Juanillo Beach
Juanillo Beach
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Danny
Quebec City, Canada29 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
I used to go quite often to this place and I liked that I could chill and eat and drink in a nice beach. Unfortunately I had a very horrible experience yesterday. We arrived and no one welcomed us and a man started yelling at me to not touch some chairs because “they were reserved for groups consuming more than 140 dollars” I’ve been there several times in the last years and this was never said to me. Without fighting I sat in other chairs and saw how this other place was never taken by no one and how other people sitting in same chairs in other locations were not tell nothing. During the whole time NOONE CAME TO US no one asked if we wanted something to eat to drink, nothing. When I went all the way to the restaurant area this same guy who screamed at us earlier was there and completely ignored me. I needed to call his attention (it was clear I was standing there but he refused to look at me until I call him) and asked for the menus. He gave it in the most horrible manner and I left feeling stupid to my chair. He never came back to us to see if I wanted something from the menu. I left feeling horrible and knowing I will never go back there. Such a pity for such a nice beach.
Written March 6, 2020
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Rick S
Ambergris Caye, Belize7 contributions
Jun 2022
There is a lot of stinky sargassum seaweed. It caused the water to be quite cloudy also. There are chair rentals on the beach along with a nice little bar. If staying at certain resorts you do not have to pay.
Written June 23, 2022
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Susan N
Inman, SC641 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
The beach is quite lovely but it feels enclosed as there are “resorts” on either side, where you cannot enter. Although it was not the weekend, all the canopies were filled; thankfully there were chairs sill available. Food and beverage are offered at the restaurant on site. I had the chicken Caesar salad and it was quite enjoyable. The ocean was murky while I was there. There are floats built around (assuming it’s to keep the seaweed away) but the beach/ocean area feels a little closed in too. Definitely would go back to relax on the beach but wondering if there are better beaches options.
Written April 9, 2023
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IrishFan-80
Lancaster, PA5,027 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Given the rave comments we were amazed at this beach. Maybe the seaweed is seasonal but we never saw a beach with a boom before.
Nearly every day was windy with blowing sand which exposed rocks, sticks, roots etc making it rough to walk on.
And we too never saw so much dangerous glass!!
At least a crew was out daily to clear the beach and boom.
Nearly every day was windy with blowing sand which exposed rocks, sticks, roots etc making it rough to walk on.
And we too never saw so much dangerous glass!!
At least a crew was out daily to clear the beach and boom.
Written February 19, 2023
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Amynicbrook
Ennismore, Canada10 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
I love this beach !! Not only is it stunning it is not as busy as Barvaro with minimum seaweed which was cleaned daily . It is located in a gated protected very safe location with no vendors which was wonderful. We prefer a quieter spot so this was perfect
Written February 15, 2020
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tomZom2
Chicago, IL39 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We visited DR on a cruise ship. Based on my research, Juanillio Beach is one of several beaches comprising Punta Cana and also one of the few that has public access. You will have to go thru the Cap Cana resort to get there.
We went on a cruise excursion and it was well worth the price! The beach was deep and long with soft white sand. The water was warm! Instead of umbrellas, there was a row of cover sectioned off for 2-4 lounge chairs in each section allowing no sun to get through for the entire afternoon.
Highly recommended.
We went on a cruise excursion and it was well worth the price! The beach was deep and long with soft white sand. The water was warm! Instead of umbrellas, there was a row of cover sectioned off for 2-4 lounge chairs in each section allowing no sun to get through for the entire afternoon.
Highly recommended.
Written February 6, 2020
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Abejo
Philadelphia520 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Beautiful beach with a nice stretch of hotels. Rent kayaks, a sailboat or a StandUp Paddleboard. Or you can just relax on the white sand beach. Checkout Little John on the beach, a favorite among the locals. Area is safe as Cap Cana is private.
Written August 22, 2021
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Gina C
Toronto, Canada524 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Great beach in Punta Cana, we spent the day here as a change from our hotel (which was fantastic). The hotel provided free transportation there and back. Beach was beautiful and wide open, plenty of beds and shade. The beach bar and grill was excellent with great food at reasonable prices.
Written December 5, 2021
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Lay M
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Jul 2024 • Family
The vibe was amazing. The staff is amazing! Thank you to Brian and Jose, the service was top tier each time we went. Staff made our trip 100% better. Great service and food.
Written July 8, 2024
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Travel84551
Lavaltrie, Canada22 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Beautiful white powdery beach.
Bar and restaurant available.
If you stay and an all inclusive, pack your favorite beer, soft drink and/or water. Get a light snack prepare and wrapped for tale out
Bar and restaurant available.
If you stay and an all inclusive, pack your favorite beer, soft drink and/or water. Get a light snack prepare and wrapped for tale out
Written December 28, 2022
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Hi is this near secrets cap cana & can anyone come?
Written March 3, 2022
Is there free access to the beach if I am coming from a cruise ship on my own? Also, are there rest rooms, umbrellas and chairs? If so, is there a charge?
Written February 14, 2020
Would I have access to the beach if I came on my own from a cruise ship? Also is there a charge for chairs and umbrellas, and are there rest rooms?
Written February 14, 2020
I am seeing lots of unanswered past questions on this topic, but willing to ask again.
(1) How long will a taxi ride take from the Cap Cana Marina (where our cruise ship will tender) to get to Juanillo (Cap Cana resort entrance)?
(2) approximately how much will a taxi ride cost?
(3) is it possible or even preferred to arrange a return taxi upon arrival there, or is it fairly easy to get a taxi to return to Marina?
Thanks
Written February 12, 2020
Pessoal, como fecharam o passeio a Juanillo e Hoyo azul? Aki no hotel Barceló só nos ofereceram a Saona.... achamos muito longe não queremos algo tão pesado pra um dia. Podem me passar dicas de como fecharam Juanillo e Hoyo? Obrigada
Written February 11, 2020
Is really a public beach? If you are not staying at Cap Cana can anyone go to Juanillo?
Thanks & have q nice day)
Written January 31, 2020
Hi! It is a public beach. You need to go through the gates at Cap Cana and if you are not staying in the area all you have to do is letting them know you are going to Playa Juanillo and they will ask for your ID. Sometimes they just register you and sometimes they ask you to leave it your ID with them until you leave but most definitely you get access.
Written February 10, 2020
I have a tripped planed end of December to the first week of January. We have been to the DR many times, this time the Dreams LA romona was taken over by Hilton, we loved it there so much! The ocean was so clear and beautiful. We love dreams and decided on secret cap Cana. I’m looking at reviews and I’m getting nervous about the beach not being swim because of the seaweed. The reviews so far are from May-October. Can any one give me an honest review about the beach around Christmas and New Years.
Written October 31, 2019
We were there in June 2019 so consider that. The seaweed was not a problem. They have crews of workers working early in the morning and again late afternoon (daily) to keep the seaweed off the beach; and the shallow area up to being underwater (I'm 6'3" tall) wasn't an issue for wading or swimming. Don't get me wrong there is seaweed that comes onto the beaches but it is looked after and taken care of. It's not just left there. I also suggest scrolling back to reviews of the beach, area, and your resort around Christmas and New Year's last year to give you a better idea of what to expect during that time of the year. Good luck and enjoy your vacation 👍🏾✌🏾
Written November 7, 2019
I believe that parts of the beach south of the Scape Park area are public. It was very quiet though the times when we were there.
Written March 31, 2019
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