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Sunscape Coco Punta Cana

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

4.2(4,226 reviews)

FamilyHyatt

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana is the former Be Live Collection Punta Cana, fully remodeled and reopened under Hyatt's Sunscape brand in November 2023 as a roughly 1,060-room family resort on the Cabeza de Toro stretch of Bávaro Beach, beside the Laguna Bávaro wildlife reserve. Being in the Inclusive Collection means World of Hyatt members earn and redeem points here, a real edge over the Barceló and Bahia Principe resorts in the same price band. Beyond loyalty perks, it earns its reputation on two things: a deep dining lineup for a value resort and staff, especially the entertainment crew, who make a big property feel personal.

Traveler Insights

Pros

+Deep dining lineup for the price: Da Mario (Italian), Chopsticks (Asian), Tierra (Amazonian), Tiki Taco (Mexican), Blue Water Grill (steak) and Sunny Side Grill (Caribbean) as à la carte rooms, plus the Windows buffet, The Pizza Shop and Coco Café, with Sunscape's no-reservations policy at opening
+Part of Hyatt's Inclusive Collection, so World of Hyatt members earn and redeem points here, which the Barceló and Bahia Principe resorts nearby can't offer
+Real kids' infrastructure: Explorer's Club for ages 3 to 12, the Core Zone teens club for 13 to 17, a kids' splash area and a children's pool with a waterslide
+Staff consistently earn strong reviews across departments, and the entertainment team, waiters and beach staff get name-checked by guests as the reason they would return
+Fully remodeled before it reopened under the Sunscape name in November 2023, so rooms and public areas are far fresher than reviews of the old Be Live property suggest
+Sunscape Spa by Pevonia, a fitness center and scheduled yoga, Zumba and aqua aerobics give adults something to do beyond the pool and beach
+Cabeza de Toro beachfront next to the Laguna Bávaro wildlife reserve is quieter than the main Bávaro strip and closer to Punta Cana airport
+Housekeeping earns consistent praise for clean rooms and bathrooms in recent reviews

Cons

−Not every pool is yours: the resort's pools include adults-only areas and pools, a beach section and a buffet reserved for Sun Club guests, so a standard-room family uses fewer of them than the headline count implies
−Some venues cost extra even on the all-inclusive plan, including La Cala beach surf-and-turf, the Un-Wined Cellar gourmet room, scuba diving, motorized water sports and the nightclub
−Food variety gets repetitive on longer stays, with guests staying 10 or more nights saying the buffet and à la carte menus feel predictable by week two
−Rooms are short on closed storage, with few drawers or wardrobe space, so expect to live partly out of your suitcase
−Sargassum seaweed hits Punta Cana's east-facing coast from spring through summer; the resort clears it, but heavy months can still affect the beach
−With roughly 1,060 rooms, check-in and check-out on busy changeover days can mean long lines
−The excursion desk can feel like a sales pitch, with guests reporting repeated approaches about tours

Dining runs from the Windows buffet to à la carte rooms covering Italian (Da Mario), Asian (Chopsticks), Amazonian (Tierra), Mexican (Tiki Taco), steak (Blue Water Grill) and Caribbean (Sunny Side Grill), with The Pizza Shop and Coco Café for snacks; La Cala on the beach and the Un-Wined Cellar carry a surcharge. Pools are plentiful, but some are reserved for adults or for Sun Club guests, and Sun Club also gets its own lounge, buffet and beach section, so standard-room guests should not assume the run of the place. Kids have Explorer's Club and teens the Core Zone, adults have the Pevonia spa, a gym and yoga and Zumba classes, and non-motorized water sports are included while scuba and motorized options cost extra. Rooms are comfortable but light on storage, housekeeping is a consistent bright spot, and sargassum can affect the beach from spring through summer. Food is good for a week and starts to repeat on longer stays.

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana is a strong pick for families and groups who want a big, well-staffed Punta Cana all-inclusive with more dining variety than the budget competition and a meaningful loyalty-program benefit. It sits well below Excellence Punta Cana or the Zoëtry properties in price and polish while beating similarly priced resorts on restaurant choice and kids' programming. Families who can stretch to Sun Club get the quieter pools and private lounge, and the Cabeza de Toro location trades easy resort-hopping on the Bávaro strip for a calmer beach and a shorter airport run.

Common Questions

Can I earn World of Hyatt points at Sunscape Coco Punta Cana?

Yes. The resort joined Hyatt's Inclusive Collection when it opened as a Sunscape in November 2023, so World of Hyatt members earn points on stays and can redeem points for free nights. Add your member number to the booking before arrival, especially if you book through a tour operator, to make sure the stay credits.

