How to Stay in Punta Cana Hotels on Points

The short answer: Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic, is an all-inclusive beach market where Hyatt and Hilton resorts book on points, covering room, meals, and drinks. Reach Hyatt with Chase or Bilt and Hilton with Amex or Bilt.

Caribbean all-inclusives on points

Punta Cana is wall-to-wall all-inclusive resorts, and like the Mexican Caribbean it is one of the rare markets where major chains run all-inclusives that book with points. The Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Cap Cana and Hilton all-inclusive brands let an award night cover the room plus meals and drinks, offsetting a high all-inclusive cash rate in full.

The cards and transfer partners to use

Hyatt runs the all-inclusive Ziva and Zilara at Cap Cana, reached only through Chase Ultimate Rewards or Bilt, so a Chase Sapphire Preferred or the Bilt card is the route. Hilton all-inclusives are reached through Amex or Bilt. See which cards transfer to hotels.

Why the Hyatt route stands out

Hyatt all-inclusive awards carry a fixed chart price, so you lock the nightly points cost before booking, unusual for a resort and simple to weigh against cash. Build the balance with the World of Hyatt card, which also grants a yearly free night. Confirm resort space on rooms.aero. See best cities for hotel points.

Frequently asked questions

Can you book Punta Cana all-inclusives with points?
Yes. The Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Cap Cana and Hilton all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana book on points, with the room, meals, and drinks included. Earn Hyatt through Chase or Bilt and Hilton through Amex or Bilt.
Which points are best for Punta Cana?
Hyatt is the standout, since its Ziva and Zilara all-inclusives at Cap Cana use a fixed chart, making the points cost predictable. Earn Hyatt through Chase or Bilt and the Hilton all-inclusives through Amex or Bilt.

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Bryce Casson

Bryce Casson, Founder of Cardocrat. Every card is ranked by what it actually returns, with all points valued at a flat 1 cent and offers verified against issuer sources. About the author.