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Faranda Single 1 Punta Cana

★★★★½4.6 out of 5 · 31 reviews

4.5★

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Faranda Single 1 Punta Cana is a 4.5-star resort in Punta Cana Village with 100 rooms rated 4.6/5 by 31 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $185 a night.

About

Faranda Single 1 sits on Boulevard Turístico del Este between Higüey and Miches, which puts it well outside the main Bávaro–Punta Cana resort corridor. The trade-off is real: you're further from the cluster of restaurants and nightlife, but the room and sleep quality scores run above 4.8, which is higher than most all-inclusives manage. Cleanliness lands at the same level, and staff service clears 4.7, so the fundamentals are unusually tight for a property at this price tier. The value rating sits at 4.5 with only 31 reviews, so this is still a smaller operation working its way up. Location scores a 4.1, which tracks—you'll need transport if you want to explore beyond the property. If you're after a quiet, well-kept stay and don't mind being off the main strip, the subratings suggest Faranda delivers where it counts most. Just plan your beach and dinner logistics ahead.

At a glance

Area: Punta Cana Village
Star rating: ★★★★½
Typical nightly: $185
Beach access: shuttle
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●●○○○
Walkability: ●●○○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: quiet
intimate
boutique

Sargassum: seasonal (May–Oct)

Shuttle-served beach faces east-southeast in Punta Cana Village pocket; seasonal May–October arrivals are common, though resorts typically rake daily to maintain sand quality.

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