Check Availability(opens Airbnb in a new tab)

At a glance

  • Entire apartment · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 guests: 1 queen bed, 1 sofa bed
  • Private terrace with direct pool access
  • Kitchen with full-size fridge
  • Wi-Fi
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Free parking on premises
  • Washing machine

Full amenity list, house rules and check-in details are on the Airbnb listing.

The apartment’s private terrace with two lounge chairs, with the pool starting at the edge of the terrace
The private terrace: the pool starts where the tiles end.

Where the apartment is

The apartment is in Cana Rock Universe, one of the residential developments in Cana Bay. Cana Bay is the gated community built around Hard Rock Golf Club, and it sits alongside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana on the Macao stretch of coast, north of Bávaro.

When people search for "Hard Rock Punta Cana", this is the area they mean: the hotel, the golf course, the casino and the beach club are all close by. You arrive through the same Hard Rock entrance as hotel guests. The difference is that you stay in an apartment instead of a hotel room.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino sign at the entrance to the resort area in Punta Cana
The Hard Rock entrance: the way into the resort area where the apartment is.

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is typically around a 25 to 35 minute drive, depending on traffic. A car or pre-booked transfer is the simplest way to arrive. There is free parking on site.

Apartment vs. staying in the Hard Rock Hotel

Neither option is better for everyone. They are different ways to use the same destination.

This apartmentHard Rock Hotel room
What you bookA private apartment on AirbnbA hotel room, usually all-inclusive
Food & drinkYour own kitchen; eat anywhere you likeIncluded in the package at hotel restaurants and bars
SpaceSuite with queen bed and sofa bed, kitchen, terraceDepends on room category
PoolTerrace opens directly onto the poolHotel pools; swim-up rooms in some categories
Hotel facilitiesOptional, via a day pass (subject to availability)Included for hotel guests
ServiceSelf-catering, managed stayFull hotel service
Best forIndependent travellers who want space and flexibilityGuests who want everything handled on site

Hotel information is general; room categories and inclusions vary. Check the hotel’s official site for specifics.

If you’re weighing the cost of the two, the Hard Rock Punta Cana alternative guide explains how to compare them fairly for your dates.

The terrace and the pool

This is the main reason people choose this apartment. The private terrace opens directly onto the pool. You step off the terrace and into the water.

The pool is shared with other residents. What’s private is the terrace, your own outdoor space with the water right in front of it.

More on the direct pool access

Pool running directly along the ground-floor swim-up terraces at Cana Rock Universe
The pool runs right along the ground-floor terraces.

Inside

Suite with queen bed and white sofa bed

Suite

A queen bed plus a sofa bed for a second sleeper. Wi-Fi and a workspace.

Kitchen with breakfast bar and two stools

Kitchen

A breakfast bar and a full-size fridge, so you can make breakfast before golf or dinner after the beach.

Modern bathroom with vanity and backlit mirror

Bathroom & laundry

A modern bathroom, and a washing machine in the apartment for longer stays.

Adding Hard Rock experiences

Staying in the apartment doesn’t give you access to the hotel’s pools, restaurants or beach. If you want a day at the hotel, Hard Rock sells day passes subject to availability. The day pass guide covers how that works and where to confirm current rates.

Golf at Hard Rock Golf Club is booked directly with the club. The Cana Bay Beach Club charges its own entry fee; our Cana Bay Beach Club guide explains how it works. Not sure you need the hotel at all? Read is Hard Rock Punta Cana worth it?

Cana Bay Beach Club pool with thatched palapas, umbrellas and blue loungers
Cana Bay Beach Club: pool and palapas (entry fee applies).

Booking

All reservations go through Airbnb. That’s where you’ll find live availability, the total price including fees, the cancellation policy and reviews from past guests. Airbnb handles payment and guest support.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is the apartment?

In Cana Rock Universe, a residential development inside Cana Bay, Punta Cana. Cana Bay is the community around Hard Rock Golf Club, next to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana on the Macao coast. The exact address is shared through Airbnb after booking.

Is this a Hard Rock Hotel room?

No. It is a privately owned apartment. It is not operated by Hard Rock, and hotel amenities are not included. Hard Rock day passes, golf and restaurant reservations are available separately from the relevant operator.

How do I book?

Only through Airbnb. The website does not take bookings or payments. Airbnb shows live availability, the full price for your dates, house rules and the cancellation policy.

Is there a kitchen?

Yes. The apartment has its own kitchen with a full-size fridge and a breakfast bar. You can cook every meal, some meals, or none at all.

Is it suitable for families?

It sleeps up to 2 guests (queen bed plus a sofa bed), so it suits couples, solo travellers, or two friends. Larger groups will need a bigger unit.

Check Airbnb Availability(opens Airbnb in a new tab)