What are the restaurants at Sunscape Coco Punta Cana?

The main buffet is Windows, and the à la carte rooms are Da Mario (Italian), Chopsticks (Asian), Tierra (Amazonian), Tiki Taco (Mexican), Blue Water Grill (steak and international) and Sunny Side Grill (Caribbean), with The Pizza Shop and Coco Café for casual bites. La Cala, a beachside surf-and-turf spot, and the Un-Wined Cellar gourmet room carry an extra charge. Hyatt said at the 2023 opening that the à la carte restaurants need no reservations, though it is worth checking the policy at check-in.

What do Sun Club guests get that regular guests don't?

Sun Club rooms come with a private lounge with snacks and drinks, their own buffet (Kaleidoscope), exclusive pools and a reserved beach section, personalized check-in and check-out, and room service (with a delivery fee per order). Some Sun Club categories are adults-only. For families on a larger budget it is the easiest way to escape the busiest pools at a resort this size.

How bad is the seaweed at Sunscape Coco Punta Cana?

Sargassum is an environmental reality along the whole east-facing Dominican coast, not a problem specific to this resort. Beach crews clear it, but the heaviest arrivals usually run from spring through late summer, while November through February tends to be cleaner. If a clear beach is a priority for a summer trip, check recent guest photos before you book.

Is Sunscape Coco Punta Cana good for families?

Yes, it is built for them. Explorer's Club takes kids 3 to 12, the Core Zone teens club covers 13 to 17, and there is a kids' splash area plus a children's pool with a waterslide. Swim-out rooms and two- and three-bedroom family suites help larger families, and the entertainment team runs activities from morning beach games to evening shows.

How far is Sunscape Coco from the Punta Cana airport?

The resort is on the Cabeza de Toro road between the main Bávaro strip and Punta Cana International Airport, and transfers typically take 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. That makes arrival and departure easier than at resorts farther north, and the area is quieter than central Bávaro while still close to its restaurants and excursion operators.

What's nearby

Bávaro Beach
25 min drive · 8.4 mi
Macao Beach
35 min drive · 20 mi
Cap Cana Marina
30 min drive · 14 mi
Hoyo Azul
40 min drive · 18 mi

More things to do (20)

Playa Blanca · beach25 min drive · 12 mi
Juanillo Beach · beach30 min drive · 14 mi
Scape Park · adventure park40 min drive · 18 mi
Punta Espada Golf Club · golf35 min drive · 17 mi
Higüey · town55 min drive · 36 mi
Arena Gorda Beach · beach30 min drive · 13 mi
Los Corales · town25 min drive · 9.2 mi
Dolphin Explorer · adventure park3 min drive · 0.9 mi
Catalonia Caribe Golf Club · golf8 min drive · 3.0 mi
Cocotal Golf & Country Club · golf20 min drive · 9.5 mi
Vista Cana Golf Club · golf25 min drive · 9.7 mi
White Sands Golf Course · golf25 min drive · 12 mi
Iberostar Bávaro Golf Club · golf25 min drive · 13 mi
Barceló Bávaro Golf · golf25 min drive · 8.9 mi
Cana Bay Golf Club · golf30 min drive · 14 mi
Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park · nature30 min drive · 13 mi
Deep-sea fishing charter · excursion30 min drive · 14 mi
Dolphin Island Park · adventure park35 min drive · 9.6 mi
Hoyo Claro · cenote40 min drive · 18 mi
Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia, Higüey · historic site55 min drive · 36 mi

Amenities

Teen Club

Teen Lounge

Water Slides

Adults-Only Pool

Yoga Classes

Kids Club

Snorkeling

Water Sports Rentals

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Nightly Entertainment

Buffet Dining

Spa

Gym

Beach

Seaweed & sargassum

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Google Reviews★ 4.2 · 4,226 reviews

Samir C.

2 weeks ago

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a great stay at Sunscape Coco Punta Cana! The resort itself is beautiful, clean, and has a relaxed, fun atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind and enjoy the vacation. A huge shout-out to Janette at the café — she truly made our tr...”

Robert C.

3 weeks ago

“We loved the stay at sunscape coco. The treatment on the beach we had from Vilenia, Rose and Juan B was unmatched. They took care of us like I’ve never had at a resort. Super personable, got everything we needed when we asked, and were great just in...”

GSURiley D.

4 weeks ago

“This was the best experience of my life!!! Jeorge helped my family and I so much with everything on our trip truly would not of been the experience it was without him!!! Cappuccino helped keep the experience entertaining and so enjoyable! He made sur...”