Zel Punta Cana

5 stars
Beach, Zel Punta Cana

Zel Punta Cana

This hotel was known as the Garden Suites By Melia before its name change on August 8, 2024
The Zel Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is an all-inclusive 5-star hotel designed with luxury and relaxation in mind. Discover this Caribbean tropical paradise, where you can enjoy the carefree lifestyle and Mediterranean charm. The complex is located near the exclusive Bavaro Beach, in Punta Cana, and offers many first-class accommodations and facilities, such as 2 swimming pools, a luxury spa, 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi, and a free shuttle to a nearby shopping centre and golf course. The resort also has a few bars and restaurants that are sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters and take you on a culinary journey from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean and Japan.

The resort provides you with a myriad of daily fun activities and experiences and endless entertainment, allowing you to savour every moment at your own pace. Guests can take part in various land and water activities, such as dance lessons, snorkelling, tennis, and aqua fitness. In the evening, enjoy spectacular shows, movies and live music. A booking at the Zel Punta Cana is a promise for an unforgettable holiday with your loved ones on the beautiful beaches of the Dominican Republic.
Playa de Bavero Punta Cana, Higuey Dominican Republic
16 km From Punta Cana International Airport

Hotel Photos
  • Current temperature
    26°C
  • Voltage
    110/120volts
  • Number of rooms
    190
  • Local time
    3:46
  • Check in time
    15:00
    Check out time
    12:00
  • Area: Bavaro Beach 
  • Beachfront
  • Close to a park/nature reserve
  • 10 buildings of 3 floors
  • 2 pools
  • 4 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • WiFi: lobby, pool, room
  • Spa ($)
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour drinks/snacks
  • In-room safe
  • Weddings
  • Beach

Hotel coordinates Zel Punta Cana

Playa de Bavero Punta Cana, Higuey Dominican Republic
16 km from Punta Cana International Airport
  • Telephone : 8096885000
  • Fax : 8096885800
  • Email : thereserve.palma.real@melia.com

  • Map

    Zel Punta Cana - Map

  • Hotel plan

    Zel Punta Cana - Hotel plan

Important information

Before you travel, it’s important that you check the entry requirements of your destination country and the measures to follow upon your return. See details in our practical guide. Visit the Government of Canada's travel website for advice and advisories and information regarding safety and security, entry and exit requirements, health and vaccination, climate and government assistance.

During the Holy Week, please take note that all watersports in the Dominican Republic will be suspended. 
As per new legislation, all discotheques open to the public are to shut down at midnight from Monday to Friday and 2 am on Saturday and Sunday. This may result in various discotheques being closed until further notice. For the hotels that have a discotheque dedicated only to hotel clientele, regular operation hours are maintained. Furthermore, for the casinos that remain open until 4 am, no alcohol is served after midnight on weekdays and after 2 am on weekends.
 
Change of name
The hotel Garden Suites By Melia is now called Zel Punta Cana
Effective date: December 12, 2024
Published on August 8, 2024

Room details

Included in all the rooms

Full bathroom • Shower : Regular • Outside whirlpool • Living area • Individual air-conditioning • Hairdryer • Ceiling fan • Coffee/tea-maker • Telephone • Non-smoking • Voltage: 110/120 • WiFi

  • Zel Suite

    • View
      Pool or Garden View
    • Beds
      2 double beds (bedroom 1)
    • Occupancy
      Maximum 6
      3 adults max.
      2 children max.
      • WiFi
      • Mini-Bar
      • In-Room Safe
      • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    • WiFi
    • Mini-Bar
    • In-Room Safe
    • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    Room dimensions: 74 m² • Terrace • Crib (On Request)
    Beds details
    1 sofa bed (living room)

  • Zel Master Suite

    • View
      Pool or Garden View
    • Beds
      1 king-size bed (bedroom 1)
    • Occupancy
      Maximum 6
      3 adults max.
      2 children max.
      • WiFi
      • Mini-Bar
      • In-Room Safe
      • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    • WiFi
    • Mini-Bar
    • In-Room Safe
    • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    Room dimensions: 100 m² • Balcony • Bath type : Regular • Crib (On Request)
    Beds details
    1 sofa bed (living room)

  • Zel Suite Swim Up

    • View
      Pool View
    • Beds
      2 double beds
    • Occupancy
      Maximum 6
      3 adults max.
      2 children max.
      • WiFi
      • Mini-Bar
      • In-Room Safe
      • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    • WiFi
    • Mini-Bar
    • In-Room Safe
    • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    Room dimensions: 75 m² • Terrace • Bath type : Regular • Work Area • Crib (On Request)

  • Zel Master Suite Swim Up

    • View
      Pool View
    • Beds
      1 king-size bed
    • Occupancy
      Maximum 6
      3 adults max.
      2 children max.
      • WiFi
      • Mini-Bar
      • In-Room Safe
      • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    • WiFi
    • Mini-Bar
    • In-Room Safe
    • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    Room dimensions: 100 m² • Terrace • Work Area

  • Zel Two Bedrooms Master Suite

    • View
      Garden & Pool View
    • Beds
      2 double beds (bedroom 1)
    • Occupancy
      Maximum 8
      6 adults max.
      2 children max.
      • WiFi
      • Mini-Bar
      • In-Room Safe
      • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    • WiFi
    • Mini-Bar
    • In-Room Safe
    • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    Room dimensions: 174 m² • Terrace • Work Area • Crib (On Request - $)
    Beds details
    1 king-size bed (bedroom 2); 2 sofa beds (living room)

  • Zel Two Bedroom Master Suite Swim Up

    • View
      Pool View
    • Beds
      2 double beds (bedroom 1)
    • Occupancy
      Maximum 8
      6 adults max.
      2 children max.
      • WiFi
      • Mini-Bar
      • In-Room Safe
      • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    • WiFi
    • Mini-Bar
    • In-Room Safe
    • Flat screen satellite TV
    Details
    Room dimensions: 175 m² • Terrace • Work Area
    Beds details
    1 king-size bed (bedroom 2)

General inclusions

For travel between November 1, 2024 and October 31, 2026
  • À la carte dinners (unlimited, reservations required)
  • Daily activities program
  • Daily sports
  • Domestic drinks (unlimited)
  • Evening entertainment
  • Golf discounts
  • Mini-bar restocked daily with water, juice, soft drinks and beer
  • Non-motorized water sports (select)
  • Premium brand drinks (unlimited, available at bars $ may apply)
  • Room service 24-hour
  • Select international brand drinks (unlimited)
  • Snacks
  • VIP room amenities
  • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
  • Service of a representative at destination

Meal plans

For travel between November 1, 2024 and October 31, 2026
All inclusive

Our most popular vacation option features:

3 meals a day
Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
A variety of activities

And more!

Product Types

For travel between November 1, 2024 and October 31, 2026
Package
  • Roundtrip transfers between airport and hotel (package only)
  • Roundtrip flight in Economy Class (package only)
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Accommodation for the chosen period
Accommodation only
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Accommodation for the chosen period

Services

  • Parking available at the hotel
  • 24h drinks
  • 24h snacks
  • Fitness center
  • Evening entertainment
  • Live music
  • Convenience StoreAdditional fees
  • Doctor on site Additional fees
  • Nurse on siteAdditional fees
  • Laundry servicesAdditional fees
  • Currency exchangeAdditional fees
  • ATMAdditional fees
  • Shuttle service throughout the resort
  • Shopping centreAdditional fees
  • Jewellery storeAdditional fees
  • Gift shopAdditional fees
  • Photo shopAdditional fees
  • Wine Cellar Additional fees
  • Beauty salon & hair dresser (located inside the YHI Spa )Additional fees
  • Massage Additional fees
  • Spa services Additional fees
  • Car RentalAdditional fees

Internet

  • Wall plug
  • Free WiFi available :
    • lobby
    • pool
    • room

Kids

  • Minimum age to check in without an adult : 18 years old

Beach

  • Private beach
  • Beach Club on site
  • Beach club on the beach
  • Palapas
  • Long chairs
  • Bali beds

