Scores at a Glance
Excellence Punta CanaGrand Bávaro Princess
Overall
8.8
8.2
Beach
7.8
8.7
Food
8.0
7.3
Service
9.0
7.8
Rooms
8.2
8.2
Luxury
8.6
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Value
8.1
8.2
Romance
9.1
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Punta Cana | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.2 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (24,267) | Google Rating | 4.4 (12,068) |
| From $152 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Excellence Punta Cana | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)8.0 | Food | 7.3 |
| (better)9.0 | Service | 7.8 |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 8.6 | Luxury | – |
| 8.1 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.1 | Romance | – |
| 6.8 | Nightlife | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Quiet | 7.4 |
| 7.5 | Adventure | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 6.3 |
| 7.5 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Excellence Punta Cana leads on 6 and Grand Bávaro Princess leads on 4.
Vibes
| Excellence Punta Cana | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Excellence Punta Cana | Measure | Grand Bávaro Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Excellence Punta Cana
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 45 min from PUJ
Grand Bávaro Princess
- 3 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from PUJ
Pros · Excellence Punta Cana
- Strong adults-only romantic atmosphere.
- Large tropical grounds with four pools and direct beach access.
- Broad dining plan with ten restaurants, included room service, and premium drinks.
- Service and staff receive consistently strong guest feedback.
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 · Excellence Punta Cana
- Ocean conditions can be rough, with seaweed and red-flag days.
- Food is liked by many guests but can feel uneven for a premium adults-only resort.
- Recent feedback includes some inconsistency in room condition and housekeeping.
- Nightlife is more relaxed than party-oriented.
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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