Scores at a Glance
Excellence Punta CanaParadisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
Overall
8.8
8.2
Beach
7.8
8.3
Food
8.0
7.9
Service
9.0
7.4
Rooms
8.2
8.4
Luxury
8.6
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Value
8.1
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Romance
9.1
8.6
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (24,239)
Google Rating
4.8 (24,308)
From $152
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
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
20 min
All Scores
7.8
Beach
8.3
8.0
Food
7.9
9.0
Service
7.4
8.2
Rooms
8.4
8.8
Pools
8.7
8.6
Luxury
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8.1
Value
—
—
Family
7.8
9.1
Romance
8.6
6.8
Nightlife
—
8.3
Quiet
—
7.5
Adventure
—
8.7
Wellness
—
7.5
Accessibility
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Adventure
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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Golf
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
Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
- 11 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 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 — Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
- Beachfront Bávaro location
- Strong suite and swim-up inventory
- Large pool inventory
- The Reserve can be a strong adults-only experience
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 — Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
- Access restrictions frustrate some guests
- Service consistency is mixed
- Standard-room value is debated
- Some extras, including golf, can feel costly