Juanillo Beach, Punta Cana – Complete Travel Guide, Resorts, Restaurants

Juanillo Beach, also known as Playa Juanillo in Spanish, is one of the most immaculate beaches in Punta Cana. It features long stretches of clean, soft white sand and tall palm trees, along with mesmerizing turquoise-blue water, making it look like a scene of a movie.

Juanillo Beach located in the Cap Cana Luxury Destination (a neighborhood) inside Punta Cana, is known for its luxurious all-inclusive resorts. Although, visiting the Juanillo beach won’t cost you anything but to enter Cap Cana area, which is a gated luxury community will cost you between USD $25 to $30 per-person. However, you will be given food and drinks coupons in exchange. This fee is not applicable for the tourists who have bookings and reservations for resorts or hotels within Cap Cana.

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Juanillo Beach Map, Transportation

The travel distances between Juanillo Beach and the Punta Cana International Airport is around 8 miles and it takes about 20 minutes via car. Although, travelers can get a taxi on the exit gate of the airport, however, prices for booking a taxi service at airport will cost a bit more and the only other option you have is an *uber, since lyft and other mobility companies don’t operate in Dominican Republic.

We recommend tourists to plan their travel from Airport to your hotel or resort in Punta Cana before hand, to avoid extravagant costs.

Things to keep in mind

  • Uber is not allowed to enter the Cap Cana region.
  • There is no public mode of transportation to travel within Cap Cana.
  • We Recommend: Getting a rental car will save you from the hassle and is cost effective than getting registered taxis, only if you are planning to explore other beaches and sites.

Juanillo Beach Resorts and Hotels

Being among the most luxurious destinations in Punta Cana, the Cap Cana does not disappoints and offers over 12 hotels and resorts to choose from. It has all options, from all-inclusive resorts to hotels and even villas for renting.

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, All Inclusive Family Resort

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, All Inclusive Family Resort

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, All Inclusive Adult Resort

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, an All Inclusive Adult Resort

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana Hammock

Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana Hammock

Sports Illustrated Resorts Marina & Villas Cap Cana

Sports Illustrated Resorts Marina & Villas Cap Cana

Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana All Inclusive

Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana All Inclusive

Restaurant’s and Dining Options

If you are staying at one of the all-inclusive resorts, you might not even need to to step-outside of your resort other than for taking long walks at the beautiful white sand Juanillo Beach, as majority of the all-inclusive hotels will offer you with plenty of cuisine options to choose from.

However, if you have travelled to Cap Cana just to visit Juanillo Beach or to enjoy other actives like Scape Park you can consider visiting some of the following restaurants.

Sanctuary Town Restaurant

Sanctuary Town Restaurant
Restaurant Sanctuary Town

Sanctuary Town could be one good options, as it is just 5 to 8 minutes walk away from Juanillo Beach, depending up-on your location. It has outdoor sitting and is popular for cocktails but keep in mind it accepts on cash and remains opens only from 6pm to 11pm

[Margarita cost – USD $10 or 585 Dominican Peso]

Api Beach House Restaurant

Api Beach Restaurant
Api Beach House

Another highly rated restaurants in Cap Cana is Api Beach House. About 25 minutes drive from Juanillo Beach this restaurant is famous for its launch and cocktails. Another plus for this restaurant is that it offers a larger menu to choose from and the remains open between 11AM and 7PM.

[Margarita cost – USD $6.83 or 400 Dominican Pesos].

La Yola Restaurant

La Yola Restaurant
Restaurant La Yola

La Yola Restaurant could be another good option with 4.5 ratings on Google by over 400 customers. However, if you are living near Juanillo Beach, it will take you about good 28 minutes drive as it is located just outside Cap Cana borders and is on expensive side.

But for people coming in from outside Cap Cana, the good this is you need not to pay the Cap Cana entry fee for visiting this restaurant.

Opens between 6:30PM –10:30 PM


Things To Do Near By – Juanillo Beach Activities

Scape Park

If you’re visiting Punta Cana for vacation or relaxation, you definitely shouldn’t skip Scape Park. The best part is that it’s only a 20-minute drive from Juanillo Beach.

