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Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
Five-Star·★ 4.7
JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Grand Palladium Select BávaroJOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
Overall
8.0
9.0
Beach
8.3
8.6
Food
7.8
8.7
Service
7.7
9.3
Rooms
8.2
8.6
Luxury
7.9
8.9
Value
8.1
8.6
Romance
·
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Grand Palladium Select BávaroMeasureJOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
8.0Overall Score9.0 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.7 (19,493)Google Rating4.9 (16,822) (better)
(better)From $159Price / Night (pp)From $292
NoAdults OnlyYes
ListedKids' ClubNot applicable
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
25 minAirport Transfer25 min

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

JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite; Swim-Out Suite. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar

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

JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 3 pools
  • 8 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service

Why choose it

  • Butler on every suite
  • Bávaro position

Keep in mind

  • Sargassum season
  • Rooms not newest on the strip

All Scores

Grand Palladium Select BávaroMeasureJOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
8.3Beach8.6 (better)
7.8Food8.7 (better)
7.7Service9.3 (better)
8.2Rooms8.6 (better)
8.1Pools8.5 (better)
7.9Luxury8.9 (better)
8.1Value8.6 (better)
8.4Family–
–Romance9.0
8.2Nightlife–
6.2Quiet–
8.2Wellness–

Of the 10 measures we call, Grand Palladium Select Bávaro leads on 1 and JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar leads on 9.

Vibes

Grand Palladium Select BávaroMeasureJOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
YesLively–
–RomanceYes

Activities

Grand Palladium Select BávaroMeasureJOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesNightlife–
YesKids–
–GolfYes
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