Scores at a Glance
Excellence Punta CanaGrand Palladium Select Bávaro - All Inclusive
Overall
8.8
8.1
Beach
7.8
8.2
Food
8.0
7.8
Service
9.0
7.9
Rooms
8.2
8.0
Luxury
8.6
8.1
Value
8.1
8.0
Romance
9.1
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (24,239)
Google Rating
4.7 (18,987)
From $152
Price / Night (pp)
From $125
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
40 min
All Scores
7.8
Beach
8.2
8.0
Food
7.8
9.0
Service
7.9
8.2
Rooms
8.0
8.8
Pools
8.5
8.6
Luxury
8.1
8.1
Value
8.0
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Family
8.8
9.1
Romance
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6.8
Nightlife
8.2
8.3
Quiet
6.2
7.5
Adventure
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8.7
Wellness
8.2
7.5
Accessibility
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Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Adventure
—
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Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
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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 Palladium Select Bávaro - All Inclusive
- 5 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 40 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 Palladium Select Bávaro - All Inclusive
- Large all-inclusive dine-around footprint.
- Strong family room and pool setup.
- Recent renovation/relaunch improves room-product appeal.
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 Palladium Select Bávaro - All Inclusive
- Large-resort scale can affect service consistency.
- Bávaro Beach can have seasonal sargassum.
- Post-renovation review patterns are still settling.