Title: La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=601906&destination=Punta+Cana%2C+La+Altagracia%2C+Dominican+Republic&selected=33486603&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts ## Photo gallery for La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts ![Beach - La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts (Punta Cana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486700/33486603/e6c28492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts (Punta Cana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486700/33486603/0bb27eeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts (Punta Cana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486700/33486603/137b1995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts (Punta Cana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486700/33486603/f66c0a0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts (Punta Cana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486700/33486603/98721399.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Villa La Palapa, a 5-star Caribbean retreat within the exclusive Puntacana Resort & Club in Punta Cana. Enjoy your private villa with butler service, daily housekeeping, and access to world-class amenities including Corales & La Cana oceanside golf courses, pristine beaches, restaurants & bars. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 106458 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts Welcome to Villa La Palapa. This villa includes a butler, daily housekeeping, and an on-site villa manager. When you stay at La Palapa, you'll enjoy a host of exclusive 5-star services and access to some of the Caribbean's finest amenities including Corales & La Cana oceanside golf courses, pristine beaches, restaurants & bars, tennis, equestrian center, and more. Experience an unforgettable Caribbean getaway filled with everything your heart desires! LOCATION: Villa La Palapa is located at the exclusive Puntacana Resort & Club in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. The villa is located at La Cana golf course (Hacienda). Puntacana Resort & Club is a gated resort & residential community with 24-hour gated entrance and security. This is one of the premier resorts in the Dominican Republic and a favorite luxury destination for discerning travelers and celebrities worldwide. Puntacana Resort & Club, with its unwavering commitment to luxury, sustainability, and guest satisfaction, invites travelers to indulge in the finest that the Caribbean has to offer! The resort is home to 2 oceanside golf courses (Corales by Tom Fazio and La Cana by P.B. Dye), luxury hotels, The Spa, the Oscar de la Rental tennis center (tennis, paddle, and pickleball courts), an equestrian center & polo club, pristine beaches and beach clubs, nature trails and freshwater lagoons, fantastic restaurants, and more. If you want to go off property to explore the local area, the Puntacana Shopping Village and Blue Mall Puntacana are located just outside the resort. Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) is located right next to the resort - 1 kilometer or less than 1 mile from the resort’s entrance, and Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ) is about a 3-hour drive away. NOTE: You’ll have two golf touring carts included with the villa rental for transportation around the resort. THE SPACE: Villa La Palapa is a contemporary, 5-bedroom, 5 1/2 bath, 8,000 sq. ft., 2-story villa with a private backyard, lawn area, pool, and basketball half-court. Blending European elegance with Caribbean flair, the contemporary design of this villa creates a delightful indoor-outdoor living experience. Stepping through the expansive front door, you're greeted with a warm and inviting tropical ambiance. La Palapa is centered around a stunning garden, complete with palm trees and white stone pathways, creating a serene and Zen-like atmosphere. The villa's open design flows seamlessly from the front entrance to the spacious terrace, pool area, and garden. The terrace and garden provide an expansive area ideal for lounging, dining, relaxing, and entertaining. Tucked neatly on one side of the villa, you’ll find an outdoor basketball half-court with one hoop. The backyard offers a great green oasis with a lawn, trees, and palm trees. If you’re traveling with children, this is a great and comfortable place for them to play. The living room is a beautiful space with floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable sofas, chairs, a TV, assorted books, air-conditioning, and ceiling fan. The dining room is located right next to the kitchen and features a large dining table where you can enjoy your meals with a view of the pool and backyard. If you prefer to dine outdoors, the villa also has a nice outdoor dining area on the covered terrace. The modern kitchen with an island is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare delicious meals during your vacation. You can also hire a professional chef if you don’t want to cook during your vacation ($). Enjoy the private pool, soak up the sun on one of the sun loungers, or relax on one of the outdoor sofas, and let the Caribbean breeze carry you away… THE BEDROOMS: VILLA NAME has 5 bedrooms, including a fantastic primary suite with a balcony. There are 2 bedrooms downstairs and 3 bedrooms upstairs. Bedroom 1 (upstairs): The primary bedroom with 1 King bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, TV, closet, ensuite bathroom with shower and tub, and a private balcony overlooking the pool/backyard/golf course. Bedroom 2 (upstairs) with 1 King bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, a desk and chair, closet, and ensuite bathroom with shower. Bedroom 3 (upstairs) with 2 Queen beds, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, closet, and ensuite bathroom with shower. Bedroom 4 (downstairs) with 1 Queen bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, closet, ensuite bathroom with shower, and a private terrace. Bedroom 5 (downstairs) with 4 Twin beds, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, closet, desk and chairs, and ensuite bathroom with shower. Total beds available 9 (sleeps 10) 2 King 3 Queen 4 Twin VILLA AMENITIES: When you stay at La Palapa, you can enjoy the following villa amenities: Access to areas/facilities and amenities of Puntacana Resort & Club Air-conditioning & ceiling fans Electricity Flat-screen TV Two (2) golf touring carts for easy transportation inside the resort Swimming pool Basketball half court Towels & linens Wi-Fi PUNTACANA RESORT & CLUB There is currently no resort fee, but separate fees do apply for the use of the following facilities and amenities at the resort: CORALES oceanside golf course (18 holes) LA CANA oceanside golf course (27 holes) Equestrian center Los Tres Ojos ecological reserve and lagoons Marina Oscar de la Renta Tennis Center Playa Blanca Beach Club Playa Serena beach Restaurants & bars Six Senses Spa Water sports ... and more NOTE: Separate fees apply for use of resort facilities/amenities, food & beverages at restaurants/bars, sports activities, lessons, etc. Additional fees are not included in the villa rental. VILLA STAFF: Butler: The Spanish-speaking butler can serve drinks, and food, and generally helps around the house. The butler may reside on the property in a separate living area. Housekeeper: The Spanish-speaking housekeeper will clean the villa, make the beds, and wash towels and linens (usually every 3rd day). We do not offer personal laundry service. The housekeeper may reside on the property in a separate living area. Villa Manager: You’ll also have an English/Spanish-speaking villa manager available during your stay. This is your go-to person for any questions or if you need any services that you haven’t booked before your arrival. The villa manager will greet you when you arrive at the villa, check you in, and will be available daily throughout your entire stay. