Caribbean Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Guide Where to Stay Itineraries All Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Fun at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana By Teresa Plowright Updated on 08/29/19 Fact checked by Erin Medlicott Fact checked by Erin Medlicott LinkedIn Twitter New York University Rutgers University Erin Medlicott is a fact checker and researcher with a background in lifestyle and finance. Prior to her work at TripSavvy, she did financial research for the American Express Departures Magazine as well as the Wall Street Journal. She earned a TripSavvy's fact-checking Share Pin Email World Poker Tour/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 Are you trying to find an upscale all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic? Families may already be familiar with the rock 'n' roll theme of the Hard Rock Hotel brand from locations such as the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, one of the on-site resorts at Universal Orlando Resort. Signature features include grand lobbies with larger-than-life displays of music memorabilia and a Fender guitar "room service" program boasting a menu of 20 electric guitars to choose from and jam out on. In the resort area of Punta Cana, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana was the first all-inclusive in the chain. Since then, several more all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels have been introduced in Mexico. Included in the rate are accommodations, meals, beverages (even wine and liquor), room service, land activities, children's and family activities, non-motorized water sports, Wi-Fi, and even gratuities. The beachfront property is gigantic, spread across 121 acres, with 16 different buildings containing 1,775 guestrooms. The landscaped grounds feature 13 pools, nine restaurants, and a spa. Because of the resort's expansive size, getting from your suite to the pools or restaurants may require a long walk or a shuttle bus, so consider this when you choose your accommodations. Think about requesting a suite near the family pool or beach. Fun for Kids While the Hard Rock Hotel might not seem at first like the most kid-friendly choice, families will be pleasantly surprised that this hotel offers plenty for kids of all ages. Among the swimming pools are a family pool and a splash pad for younger kids. There's a variety of beach activities, a kids club, teen activities, an arcade, a mini-golf course, and an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The supervised children's program is called Little Big Club, which features interactive activities, arts and crafts, and games, and incorporates favorite TV characters such as Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Bob the Builder, and Thomas the Tank Engine. Children under 4 years of age are welcome with an accompanying adult. Kids ages 4 to 12 can attend without an accompanying adult. Additional Amenities As you might expect, there is also a wide range of dining options, with cuisines including Caribbean, Italian, Latin American, Japanese, Brazilian, and a steakhouse. There's also a buffet, a pizzeria, and an ice cream cafe. Accommodations are spacious and feature enormous, two-person showers and hot tubs. There are several types of suites ranging from one to three bedrooms. Location Punta Cana, at the eastern tip of the island, is a prime beach area in the Dominican Republic. It's famed for long sweeps of beaches and is home to many resorts that are popular for family vacations. Against a backdrop of swaying palm trees, the beaches of Punta Cana are among the prettiest in the Caribbean. Hard Rock Hotel is one of the largest and nicest all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana. Highlights Features for families at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana include: Prime beachfront locationAll-inclusive pricing, including alcoholSpacious suites, from one to three bedroomsKids club with video games, arts and crafts, games, Spanish classesLagoon-style connected poolsThree kids poolsGiant waterslide and lazy riverClimbing wall and mini golf game arcade Don't miss: Check for special offers such as resort credits or "Kids Stay Free" promotions24-hour room service, a nice convenience for familiesIf you want to splurge, the "Rock Star Level" upgrade includes 24-hour dedicated butler service and private cell phone to communicate with your butler, exclusive room amenities and room service menu, and private pool and beach concierge Edited by Suzanne Rowan Kelleher Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit