Scores at a Glance
Grand Bávaro PrincessGrand Velas Boutique Hotel
Overall
8.2
9.0
Beach
8.7
7.4
Food
7.3
9.3
Service
7.8
9.2
Rooms
8.2
9.2
Luxury
·
9.3
Value
8.2
8.2
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Grand Bávaro Princess | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.4 (12,199) | Google Rating | 4.7 (104) (better) |
| (better)From $82 | Price / Night (pp) | From $761 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)20 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Grand Bávaro Princess | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Beach | 7.4 |
| 7.3 | Food | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.8 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.3 |
| 8.2 | Value | 8.2 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.3 |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.4 | Quiet | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.9 |
| 6.3 | Remote work | 8.3 (better) |
Of the 11 measures we call, Grand Bávaro Princess leads on 3 and Grand Velas Boutique Hotel leads on 8.
Vibes
| Grand Bávaro Princess | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Grand Bávaro Princess | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Grand Bávaro Princess
- 3 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from PUJ
Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from SJD
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.
Pros · Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- 79-key scale
- Loto / Michelin consulting kitchen
- Suite size
- Sister-resort access
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.
Cons · Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- Unswimmable corridor beach
- Price
- Airport transfer extra
- Quiet to the point of small
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