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Enhance your vacation with one or more of our add-on services! Once you book the villa, our in-house concierge will be available to assist you with planning the following services ($): Airport transfers from Santo Domingo, and Punta Cana Airports All-inclusive meal plans for food & beverages consumed in the villa Boat & yacht rentals Chef service Excursions and tours Golf touring cart rental Golf tee time reservations with shared transportation Grocery shopping Spa treatments and in-villa massages Transportation services …and more NOTE: All add-on services are subject to availability and extra charges apply. Add-on services are not included in the villa rental price ($). PLEASE NOTE: A separate rental agreement with house rules must be signed to complete the booking process. All villa guests must be registered with Puntacana Resort & Club before arrival. No outside guests are allowed. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Direct access to the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Pool loungers - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels - Games - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Rooftop terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 6,458 square feet ## Similar properties ![Luxury Chairman Two Bedroom Suite Ocean Front Diamond Club | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/890000/889938/f12ac792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royalton Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino Bávaro - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events are allowed on site Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 156750 ## About the area Located in Punta Cana, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. Scape Park 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Punta Cana travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Punta-Cana.dx601906) [View more Villas in Punta Cana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Punta-Cana-Villas.d601906-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C18.53828%2C-68.36620&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=t9V7ctjUeAf7qBb6mg-fbaR0CsE=) Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province ### What's nearby - ![Aerial view of the Punta Cana beach with white sand and turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea. 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The picture was taken at the Bavaro beach, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094797/e124a975-6003-4f48-a1ae-7796b052835f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bavaro Beach 36 min drive \- 14.3 miles - Six Senses Spa 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - La Cana Golf Course 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles ### Getting around - Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.) 5 min drive ### Restaurants - Hispaniola 4 min drive - Wendy's 6 min drive - Indigo Beach Lounge 6 min drive - Taco Bell 6 min drive - Starbucks 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts have a pool? ### Is La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts? ### What time is check-in at La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts? ### What time is check-out at La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts? ### Where is La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## La Palapa: Contemporary villa w/ pool, backyard, basketball, staff, 2 golf carts Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 35 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim E. 1 Aug 2023 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. ##### Kim E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire L. 10 Aug 2023 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. ##### Claire L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan H. 2 Apr 2024 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. ##### Ryan H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana P. 30 Nov 2016 #### 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. ##### Ana P. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cliff L. 7 Mar 2023 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. ##### Cliff L. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark p. 31 May 2023 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. ##### mark p. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### RASHAD B. 11 Jul 2023 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. ##### RASHAD B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori Y. 17 Apr 2023 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! ##### Lori Y. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty D. 20 Feb 2020 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! ##### Patty D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### lynette w. 21 Mar 2017 #### 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! ##### lynette w. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine M. 21 Apr 2016 #### 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. ##### Elaine M. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. 26 Jul 2023 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!!! ##### Lisa B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine P. 7 Sept 2022 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!!!! ##### Katherine P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brina C. 20 May 2022 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 ! ##### Brina C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin A. 2 Apr 2022 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! ##### Kristin A. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosemarie U. 3 Jun 2021 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! ##### Rosemarie U. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy U. 31 Dec 2019 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”. ##### Nancy U. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy C. 18 Jun 2019 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. ##### Amy C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. 2 Apr 2019 #### 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:) ##### Kim S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian D. 31 Mar 2019 #### 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. ##### Brian D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Susie H. 27 Feb 2019 #### 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. ##### Susie H. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### francois r. 2 Oct 2018 #### 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 ##### francois r. Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa M. 17 Aug 2018 #### 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. ##### Melissa M. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James J. 10 Jul 2018 #### 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. ##### James J. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### jenn B. 18 Jun 2018 #### Great house and staff. Had the best time!! House was fabulous! The pool and the outdoor space was exceptional. All the rooms were extremely clean and well furnished. The staff was extraordinary. We would easily stay at this house and location again. ##### jenn B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ---