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Pros

• Uncrowded private beach
• Unlimited top-shelf liquor and gourmet dining at the resort’s four restaurants
• Spacious rooms feature sleek bathrooms with double vanities and luxury toiletries
• Pristine main pool with a swim-up bar
• Free on-site activities include yoga, snorkeling, and one horseback riding session
• One 20-minute massage included

Cons

• Remote location is a bit difficult to reach
• No kids’ club

Bottom Line

The Zoetry Agua is one of the most luxurious and tranquil all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic. Catering towards couples, the resort boasts an uncrowded white-sand beach, sleek, spacious suites, a pristine pool, and one of the Dominican Republic’s top spas. Included amenities - yoga classes, laundry services, top-shelf liquor, and even a horseback riding session - are plentiful, but a difficult-to-reach location and no kids’ club make it less suited for families. But that’s just what makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a romantic and relaxing getaway.

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This pristine, peaceful resort caters to couples.

Upon arriving at the Zoetry Agua, many guests assume it is an adult-only property. In fact, the resort accepts guests of all ages, but non-discounted rates for children and a lack of kid-friendly amenities - such as a kids’ club and a children’s pool - means that almost all guests are couples. As a result, the property has an extremely tranquil vibe. The lush grounds, contemporary common spaces, and pristine pools are rarely crowded, and the private beach is equally peaceful - lacking the loud music and activities of many all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic.

The property has four lovely restaurants as well as bars by the pool, beach, and in the lobby, but they are decidedly calm, and the Zoetry Agua does not offer the nightly entertainment that some nearby resorts do. Those looking for a slightly livelier - but still upscale - scene may consider the Breathless Punta Cana or the Dreams Punta Cana, both of which are about 10 minutes down the road.

Location

Agua is located in a rural area, along a bumpy road on the northern edge of Punta Cana.

The Zoetry Agua's remote location makes it extremely peaceful and relaxing - once you've arrived. But the hour drive from the Punta Cana Airport (about $70 USD in a taxi) along a bumpy road is not the most pleasant.

There’s nothing in the surrounding area but gleaming, freshly built resorts. The upscale Sivory Punta Cana resort is to the north, while the Excellence Punta Cana is a bit farther south down the road. Breathless Punta Cana and Dreams Punta Cana, also lovely luxury resorts that are a bit livelier than the Zoetry Aqua, are just about 10 minutes down the road.