Scores at a Glance
Paradisus Grand Cana - All SuitesThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
8.5
8.8
Beach
7.8
8.2
Food
8.4
8.4
Service
8.0
8.8
Rooms
9.0
9.5
Luxury
8.5
9.3
Value
8.2
7.5
Romance
7.8
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (8,370)
Google Rating
4.5 (854)
From $147
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
28 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
7.8
Beach
8.2
8.4
Food
8.4
8.0
Service
8.8
9.0
Rooms
9.5
9.0
Pools
9.1
8.5
Luxury
9.3
8.2
Value
7.5
9.3
Family
—
7.8
Romance
9.2
7.0
Nightlife
—
8.1
Quiet
—
8.5
Wellness
—
8.7
Remote work
—
8.4
Accessibility
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
—
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
Yes
Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 28 min from PUJ
The Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 min from ZNZ
Pros — Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
- Modern all-suite layout with very large room categories.
- Excellent family infrastructure, including water park, kids club, Family Concierge, pools, and children-focused activities.
- Strong remote-work evidence: free in-room Wi-Fi at 50+ Mbps, laptop-friendly workspaces, separate sitting/dining areas, and soundproofed rooms.
- Spa, golf access, tennis courts, accessible features, and pet-friendly policy expand the resort’s practical appeal.
Pros — The Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
Cons — Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
- Not directly beachfront in the same way as many Punta Cana beach resorts.
- Restaurant reservations and concierge coordination can be frustrating.
- Service is more mixed than room and family-amenity feedback.
- Nightlife is limited compared with livelier Punta Cana mega-resorts.
Cons — The Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra