Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelGrand Palladium Select Bávaro
Overall
9.3
8.6
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
9.5
8.4
Service
9.6
8.6
Rooms
9.4
8.2
Luxury
9.4
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Value
8.2
8.3
Romance
9.5
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (354)
Google Rating
4.7 (18,942)
From $437
Price / Night (pp)
From $125
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.8
9.5
Food
8.4
9.6
Service
8.6
9.4
Rooms
8.2
8.3
Pools
8.7
9.4
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
8.3
—
Family
9.0
9.5
Romance
—
—
Nightlife
8.5
9.4
Quiet
7.2
8.9
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
- 5 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 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 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 — 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 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.