It is a natural theme park offering a range of attractions such as zip-lining, cave expeditions, and a beautiful beach. Full-day tickets for adults are priced at $129 USD, while tickets for children aged 6 to 12 cost $69 USD.


Arena Gorda Beach, Punta Cana

A beautiful white sand beach located at 40 minutes drive from Punta Cana Airport.


Juanillo Beach Users Reviews

Juanillo Beach
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Dayhana PaulaDayhana Paula
16:59 06 Feb 24
Beautiful beach, no waves, white sand, lots of chair lounges.Once you get access to Cap Cana, you do not need to pay to get to the beach.Food is good, it may seem pricey for some, but hello! You're in Cap Cana!This is a very exclusive and safe place, you can go in the water and will find all your belongings when you come back.This beach is perfect to go relax even read a book, there's not loud music, not spring-break type of people, just a very classy and relaxed atmosphere.My family and I love it!
Ronia MuñozRonia Muñoz
13:49 06 Feb 24
Cédric DelisleCédric Delisle
04:59 06 Feb 24
Tomáš TydlačkaTomáš Tydlačka
21:12 05 Feb 24
Very nice beach, I have had the most beautiful time with my lovely girlfriend. The Carribean is a heaven on earth!!
Integrato EPIntegrato EP
20:16 04 Feb 24
Exelente service with all servers. They're always happy giving you the best experience. The beach is good but they had some stones that were stocked in my fit.The food and drinks were good.
Coco ChanelCoco Chanel
17:10 24 Nov 23
This beach was a nice surprise. We stayed at an Airbnb right near the entrance and didn't even know this beach was back here. We stopped at guest service and had to pay $20pp to get access since we were not guests of the resorts. The $40 (it was 2 of us) was used as a credit towards food and drinks which was great. Once we reached to beach we were very disappointed by the lack of customer service. The woman at the desk that we were standing at wouldn't even make eye contact with us/ acknowledge us at all. We had at all multiple staff members for assistance before being assisted and even then it was extremely sub par. The service was slow, that wait staff acted like they didn't even want to take our order. However once we got out food, it was awesome. The sampler is huge so plan to share it or bring your appetite.. lol They have plenty of seating but you must bring your own towel. The water looks turquoise/ blue until you get close to it and realize that the beautiful turquoise part is very for out and the rest looks like dirty lake water. Make sure you have a currency converter so you can total up your own bill!!!
JeneanJenean
00:21 15 Aug 23
Beautiful beach. We were part of the Sports illustrated Resort and there is no beach on site, so they partnered with Juanillo. SI is an all inclusive resort but we had to pay $25.00 each, to eat and drink here. The food was good and we paid less than if we had shown up at the beach on our own. The beach was beautiful and the water was so warm. We loved it. You can stand in the water for a long way once you enter. It was pretty incredible. We would recommend this beach.❤️
J. RoqueJ. Roque
16:05 02 Jul 23
Great beach, great drinks, and service. Our waitress Hilda was amazing. She made sure our drinks and food were gluten free. There are a few rocks when you first hit the water but smooth right after. Also, make sure you buy your all inclusive tickets before getting here.
Gannon MichelleGannon Michelle
18:48 20 Jun 23
Staying at Sports Illustrated Resorts on the marina which doesn't have a beach front. This is the beach for our hotel which is about a 15-20 minute drive.Plenty of chairs and cabanas, blue warm water, and sunshine. Even with temps in the 90's and a UV index of 12- there was a wonderful ocean breeze. Great restaurant/ bar right on beach & convenient bathrooms. Life is good here!
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Juanillo Beach, Punta Cana FAQs

Q. Is Juanillo Beach Safe?
Yes, Juanillo Beach is among safe beaches in Dominican Republic. It is located within Cap Cana, a secure neighborhood within Punta Cana. The beach is surrounded by resorts on both ends, further enhancing its safety. Additionally, when entering Cap Cana, visitors are required to present their passport / ID, adding an extra layer of security.

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