Why We LOVE Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana (All-Inclusive Resort, Dominican Republic)

Why We LOVE Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana (All-Inclusive Resort, Dominican Republic)
In this video, we give you a quick tour of the high points of the Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and tell you why we prioritized coming back for the THIRD time in 3 years! Top notch customer service, amenities, family-friendly (yet not chaotic) environment, and BEAUTIFUL pools/beaches - so many things to make us recommend this all-inclusive resort 10/10!
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[@barbaraoreilly9016]

Just came home..a group of 9...two small children... absolutely the best place we've ever been..we are planning to go back next year. Staff amazing...food amazing... wonderful for families....😊

[@callanelizabethconkle]

Oh that is amazinggg! I’m so glad you had a similar experience to us!! Simply the best! 😍

[@cedanoguerrero9140]

I’ll be spending 5 nights with my family at this resort this month and I’m very exited. All reviews talk about their great service 👏🏻👏🏻

[@callanelizabethconkle]

It’s true!! Never disappointed!! Have the best trip ever!!

[@cedanoguerrero9140]

@@callanelizabethconkle thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bradenangie]

Hi! Great video.. we love going to Hyatt ziva Cancun. Have you guys ever been there? And if so how does it compare to the Dominican? We are thinking of going there….

[@CandidConkles]

Thanks so much for your kind words!! We have visited Ziva Cancun just for dinner a couple times while we were staying down the road at Zilara Cancun, a few years ago. We have always said we wanted to try out the Ziva Cancun! It seems very large in a good way (lots of restaurants and shops, very spread out) - and lots of nice pool areas. However, one thing that seemed like a drawback to Ziva Cancun is there wasn’t as much of the typical beach area as some of the other resorts - it’s built on more of a rocky peninsula type area with a beach on the back side where the kids area is. Not as much wide open sandy area, if that makes sense! That’s one thing my whole family LOVES about the Cap Cana resorts - so much beach and so many palm trees! Just feels like a postcard to us :) but I don’t think it would be possible to have a bad experience at Ziva Cancun, just depends on what you’re looking for!! Enjoy!!

[@bradenangie]

@@CandidConkles thank you so much for replying. We’ve actually been to Ziva Cancun four times with our kids (16 & 11) and we love it but we’d like to try somewhere new like Cap Cana. Since you’ve been to the restaurants at both how do they compare? What kind of restaurants do they have at Cap Cana? We tend to go to the public beach side at the Ziva in Cancun. It’s much bigger and not rocky at all. Thank you again for replying!

[@callanelizabethconkle]

​@@bradenangie I'm so sorry I misread your question, ha! That is awesome that you love the Ziva Cancun!! I would *highly* recommend trying out Cap Cana! We have only been to the French restaurant and the steakhouse at Ziva Cancun and had really good experiences, but I'm not sure what other casual fare they have at the Ziva Cancun so a little hard to compare (you would know better than me!), but at Cap Cana the Ziva side has a good poolside restaurant with excellent burgers & pizza for lunch which seems very kid-friendly (we've often got those items "to go" for lunch and eaten in our cabana!) though the adults usually prefer going to Chinola for lunch, which is a more "healthy" restaurant beachside that has a more unique (I would say a bit more adult-friendly) menu. Navigator is the restaurant in the main pool area that is a really good please-all for both lunch and dinner, in my opinion! It's technically a "Caribbean" restaurant but good variety for everyone menu-wise, steak at dinnertime, etc... They also have a buffet (El Mercado) with plenty of options, though we don't eat there much - we just love the atmosphere of Chinola better for both breakfast and/or lunch! (I believe you have to book club-level to eat at Chinola for breakfast, just a note, otherwise, El Mercado has lots of breakfast options). For dinner, Tempest is really yummy for Asian food with a Hibachi option which is always fun for kids! Noodle & Thread is the excellent Italian restaurant that we all love as well (with lots of kid-friendly options). So definitely plenty of options and fun to try it all! Hope this helps!! :)

[@iveacosta7711]

We were there last month, amazing place. ❤

[@callanelizabethconkle]

It really is though!!

