Scores at a Glance
Blue Bay Resort HotelGrand Palladium Select Bávaro
Overall
8.2
8.6
Beach
8.1
8.8
Food
7.8
8.4
Service
8.7
8.6
Rooms
8.2
8.2
Value
8.3
8.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.6
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,795)
Google Rating
4.7 (18,942)
From $64
Price / Night (pp)
From $125
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
33 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.8
7.8
Food
8.4
8.7
Service
8.6
8.2
Rooms
8.2
8.8
Pools
8.7
8.3
Value
8.3
8.5
Family
9.0
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Nightlife
8.5
8.1
Quiet
7.2
8.1
Adventure
—
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- 6 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 33 min from HER
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
- 5 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Pros — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Strong sea-view setting.
- Six official pools including two children pools.
- Good access to Mononaftis Bay for clear-water swimming and snorkeling.
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 — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Not directly beachfront.
- All-inclusive drinks are limited to local options and specific hours.
- Hillside layout may not suit mobility-sensitive travelers.
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.