Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana opened in November 2019 as the first Hyatt Zilara in the Dominican Republic, and it sits near the top of the country's adults-only category on the strength of consistent execution. It has 375 oceanfront suites on a quarter mile of Juanillo Beach inside the gated Cap Cana community, 15 minutes from Punta Cana airport. The twin Hyatt Ziva next door takes families, and Zilara guests can use its restaurants, pools and Canapolis water park, which gives a broad range of options without ever leaving the complex.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Twelve included restaurants with real range: refined French-Tahitian plates, an Indian restaurant built inside a railroad-car replica, the Navigator Grill for lighter food, wood-fired pizza at Presto and The Pier Buffet
- +Premium top-shelf wines and liquors are part of the package, poured across 13 bars and lounges, so there is no upcharge menu to navigate at the bar
- +Swim-up suites open straight from your terrace into the pools, and every one of the 375 suites faces the ocean side of the resort
- +Adults-only (18+) on a quarter mile of Juanillo Beach, with Ziva next door taking the families, so you get the quiet without losing the big-resort facilities
- +Zilara guests also get the adjacent Hyatt Ziva's restaurants and pools, including the Canapolis water park with a lazy river, grotto cascade and five slides (3.94 ft minimum height)
- +Only 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, inside the gated Cap Cana community rather than on the busy Bavaro strip
- +Excellent World of Hyatt redemption: a fully inclusive night runs roughly 21,000 to 29,000 points for two depending on season (mid-2026 pricing), which points travellers rate as one of the best uses of the currency in the Caribbean
- +Staff consistently described as warm and proactive, and the resort ranked #1 in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best awards in its category
Cons
- −One of the priciest all-inclusives in the Dominican Republic on cash rates, especially in the winter peak
- −The Blind Butcher, the South American tasting experience, carries a surcharge, as do the Larimar Spa, beach cabanas, premium private dining and romance packages
- −The resort rotates restaurant openings at its discretion, so not all twelve venues are open every night; check the day's schedule rather than planning a week around one spot
- −The resort is spread out, and guests in outlying room blocks find the walk to the beach a hike
- −Excursions booked through the resort cost more than going independently, and the gated location makes casual off-resort wandering awkward
- −The best swim-up suites sell out months ahead for peak season
- −Sharing facilities with family-friendly Ziva means the water park and some restaurants can feel busier than a pure adults-only property at peak times
The food is the defining strength. Twelve restaurants are included: French-Tahitian dishes, an Indian restaurant inside a railroad-car replica, health-focused plates at the Navigator Grill, wood-fired pizza at Presto and The Pier Buffet, with The Blind Butcher's South American experience as the one surcharged venue. Premium top-shelf wines and liquors are included across 13 bars and lounges, room service runs 24 hours and Wi-Fi is free. Swim-up suites open onto the pools, the gym is a full Sky Gym, and the paid Larimar Spa is a cenote-inspired underground cave of 26,900 sq ft with a hydrotherapy circuit and an outdoor lagoon. Evenings bring live shows at the resort.
This resort suits couples and honeymooners willing to pay for a polished adults-only stay. It competes directly with Excellence Punta Cana and Zoetry Agua, and travellers who have tried all three often put Zilara ahead on food and service. World of Hyatt members get the strongest value, since a points night covers everything; cash guests pay a premium but get a product that largely justifies it. Nearby, the Punta Espada golf course, zip-lining, the Cap Cana marina and the Altos de Chavon artisan village are all easy outings.
Common Questions
Is Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana worth the high price compared to other Punta Cana all-inclusives?
Can Zilara guests use the Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana facilities next door?
How far is it from Punta Cana airport?
Are the swim-up suites worth the upgrade?
Is the beach good for swimming?
How many World of Hyatt points does a night cost?
Restaurants (11)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | The Pier, El Mercado (at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana) |
| Italian | Presto, Noodle and Thread (at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana) |
| Asian | Tempest Table (at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana) |
| Steakhouse | Waves |
| French | Brando's |
| Caribbean & local | Shutters Beachside, Navigator Grill (at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana) |
| Indian | Journeys |
| International & fusion | The Blind Butcher (extra charge) |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. Venues marked "extra charge" are not covered by the all-inclusive rate; the others are, per the resort.
What's nearby
Bávaro Beach35 min drive · 17 mi
Macao Beach45 min drive · 28 mi
Cap Cana Marina11 min drive · 4.1 mi
15 min drive · 4.5 mi
More things to do (23)
- Playa Blanca · beach20 min drive · 8.4 mi
- Juanillo Beach · beach11 min drive · 4.1 mi
- Scape Park · adventure park14 min drive · 4.7 mi
- Punta Espada Golf Club · golf11 min drive · 4.1 mi
- Higüey · town55 min drive · 35 mi
- Arena Gorda Beach · beach40 min drive · 21 mi
- Cabeza de Toro Beach · beach60 min drive · 20 mi
- Marinarium snorkel cruise · excursion60 min drive · 20 mi
- Los Corales · town35 min drive · 17 mi
- Deep-sea fishing charter · excursion11 min drive · 4.1 mi
- Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park · nature12 min drive · 4.7 mi
- Catalonia Caribe Golf Club · golf25 min drive · 14 mi
- Dolphin Explorer · adventure park30 min drive · 16 mi
- Cocotal Golf & Country Club · golf30 min drive · 18 mi
- Vista Cana Golf Club · golf35 min drive · 18 mi
- White Sands Golf Course · golf35 min drive · 20 mi
- Iberostar Bávaro Golf Club · golf35 min drive · 21 mi
- Barceló Bávaro Golf · golf40 min drive · 17 mi
- Cana Bay Golf Club · golf40 min drive · 22 mi
- Hoyo Claro · cenote40 min drive · 17 mi
- Dolphin Island Park · adventure park45 min drive · 18 mi
- Cabo Engaño Beach · beach55 min drive · 18 mi
- Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia, Higüey · historic site55 min drive · 35 mi
Amenities
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Seaweed & sargassum
Punta Cana gets sargassum, typically worst May through August.See the month-by-month guide →Google Reviews★ 4.7 · 1,927 reviews
“Our family of 15 had a great stay at Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana and would absolutely return. We stayed at the Club level and really enjoyed having access to the club pool and bar. Special thanks to Wilin, who took great care of our group at the club pool...”
“I had an amazing stay at Hyatt Zilara and was truly impressed from start to finish. One of the best parts of staying at Zilara as an adult is being able to enjoy the amenities at both Zilara and Ziva, which gives you so many dining, pool, and activit...”
“We just returned from an incredible week at the Hyatt Zilara, and it truly exceeded all our expectations. The quality of the food and the variety of restaurants were outstanding—far beyond any other hotel we’ve stayed at. The staff was exceptionally...”
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