Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelGrand Bávaro Princess
Overall
9.3
8.2
Beach
8.6
8.7
Food
9.5
7.3
Service
9.6
7.8
Rooms
9.4
8.2
Luxury
9.4
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Value
8.2
8.2
Romance
9.5
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.2 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (353) | Google Rating | 4.4 (12,211) |
| From $437 | Price / Night (pp) | From $82 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min |
All Scores
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 7.3 |
| (better)9.6 | Service | 7.8 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.4 (better) |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| 8.2 | Value | 8.2 |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.5 | Romance | – |
| – | Nightlife | 8.2 |
| (better)9.4 | Quiet | 7.4 |
| 8.9 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 6.3 |
Of the 9 measures we call, Calabash Hotel leads on 6 and Grand Bávaro Princess leads on 3.
Vibes
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Grand Bávaro Princess
- 3 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from PUJ
Pros · Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
Pros · Grand Bávaro Princess
- Beautiful beachfront setting with strong recent beach and grounds sentiment.
- Very spacious room formats, including Bungalow, Platinum, Family Club, and honeymoon-style options.
- Large restaurant and bar footprint with international themes and several buffet/snack options.
- Good fit for families who want activities, wildlife, pools, beach, and a large resort environment.
Cons · Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
Cons · Grand Bávaro Princess
- Wi-Fi is a weak point compared with other resort features.
- Food quality is inconsistent across guest sources.
- The resort scale means shuttle waits and walking distances can affect the stay.
- Humidity, mosquitoes, and room dampness appear repeatedly in recent guest feedback.
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