

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana Resort & Spa
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A postcard-perfect Caribbean oasis with an ocean outlook and plenty to see, do and explore.
Dreams Macao Beach is here to ‘wow’ with thrills and spills at every turn. Adventurers, get your thrill-fill as you ride the winding slides of the resort waterpark. Alternatively, if you prefer a go-slow vibe, make a beeline for the lazy river. There’s also a kids’ club and exclusive Core Zone Teens Club to keep the young ones entertained. The soft white sands of Macao Beach call for barefoot strolls, while luscious green gardens provide a wonderfully tropical backdrop. Head to the Dreams Spa with its healing hydrotherapy tub, cold plunge, sauna and pool plus a menu of premium treatments.
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Why our experts like it
We've done the exploring, asked the locals, made the mistakes, and found the gems... so you don't have to start from scratch! These are the bits we think you'll love the most. Think of it as travel advice from a friend who just got back and can't wait to tell you everything.

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An incredible way to kick off your Maldives holiday
“There's something pretty special about travelling by seaplane. The view from the sky is extraordinary - tiny specs of island and shades of blue that barely look real.”


The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.

Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
“If snorkelling and diving isn't for you, it's possible to catch a glimpse of the reef from a glass-bottomed boat instead.”


Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
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We book this hotel the way you want it
This Maldives hotel is perfect on its own, but add Sri Lanka, Dubai or the Seychelles and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
Rooms available at Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Rooms and suites
Every room type we can book, with what is included in each.

Junior Suite Tropical View
Plenty of space to unwind in this suite with a sitting area and furnished balcony or terrace to enjoy the lush tropical views. Sleeps two adults and two children. • king-size bed or two queen beds • balcony or terrace • air-conditioning • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • tea and coffee making facilities • minibar • television • Wi-Fi • 56m²

Junior Suite Pool View
Step outside of the chic-decorated room onto a furnished balcony or terrace to admire the pool views. Sleeps two adults and two children. • king-size bed or two queen beds • balcony or terrace • air-conditioning • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • tea and coffee making facilities • minibar • television • Wi-Fi • 56m²

Junior Suite Partial Ocean View
Spacious suite with a locally inspired interior and an exterior featuring a balcony or terrace to take in the side sea views. Sleeps two adults and two children. • king-size bed or two queen beds • balcony or terrace • air-conditioning • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • tea and coffee making facilities • minibar • television • Wi-Fi • 56m²

Junior Suite Ocean View
Enjoy the bonus of admiring a full sea view right from your bedroom. Sleeps two adults and two children. • king-size bed or two queen beds • balcony or terrace • air-conditioning • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • tea and coffee making facilities • minibar • television • Wi-Fi • 56m²

Preferred Club Junior Suite Tropical View
With the same amenities as the Junior Suite Tropical View with Club privileges including access to the Club Lounge, upgraded minibar, access to an exclusive bar and adults-only saltwater pool, and dedicated beach area. Sleeps two adults and two children. • king-size bed or two queen beds • balcony or terrace • air-conditioning • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • tea and coffee making facilities • premium minibar • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 53m²

Preferred Club Junior Suite Partial Ocean View
With the same amenities as the Junior Suite Partial Ocean View with Club privileges including access to the Club Lounge, upgraded minibar, access to an exclusive bar and adults-only saltwater pool, and dedicated beach area. Sleeps two adults and two children. • king-size bed or two queen beds • balcony or terrace • air-conditioning • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • tea and coffee making facilities • premium minibar • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 56m²

Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View
Similar to the Junior Suite Ocean View but with Club privileges including access to the Club Lounge, upgraded minibar, access to an exclusive bar and adults-only saltwater pool, and dedicated beach area. Sleeps two adults and two children. • king-size bed or two queen beds • balcony or terrace • air-conditioning • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • tea and coffee making facilities • premium minibar • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 56m²

Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim-Out
Direct pool access only a few steps from your room through a private terrace. Enjoy exclusive Club privileges with this room type. Sleeps two adults and two children. • king-size bed or two queen beds • terrace • air-conditioning • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • premium minibar • tea and coffee making facilities • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 56m²
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean View
Spacious suite featuring a bold design with an abundance of locally inspired décor. Enjoy exclusive Club privileges and the luxury of an extensive private terrace with seating and sun loungers to take in the ocean views. This is an adults only room type (18+) that sleeps two adults. • king-size bed • terrace • air-conditioning • living room • dining room • fully equipped kitchenette • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • tea and coffee making facilities • premium minibar • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 112m²

Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front
This suite embodies oceanfront luxury with a large furnished terrace complete with a seating area and sun loungers to take in the ocean views. Enjoy exclusive Club privileges with this adults-only room type that sleeps two adults (18+). • king-size bed • terrace • air-conditioning • living room • dining room • fully equipped kitchenette • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • tea and coffee making facilities • premium minibar • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 112m²
Preferred Club Master Suite Rooftop
Luxurious haven with expansive terrace to relax and take in the views. Enjoy access to Club privileges with this room type. Sleeps two adults and one child (for 2026). • king-size bed • queen sofa bed • terrace • air-conditioning • living room • dining room • fully equipped kitchenette • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • tea and coffee making facilities • premium minibar • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 112m²

Preferred Club Master Suite Swim-Out
Slide into the pool directly from your furnished terrace. This adults-only (18+) room sleeps two adults. • king-size bed • terrace • air-conditioning • living room • dining room • fully equipped kitchenette • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • tea and coffee making facilities • premium minibar • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 112m²

Preferred Club Master Suite Swim-Out Ocean Front
Take in the beach views and have direct access to a pool from your private furnished terrace where you can relax on the sun loungers after a refreshing dip. Enjoy exclusive Club privileges with this adults-only (18+) room type that sleeps two adults. • king-size bed • terrace • air-conditioning • living room • dining room • fully equipped kitchenette • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • premium minibar • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 112m²

Preferred Club Presidential Suite Roof Top Ocean Front
Upgrade to this spacious suite with stunning ocean views from your large rooftop balcony featuring a hot tub and sun loungers. Enjoy exclusive Club privileges with this adults-only (18+) room type that sleeps three adults. • king-size bed • balcony • hot tub • air-conditioning • living room • dining room • fully equipped kitchenette • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • premium minibar • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 168m²

Preferred Club Presidential Suite Swim-Out Ocean Front
Ultimate escape with stunning ocean front views and direct pool access from a fully furnished terrace. Enjoy exclusive Club privileges with this room type. Sleeps up to three adults. • king-size bed • terrace • hot tub • air-conditioning • living room • dining room • fully equipped kitchenette • full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • premium minibar • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 168m²

Preferred Club Two-Bedroom Villa with Pool
Treat yourself with this spacious secluded villa featuring an extensive terrace with direct access to a private plunge pool. You can also take advantage of exclusive Club privileges with this villa. Sleeps six adults and two children. • king-size bed • two queen beds • terrace • plunge pool • air-conditioning • living room • dining room • fully equipped kitchenette • two full bathroom with soaking tub and rain shower • premium minibar • television • Wi-Fi • butler service • 168m²
Food & drink
A choice of restaurants will keep you suitably satisfied whether you’re craving a quick bite or a fine dining experience. The Barefoot Grill serves up failsafe poolside bites like hot dogs and burgers, meanwhile Coco Café has a trendy vibe, with freshly brewed coffees, soft ice cream and a range of snacks. On special occasions, take your pick from a variety of gourmet à la carte restaurants and if you’re planning on staying up late, Desires sports bar and nightclub is open till the early hours. Leaving no stone unturned, there’s also a world buffet-style restaurant, poolside bar and for a swift but tasty refuel, Macao Bite Food Truck.
Barefoot Grill — A beachside grill serving up favourites like burgers and hot dogs during the day and late-night bites in the evening. Barracuda — Swing in the sea breeze air at this beach bar and admire the stunning sea views. Coco Café — Grab a coffee with sweet snacks and ice cream in a casual atmosphere. Desires — Sports bar turned night club open till early hours for the adults. El Patio — Step into a culinary world of authentic Mexican cuisine. Himitsu — Sleek intimate dining setting including three Teppanyaki tables (restricted to guests aged 12 years and above) cooking authentic Asian dishes right in front of your eyes. Oceana — Indulge in fresh seafood specialities whilst admiring the sea views. At breakfast and lunch, this venue is open exclusively for Preferred Club Guests. Portofino — À la carte restaurant serving Italian favourites. Seaside Grill — Enjoy live show cooking of grilled meats, fish and more at this open air à la carte restaurant. World Café — A buffet-style restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of international and local specialities. Macao Bite Food Truck — Work up an appetite at the water park and grab some quick delicious bites to refuel at this food truck. Manatees — You don’t even have to leave the pool to get your favourite drink with this swim-up bar. Sugar Reef — Refresh with a drink at this poolside bar. Rendezvous — Open from 10am until early hours of the morning, this the perfect stop off for a drink at any time. Showtime — Head to the Showtime bar post dinner to watch the evening entertainment. Preferred Club Bar — Preferred Club guests can enjoy a drink in the casual setting of the Club Lounge.



