Excellence El Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive

5.0 star property

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46-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Front of property - evening/night
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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Playas Uvero Alto, Punta Cana, 23000
  • Sirenis Aquagames Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Macao Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cana Bay Golf Club
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

FREE UPGRADE TO EXCELLENCE CLUB JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN VIEW

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Excellence Club Suite With Private Pool & Deck + 20% OFF SPA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

FREE UPGRADE TO EXCELLENCE CLUB JUNIOR SUITE WITH PRIVATE POOL

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Excellence Club Two-Story Rooftop Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool View + 20% OFF SPA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Excellence Club Beachfront Honeymoon Two-Story Rooftop Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool + 20% OFF SPA

  • 167 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

FREE UPGRADE TO JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN VIEW

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Excellence Club Junior Suite Pool View + 20% OFF SPA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Excellence Club Beach Front Honeymoon Swim-up Suite + 20% OFF SPA

  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Excellence Club Honeymoon Two-Story Rooftop Terrace Plunge Pool + 20% OFF SPA

  • 232 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Excellence Club Junior Suite with Private Pool + 20% OFF SPA

  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

FREE UPGRADE TO EXCELLENCE CLUB JUNIOR SUITE POOL VIEW

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Excellence Club Honeymoon Swim-Up Suite + 20% OFF SPA

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Ocean View

  • 74 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Excellence Club Junior Suite Ocean View + 20% OFF SPA

  • 74 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Swim-Up Suite

  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Excellence Club Two-Story Rooftop Terrace Plunge Pool + 20% OFF SPA

  • 149 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Excellence Club Junior Swim-Up Suite + 20% OFF SPA

  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

FREE UPGRADE TO EXCELLENCE CLUB SUITE WITH PRIVATE POOL & DECK

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

FREE UPGRADE TO EXCELLENCE CLUB TWO-STORY ROOFTOP TERRACE PLUNGE POOL

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

FREE UPGRADE TO JUNIOR SWIM-UP SUITE

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Pool View

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite With Private Pool

  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

FREE UPGRADE TO EXCELLENCE CLUB TWO-STORY ROOFTOP TERRACE SUITE WITH PLUNGE POOL W/ POOL VIEW

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Punta Cana

With a stay at Excellence El Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive in Punta Cana, you'll be 7 mi (11.3 km) from Macao Beach and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Cana Bay Golf Club. .This all-inclusive property is 13 mi (21 km) from Arena Gorda Beach and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Downtown Punta Cana.

What's nearby

  • Sirenis Aquagames Water Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Macao Beach - 17 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Cana Bay Golf Club - 25 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 26 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Arena Gorda Beach - 29 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ice & Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carnival - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spoon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wink - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Excellence El Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Adults-only beachfront property with 6 outdoor pools
Excellence El Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive offers 492 accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 46-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Punta Cana property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; free international calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

6 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

MIILE has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 492 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 6 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional features at this Beaux Arts property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy international cuisine at The Kitchen Table, one of the property's 12 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 15 bars/lounges, or 4 poolside bars.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this property consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
The Kitchen Table - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Basmati - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Chez Isabelle - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
The Grill - This steakhouse serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Agave - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Land activities

Bicycling
Fitness facilities
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Cooking
Dancing
Language
Pilates
Water fitness
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • 12 restaurants
  • 15 bars/lounges
  • 4 poolside bars
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Agave
  • Basmati
  • Chez Isabelle
  • The Grill
  • The Kitchen Table

Things to do

  • 6 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (108 centimetre high)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free international calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: DOP 14376.39 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
No shows require payment in full, including taxes and service fee.
Guests with service animals should contact this property in advance.

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Excellence El Carmen - Adults Only - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1428 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1987 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful property. Staff was excellent, rooms are beautiful. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Excellence Properties. The one thing we did find was the cigar shop was closed many times when the hours showed it should have been open.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was overall nice. They never extended the free room upgrade or free bottle of wine that was advertised. Overall, great staff. The food was not very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

maysa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I really wanted to like this resort based on the reviews, but they seem a bit skewed. For the price you pay you would like some sort of luxury experience but this location disappointed us! We reserved a room with a swim up pool and water was cold not heated and it was never cleaned. Food at the Asian restaurant was delicious and the grill was good but service was incredibly slow. The desserts in my opinion were awful, the majority were made out of gelatin. Food trucks were supposed to open daily at noon and they never were open on time and they had no rush to get them up and running, which was frustrating because if one is drinking they need to eat without having to run back to their rooms to get dressed and come back to a restaurant. Tipping at this resort was out of control. They expected a tip almost with every service and they would prioritize people with cash in their hands. One night they had authentic food and we expected more. Housekeeping will come knocking at 8 AM which we would like to sleep in on vacation. Housekeeping also was extremely loud in the mornings and you could hear them arguing which was very frustrating. For what we paid there are plenty of other options out there. We won’t be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando, Toa Baja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Lots of resto choices , gorgeous gardens , well kept property. Staff was outstanding .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Vacation at this Resort!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and site are excellent
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather Lucinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous resort and beach. Many fun activities throughout the day and evening. Had Excellent club room with private pool and deck. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora, matawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was absolutely beautiful. From the moment we walked in we were treated with the best service . I messed up with booking somehow I booked for only 1 person . I think the Expedia website did it by default so when we arrive I had to pay $1200 to stay. Other than that it was great. I liked how they knew who was coming in the resort and leaving for our safety. Our room was the beautiful we had the swim up pool room . The down side was the hot water wasn’t working to the jacuzzi but they sent a maintenance man right away. He didn’t fix it because how late it was but honestly we didn’t let it bother us it was so many other great things about the place like the food was exceptional. I would definitely go back. Top of the line resort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

crassie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price point, cleanliness staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy Jarrett

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
just bad
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There should’ve been more chances to eat at the Italian restaurant. It was hands-down the best Oliver, the waiter there was fantastic and the lasagna was out of this world.

10/10 Excellent

hamzah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had the best time of my life. Food was amazing entertainment was fun the staff were very friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lhakpa

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie-Claude

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
There was glass on the floor of my friend’s room and an empty soda can. The whole property looks nice but feels cold. Food is ok, but the meat was really good though. Staff could smile more (men in general were nicer), and way too cold in the restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mozhgan Nasr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, with friendly and helpful staff, and breathtaking views. The only area that could use some improvement is the quality of the food.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Omar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff was incredibly unpleasant. We constantly received subpar service while other patrons received excellent service. I've noticed this happen on multiple occasions, and even confirmed with another group of patrons that only select groups of people received this better service. We were constantly ignored especially at the main bar Martini in which Emmanuel would ignore us or have someone else take our drink order (even with tipping). There was even an occasion where our room wasn't cleaned. Eventually, they arrived at 4:30 pm, with an unpleasant attitude and cleaned the room in such a rush that cleaning supplies were left behind. We also received ripped towels. It's a shame because the grounds are beautiful and the food was decent for an all inclusive. Will never return. Excellence in Cancun was way better.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024