Here are the new features for 2026 at Club Med Punta Cana

Among Caribbean resorts, Club Med Punta Cana has achieved almost mythical status for families. It’s an easy win with its big-hearted kids’ clubs for children aged 4 months to 17 years (divided by age so every baby, toddler, child and teen receives attention and activities tailored to their needs), evening family entertainment and its daily circus school which gives children and adults the chance to fly through the air on the trapeze, bounce high on the trampoline and play on the other features scattered throughout. the brightly colored open-air space.

Recently, I went to explore the resort’s new and renovated spaces, including a reimagined dining room that replaces its more traditional buffet area; new luxury rooms in the Costa del Coco section of the resort; a reimagined main bar, Joia, which feels like the welcoming heart of the property day or night; a new café offering all-day drinks and snacks (and all-day access to the brand’s iconic white chocolate bread, more below); and changes to the lobby/reception area which I mention because I want to show you the focal point of the new space, which is a beautiful sculpture inspired by celestial navigation (pictured above).

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Come with me to discover the new features of Club Med Punta Cana. I took lots of photos during my stay to capture all the details.

El Mundo Food Club: the new main restaurant

In what I hope is a Club Med trend that sweeps its resorts around the world, the main restaurant has ditched the traditional buffet format for a much more interesting dining hall ambiance.

El Mundo is divided into individual restaurant spaces, each with a menu that changes depending on the meal and day. It’s the perfect format for mixing and matching, and while it’s not much different from a buffet (there’s very little waiting and the food is mostly ready), it seems so much more creative and elevated.

The mix includes French-focused Lulu, Central and South American-inspired Chula, pan-Asian restaurant Kyo, American Smokey’s and Mediterranean Olea with its mix of Greek, Middle Eastern and Italian offerings. Outside there is also a dessert counter serving homemade ice cream.

Costa del Coco Rooms: new rooms

There are many room types at this sprawling resort, but the newest are Costa Del Coco, which are the buildings right behind the Hispanola Restaurant (my favorite spot for a waterfront breakfast).

The rooms are said to be inspired by coconuts, a fun design element reflected in the arches between spaces and the attention to texture and color. Although not large, these rooms are beautifully designed to offer what feel like distinct spaces, including a living area with seating and a TV that opens onto a balcony, a closet and dressing room shielded from the rest of the room, separate shower and sink areas (ideal for multiple people sharing a space), and a master bedroom area that lets in light from different angles. Bonus: This area’s central location makes it easy to reach most of the resort on foot.

Joia: the new main bar

The new main bar, replacing Cielo, is a short walk from the resort’s main pool, El Mundo, the circus school, and the main outdoor stage and theater. During the day, it feels both connected to the landscapes around it and lively, hosting dance classes and other activities. In the evening, it’s a natural gathering place, with plenty of comfortable seating for couples, families and groups.

Late at night (after 10 p.m.), there’s a party, with dancing and drinks. Its design combines a relaxed island feel with more elegant touches that recall the brand’s French roots. Drinks, all free since Club Med is all-inclusive, include cocktails, mocktails, sodas, wine, beer and sparkling water.

Coffee Shop: a new space for coffees, pastries and snacks

Full disclosure, I wish they’d called it something more exciting than Coffee Shop, but that’s a minor quibble for what you get here: all-day Dominican-origin coffee, coffee drinks, smoothies, and snacks.

Large tubs offer self-serve cookies and other treats, and a pastry case is stocked with homemade baked goods, including petite croissants and Club Med’s signature white chocolate pain (it comes in several forms, including rolls and sliced ​​bread; trust me, even if you’re not a white chocolate fan, there’s something about the lightly sweet, perfectly textured bread that will hook you).

There are also sandwiches and fruit, which is definitely good to know, especially if you’re at the pool next door and want a light lunch or snack. And perhaps the most important thing: it’s one of the few air-conditioned spaces beyond the bedrooms, which is a real treat in hot weather.

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