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Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.

Adventure Scape Park
Experience the thrills, spills and adventures at Scape Park, a theme park with a beautifully natural setting near Punta Cana. Spend the day following culture and eco trails, zip lining (across the water and/or over dry land), exploring caves and swimming in cenotes. There’s also a high-ropes course, off-road buggy course and rope slides that end with a splash into the water. This is the perfect day out for the whole family as well as couples who are young at heart. • Duration: full day • Departs Tuesday and Sunday\ • Operates year-round\ • Group experience Good to know — \ This excursion is not suitable for guest with mobility issues.

Catalina Island Tour
Bijou Isla Catalina is a tropical, uninhabited island a short hop off the coast of La Romana. The snorkelling here is some of the best in the country and the beaches are the stuff of island dreams. The first stop of the day is The Wall snorkelling spot, a fabulous place to spot fish, rays, corals and sea sponges; all equipment will be provided, even buoyancy aids for less confident swimmers. From here, you’ll continue on to the island and step foot onto the picture perfect beach for some down time and a traditional Dominican barbeque lunch. • Duration: full day • Departs Thursday and Sunday\ • Operates year-round\ • Group experience

Saona Island Tour
There’ll be an open bar and a generous Dominican Republic buffet at lunch time. This is pure island bliss. • Duration: full day • Daily Monday to Saturday • Operates year-round • Group experience Good to know — This excursion is not suitable for guest with mobility issues. Whichever way you travel to the island, the opposite transportation will be used on the return leg.

Santo Domingo
A full day’s cultural exploration awaits on this visit to the island’s heritage-rich capital and the oldest city in the Caribbean. It’s about a two-hour drive to the city from Punta Cana so there’ll be plenty of time to hear about its history from your knowledgeable guide and take in the views of daily life as you travel. Your time in Santo Domingo can be tailored to your interests – your guide will give you ideas of where’s best to visit and what there is to see. A few highlights include the Alcazar de Colon, a 16th-Century fortress that was once the Americas home of Christopher Columbus, the Museum of Royal Houses and the Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor. To fuel your sight-seeing, lunch at a local restaurant is included. • Duration: full day • Departs Tuesday to Saturday • Operates year-round • Private experience
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A match made in paradise
This hotel is perfect on its own, but add a second destination and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
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In the area
Situated on the north-east coast of the Dominican Republic in Playa Maco, this resort sits on one of the island’s finest beaches.

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Trip ideas
You've come this far - and the world has more to offer. Why not pair Niva Kuramathi with another island, add a stopover in Dubai on the way for city lights and desert skies, or extend to Sri Lanka for tea, temples and safari? Below you'll find our recommendations for maximising your time away...

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When to visit
Whether you're chasing guaranteed sunshine or don't mind a little rain with your relaxation, here's how the weather stacks up throughout the year. Use the chart below to find your perfect window, or just pick whenever suits you best, paradise doesn't really have a bad season.
| Measurement | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average temp | 28°C | 27°C | 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C |
| Average rainfall | 110mm | 60mm | 75mm | 125mm | 220mm | 175mm | 150mm | 175mm | 200mm | 195mm | 210mm | 215mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
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Current offers
Savings worth having on the departures we think are worth taking. Every offer below applies to this hotel — check each one for the dates and conditions that come with it.

Save up to £300pp
Based on selected departures in September 2026

Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
Based on selected departures in September 2026

Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
Based on 20th July 2026 departure

Free half-board upgrade
Based on selected departures in October 2026

Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
Based on selected departures in November 2026

Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
Based on selected departures in January 2027

Complimentary spa treatment for two
Based on stays of 7 nights or more

Free kids' places
Based on selected departures in August 2026
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Questions? Sorted.
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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