Ocean Blue and Sand

On Bavaro Beach

Distance from Airport: 35 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport
Distance from Downtown: 19 miles from the nearest town of Higuey
Distance from Attractions: 5-10 miles
Distance from Beach: On the beach
Local Transportation Options: Taxi
Car Rentals at Hotel: Yes
Parking: Secure free parking

Hotel Rating: 4 Deluxe
Number of Rooms: 748


Room Category Descriptions:

• JS - Junior Suite
  Beautifully decorated and completely equipped air-conditioned Junior Suites. The large rooms feature a balcony or terrace, tastefully decorated sitting area with sofa bed, whirlpool tub, ceiling fan, mini-fridge with soft drinks, coffee maker, and large marble bathroom with 2 sinks, magnifying mirror, amenity kit, and hair dryer.
  Occupancy: 4 adults / 5 total
  Bedding: 2 queen-size or 1 king-size bed
• HSO - Honeymoon Suite Oceanview
  This beautiful, 2-story room is decorated in white with a large 4-poster bed. It also showcases a terrace on the 2nd story, with chaise lounges, a whirlpool, a lovely ocean view, an outdoor private shower, plus the extra amenities lised in the Privilege Services description below.
  Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed
• PJS -– Privilege Junior Suite
  Same features as the Junior Suite, but with the features of the Privilege Service outlined below. Offers a sophisticated décor, with a private terrace overlooking the ocean, gardens, or pools.
  Occupancy: 4 adults / 5 total
  Bedding: 2 queen-size or 1 king-size bed

  This resort offers a "Privilege" section, which includes the following added features for guests staying in this section: Separate check-in and check-out, Junior Suites featuring pillow-top mattress, pillow menu, CD-DVD player, upgraded bathroom amenities, upgraded minibar with premium beverages, chaise lounge on the balcony, in-room Internet access at no charge and service of a shared butler. Also includes a restaurant reservation priority, 24-hour a la carte room service, air-conditioned private lounge available 24 hours a day providing drinks, wine selection, coffee and tea, and light snacks, plus WiFi Internet access, and use of computers in the lounge. There is also a private beach area, and special amenities for children such as books and DVDs from the lounge, and a Daisy's Kids Kit upon arrival.

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: Yes
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Bathroom Amenities: 2 sinks, magnifying mirror and amenity kit, handheld shower, bathroom scale, Shower/tub combination, and whirlpool tub.

• Balcony / Patio: Yes
• Cribs: Yes, fees may apply
• Internet Access: Yes
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: No
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes
• Rollaway Beds: Yes, fees may apply
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes
• Telephone: Yes, direct dial phone
• Television / Radio: Television

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes, in-room babysitting for a fee
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 1:00pm
• Child Ages: Children 2 years of age and under stay free with adult when using existing bedding; children ages 3-11 pay child rate.
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy Room / Day Room: Yes, fees may apply
• Elevators: No
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors: 3 floors
• Other Guest Services: The following services are available for a fee: Dry cleaning service, laundry facilities, cell phone, business, and computer rental.

Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through our reservations sales staff. All ADA handicap room requests must be processed through our reservations center on a special request basis with the hotels to confirm availability of rooms prior to arrival. Please call for details.

Handicapped rooms: Yes
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: Yes
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: No
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: No
Bars in shower/chair: Yes
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: No
Smoke detectors with flashing light: No
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed-captioned TV: No
Braille: No
Seeing eye dogs allowed: No

Dining Facilities:

• La Tortuga - Main buffet restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Arenal Beach Restaurant and Snack Bar - Buffet restaurant. Open for lunch and snacks
• La brasa - Caribbean Grill-restaurant with spectacular ocean views. Open daily serving Continental breakfast buffet, lunch buffet, and dinner buffet
• I Mascherati di Venezia - A la carte Italian restaurant offering a nice experience of flavors. Open for dinner.
• Arenal Beach Restaurant and Snack Bar - Buffet open for lunch and snacks
• El Bodegon - Enjoy delicious international specialties. Open for dinner. An additional supplement applies.
• El Bucanero Grill - A la carte shellfish restaurant with spectacular ocean views. Open for lunch and dinner. An additional supplement applies.
• La Cana - The beach restaurant and snack bar with a spectacular ocean view
• El cocotal- Cocktails and snacks by the pool.
• Route 66 - American cuisine.
• La casa de mi abuela - A la carte Dominican restaurant.
• Margarita - A la carte Mexican food, including nachos, frijoles, and excellent margaritas.
• Mike's Coffee - Serving desserts, along with coffee and tea.
• Overtime Sports Bar - Evening snacks available.
• Room Service – No