[@nolimitsphotos]

So glad I ran across this video. Considering going for our 20th anniversary and taking our 12 YO Daughter with us. Thoughts?

[@callanelizabethconkle]

Congrats on your anniversary!! And I honestly think this would be so ideal for all 3 of you! ☺️ a great mix of family friendly places to eat and play, etc… Have a blast!!

[@ye9439]

Hi guys 👋🏽just wanted to first say...u guys look so A mazeballs...never really comment on these videos but you guys got it out of me🎉...sorry now to the question 😅..taxi/private transportation? Traveling with my sister next month and need transportation...Any tips? Thank you in advance and beautiful family ❤

[@callanelizabethconkle]

Aww thank you haha! That’s so exciting about your upcoming trip!! I would recommend coordinating transportation through the hotel (we just emailed them and they were happy to assist!).. they do have vans etc that can carry multiple parties which was a cheaper option, or you can usually do a private SUV if you want; we got our own 12-passenger van to carry our whole party and it worked out great! We like coordinating the transportation through the hotel because it seems like the safest and most reliable option! Have so much fun!!

[@ye9439]

@callanelizabethconkle thank you very much for the tip. Will reach out.

[@callanelizabethconkle]

@@ye9439 you’re so welcome!!

[@TheFamilyGiggles]

What time of year did you visit with this trip? I'm assuming the summer?

[@callanelizabethconkle]

This time we were there the last week/weekend of May, but we’ve been before during December and during late July as well! ☺️

[@TheFamilyGiggles]

@@callanelizabethconkle funny, that's exactly when we're planning to go (end of May/early June). Was just trying to gauge the heat. We live in FL so it probably won't feel like that much different lol

[@callanelizabethconkle]

@@TheFamilyGiggles​​⁠ha, true! It really wasn’t uncomfortable, the pool helps of course !! :) the weather was beautiful when we were there in December, but the pool was a little chilly! So we really liked the May timeframe!

[@Jeeps4evaandeva]

My 3 and 1 year old will come with us next year. Would you recommend bringing own diapers? Expensive at Hyatt I’m guessing?

[@CandidConkles]

You know, I didn’t even look to see if they had them - I just brought our own because I figured trying to buy them once we got there would be a risk trying to find right size etc! Would rather be safe than sorry! :) also side note - it was so nice to have a portable fold up chair for our 1 year old to sit in!! They have high chairs at restaurants of course, but he was able to use his own chair to eat snacks etc whenever we were hanging in the lobby, at the coffee shop, at the pool cabana, etc! Just wanted to throw that out there :) it saved my life for keeping him contained at times!

[@Jeeps4evaandeva]

@@CandidConklesthank you so much! Good tip, will bring his umbrella stroller. Your son is so dang handsome by the way!

[@CandidConkles]

@@Jeeps4evaandeva that sounds perfect! Aww thank you so much!! He’s a sweet boy!!

[@karenmencias]

Hi there! Was wondering about transfers to/from airport? Can they arrange private w/ two car seats?

[@callanelizabethconkle]

Hey there!! I’d definitely recommend arranging transportation through the resort - to us it feels the safest and most reliable 🙌🏼 and they do have different options for either a group/shared van or private car/SUV! My sister and I both had our own Doona car seat/stroller combos for our littlest ones on that trip but I bet they can arrange to have car seats, given it’s a family resort! Definitely just ask the hotel when arranging to be sure ☺️ have so much fun on your trip!!

[@GPG7754]

where did you put your kids when you went to other side? Is there daycare or a kids club?

[@callanelizabethconkle]

Not that I know of, unfortunately! We had a group of 8 adults with 3 kids between us and my sis/her fam, so we essentially switched off times to go to the Zilara side! :)

[@JackieHirsch]

Do they have any pool toys/dive sticks etc for kids to play with in the pool? We have 4 (will be 8, 6, 4 and 2 when travelling), thinking of next July!

