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AuramarvsGrand Palladium Select Bávaro
AuramarGrand Palladium Select Bávaro
Quick Stats
7.2
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.0 (3,850)
Google Rating
4.7 (18,919)
From $87
Price / Night (pp)
From $125
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
40 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.8
6.8
Food
8.4
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Service
8.6
6.2
Rooms
8.2
7.4
Pools
8.7
7.7
Value
8.3
7.3
Family
9.0
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Nightlife
8.5
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Quiet
7.2
Vibes
Auramar
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
LivelyQuiet
Activities
Auramar
Water sportsKids
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Auramar
- 40 min from FAO
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
- 5 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Pros — Auramar
- Excellent location near Praia dos Aveiros.
- Good value for travelers prioritizing beach access.
- Straightforward all-inclusive package with meals, drinks, pools and Wi-Fi.
Pros — Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
- Strong beachfront location on Bávaro Beach.
- Large dining and bar footprint across the Palladium complex.
- Family-friendly infrastructure with kids’ clubs, teen programming, pools, and daily entertainment.
- Recent Family Selection reviews are very positive for staff, clean rooms, beach access, and butler service.
Cons — Auramar
- Dated room product.
- Buffet variety is not a premium dining experience.
- Three-star positioning may not fit travelers expecting upscale all-inclusive standards.
Cons — Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
- Large-resort logistics can mean long walks, shuttle dependence, and confusing navigation.
- Room-count and pool-count evidence conflicts across official, Tripadvisor, and distributor sources.
- Some recent guest feedback mentions maintenance, check-in, and room-update inconsistencies outside the newer Family Selection experience.
- Quiet-seeking travelers may find the shared-resort environment too active.