Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
Punta Cana
Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort is a strong choice for UK golfers looking for a Caribbean golf holiday with all-inclusive ease, beachside luxury and golf close by. Set on Playa Bávaro in Punta Cana, the resort offers a classic Dominican Republic escape with white sand, turquoise water, tropical gardens and a polished five-star feel. Meliá describes the hotel as a beachfront resort with suites, spa, gym, dining and Destination Inclusive experiences designed to connect guests with local culture.
The golf appeal centres around Cocotal Golf & Country Club, located within the Bávaro hotel area. Designed by Spanish golfer José “Pepe” Gancedo, Cocotal offers 27 holes across three 9-hole loops: Hibiscus, Bougainvillea and Benjamina. The course runs through an old coconut plantation, with palm trees, lakes, wide fairways and enough bunkering and water to keep the round interesting without feeling too punishing.
For UK travellers, Paradisus Palma Real works best as a sunshine holiday with golf built in. You can enjoy a few relaxed rounds, spend time on Bávaro Beach, use the spa, explore Punta Cana’s restaurants and beach clubs, or add other nearby courses such as La Cana or Corales for extra variety. The Dominican Republic tourism board notes that Cocotal is around 20 minutes from Punta Cana Airport, which helps keep transfers simple after the long flight.
For a Caribbean golf break with warm weather, resort comfort and accessible tropical golf, Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort is a very appealing Punta Cana option.
Punta Cana Airport
19km
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Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
British Pound
Temperature:
00-00℃
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£5.00
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About The Area
Punta Cana is one of the Caribbean’s most appealing golf holiday destinations, combining white-sand beaches, luxury resorts, lively nightlife and some seriously memorable coastal golf. Set on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, it is known for more than 50 km of beaches and turquoise water, with Bávaro, Macao and Juanillo among the best-known spots. It is also easy for UK golfers, with Punta Cana International Airport serving the main resort area.
The golf is a huge part of the draw. Punta Espada Golf Club in Cap Cana is a Jack Nicklaus Signature course with eight holes playing along or over the sea, giving it that proper “bucket-list round” feel. Puntacana Resort also offers 45 holes across Corales and La Cana, including Tom Fazio’s dramatic Corales layout with six oceanfront holes, rocky cliffs, coral reefs and big Caribbean views. La Cana, designed by P. B. Dye, adds 27 holes with 14 ocean-view holes across Tortuga, Arrecife and Hacienda.
Away from the fairways, Punta Cana is ideal for beach days, catamaran trips to Saona Island, snorkelling, water sports, Hoyo Azul, Ojos Indígenas, buggy tours, restaurants and resort-style evenings.
For UK golfers, Punta Cana works brilliantly as a tailor-made Dominican Republic golf holiday, whether you want all-inclusive comfort, a luxury Cap Cana stay or a multi-course Caribbean itinerary. Hashtag Golf Travel can help plan the right hotels, tee times, transfers and extras so the trip feels easy from the moment you land.
