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Grand Palladium Select BávarovsMango Bay Hotel
Grand Palladium Select BávaroMango Bay Hotel
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (18,900)
Google Rating
4.4 (429)
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Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
No
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.5
8.4
Food
7.8
8.6
Service
8.3
8.2
Rooms
7.6
8.7
Pools
7.0
8.3
Value
8.0
9.0
Family
7.6
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Romance
8.1
8.5
Nightlife
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7.2
Quiet
7.2
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Remote work
6.6
Vibes
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
LivelyQuiet
Mango Bay Hotel
RomanceQuiet
Activities
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Mango Bay Hotel
SpaWater sportsKids
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
- 5 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Mango Bay Hotel
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from BGI
Pros — Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
- Strong beachfront location on Bávaro Beach.
- Large dining and bar footprint across the Palladium complex.
- Family-friendly infrastructure with kids’ clubs, teen programming, pools, and daily entertainment.
- Recent Family Selection reviews are very positive for staff, clean rooms, beach access, and butler service.
Pros — Mango Bay Hotel
- Excellent west-coast walkability.
- Boutique all-inclusive atmosphere.
- Good fit for travelers who dislike large resorts.
Cons — Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
- Large-resort logistics can mean long walks, shuttle dependence, and confusing navigation.
- Room-count and pool-count evidence conflicts across official, Tripadvisor, and distributor sources.
- Some recent guest feedback mentions maintenance, check-in, and room-update inconsistencies outside the newer Family Selection experience.
- Quiet-seeking travelers may find the shared-resort environment too active.
Cons — Mango Bay Hotel
- Limited dining and pool variety.
- Not a high-luxury resort.
- Some room categories may feel less special.