In its annual Best Hotels in the USA and Best Hotels in the Caribbean Awards, US News & World Report has ranked Tortuga Bay in Puntacana as the No. 1 Best Hotel in the Caribbean. The news service ranks around 2,000 hotels in the US and the Caribbean using a methodology that is centered on the reputation among professional travel experts, guest reviews and hotel class ratings.
In its description on Tortuga Bay, US News & World says:
In a destination known for its luxurious, all-inclusive resorts, you’d think a boutique property would be overpowered. But in Punta Cana, tiny Tortuga Bay has won the hearts of travel experts and guests alike. Sure, it may not have as many pools as there are days of the week or more dining options than you know what to do with, but previous travelers describe their stay here as total bliss. A part of the Puntacana Resort & Club complex, Tortuga Bay’s villas – designed by fashion icon Oscar de la Renta – face golden sands, turquoise waters, and one of two golf courses. Guests can’t help but exalt the lavish decor, but what earns Tortuga Bay the title of Best Hotel in the Caribbean is its customer service. Returning travelers rave that that they were remembered by name, while first-timers say that the staff’s attention to detail is what sets Tortuga Bay apart from other luxury hotels.
US News has ranked nearly 2,000 hotels across the USA and the Caribbean. Among the luxury hotels we analyzed, the top 10 percent were selected as winners of our annual Best Hotels in the USA and Best Hotels in the Caribbean awards. You can find the list of these exceptional properties here: http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels/Caribbean/