Melia Caribe
Excursions & Things to Do
Tours with hotel pickup, and the travel time to each one from Melia Caribe
Melia Caribe
Meliá Caribe Beach Resort is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort on a private beach in Playas de Bávaro, with 768 rooms and a free water park. It was built in 1999 and sits in the Meliá Caribe complex near Fun Republic. Every tour below picks you up at the hotel, so you can leave the transport to us. The travel times below are counted from Melia Caribe.
Top Excursions From Melia Caribe
Saona Island Day Trip from Melia Caribe: Shared or Private
From Melia Caribe, the departure port for Saona Island is about 1 h 45 min away. That makes it a full-day tour, and pickup is at your hotel.
Hoyo Azul & Scape Park Adventure Day from Melia Caribe
Scape Park is in Cap Cana, about 40 minutes from Melia Caribe. Keep that ride in mind, both ways, when you plan the rest of your day.
Dune Buggy Tour from Melia Caribe: Drive Your Own Through the Countryside
Allow about 25 minutes to reach the buggy ranch from Melia Caribe, on top of the tour time shown on the card.
ScubaDoo Underwater Scooter Tour from Melia Caribe: No Diving Experience Needed
Getting from Melia Caribe to the ScubaDoo port takes about 15 minutes. Count that ride on top of the time in the water.
Party Boat and Snorkeling Cruise from Melia Caribe: Open Bar and Natural Pool
Boarding is at a port about 15 minutes from Melia Caribe, so plan that ride in addition to the time on board.
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Around Melia Caribe
The resort has four outdoor pools plus a children’s pool, ten restaurants, six bars and a casino. A free beach shuttle runs to the sand, and a children’s club suits younger guests.
A Short Taxi Ride Away
Fun Republic is a 16-minute walk and Cocotal Golf and Country Club about 18 minutes. The Rafa Nadal Tennis Center is a 19-minute walk, and Los Corales Beach a 10-minute drive. Ask the front desk to arrange a taxi and agree on the return fare before you go.
Free Shopping Tour from Melia Caribe
Looking for something relaxed between bigger tours? These shopping visits pick you up at Melia Caribe and bring you back, and the round-trip transfer is free. You are never required to buy anything.
- Bella Mare: Best if you want jewelry: amber and larimar pieces, plus a clothing outlet.
- Worldmart: Best if you want a wide selection of souvenirs and local products to take home.
Bella Mare Shopping Tour
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Free amber and larimar jewelry shopping with complimentary coffee, rum, chocolate, and mamajuana tastings — plus a clothing ...
1.5 hours + transfer
1.5 hours + transfer
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Worldmart Shopping Tour
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Free souvenir shopping with complimentary coffee, rum, chocolate, and mamajuana tastings. Round-trip transportation included, no obligation to ...
1.5 hours + transfer
1.5 hours + transfer
Shopping Tours
Melia Caribe Excursions: Common Questions
Do I need diving experience for the ScubaDoo tour from Melia Caribe?
No. ScubaDoo uses a personal underwater scooter, so you do not need to be a certified diver. The tour leaves from a port about 15 minutes from Melia Caribe.
Is Scape Park close to Melia Caribe?
Scape Park is about 40 minutes from Melia Caribe. It is a full-day visit of around 7 hours.
Do the excursions pick me up at Melia Caribe?
Yes. The tours listed here include hotel pickup and drop-off. Pickup times vary by tour and are shown on each tour page.
How do I get from the airport to Melia Caribe?
The guide explains the ride time and the taxi fare, and compares both with a private transfer: How to get from Punta Cana Airport to Melia Caribe
How long do the excursions from Melia Caribe take?
The buggy and ScubaDoo tours last about 2.5 hours plus transfer, and the party boat about 3 hours.
Scape Park takes around 7 hours and Saona Island about 8.
From Melia Caribe, the ride to the buggy ranch is about 25 minutes and to the party boat port about 15 minutes.
Can I book a private excursion from Melia Caribe?
Yes. Private Saona Island and Private Catamaran tours are available, with private hotel pickup at Melia Caribe. They are priced per group: up to 4 people for Saona and up to 10 for the catamaran.
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Airport Transfer to Melia Caribe
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport?
Our guide explains how long the ride to Melia Caribe takes and what a taxi costs. It also shows how a private transfer compares.
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