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Secrets Excellence Punta Cana Resort & Spa Dominican Republic

Deluxe  - All Inclusive

Number of rooms: 446

This elegant deluxe resort is set on a beautiful secluded beach, with a high standard of accommodation and extensive facilities, an excellent choice. For adults only.

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Junior Suite Deluxe (DR703): from £1188 p.p. 7 nights*
Junior Suite Ocean View (DR704): from £1397 p.p. 7 nights*



Location & Distances


Located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic on its own beautiful white sand beach in the secluded resort of Uvero Alto around 50 minutes from the airport.
Airport transfer time: 50 minutes


Facilities


Building and grounds: An elegant Colonial-styled resort
Full wheelchair access: No
Safe in lobby: No
Car rental: No
Car park: No

Room service
Public Internet access
Luggage storage
Hotel shop(s)
Laundry/dry cleaning

Payment facilities
Money exchange: No.
Travellers cheques exchanged: No.
Credit cards accepted: Visa
Currencies accepted: Local currency, US Dollars

All Inclusive Facilities


Optional: No
Facility Description
Meals/drinks Full buffet breakfast, buffet or a la carte lunch and dinner, snacks and 24 hour room service. Unlimited house wine, local and premium brand spirits, beers, soft drinks and cocktails. In room mini fridge stocked with beer, soft drinks and water is refreshed daily.
Entertainment Regular evening entertainment including theme nights, a night club, casino, a weekly Dominican Market and a weekly beach dinner (weather permitting).
Watersports Free non-motorised watersports: canoeing, catamaran and sunfish, sailing, winsurfing, watercycles, snorkelling and introductory scuba diving in the pool.
Activities Daily activity programme: beach volleyball, beach football, tennis, billiards, croquet, table tennis, bicycle hire, archery, water aerobics, yoga, Spanish dance, exercise and cookery classes.
Other All porterage, taxes, service charges (excludes overseas departure tax).

Restaurants


Name Description Cuisine Dress code
Higuey Breakfast buffet, live piano music at breakfast, air conditioned. International Smart casual
Bella Italia Live music, air conditioned. Italian Smart casual - Long trousers and shirts with sleeves are required
Palapa Texas Open air. Grill - Steaks, burgers, salads and desserts Smart casual - Long trousers and shirts with sleeves are required at dinnertime.
Maria del Alma Air conditioned. Mexican Smart casual - Long trousers and shirts with sleeves are required
Palapa Mediterranea Open air. Mediterranean - Grilled fish, seafood and salad buffet Smart casual - Long trousers and shirts with sleeves are required at dinnertime.
Quisqueya Air conditioned. International Smart casual - Long trousers and shirts with sleeves are required at dinnertime.
Madam Butterfly Chinese and Japanese Smart casual - Long trousers and shirts with sleeves are required at dinnertime.

Opening hours  
Higuey 0700-1100, 1200-1600
Bella Italia 1830-2230
Palapa Texas 1200-1600, 1830-2230
Maria del Alma 1830-2230
Palapa Mediterranea 1200-1600, 1830-2230
Quisqueya 1800-2200
Madam Butterfly 1830-2230

Accommodation


Junior Suite With views over the gardens. One king size or two queensize beds. Jacuzzi bath
Oceanview Junior Suite With seaviews. One king size or two queensize beds. Jacuzzi bath

Facilities Junior Suite Oceanview Junior Suite
Interconnecting rooms
Balcony/Terrace
Airconditioning
Ceiling Fan
Heating
Shower
Bath
Bath Robe
Hair Dryer
Television
Satellite TV
Video
CD Player
DVD Player
Radio
Telephone
MiniBar
Tea Making Facilities
Kitchenette
Fridge
Safety Deposit Box
Wheelchair access