Photos

Water activities

  • Aquafitness
  • Boogie board
  • CatamaranAdditional fees
  • Deep sea fishingAdditional fees
  • FishingAdditional fees
  • JetboatsAdditional fees
  • Kayaking
  • Non-motorized water sports
  • Paddleboard
  • ParasailingAdditional fees
  • Pedal boats
  • Sailing
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Windsurfing lessons
  • Scuba diving

Land activities

  • Aerobics
  • Bicycles
  • Bike tours
  • Board games
  • Circus workshop
  • Climbing wall
  • Cooking lessons
  • Dance lessons
  • Fitness center
  • Games room
  • Giant chess board
  • Horseback riding nearbyAdditional fees
  • Jogging track
  • Paddle Court
  • Petanque
  • Pilates
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool tables
  • Spanish lessons
  • Spinning
  • Tennis
  • Video games
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga
  • Golf

Spa Additional fees

  • Body Treatments
  • Hamman
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa Circuits

Photos

Scuba diving

  • Scuba diving centre on site
  • Scuba diving centre off-siteAdditional fees
  • Introduction to scuba diving in poolAdditional fees

Tennis

  • 5 tennis court(s)
  • Night TennisAdditional fees
  • Teaching proAdditional fees

Golf

  • Golf course nearbyAdditional fees

Golf Package Additional fees

Notes

Clients will be entitled to a 50% reduction on the Regular Green Fee, reservations required, mandatory golf cart, $ (USD). The use of shared cart is MANDATORY per person, walking is not permitted * Single players will be paired up with others.

Reservations should be processed via info.cocotalgolf@melia.com
 

Cocotal Golf & Country club Golf course near the property

  • Location: Punta Cana
  • Designed by Jose Gancedo
  • 27 holes
  • Men handicap : 36
  • Women handicap : 36
  • Driving rangeAdditional fees
  • LockersAdditional fees
  • Par 72
  • 7 218 yards
  • Pre-reserved tee times available
  • Putting green
  • Teaching proAdditional fees
  • Club houseAdditional fees
  • Mandatory golf cartAdditional fees
  • Minimum age to play : 16 years old
  • Pro shopAdditional fees

Notes

For further information please feel free to contact:
 www.cocotalgolfclub.com


 

Wedding and honeymoon

  • Free honeymoon package
    To be eligible for the honeymoon package, newlyweds must advise at the time of booking and present their proof of wedding, dated within the last month, upon arrival at the hotel.
  • Free wedding package
    Certain restrictions and administration fees may apply. A minimum number of passengers may be required.
  • Wedding packageAdditional fees
    For information on available wedding and honeymoon packages, please contact your travel agent.

Restaurants

Bars

Hotel Photos

Rooms photos

Hotel activities

Videos

Aquatic excursion Additional fees

  • Saona Caribe, Punta Cana

    Saona Caribe

    Punta Cana

    ½ day
  • Ocean Spa Excursion, Dominican Republic

    Ocean Spa

    Punta Cana

    5 hours
  • Sailing Splash excursion, Dominican Republic

    Sailing Splash

    Punta Cana

    5 hours

Cultural excursions Additional fees

  • Santo Domingo Luna Tours, Punta Cana

    Santo Domingo from Punta Cana with Lunch

    Punta Cana

    ½ day

Entertainment excursions Additional fees

  • Caribbean Pirates show, Punta Cana

    Caribbean Pirates

    Punta Cana

    5 hours

Adventure tours and excursions Additional fees

  • Razor Polaris, Punta Cana

    Polaris

    Punta Cana

    5 hours
  • Zip Line, Punta Cana

    Zip Line Adventure Punta Cana

    Punta Cana

    5 hours
  • Bavaro Runners, Dominican Republic

    Bavaro Runners

    Punta Cana

    8 hours
  • Monster Buggy, Dominican Republic

    Punta Cana Boogies

    Punta Cana

    5 hours

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As rated by Transat 5 stars

Hotel ranking descriptions

  • 5 starsA luxury resort offering first-class accommodation along with a very wide range of services and facilities.
  • 4 starsA superior resort offering a high standard of accommodation along with a wide array of services and facilities.
  • 3 starsAn intermediate resort offering a good price/quality ratio along with pleasant accommodation and various services.
  • 2 starsA standard resort offering comfortable accommodation and basic services.
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