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• La Caña Lobby Bar
• Mike's Coffee
• Overtime Sport Bar
• Luna Bar
• Las Palmeras Swim-up Bar
• El Cocotal Pool Bar
• Caribbean Grill Bar
• Wave Disco Bar
• Buffet Bar
• Snack Bar

Entertainment:

• Ocean Tower Casino

• Pool: 2 pools and poolside bar and swim-up bar
• Whirlpool: Yes, 2
• Beach: On the beach
• Watersports: Snorkeling, sailing, scuba diving, water skiing, windsurfing, banana boat, scuba diving, diving training, and catamaran.
• Spa: Yes
• Fitness Center: Yes
• Golf: Nearby
• Tennis: Yes
• Shopping: Shopping area with boutique, photoshop, gift shop, and mini-market
• Other: Pool table, arcade/game room, wall climbing

All-Inclusive Plan Rating: Standard all inclusive
All-Inclusive Features Include:

• All meals, drinks, and snacks 24 hours a day
• Wine served with meals

Dining Details:
Breakfast Options:

• La Tortuga - Buffet-style restaurant
• La brasa - Caribbean Grill-restaurant with spectacular ocean views. Open daily for a Continental breakfast buffet
• I Mascherati di Venezia - A la carte Italian menu.

Lunch Options:

• La Tortuga - Buffet-style restaurant
• Arenal Beach Restaurant and Snack Bar - Buffet open for lunch and snacks
• La brasa - Caribbean Grill-restaurant with spectacular ocean views and a lunch buffet
• El Bucanero Grill - A la carte shellfish restaurant with spectacular ocean views. An additional supplement applies.
• La Cana - The beach restaurant and snack bar with a spectacular ocean view
• El Cocotal- Snacks by the pool.
• I Mascherati di Venezia - A la carte Italian restaurant.
• Route 66 - American cuisine.

Dinner Options:

• La Tortuga - Buffet style restaurant
• La casa de mi abuela - A la carte Dominican restaurant.
• El Bucanero Grill - A la carte shellfish restaurant with spectacular ocean views. An additional supplement applies.
• El Bodegon - Enjoy delicious international specialties. An additional supplement applies.
• La Cana - Beach restaurant and snack bar with a spectacular ocean view.
• El Cocotal - Pool bar, cocktails, and snacks by the pool.
• I Mascherati di Venezia - A la carte Italian restaurant.
• Overtime Sports Bar
• Margarita - A la carte Mexican food, including nachos, frijoles, and excellent margaritas.
• Route 66 - American cuisine.

Room Service: No
In-room Food Options: No, select restaurants open 24 hours
Restaurant Reservations Required: Yes, for Bucareno and the chef's table or wine cellar at El Bodegón
Dining Restrictions or Limitations: No
Dining Surcharges: Yes, for Bucareno and the chef's table or wine cellar at El Bodegón
Beverage Details:
Drinks Included:

• Premium drinks, which are served in all bars
• Wine served with meals

In-room Beverage Options:

• Soft drinks

Beverage Restrictions or Limitations: Yes, bottles of wine are at an additional charge
Beverage Surcharges: Yes, for bottles of wine
Entertainment Details:
Evening Entertainment Options:

• Ocean Tower Casino
• Nightly entertainment
• Wave Disco with national drinks included
• Theater with nightly shows and entertainment

Children's Activity Program: Yes

• For details on the Children's Activity Program, please see the Family Program section for this hotel

Activity Details:
Daytime Activity Options:

• Motorized and non-motorized watersports, yoga, racquetball, tennis, running track, aerobics, basketball, volleyball, horseback riding, fishing, and more.