Swimming Pools


Number of pools: 2
Pool description: Two swimming pools: The main pool is long and meanders under bridges and next to swim-up palapa bars. The private pool has a refreshing waterfall and makes for a perfect day on a raft.
Childrens' pool: No
Pool/beach towels: Yes
Sunshades: Yes
Deck chairs: Yes
Pool showers: Yes
Pool bar: Yes
Beaches
Distance to beach: Beachfront location
Beach description: White sand
Sun umbrellas: No
Sun beds: No
Beach bar: No

Activities & Sports


Free watersports: Windsurfing, catamaran, sailing, rowing/canoeing and pedaloes
Fitness club: Yes. Free. Free weights, NordicTrac, Universal equipment, stationary bikes and treadmills. Yoga
Aerobics: Yes. Free
Other sports: Football, basketball, volleyball, tabletennis and darts
Bicycle rental: Yes. Free
Other activities: Archery, Spanish Dance, Croquet.

Spa & Beauty


Spa name: The Spa
Description: An oasis of natural luxury. Surrounded by the most intense elements in nature: Sun, Air, Earth and Water, yet secluded from the exasperation of day to day life. Now is the time to retreat to a place where “relax” happens naturally.

Treatment Description Prices from
Massage Swedish : Refreshing and relaxing body massage consisting of long strokes over oiled skin to reduce stress and soothe sore joints and muscles. Deep Tissue / Sports: A Therapeutic deep massage that alleviates muscle knots and stimulates blood flow. Hot Stone Therapy: Soothing, smooth igneous stones heated in warm water and used with heated oils are applied in long flowing strokes to connect body and spirit. Reflexology: By using pressure on strategic points of the hands and feet, energy is passed to other parts of the body, stimulating and releasing points of pain and pleasure. Shiatsu: A thousands of years Eastern healers have used pressure-point massage to balance the body. During a Shiatsu massage, the therapist gently rocks and stretches the body by applying finger and thumb pressure with the purpose of stimulating or subduing energy. Midnight: A very special 50-minute massage at midnight under the stars and nearby ocean. This romantic delight is designed with couples in mind. varies
Facials Deep Cleansing Facial, European facial, Royal Jelly Facial, Viviance Lifting Facial varies
Body treatment 'Hydrotherapy': Experience the amazing benefits of Hydrotherapy – simulate and invigorate the pores. Here’s a sample - Vichy Rain Massage: 50 minutes of exfoliating and invigorating massage under a stimulating curtain of water in the Vichy Shower. Coconut Body Glow: Coconut body exfoliation in the Vichy Shower is followed by a skin-softening bubble-bath in Coconut Milk The Coconut Milk Bath will leave skin silky and smooth finished with a 30 minute hydrating massage. Thalasso Hydrotherapy: Thalasso Therapy means healing by using sea elements. The treatment begins with a hydrotherapy circuit through the Sauna and Steam rooms, followed by a salt and seaweed exfoliation. Once the skin has been deeply cleaned, be immersed into a seaweed bubble bath. The Thalasso treatments concludes with a hydrating 30 minute massage treated with mineral essential oils. This treatment is extremely beneficial for those who suffer from bad circulation or have muscle soreness. Lemon Tea Body Soak: This body soak in the hydro-massage bubble bath combines the benefits of Vitamin C plus the oriental healing powers of Green Tea. The Lemon Tea Body Soak is a strong detoxifying treatment that stops the aging process with powerful antioxidants. The bath is followed by a massage with citric scented essentials oils, including pomegranate, lime, mandarin and grapefruit. Mineral-Medicinal MudTherapy :- Mineral-Medicinal Mud treatments are 100% ecological and natural body treatments that due to their pureness are most effective in treating skin problems and relieving internal body pains. Mud Therapy treatment to renew and nurture the skin: This treatment is a great first step in the world of Mud Therapy. It eliminates all the impurities of the skin, and replenishes with minerals and oligo-elements. Commencing with a mud exfoliation, followed by a body tonic with Mother Water (Sea water with a rich mineral content), a full body mud mask cumulating with a lymphatic drainage massage to aid in the elimination of toxins. This treatment can also be