Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • NEGURI BEACH CLUB
    A delightful mix of excellent food, lively ambiance, and chill relaxation by the beach.
  • NOKYO
    Combining Japanese minimalism with Mediterranean charm, this unique restaurant offers a meticulously prepared selection of Japanese dishes. Enjoy aromatic miso soup, crispy tempura, savoury teriyaki, and beautifully presented nigiri and sashimi.
  • PARDA
    Our Mediterranean style buffet invites you on a journey through vibrant cultures and rich traditions for an unforgettable dining experience.
  • SILVESTRE
    Exclusive Winery where you can enjoy the best selection of wines for a unique and unforgettable wine experience ($)

  • TACORINI (Tacos & Gyros)
    Mexican folklore and Greek elegance exist in the same place. We combine one of the most characteristic dishes of Mexico with one of the most beautiful places in Greece. 
  • Various Lounges/Bars
    Eight bars offering Caribbean cocktails and international premium brand drinks:
    - Lobby piano bar
    - 2 pool bars
    - Swim up bar
    - Casino bar
    - Disco lounge bar
    - Sky bar
    - Gabi Beach bar
  • VOLCAN
    Welcome to Volcan, a captivating asador grill restaurant. Immerse yourself in the delicious aroma of sizzling meats and fresh herbs within a vibrant, warm atmosphere.
  • VOLTAJE
    Enjoy the best cocktails in this bar located next to the lobby. With a wide variety of drinks and cocktails to cool off before exploring the resort.
Room Type
  • Paradisus Suite
    Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 single beds.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in. 

    Occupancy: 3 total.
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Direct dial phone number
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless Internet Access
  • Promo Room
    Bedding: 2 single beds.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in. 

    Occupancy: 3 total.
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Direct dial phone number
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless Internet Access
  • Paradisus Junior Suite
    Bedding: 2 single beds.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in. 

    Occupancy: 3 total.
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Direct dial phone number
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless Internet Access
  • ZEL TWO BEDROOM MASTER SUITE SWIMUP
    Bedding: 1 king bed and 2 single beds.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in. 

    Occupancy: 6 total.
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Direct dial phone number
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless Internet Access
  • ZEL SWIMUP SUITE
    Bedding: 2 single beds.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in. 

    Occupancy: 3 total.
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Direct dial phone number
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless Internet Access
  • ZEL MASTER SUITE
    Bedding: 1 double bed or 2 single beds.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in. 

    Occupancy: 3 total.
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Direct dial phone number
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless Internet Access
  • ZEL SUITE
    Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 single beds.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in. 

    Occupancy: 3 total.
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Direct dial phone number
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless Internet Access
  • ZEL SWIMUP MASTER SUITE
    Bedding: 1 king bed.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

    Occupancy: 3 total.
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Direct dial phone number
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless Internet Access
  • ZEL TWO BEDROOM MASTER SUITE
    Bedding: 1 king bed and 2 single beds.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

    Occupancy: 6 total.
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Direct dial phone number
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless Internet Access
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour room service*
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible rooms
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Business services*
  • Car Rental Services*
  • Concierge desk
  • Doctor on call*
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour room service*
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Accessible rooms
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Business services*
  • Car Rental Services*
  • Concierge desk
  • Doctor on call*
  • Exercise gym
  • Free parking
  • Golf, Offsite*
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Internet services*
  • Laundry/Valet service*
  • Lounges/bars*
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Meeting rooms*
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant*
  • Room service*
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna*
  • Shopping mall*
  • Spa*
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports*
  • Wireless internet connection in public areas
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Services*
  • Internet Access*
On-Site Wedding Services
  • "WISH"

    Your WISH comes true for a perfect romantic ceremony. An intimate gazebo and sparkling toast, all within the romantic atmosphere of Paradisus Resorts.


    You will have the full support of the complete Romance Team, to help you design, plan and execute all your wedding details to perfection.

    Package inclusions:

    • Non-denominational Symbolic Ceremony (Civil & Religious ceremonies are available at an additional cost)
    • Use of the Garden Wedding Gazebo at Paradisus Palma Real
    • Bouquet for the Bride which are a mix of tropical flowers
    • Matching boutonniere for the Groom
    • Chilled sparkling wine for the wedding toast
    • One-tier wedding cake
    • Guaranteed Wedding Dinner Reservation at one of the a la carte restaurants (Valid for a maximum of 6 guests)
    • In-room bottle of chilled sparkling wine and tropical fresh fruit platter on the wedding night
    • Rose petal turndown service on the wedding night
    • 10% discount on spa services for the bridal couple (not applicable towards spa products)


    TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

    • Package Inclusions have no cash value, there are no refunds for unused elements/events and items are not interchangeable for other inclusions or a-la-carte amenities.</spa

* Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Bike rental
  • Garden *
  • Pool *
    2 Swimming Pool
  • Sauna *
  • Spa *
    AUA Spa
  • Steam bath *
  • Tennis court *
    Rafa Nadal Tennis Center Punta Cana complex.
  • Whirlpool
    7 Outdoor whirlpools
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf *
    The most unique and challenging course in Punta Cana merges with Dominician landscape around Bavaro Beach. The 27-hole, par Cocotal golf course helps beginners and intermediate golfers improve their game. Desined by Jose Gancedo, our will play a game with you.
On-Site Attraction
  • On-site Entertainment
    Le Cirque - dinner and show
    Party Animals - Dinner and show
    Chill out night at Gabi Beach
    Dominican Passion
Off-Site Attraction
  • Palma Real Shoping Village

* Fees may apply

At Zel Punta Cana, your well-being is our priority. Under the Caribbean sun and just steps from the crystal-clear waters of Playa Bávaro, this all-inclusive resort is inspired by the energy of the Mediterranean lifestyle, in partnership with renowned Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal. With architecture designed around open spaces, the resort offers swim-up suites, pools, a beach club, a concept store and includes up to seven restaurants that blend the best of Mediterranean and Caribbean cuisine into your experience.


Run along the beach with friends, relax by the pool with a specialty coffee, join a HIT or energetic fitness class, or enjoy a sunset drink at our beach club. Here, everything flows: relax, activate your body, nourish your mind, and live to the rhythm of your own well-being, in your home in the Caribbean. 

Property Information

Year Built: 2005
Last Renovation: 2024
Accessible rooms: 3
Floors: 3
Suites: 190
Playas de Bavaro, Punta Cana, 23000, Dominican Republic

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 11076 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Disappointed, skip the trip here

    I saw the bad reviews, ignored them, and regret the whole trip. The resort itself is pretty and has a good concept to it but poor execution. The room had some mold, dirty furniture and a non functioning tub. The restocking of the room was not completed as advertised either. The carts to the beach and to their club area were not on a schedule and would leave you stranded in the heat. We had several times a staff member driving the cart on their rounds was on their phone and just completely drove by us. When one of the guards tried to help, we could hear the driver telling the guard to lay off and relax because he was having a smoke break. The same driver that passed us while texting came back 20 minutes later. The staff were unprofessional and made bold assumptions about who could and couldn’t speak Spanish. I could overhear them frequently talking about guests in public areas, and the things they were saying were extremely rude. The only staff member who was consistently kind and professional was one of their youngest staff members (she’s 18 and a wonderful person). The food the first few days was disgusting. It was oily and stale. The desserts were obviously not fresh. The weirdest part was that there was a complete change up in food quality when the weekend started. The food was suddenly fresh and delicious. I have no idea if they just don’t care during the week or if they just have a better chef for the weekends. I don’t appreciate that we were told there was a complimentary either food experience or spa experience, but conveniently had it left out that we were going to be trapped in a timeshare talk for at least an hour for the “gift”. I have other complaints but those are the main issues. I would never come back to this place.

    Oct 11, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    The best resort

    The atmosphere was just beautiful. As soon as you walk in you’re greeted and immediately helped instead of waiting in a check in line. Employees remember your name and always check in with you. Shout out to ralphy who made our stay 10/10. Food was delicious and we booked a dinner on the beach. Christoper and Fernando made our dinner very special.

    Oct 11, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    An excellent place to vacation

    Romina and César were our people for the trip and they did an excellent job. They went above and beyond anything we could possibly hope for, my wife and I were celebrating a few different things on our trip and they made it extra special. Oh and the property was great too! - Aaron and Grace

    Oct 10, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great place to stay and friendly staff

    My wife and I had an amazing time here for our birthdays and anniversary. Romina was our concierge and she did an incredible job assisting us and scheduling things. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time.

    Oct 09, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    A wonderful week at ZEL Punta Cana!

    My wife and I spent the past week at ZEL Punta Cana and had a great time! Breakfast at Parada was a highlight of our stay and something we looked forward to every morning. A special thank-you to Vivian, our waitress at breakfast, for her wonderful service. She made us feel welcome and helped make our mornings extra special. Thank you to the team for a memorable week together. We would happily return!

    Oct 03, 2026
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

    Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring break-free environment.

    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.

    General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

  • Pet Policy : Pets Allowed:
    • Dogs of all sizes and ages are welcome to stay. 
    • Our rooms are ready to accommodate up to two pets, who can move around the hotel freely except for the following areas: spa, indoor pools, fitness areas, and buffet and show-cooking areas. 
    • In the designated communal areas and outdoor spaces of the hotel dogs must always be on a leash. 
    • Dogs will enjoy services from the moment they set paw in reception, where we will welcome them with a bowl of fresh water and a surprise welcome gift. 
    • Natural dog food is available upon request through Room Service. 
    • Access a local digital guide highlighting nearby pet-friendly services and attractions.

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