Evening Activity Options:

• Ocean Tower Casino
• Wave Disco with national drinks included
• Theater with nightly shows and entertainment

Activity Restrictions or Limitations: Yes, bowling (1 hour per room per stay for).
Activity Surcharges: Yes, additional supplement applies to the following:

• Banana boats
• Water skiing
• Turbo boats
• Scuba diving
• Sailing
• Diving training and accreditation
• Fishing
• Horseback riding
• Catamaran
• Snorkeling excursions

Hotel Services or Amenities NOT Included in the All-Inclusive Program:

• Massages, beauty parlor and sauna
• Baby sitting
• Medical services
• Internet center
• Ocean Tower Casino

• Minimum check-in age: 18
• Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: Yes, for telephone and incidentals

Other Restrictions:

• No spring break groups are allowed and those causing a disturbance or partying will be removed from the hotel at their own expense.

• Year Built: 2005
• Most Recent Renovations: 2008

• All Junior Suites
• Offers numerous dining options
• Extensive children's program
• On-site casino

• Great for families, active singles, and couples

• Very active resort
• No activities within walking distance outside of the resort

• Child Ages: Children 2 years of age and under stay free with adult when using existing bedding; children ages 3-11 pay child rate.
• Children's Activity Program: Yes, Kids club (ages 4-12) and Teens club (ages 12-17). Many activities are included, all under adult supervision. The Kids Club is available 7 days a week. The Panitas Mini-Disco offers many activities such as Dancing with Dominoes, Musical Chairs, Mini Miss or Mister, and much more for children. Adults are more than welcome to accompany their children on such events.
• Babysitting Service: Yes, in-room babysitting for a fee
• Children's Amenities: Children's pool and playground

This hotel is not currently part of the United Vacations Luxury program. For luxury hotel packages, please visit
United Vacations - Luxury.

Available only through the Romance program

Honeymoon couples staying at Ocean Blue and Sand receive complimentary honeymoon amenities including:

• Complimentary upgrade to Privilege Junior Suite room type (subject to availability at time of arrival and does not include access to Privilege Club)
• Late checkout on departure date (subject to availability)
• Welcome honeymooners gift in the room upon arrival
• 10% discount at the Despacio Spa
• Special nightly turn-down service
• 1 candlelight dinner for 2 including 1 bottle of wine or sparkling wine (subject to reservations which must be made with guest services)
• 1 complimentary continental breakfast provided by room service the first morning of stay

Restrictions apply including:

• Honeymoon couple must present proof of marriage within the past year upon check in. Wedding certificate or marriage license will qualify.
• Services are valid per room per stay unless otherwise noted
• Services are subject to change or substitution based on availability at the discretion of the hotel
• No cash value for unused services

Available only through the Romance program.


The complimentary wedding package includes:

• Services of an onsite wedding coordinator
• Ceremony location of your choice - beach or garden gazebo
• Dinner for up to 15 wedding guests in one of the a la carte restaurants
• Champagne toast for guests to celebrate
• Elegantly decorated wedding cake
• Romantic honeymoon dinner for 2 under the stars
• Fruit basket and bottle of champagne in room on wedding day
• Late check out for the newlywed couple (subject to availability)
• Preferential room location based on category reserved
• Nightly turn-down service.

Hotel restrictions and qualification:

• To qualify for this complimentary wedding, the wedding couple’s room must be booked in a Privilege Junior Suite for a minimum of7 nights or 4 Junior Suites for a minimum stay of 4 nights each and packages must be purchased through the Romance program.
• If the minimum room requirement is not met additional fees will apply for the wedding ceremony.
• Details on how to confirm the date, time, and location for your complimentary wedding will be provided to you by a Romance travel specialist after your reservation is confirmed with deposit or final payment.

Other information:

• Only ceremonies performed by a Justice of the Peace are legally binding and couples must fulfill the required government documentation prior to the wedding date. Please verify all requirements with the wedding coordinator of the hotel.
• Wedding ceremonies performed by a Minister are not legally binding and it is the couple’s responsibility to get married legally in their home country pre/post travel.
• Not included is the Justice of the Peace or non-denominational Minister, document arrangements, blood test, document translationfee and any registration fees. Contact hotel for up-to-date listing of costs.
• Weddings perform Monday through Saturday only, no Sunday services.
• Non Ocean guests will be required to purchase day pass to attend ceremony.

Wedding Packages available for purchase:

Include the complimentary wedding services plus additional or upgraded services

• Blue Affair Wedding Package

For complete details see the Wedding Package information listed under the ‘Activities+More’ tab in the Destination section of our website for this destination.