La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts

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A modern building with a courtyard surrounded by lush tropical plants and palm trees.
A modern building with a wooden door, a pool, and a small garden area.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A spacious living area with a white sofa, two white lounge chairs, and a glass coffee table. There are large windows and a ceiling fan.
A modern interior with a concrete pathway leading to a staircase with wooden steps and metal railings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sparkling clean pool
    Guests appreciate the clean and well-maintained pool for a relaxing swim.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Punta Cana Beach

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to beach
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province
  • Place, Punta Cana Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, La Cana Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Spa at Puntacana Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Punta Cana

Located in Punta Cana, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. Punta Espada Golf Course and Cocotal Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Punta Cana Beach and Juanillo Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Bavaro Adventure Park and El Dorado Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province

What's nearby

  • Punta Cana Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • La Cana Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Spa at Puntacana Resort - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Downtown Punta Cana - 19 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Bavaro Beach - 32 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hispaniola - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cavu Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Indigo Beach Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts?

As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$7,979, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts located?

This family-friendly Punta Cana villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of La Cana Golf Course and Punta Cana Beach. Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and The Spa at Puntacana Resort are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this house is unreal. super clean. we were 11 friends and had the best time. all of the staff were amazing and beyond responsive/accommodating. we will definitely stay here again next time we are in DR.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Stay!

We had a wonderful stay, the house was beautiful, perfectly maintained, Couldn't have asked for a better staff, I would definitely recommend this home and I expect to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your nice words. It was a pleasure having you here and we hope to see you soon again. Anders
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really beautiful relaxing retreat.

Loved everything about the property. Beautiful mix of both outside and inside spaces. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa Bachelor Party

Staff was exceptional - they looked after all of our needs and were extremely kind. Villa is exactly like the images and is in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation Ever

The property looks even better in person. The staff at the property were the best. They catered to all of our needs. The chef Francisco was the best. The food was was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. We went with our 3 teens. The property was beautiful with many separate spaces, which is nice when traveling with older children. The staff was lovely and helpful, very considerate. I would recommend this property and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property with an amazing staff

Overdue review but this property is worth the time it takes to write it! The property is gorgeous and the staff take such good care of it. Just enough privacy for everyone in your group but amazing common spaces. We chose to get a chef for the entire stay and let me tell you it was the best decision. Milania is an amazing cook and I would book her immediately once you book this place. Don't look anywhere else STAY HERE!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!!

Our stay was everything we hoped for and more! The house is within a safe, gated community that has absolutely beautiful scenery. The house is better than the pictures and we had plenty of room for 10 adults and 1 three year old. The house is well worth the price. There are several beach options but our favorite, that was a 5 minute golf cart ride, was Playa Serena. Gladys was so sweet and nice, she spoiled us taking care of the dishes and making sure our rooms were nice and clean. The rooms were a bit cold so if you run on the cooler side bring a sweatshirt for sleeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and immaculately kept!

We had a wonderful experience upon landing in Punta Cana no problems at all at the airport. Upon arrival to the Villa, Irving, Melania, and Steig greeted us graciously. The Villa is beautiful "the pictures" really don't do it justice. Very open and airy and super comfy with all the conveniences of home. We enjoyed the provided golf carts to get around the community in. The spa, restaurant and beach bar were wonderful and the staff there treated us like royalty. We were traveling with another family and never felt cramped at all. The ping pong table and basketball court was a plus for the kids. This was one of our top family and friend vacations. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for coming to Punta Cana, and we truly enjoyed having you here. We can't wait to have you come back soon. Anders
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing Short of Incredible!

Nosotros simplemente lo pasamos de maravilla a La Villa Palapa! Without a doubt, our stay exceeded every expectation. The property is beautiful, spacious and easily accessible to beaches, the airport and many things to do. The infinity pool, natural wildlife, and food were, for sure, our top highlights. Every need was looked after each day. We elected the food and drinks plan, which we would recommend. The staff were attentive to all our needs and were very responsive. Stig, Irving, Gleyds, and Francisco are top-notch—super friendly and gracious. Our group of friends travels together each year, and our first trip to the Dominican Republic and La Villa Palapa will certainly not be our last. We would highly recommend any group—families, friends—to stay at La Villa Palapa.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christmas in Paradise

We are multiple time visitors (4 prior trips before this one) to Punta Cana Resort and Club and have stayed in Multiple homes. This house is very well laid out and tastefully appointed. The Staff Erving and Melania were the best in all our years and all our stays. The golf at Corales, La Cana and Punta Espada all make this a golfers dream vacation. There is so much more though: The private beach club , The resort pool, The ecological preserve with natural spring swimming holes, petting zoo, farm etc. and New Westin Hotel, Restaurants and of course the people. The activities center being removed from the resort property was a change that impacted our stay that we were not aware of but we quickly figured that out. I would recommend this resort and this home to anyone looking for a great vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your nice comments. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope to see you soon again. Anders
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Experience!!!

I celebrated my 40th Birthday with my friends a couple weeks ago and had the time of my life!! From the moment we stepped on the property, we felt at home and most welcomed. I cannot say enough about the amazing Villa staff: Deborah, Gledys & Irving!! They are the MOST kind, loving, genuine, attentive, charismatic and warm people ever! The trio went above and beyond to ensure that we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were taken care of. It was not just the big, but the smallest most thoughtful gestures that truly touched my heart - from decorating my birthday cake because I didn't have time to go buy fresh flowers to place on it, to thoughtfully making lunch for us on the final day after our flight was delayed three times. The house was lovely, perfect and a slice of heaven on earth!! But the Villa team, will FOREVER hold a special place in my heart and the hearts of my friends!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

Our extended family just returned from a week in Villa La Palapa. Overall we had a great time. Airport pickup and check in were a breeze. The property was awesome. We used the pool everyday, it was clean and perfect temperature. The basketball court was underwhelming, with palms overgrowing the area. My 12 year old didn't complain. There were some small things, like an odd smell in one of the bathrooms, that were handled immediately. Like others have said, the staff were friendly, hard working, and just nice people. We opted for the breakfast/dinner partial plan, with Carlos as our chef. This ended up being a ridiculous amount of food and was a perfect choice for us. Note that there is a separate chef rental fee in additional to the per person fe, which was not clear in initial emails. After reading back through the contract, it is in there in small print. We generally either skipped lunch or ate on the run. The boys in our group played golf at La Cana 3 times and at Punta Espada once. La Cana is definitely not worth what they charge. I got times on the GolfNow app for a third of the price. They make you take a caddy, which for the first time we played seemed reasonable. The third time we played, they tried to send 2 caddies with our group of 4 to play 9 holes (we were in carts!) This theme of squeezing money out of you seemed common in the DR. The caddy master is a total jerk, he made us feel like outsiders because we were not "owners". Punta Espada is legit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 STAR Vacation and Staff

I just got back home from villa palapa and my family and I are already missing the home and staff. If you are considering booking do not think further!!! It is even nicer in person.. photos do not do the house justice. I traveled with my 1 year old son and family and friends to celebrate my birthday and from the moment we walked in we were blown away by the home! The layout, decor and architecture were so unique. We had the pleasure of meeting the lovely staff that go above and beyond to make sure your stay is excellent. Melania, Irving, Junior, Stig and Chef El Piro make a great team. They play a huge part in what makes the experience so lovely. We will definitely return. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Beautiful property just as listed but even better in person. Stig was very helpful in providing information and helping us with transportation. Milania and Irving were always there and kept the property and rooms so clean. The golf carts were a huge plus !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Perfection

We loved our stay in Villa LaPalapa. We were three families; 11 people and we had plenty of space. The house is exactly as shown, the golf course in back is beautiful, the outdoor living space is wonderful. We loved the golf carts and it allowed our teenagers to have freedom to explore and go to the beach. Although we also spent a lot of family time playing games and enjoying the pool. However, the BEST part of this lovely home are Junior, Melania, Irving and Stig. Best staff ever! so warm and kind. Always ready to help but never intrusive. Junior’s cooking was fantastic and the house was always clean and tidy thanks to Melania. Stig was incredibly responsive to every request and so easy to work with. Our entire group cannot recommend this Villa enough. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing villa

Rented this villa for my Bachelorette. We were six girls staying for 4 days. The villa was amazing and clean. Pool and view was perfect. The housekeeper was so sweet and always available for us at any hour. She made us feel comfortable and at one point was our photographer ! We took amazing pictures at the property. We stood one full day at the villa without leaving just enjoying the pool. The golf carts came in handy, we drove the the resort restaurants and to playa Blanca. Would definitely stay here again! Property manager Alix is also great and always available via text. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything I hoped for...