[@CandidConkles]

Oh that will be so fun!! I did not ever hear of or see anything like that - we brought some of our own toys for my 5 year old niece including a couple beach balls we inflated when we got there! I know it would be extra things to pack lol! I do know there were some big rafts/floaties that someone had brought and inflated, and didn’t want to bother taking back home, so they just passed them onto another family when they left, and they kinda became community floaties lol! So you may get lucky if someone else brings some toys to share - but I know it’s never a given! That would be fun for them to have toys on hand like that to check out! (Although maybe they think it would be too much to keep up with… who knows!)… have an absolute blast on your trip!!! The kids (and you!) will love it! ☺️

[@barbaraoreilly9016]

@@JackieHirsch there is a bin with pool floats people borrow them for the day... amazing place for children... you won't be disappointed..so much for children... nightly movies on the grass with pop corn and oh yes ...the ice cream... YUMMY 🤤

[@sida2128]

It looks really empty, are there any fun parties or anything? Do people stick by themselves or are they usually down to socialize? Also what kind of excursions are available through the resort?

[@CandidConkles]

Oh for sure!! We filmed a lot of this earlier in the morning when it wasn’t as busy but it definitely got more busy around midday through afternoon every day! We always meet TONS of new people just from the pool or sitting at the coffee lounge, etc… no shortage of socializing if you’re into that lol! Also they have a TON of activities every day - it’s like a cruise!! We didn’t do much because we were just trying to relax haha. But on top of activities throughout the day (including activities for the kids), games, sports, crafts for kids, make-your-own-mojito for adults, that kinda thing, they also have live music at times, and the Zilara adults side has parties in the afternoons sometimes, I know that for sure! Also, every night there is a show for kids and a show for adults. Multiple nights they had life size Transformers, super heroes, Disney characters etc. on the front lawn and my 5 year old niece had a blast. Then they have other acrobat and concert type shows every night that are great for all ages (one was Michael Jackson themed while we were there!). They have a ton of partnerships with local tour companies so there is no shortage of excursions to choose from! We haven’t done any on our recent trips (we just love staying at the resort) but they have arranged golf & transportation for Kyle before, and we see people in the lobby every morning waiting for their excursions to leave! It is FULL of activities! :)

[@sida2128]

@@CandidConkles Omg thank you so much that is very helpful!! We will be there last week of June, super excited! Thank you for your video and comment! :)

[@CandidConkles]

@@sida2128 oh that is SO exciting!! Y’all will have an absolute blast!! And you’re very welcome - I know we couldn’t include everything we wanted to say in a short video, otherwise it would have been an hour long 😂 so I’m so glad you asked!!

[@travisbitter9048]

I just went to Michael Jackson tonight

[@CandidConkles]

@@travisbitter9048 how was it?!

[@selina7421]

just curious, why aren’t there many people in the beach? i’ve also seen this in pictures from tripadvisor that it seems pretty empty

[@CandidConkles]

That’s a great question! Honestly I feel like all the people at the resort are so evenly spread out between the pool, activities, beach, etc, and the beach is HUGE (both length and depth) so it just never feels crowded! I’ve always loved that it doesn’t seem too busy anywhere you go! :) (they must have designed it to feel that way and mission accomplished lol!)

[@selina7421]

@@CandidConkles lol thank you so much, i was worried there was seaweed preventing people from going in

[@CandidConkles]

@@selina7421 you’re welcome!!! there was a bit of seaweed when you first go in but then it gets better! Still such beautiful water!!

[@jjulian1783]

The water is very average, about on a par with Florida gulf coast. If you’re looking for crystal clear water, this is not the place.

[@Albeazy]

Does the beach have sargassum?

[@CandidConkles]

It did have a little bit, or something similar! (Had to look that up 😂)

[@jjulian1783]

The seaweed situation changes every day. Some days almost none, some days a pile to walk through getting to the water, but there’s always some.

[@jjulian1783]

Beautiful place. Friendliest staff ever. Weak night time entertainment. Average beach. Absolutely boring at night.