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Excellence Punta Cana
Excellence Punta Cana
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Moon Palace The Grand - Punta Cana
Moon Palace The Grand - Punta Cana
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Five-Star·★ 4.5

Scores at a Glance

Excellence Punta CanaMoon Palace The Grand - Punta Cana
Overall
8.8
7.6
Beach
7.8
8.2
Food
8.0
7.9
Service
9.0
6.7
Rooms
8.2
8.6
Luxury
8.6
8.8
Value
8.1
7.7
Romance
9.1
7.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Excellence Punta CanaMeasureMoon Palace The Grand - Punta Cana
(better)8.8Overall Score7.6
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (24,303)Google Rating4.5 (1,077)
(better)From $182Price / Night (pp)From $290
YesAdults OnlyNo
Not applicableKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontOceanfront
Mid-sizeResort SizeGrand
45 minAirport Transfer20 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. Most dinner venues are walk-in; the teppanyaki station at Spice requires a reservation. Magna is reserved for Excellence Club guests. Venue hours were checked against the official restaurant pages on October 3, 2026 and can change seasonally. The factsheet gives both 11 and 12 bars; aggregate counts remain under review. The listed venues are dining outlets, not a complete bar directory.
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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Moon Palace The Grand - Punta Cana

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Family infrastructure is central to the Moon Palace model; exact kids-club ages should be verified from current operating materials before age filters publish. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Included. Official all-inclusive language supports round-the-clock resort service and Palace Resorts all-inclusive standards.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Unique Night Club. Confirmed walk-in: Fuego by The Grilling Bastards, The Grand Buffet, Tavola, Habibi, Camino Street, Casa Macao, Joe’s Deck. Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
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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.

Moon Palace The Grand - Punta Cana

Highlights

  • 2171 suites, largest new all-inclusive in the Caribbean
  • Over 20 dining venues
  • Nine pools plus a water park
  • Greg Norman-designed golf course

Why choose it

  • Large-scale family all-inclusive with strong dining and activity promise.
  • Short Punta Cana airport transfer.
  • Moon Palace brand experience for families who liked Cancún or Jamaica properties.

Keep in mind

  • Independent review base is still developing.
  • Operational details may shift in the early opening period.
  • Punta Cana beach conditions can vary with sargassum.

All Scores

Excellence Punta CanaMeasureMoon Palace The Grand - Punta Cana
7.8Beach8.2 (better)
(better)8.0Food7.9
(better)9.0Service6.7
8.2Rooms8.6 (better)
8.8Pools8.8
8.6Luxury8.8 (better)
(better)8.1Value7.7
–Family8.8
(better)9.1Romance7.8
6.8Nightlife8.4 (better)
(better)8.3Quiet6.8
7.5Adventure8.8 (better)
(better)8.7Wellness8.6
–Remote work8.2
7.5Accessibility–

Of the 15 measures we call, Excellence Punta Cana leads on 9 and Moon Palace The Grand - Punta Cana leads on 6.

Vibes

Excellence Punta CanaMeasureMoon Palace The Grand - Punta Cana
YesRomance–
YesQuietYes
YesAdventure–
–LivelyYes

Activities

Excellence Punta CanaMeasureMoon Palace The Grand - Punta Cana
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
–GolfYes
–NightlifeYes
–KidsYes
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