Three generations had a marvelous stay at Villa La Palapa. The house was very spacious, comfortable and clean. I cannot compliment the staff enough. Melania, Irving and Junior (Carlos) are the best!! I highly recommend booking a chef. Junior prepared 3 outstanding meals with lots of variety. Stig visited every day to make certain everything was in order. All in all, a perfect “home away”.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

We had an amazing stay and the food Junior prepared was outstanding. Irving and Melania are truly gems! They made our vacation wonderful. The villa is very nice and the golf carts were great to have.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Villa with an Amazing staff!

We spent Spring Break with our adult children and grandchildren at Villa La Palapa and it was the perfect villa for our group of ten. The villa is open, comfortable and beautiful. Irving (butler/house manager) and Melania (housekeeper) are there to make your stay even better. The villa manager, Stig was incredibly helpful, as well as, Janet in their office. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this villa. One suggestion I do have is to provide very specific grocery lists and menu ideas if you decide to secure the chef. We did this and never regretted having the extra staff and the ease of mealtimes. Truly a relaxing and wonderful vacation! Highly recommended:)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing family vacation

Our family had a wonderful week long vacation at La Palapa! The entire experience was first class from the moment we entered the villa to the day we left. The house and property are beautiful and well kept, and the staff is terrific. We loved the big family meals in the dining room, the infinity edge pool, playing on the sport court, and exploring Punta Cana on the golf carts. We highly recommend this villa and the entire team at Palmera Travel. Thank you to Anders, Stig, Junior, Melania & Irving.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Excellent staff, wonderful set-up for family with children with pool, basketball court and ping pong

My only remark is that the pool was clean but milky. My children were not bothered by the color, and swam happily.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

the best of the best

Nothing to add to the others comments, everything was marvelous and the house is just incredible, super clean, spacious and easy to use. we were 2 families (ten in total) and we felt in a Palace with 5* services from Melania, Irving and Stig. Many thks for these dreaming holidays
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Best Vacation Ever!!

This was my first time staying in a villa (I usually stay at all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean) but the experience I had at Villa La Palapa has me never wanting to stay at a resort again! I stayed her with a group of 9 girls for my bachelorette trip and it was everything we could ask for and more. We chose to the do the all inclusive package and I'm SO GLAD we did. Junior was our chef and anything and everything we requested for him to make, he did, and it was absolutely delicious. Best food we've ever had, period. Erwin was our butler and Iris was our housekeeper. They were both phenomenal as well. We learned that you can request your staff, and I would HIGHLY recommend requesting Junior, Erwin, and Iris. Now, for the house itself, everything was immaculately clean and up to date. The rooms are spacious and the AC works perfectly. We never had a problem being too hot. You'll probably end up spending most of your time out by the pool, which is well maintained and the outdoor patio has a table and chairs, so you can have lunch al fresco without even having to change out of your bathing suits. The villa comes with 2 golf carts, which makes it easy to get around to the different restaurants on the property (it's located in a gated community) and the beach. The beach is a private beach for the community and it's about a 10 minute golf cart ride away from the villa. The staff from pre-booking to departure were all really helpful and attentive. If you're considering staying here, do yourself a favor and JUST BOOK IT!! You won't regret it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Experience all enjoyed

Our two families have such a wonderful stay. We had 4 Adults and 5 Kids 3 18 years old and 1, 17 and 1, 15. Before we arrived we had a great experience with Janet she was in charge of organizing our stay and she was awesome, She responded right away every time I had a question and was on point. Once we arrived we were picked up on time from our flight and a short ride to the house where we met Stig the house Manager, Jr. our Chef for the week, Melania the house keeper and Irwin. Stig was great helped us line up transportation and stopped by each day and felt like a friend helping us out. Jr. our chef was awesome let me just say that the kids had a wake up call when we returned home and there was no Jr. to cook for them. Everything was so well prepared. We did not really ask him to do anything he just made incredible dish one after the other. We tried Dominican Dishes that were out of this world good. Malania and Irwin also took such great care of us everything was clean and well kept we never needed anything more ever. The House was beautiful and clean and perfect for our party of 9 and could have easily had another couple and an additional kid or so with no space issues at all. I highly recommend this property this was a first class vacation and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
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