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Punta Cana · Small lagoon area, closest to the airport with a beach

Cabeza de Toro: all-inclusive resorts we stayed in

Cabeza de Toro is the small lagoon area between Bávaro and the airport, 15 to 20 minutes from arrivals and the closest beach to it. Three resorts, and we have slept in two: Catalonia Royal Bávaro, adults-only, at 8.3, and Sunscape Coco at 6.7. It is quiet because there is nothing else here, which is either the reason to book it or the reason not to.

From PUJ
15–20 min
Resorts we sell here
3
We slept in
2 of 3
From · Nov 12–17
$1,058 all-in
Seaweed, coast-wide
South-facing

Seaweed is the coast's, not a resort's: the south-facing side of the peninsula and the season decide it, and it moves with the wind. Our own stays here: we saw it at Catalonia Royal Bávaro Adults Only, Sunscape Coco Punta Cana.

Where else on this coast?

Seven zones, one airport. The drive time is the first thing that changes your week.

Illustrated map of the Punta Cana coast, from Uvero Alto in the north to Cap Cana in the south, with Punta Cana International airport inland and a La Romana inset.
Uvero Alto, 35–45 minutes from the airportMacao, 35–40 minutes from the airportArena Gorda, 25–35 minutes from the airportBávaro, 20–30 minutes from the airportCabeza de Toro, 15–20 minutes from the airportPunta Cana, 10–15 minutes from the airportCap Cana, 10–15 minutes from the airportLa Romana · Bayahibe, 60–80 minutes from the airportPunta Cana airport, at the south end of the coast

Our illustration. Drive times are the zone's range, door to door, without traffic.

The zones next to Cabeza de Toro

Our picks in Cabeza de Toro

The 2 resorts here we have slept in, our highest score first — we paid for every one.

Catalonia Royal Bávaro Adults Only — the resort's own picture — photo supplied by the resort
8.3out of 10, our score
Catalonia Royal Bávaro Adults OnlyCabeza de Toro · 25 min from PUJ
Adults-only
from $1,258 all-in · Nov 12–17Read our reviewCheck the price
Sunscape Coco Punta Cana — the resort's own picture — photo supplied by the resort
6.7out of 10, our score
Sunscape Coco Punta CanaCabeza de Toro · 20 min from PUJ
FamilyWaterpark
from $1,058 all-in · Nov 12–17Read our reviewCheck the price

Also here, not stayed yet

One resort we sell in Cabeza de Toro and have not slept in. No score, no verdict — the facts and the photographs are the resort's own, and we say so on every one.

Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa Resort — the resort's own picture — photo supplied by the resort
Not stayed yet
Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa ResortCabeza de Toro · 15–20 min from PUJ
29 room categories · spa · facts from the resortGuests mention “Helpful staff” and “Poor food quality” · Nuitee guest reviews
from $1,476 all-in · Nov 12–17Check the price

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Prices on this page: Nov 12–17, 2026 · 2 adults · 5 nights · all-inclusive · taxes included.

Written by Alex, checked by Javi and Victor
Updated Sep 2026 · we paid for 20 of our 21 stays · how we score