Ocean El Faro

Hotel highlights

• A huge selection of bars and restaurants, from an American diner, beachside Caribbean and firey Teppanyaki, to a swim-up bar, piano bar and lively disco bar

• Two swimming pools, a lazy river and a waterpark. Is that enough splash action for ya?

• Bowling alley, theater and daytime entertainment run by The Blue Team

• Top-notch diving centre to explore the incredible reefs

• Junior Suites with luxe amenities

Just so you know, some images are computer-generated.

Just a heads up, group bookings of six rooms or more are only available on request.

Location

• Steps from the gorgeously golden Caribbean Beach

• Around 35-minutes in the car from Punta Cana International Airport

Rooms

• Where are the Standard Rooms? *spoiler alert* they're aren't any, it's Junior Suites and Suites only with cool decor and luxury amenities. This resort ain't five-star for nothing!

• All suites feature:

  • A hydromassage bathtub and rainfall shower

  • Air-conditioning

  • Coffee machine

  • Safe

  • FREE minibar (refilled daily)

  • FREE Wi-Fi

  • Satellite TV

  • King-size bed

  • Private balcony or terrace

Food & Drink

• El Mercado - an all-singing, all-dancing buffet restaurant with show-cooking stations, and themed nights in a vibrant setting, offering tasty meals for brekkie, lunch and dinner

• Villa Marina - this vibrant beachside restaurant offers proper Caribbean cuisine buffet-style and a tropical atmosphere

• Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant - freshly-made pasta and pizza dishes that'd get Nonna's seal of approval, along with tempting tiramisu and proper Italian vino, from Sangiovese to Chianti

• Steak House - mouth-watering grilled meats and seafood with tasty sides. You can push the boat out by upgrading to T-Bone steaks and rib eye

• Sakura - offering a firey Teppanyaki show where you watch (and drool) and your meal is cooked right in front of you, or opt for a Sushi-tasting

• Route 66 - taste your way through America in this classic diner-style restaurant, with hearty burgers, grilled dishes and massive desserts

• Margarita - okay, we need to taco 'bout this menu. Freshly-made tacos, fajitas, chicken enchiladas and the classic, guac and chips. Also, this place isn't called Margarita for nothing, there's also Margaritas on tap

• Mike's Coffee - Starbucks who? It's all about Mike's Coffee here, aka. your one-stop shop for tea, coffee, pastries, smoothies and milkshakes

• Lobby Bar - in the heart of the hotel, head here between 10:00 - 00:00 for a chilled drink in a classy setting

• Pool Bar - or should we say three pool bars, so they'll be no trouble grabbing yourself a cheeky cocktail

• Ice cream shop - 5 o'clock is ice cream time baby! Pick your scoop, and then your mouth-watering toppings

• Snack Bar Daisy - light bites served in the heart of the action, soak up the sun or stay firmly in the shaded area if you're starting to turn into the lovely shade of tomato

• Piano Bar - a cosy place to unwind with your drink of choice after dinner whilst being serenaded by the pianist

• Disco Bar - come here for late-night parties and a boogie on the massive dance floor, you'll able to party the night away. Well, till 2 a.m then it's time for bed we're afraid!

Sports & Entertainment

• Swimming Pools - perfect for the whole family to have a dip, there's even a shallow splash for the tiny guests to have a splash about

• Lazy River - bobbing around in a rubber ring with a cocktail in hand, now that sounds like a bit of us! With a swim-up bar at the end to get another cocktail?!

• Waterpark - the perfect place to be for some good old family fun, with small slides for even the littlest guests can get some splash-fuelled action

• Kids' Clubs - there's a Daisy Club for the little ones as well as a Teen Club for the slightly older kids, so everyone's entertained!

• Blue Team Sports - you'll have a field day (see what we did there?) here if you love a bit of sporty action. With eight tennis courts (yep, we didn't miscount!), a footie pitch, a mini golf course, a beach volleyball court and a basketball court

• Blue Team Entertainment - The Blue Team is back, but this time it's for something a little less sweaty, instead they provide fun poolside games, competitions, shows and board games

• On-site Gym - if a trip to the Blue Team Sports area wasn't enough, you can also hop in the gym for an extra workout sesh

• Theatre - your go-to place for some evening entertainment, from live music to fun stage shows

• Bowling Alley - yep, we know what you're thinking. This hotel really does have everything. How about a lil family competition?

• FREE Wi-Fi - this one's a no-brainer. How else are you going to make your loved ones back home jealous with all your sun-soaked pics?!

• Scuba Diving (extra charge) - the diving and PADI centre offers training courses for experienced divers or beginners. Go and explore the tropical reefs and colourful fish, you might be able to spot the cast of Finding Nemo if you're lucky!

• Despacio Spa Center (extra charge) - because we all need a bit of pampering on your jollies. Use of the relaxation area if free, but the sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi and body treatments are all an extra charge. Totally worth it though!