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Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
Five-Star·4.7
Punta Cana Princess
Punta Cana Princess
Five-Star·4.7·Adults Only
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Grand Palladium Select BávaroPunta Cana Princess

Quick Stats

8.6
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (18,900)
Google Rating
4.7 (12,143)
Price / Night
No
Adults Only
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
25 min

All Scores

8.8
Beach
8.6
8.4
Food
7.0
8.6
Service
7.8
8.2
Rooms
7.1
8.7
Pools
8.1
8.3
Value
7.8
9.0
Family
Romance
8.6
8.5
Nightlife
7.2
7.2
Quiet
8.0
Remote work
6.2
Accessibility
6.5

Vibes

Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
LivelyQuiet
Punta Cana Princess
RomanceLivelyQuiet

Activities

Grand Palladium Select Bávaro
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Punta Cana Princess
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlife

Grand Palladium Select Bávaro

  • 5 pools
  • 15 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from PUJ

Punta Cana Princess

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 1 pools
  • 5 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 25 min from PUJ

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 — Punta Cana Princess

  • Direct beachfront location on Bávaro Beach.
  • Adults-only 18+ positioning with a compact, easy-to-navigate layout.
  • Five restaurants, swim-up bar, beach bar, spa, tennis, water sports, and casino shuttle access.
  • Access to Caribe Deluxe Princess and Tropical Deluxe Princess expands available facilities.

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 — Punta Cana Princess

  • Rooms are commonly described as dated or in need of refurbishment.
  • Food feedback is inconsistent, especially around buffet quality.
  • Wi-Fi is mixed: official free basic Wi-Fi is available, but guest sources report reliability issues.
  • Nightlife is limited on-site; the disco is accessed through Avalon Casino rather than inside the hotel.
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