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Most “cheap Dominican Republic all-inclusive” lists end up in the same handful of big Punta Cana resorts. Our cheap Caribbean all-inclusive ranking already covers the two cheapest of those, Occidental Punta Cana and Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana, plus Viva Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe.
This guide looks at the rest of the country. We pulled the average nightly rates KAYAK publishes for six all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Cabarete, Samaná and La Romana, read on November 10, 2026, and sorted them by their cheapest month. The figures are averages, not quotes, so treat them as a guide to timing and then price your own dates.
Prices
What Does a Cheap All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic Cost?
On this list, between about $156 and $194 a night in the cheapest month, and between $217 and $369 in the priciest. Every resort below is described as all-inclusive on its KAYAK page or carries the label in its name. Here is what KAYAK showed for each one.
| Resort | Area | Cheapest month | Priciest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Tangerine by Wyndham | Cabarete, north coast | October: $156 | January: $277 | $121 |
| Impressive Punta Cana | Bávaro, Punta Cana | October: $166 | December: $309 | $143 |
| Marien Puerto Plata | Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata | April: $166 | July: $217 | $51 |
| Eurostars Grand Cayacoa | Samaná | October: $170 | February: $287 | $117 |
| Vista Sol Punta Cana Beach Resort & Spa | Punta Cana | September: $180 | March: $333 | $153 |
| Bahia Principe Explore La Romana | La Romana | September: $194 | December: $369 | $175 |
Source: average nightly rates on each resort’s KAYAK hotel page (Viva Tangerine, Impressive Punta Cana, Marien, Eurostars Grand Cayacoa, Vista Sol, Bahia Principe La Romana), checked November 10, 2026. Prices are in US dollars per night. KAYAK still lists two of them under older names: Bahia Principe Grand La Romana and Be Live Collection Marien.
Same KAYAK pages as the table, checked November 10, 2026. Bars are drawn on a $400 scale.
Timing
When Is the Cheapest Time for an All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic?
September and October. Five of the six resorts hit their lowest average in one of those two months. The exception is Marien Puerto Plata, cheapest in April and priciest in July. The expensive months are the winter ones: December at two resorts, then January, February and March.
There’s a reason autumn is cheap. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, according to NOAA’s National Hurricane Center, and September and October fall right in it. A cheap autumn rate is a fair trade if you buy a refundable rate or travel insurance that covers weather delays. Read the policy before you count on it.
The day you check in matters too. KAYAK’s day-of-week averages swing a lot at some resorts. At Viva Tangerine, Saturday stays averaged $125 against $326 for Wednesday stays. At Eurostars Grand Cayacoa, Friday averaged $162 and Thursday $642. At Impressive Punta Cana the spread was small, $206 on Tuesday against $228 on Sunday. If your dates are flexible, move the check-in day a few times before you book.
Compare
Punta Cana, Puerto Plata or La Romana: Which Area Is Cheapest?
On these six resorts, the north coast came out cheapest. Viva Tangerine in Cabarete has the lowest single average, and Marien in Puerto Plata has the smallest gap between its cheap and expensive months. Each area has its own airport, which can matter more than the resort rate once you add flights.
- Lowest avg
- $156 (Oct)
- On this list
- 2 resorts
- Smallest swing
- $51 (Marien)
- Lowest avg
- $166 (Oct)
- On this list
- 2 resorts
- Biggest swing
- $153 (Vista Sol)
- Lowest avg
- $194 (Sep)
- On this list
- 1 resort
- Swing
- $175
Samaná sits between them on price: Eurostars Grand Cayacoa averaged $170 in October. The resort was formerly Bahia Principe Grand Cayacoa, which is the name KAYAK’s description still uses. The nearest airport is Samaná El Catey (AZS).
The coast at Bayahibe, east of La Romana. Viva Dominicus Beach from our Caribbean ranking sits on this stretch.
The resorts
The 6 Resorts at a Glance
Viva Tangerine by Wyndham (Cabarete). The cheapest average on this list. Its KAYAK page notes a kids’ play area and a tour desk, and the resort sits on the road into Cabarete. The video below shows the grounds, the beach and the town.
Impressive Punta Cana (Bávaro). The cheapest of the Punta Cana resorts we checked on KAYAK, apart from Occidental Punta Cana in our Caribbean ranking. KAYAK lists its address on Avenida Alemania in Bávaro, and its day-of-week prices barely move, which makes it easy to plan around.
Marien Puerto Plata (Playa Dorada). The steadiest prices here: $166 in April and $217 in July. KAYAK lists an all-inclusive meal plan, 24-hour room service and express check-in. Good if you can only travel in summer.
Eurostars Grand Cayacoa (Samaná). KAYAK’s description mentions an all-inclusive meal plan, an outdoor pool and a sauna. Its February average of $287 is $117 above October, so this is an off-season pick.
Vista Sol Punta Cana Beach Resort & Spa. KAYAK lists an all-inclusive meal plan, a Jacuzzi and indoor tennis courts. Its March average of $333 is almost double its September average, so this one only makes sense in the off season.
Bahia Principe Explore La Romana. KAYAK describes it as an all-inclusive with 400 rooms and five restaurants. Explore is Bahia Principe’s family line. At $194 in September it’s the priciest of the six, and December takes it to $369.
Video
Video: A Full Tour of Viva Tangerine and Cabarete
In this tour, filmed in July 2026, you walk through Viva Tangerine’s lobby, buffet, pools and beach, then out into the town of Cabarete. The video starts at the main pool.
Video: Travelling Kareena, “Viva Tangerine by Wyndham Full Resort Tour + Cabarete Experience,” via YouTube (August 2026). Not affiliated with Greenspicks.
Entry
What US Travelers Need to Enter the Dominican Republic
The US State Department’s Dominican Republic page, read on November 10, 2026, lists a few rules that apply to every resort trip. Check that page again before you fly, as rules change.
Visitors also need a round-trip ticket, enough money for the stay and an address in the country. Your resort booking covers the address. The State Department’s advisory for the Dominican Republic is Level 2, “Exercise increased caution,” issued June 12, 2025, citing crime. It lists the 911 emergency number and the tourist police, POLITUR, as resources. For visa questions in general, see our travel visa page.
Day trips
Day Trips Worth Leaving the Resort For
An all-inclusive rate covers the resort, not the island. From La Romana and Bayahibe, boat trips run to Saona Island. From the north coast, Cabarete’s beach and town are next to Viva Tangerine, as the video shows.
A palm-lined beach on Saona Island, a common day trip from La Romana and Bayahibe.
Price tours and transfers before you go rather than at the resort desk, so you can compare. Our airport transfer price tips explain what to check when you book a ride from PUJ, POP or LRM to your resort.
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How to Pay Less for a Dominican Republic All-Inclusive
- Travel in September or October. Five of the six resorts were cheapest then. Pair it with a flexible rate, since it’s hurricane season.
- Test the package price. Compare a bundle with separate bookings. Our are vacation packages worth it guide shows when bundles win.
- Move your check-in day. At Viva Tangerine, KAYAK’s Saturday average was $201 below its Wednesday average.
- Look past Punta Cana. The cheapest average here was in Cabarete, not Bávaro. See also our all-inclusive package deals guide.
- Ask about extra fees. Some resorts add charges on top of the rate. Our resort fees explained guide covers what to ask.
- Traveling with kids? Our cheap all-inclusive resorts for families list has more options.
FAQ
FAQ: Cheap All-Inclusive Dominican Republic
What is the cheapest all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic on this list?
Viva Tangerine by Wyndham in Cabarete. KAYAK put its average nightly rate at $156 in October, its cheapest month, when we checked on November 10, 2026. Impressive Punta Cana and Marien Puerto Plata followed at $166.
What month is cheapest for a Dominican Republic all-inclusive?
September or October for five of the six resorts we checked. Marien Puerto Plata was cheapest in April. Both autumn months fall inside the Atlantic hurricane season, June 1 to November 30.
Is Puerto Plata cheaper than Punta Cana?
On this list, slightly. The two north coast resorts averaged $156 and $166 in their cheapest months, against $166 and $180 for the two Punta Cana resorts. Our Caribbean ranking found Occidental Punta Cana at $167, so cheap Punta Cana options do exist.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
Not for stays up to 30 days. The State Department says the $10 tourist card is included in airline charges and that travelers must complete an eTicket for each entry and exit. Longer stays need a visa or an extension.
Are the KAYAK prices per person?
No. They are average nightly rates for the resort as shown on KAYAK, not quotes for a specific room or number of guests. Your price depends on dates, room type and guests, so search your own trip.
Prices were checked on November 10, 2026, on each resort’s KAYAK hotel page. Entry rules come from the US State Department’s Dominican Republic page and hurricane season dates from NOAA’s National Hurricane Center, both read the same day. Rates and rules change, so check before you book. How we check prices.