enhanced with the use of Energy Gem Stones in the Chakra points to energize the spirit. Mud Honey treatment to hydrate and nourish the skin. Ideal for sensitive skin and pink skin types, especially after overexposure to the sun. Starting with a body exfoliation with honey and brown sugar and body tonic with Mother Water (Sea water with a rich mineral content) before a full body mask of Mud Honey to aid and hydrate the skin. We conclude the treatment with a honey milk body massage. Mud Therapy to detox and trim: This treatment is made up of a mud exfoliation, a body Tonic with Mother Water and a full body mud mask under a heat lamp that will help eliminate the toxins in the body. After the mask has been removed enjoy a slimming massage with ecological anti-cellulite cream, followed by a session of Passive Gym. varies
Aromatherapy Massage: Through the inhalation of essential oils, this massage has a deeper effect on the body. The oils are mixed and spread with light strokes over the entire body varies
Packages 'Oh Honey!' : A sweet exfoliation treatment that purifies the skin of old cells and nourishes it with almonds and honey followed by a 45min. full-body massage with seaweed extracts which leaves skin feeling softly renewed. It also helps promote a deeper and longer lasting tan. 'Peppermint Twist': A cool mint and seaweed body wrap which tightens the contour of the body, leaving the skin firm and fresh. The treatment ends with a remodeling and hydrating body massage. 'Aloe & Corn Purification Ritual': Pre-Columbus Dominican tribes to cleanse and heal the Cacique warriors practiced this cleansing ritual. The treatment is based in natural Aloe and Tender Corn. Placed together, the granular texture is what makes this a most effective and gentle exfoliation treatment. This gentle treatment is recommended for sun burnt skin that feels red and sensitive. The body is covered in an aloe gel and tender corn. While the aloe is absorbed in the body nourishing Aloe Hair Mask is applied, to prevent sun damage to the hair. After, rest under a shower of Aloe Tonic Rain to tone the skin before a hydrating massage. 'Tropical Cure': This full body natural fruit mask is extremely high in antioxidants, due to its high content of Vitamin C. It is ideal for mature skin and to prevent aging. It includes an orange skin exfoliation and is complete with a Vitamin C massage. 'Honeymoon Heaven': Special for Honeymooners, this package will leaves skin feeling soft as a feather and removes stresses leaving one both relaxed and refreshed. Including Full Body Exfoliation, Milk soak in Bubble Bath, Aromatherapy Massage together in the same room, European Facial Together and a Spa Pedicure Together. 'Aphrodite': An full aromatherapy package which will cleanse and nurture the body from head to foot, leaving one feeling completely relaxing and renewed. Including : Detoxifying Treatment, Relaxing Treatment (Aromatherapy Vichy Shower and aromatherapy Ji-Tah massage and Basic facial, SPA Manicure & Pedicure. 'Body Renewal': This full-body package with minerals and nutrients that will re-energize the soul both spiritually and physically. Coffee Rush Body Exfoliation - A full body mocha exfoliation that is energizing and really gives skin a wake-up call. Mud Therapy with revitalizing mineral full-body massage followed by manicure & pedicure. 'Heavenly Body': This exquisite package is composed of the most aromatic treatments. Tropical Cure Body mask Treatment - a natural fruit mask with high content of Vitamin C. Royal Jelly Facial & Manicure and Pedicure. varies
Other Manicures, Pedicures and Waxing. varies
Beauty Salon Beauty Salon Services: including cuts, colour and highlights, styling and Makeup are also available. varies

Per night prices


    This Year Next Year
Room Board From To From To
Junior Suite Deluxe ALL N/A N/A £71 £94
Junior Suite Deluxe Oceanview ALL N/A N/A £92 £117

ALL=All inclusive
N/A=No prices available (either prices have not been agreed or we are not featuring the hotel or room type)
Prices shown are an indication of the costs per person per night sharing a twin room. They do not take account of any free night special offer rates, seasonal or single supplements that we may have at certain times of the year.

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