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Excellence Punta Cana
Excellence Punta Cana
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Excellence Punta CanaGrand Palladium Select Bávaro
Overall
8.8
8.0
Beach
7.8
8.3
Food
8.0
7.8
Service
9.0
7.7
Rooms
8.2
8.2
Luxury
8.6
7.9
Value
8.1
8.1
Romance
9.1
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Excellence Punta CanaMeasureGrand Palladium Select Bávaro
(better)8.8Overall Score8.0
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (24,303)Google Rating4.7 (19,493)
From $182Price / Night (pp)From $159 (better)
YesAdults OnlyNo
Not applicableKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
45 minAirport Transfer25 min (better)

Excellence Punta Cana

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included. 24-hour room service
Dining reservations
Confirmed walk-in: Agave, Chez Isabelle, Oregano, The Lobster House, The Grill. Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite; Junior Suite with Private Pool. Adult limit unverified.
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Grand Palladium Select Bávaro

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 1–12. Baby club 1–3, mini club 4–12, junior club 13–18; Family Selection is the premium family layer. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Available with limits. Included 11:00–23:00 on Bavaro fact sheets
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 5 people in one accommodation. Family Selection Suite. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Grand Palladium Select Bávaro

Excellence Punta Cana

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 4 pools
  • 10 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 45 min from PUJ

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

Grand Palladium Select Bávaro

Highlights

  • 5 pools
  • 15 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 40 min from PUJ

Why choose it

  • Post-reno Select positioning on Bávaro Beach
  • Huge complex dining map
  • Baby club from age 1

Keep in mind

  • Scores still settling after the 2025 closure/reopen
  • Sister-hotel walking/shuttle time
  • Sargassum season on this coast

All Scores

Excellence Punta CanaMeasureGrand Palladium Select Bávaro
7.8Beach8.3 (better)
(better)8.0Food7.8
(better)9.0Service7.7
8.2Rooms8.2
(better)8.8Pools8.1
(better)8.6Luxury7.9
8.1Value8.1
–Family8.4
9.1Romance–
6.8Nightlife8.2 (better)
(better)8.3Quiet6.2
7.5Adventure–
(better)8.7Wellness8.2
7.5Accessibility–

Of the 12 measures we call, Excellence Punta Cana leads on 8 and Grand Palladium Select Bávaro leads on 4.

Vibes

Excellence Punta CanaMeasureGrand Palladium Select Bávaro
YesRomance–
YesQuiet–
YesAdventure–
–LivelyYes

Activities

Excellence Punta CanaMeasureGrand Palladium Select Bávaro
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
–NightlifeYes
–KidsYes
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