Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicCap Cana
Sanctuary Cap Cana
Cliffside fortress resort
Cap Cana Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottCliffside fortress resort
Stone ramparts and colonial towers shape this adults-only all-inclusive, which runs as a self-contained cliffside village.
What it’s good at
Notable
Six outdoor pools span the grounds, including a saltwater moat encircling The Castle.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The property resembles a Mediterranean village, complete with a castle perched high on the hill and palm tree-lined paths.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Cap Cana spans thirty thousand gated acres along the coast, with Punta Espada Golf Club just a short drive away.
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The rooms
Pale stonework and warm wood finish the rooms. Colonial junior suites set deep soaking tubs out on private terraces.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A swim-up bar serves drinks in the freshwater pool, and sun loungers look straight out across the Caribbean.
The spa and gym
Therapists perform Taíno clay stone rituals inside The Castle, and treadmills line the gym's tall windows.
At the table
Blue Marlin serves seafood on stilts over the Caribbean, and La Yola grills snacks from a canoe-shaped counter.
Punta Cana
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.