the price.

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"The holiday was great. Everything went to plan. We shall certainly use you again and I have suggested your web site to several other people."

Mr Morgan, Nov 2010

"Everything went great, thank you for your service, please keep me in touch for future holidays."

Mr Smedley, Sep 2011

"Once again, sunshine.co.uk delivered everything we asked for. Hotel was basic but very clean, owners were very friendly and helpful, flight and transfers were exactly as described. We look forward to choosing our next holiday destination with you."

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Mrs Beattie, Apr 2011

"Just to say I was very impressed with your service. All the individual elements came together seamlessly with no problems. All in all a very good experience and you will be my first port of call next year. "

Mrs S Garland, Oct 2009

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