Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
Last verified July 2026. Beach is the weakest mark at 7.8. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
9 restaurants incl. international buffet, Machu (Peruvian), SAL (steakhouse), TORI (Asian with sushi/teppanyaki/robatayaki); 4 bars plus main-pool swim-up bar
Pools & waterplay
With waterpark, waterslides
four pools; main pool with swim-up bar; Blast! Aqua Fun Park with water slides and aquatic games for kids
The beach itself
Playa Bavaro beachfront with generally gentle, reef-sheltered surf; sargassum seasonality per Punta Cana monitoring/travel guides and traveler reports
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
- Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
All 6 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Concierge Suite | Sleeps 4 | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Family Concierge Master Suite | Sleeps 5 | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Family Concierge Swim-Up Suite | Sleeps 4 | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Family Concierge Master Swim-Up Suite | Sleeps 4 | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Family Concierge Two Bedroom Master Suite | Sleeps 7 | 2 bedrooms | Not publishedconnecting |
| Family Concierge Two Bedroom Master Swim-Up Suite | Sleeps 7 | 2 bedrooms | Not publishedconnecting |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 7 max
Before you book
Ten things the research turned up about Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites that the brochure does not say.
Paradisus Grand Cana is a modern all-suite, family-focused resort in Playa Bávaro with large rooms, water park access, family concierge options, and strong pool infrastructure.
This is not a straightforward beachfront resort: Expedia describes a private beach nearby with a free beach shuttle, while the hotel positions a beach club as part of the experience.
The resort is strongest for families with children, spacious suites, pools, water park, spa, remote-work usability, and modern room design.
Food feedback is better than many family all-inclusives, but restaurant reservations and concierge-led booking logistics are recurring friction points.
Hidden tips
Choose a swim-up suite or Family Concierge if room space, easy pool access, and added planning help matter.
Do not book this expecting a step-directly-onto-the-sand resort; treat the beach club as a separate amenity.
Families who prioritize water park, rooms, and pools may prefer this over older beachfront resorts, while beach-first travelers may not.
Things guests wish they had known
The resort is ideal for families who prioritize suites, pools, water park, and room space over direct beachfront convenience.
Family Concierge can help, but some guests find concierge-controlled restaurant reservations more complicated than expected.
The resort is calmer and more family-oriented than party-oriented.
Most loved
4 themes- Large modern suites
- Water park and family amenities
- Pools and swim-up rooms
- Clean, modern property
Most complained about
4 themes- Restaurant reservation friction
- Slow or inconsistent service
- Beach access is less convenient than expected
- Limited nightlife or high-energy entertainment
Reddit sentiment is mixed-to-positive: travelers praise the spacious suites, water park, clean resort, food, and pools, while complaints focus on restaurant reservations, slow service, room-service delays, and the beach not feeling as convenient as true beachfront resorts.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
Where else to look
- Resort website (opens in a new tab)
- Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
Same stay on every channel. Book wherever it comes out cheapest, whether or not we earn on it.
We check this rate on a rotating schedule. Leave an email and we'll flag a real drop, not a countdown timer.
Dec to May
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run May to Nov. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 5 Augusts sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Franklin in 2023.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best |
| High °F | 84 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 84 |
| Rain days | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| hurricane odds | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | 1 in 5 | 1 in 6 | 1 in 9 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 |
Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of Dominican Republic, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works
Getting there
28 minutes from PUJ
- Nearest airport
- PUJ · Punta Cana International Airport
- Transfer
- 28 min
- Address
- Av. Alemania, Punta Cana 23001, Dominican Republic
- Phone
- +1 809-726-9600
Dominican Republic
- Language
- Spanish (English at resorts)
- Currency
- Dominican peso; USD widely accepted
- Power
- 110V, Type A/B plugs (same as the US)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Punta Cana (PUJ)
- Flight time
- ~3.5–4h from the US East Coast
Read the Dominican Republic guide: passport, visa, tipping, safety
Who it suits
Three of the 14 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into PUJ, 28 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $357.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
14 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 2 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 8 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining, luxury, accessibility, quiet, romance and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.2Medium confidence
- Suite Space Value
- 9.0
- Beach Access Penalty
- 6.2
- Family Amenity Value
- 9.0
- Expedia Rating 10 Point
- 8.4
- Service Friction Penalty
- 6.2
Service8.0Medium confidence
- Slow Service Penalty
- 5.8
- Family Concierge Strength
- 8.4
- Room Service Delay Penalty
- 5.8
- Expedia Staff Service Score
- 8.6
Beach7.8Medium confidence
- Beach Club Quality
- 8.5
- Free Beach Shuttle
- 7.2
- Bavaro Swimmability
- 8.0
- Not Direct Beachfront Penalty
- 5.5
Dining8.4Medium confidence
- Buffet Strength
- 8.4
- Confirmed Restaurants
- 7.0
- Positive Food Pattern
- 8.5
- Reservation Friction Penalty
- 6.2
Rooms9.0High confidence
- All Suite Layout
- 9.5
- Laptop Workspace
- 8.8
- Clean Room Pattern
- 8.8
- Room Size Strength
- 9.3
- Service Related Room Issue Penalty
- 6.8
Pools & Spa9.0High confidence
- Children Pool
- 8.5
- Water Park Support
- 9.5
- Guest Pool Sentiment
- 8.8
- Swim Up Room Support
- 9.0
- Expedia Outdoor Pools
- 3.0
Family9.3High confidence
- Pool Fit
- 9.0
- Kids Club
- 9.0
- Water Park
- 9.5
- Large Suites
- 9.5
- Family Concierge
- 9.0
- Service Friction Penalty
- 6.5
Remote work8.7High confidence
- Laptop Workspace
- 9.0
- Soundproofed Rooms
- 8.5
- Wifi Speed Mbps Visible
- 50.0
- Separate Living Dining Area
- 9.0
- Family Resort Distraction Penalty
- 6.5
Luxury8.5Medium confidence
- Spa Quality
- 8.5
- All Suite Design
- 9.0
- Family Concierge
- 8.5
- Service Variability Penalty
- 6.2
Wellness8.5High confidence
- Maia Spa
- 8.8
- Golf Access
- 8.5
- Fitness Center
- 8.5
- Family Wellness Activities
- 8.0
Accessibility8.4Medium confidence
- Elevator
- 8.0
- Accessible Pool
- 8.5
- Accessible Parking
- 8.5
- Accessible Restaurant
- 8.5
- Wheelchair Accessibility
- 8.5
Quiet8.1Medium confidence
- Modern Suite Separation
- 8.5
- Not Party Resort Pattern
- 8.2
- Family Activity Noise Risk
- 6.8
- Soundproofed Room Evidence
- 8.5
Romance7.8Medium confidence
- Spa
- 8.5
- Beach Club
- 7.8
- Suite Space
- 9.0
- Family Resort Tradeoff
- 5.8
- Not Direct Beachfront Penalty
- 5.8
Nightlife7.0Medium confidence
- Fun Republic Access
- 7.2
- Quiet Resort Tradeoff
- 6.5
- Family Activity Programming
- 7.5
- Limited High Energy Nightlife
- 5.8
What it does best
- 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.
Where it costs you
- 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.
Room intelligence
- Best Value Room
- Suite Garden ViewEntry-level suites still provide large all-suite layouts with separate living and dining areas, but room value varies by rate and Family Concierge pricing.
- Best Room Category
- Two Bedroom Master Suite Swim-UpOfficial room descriptions and guest feedback repeatedly highlight the large swim-up suites as a major family advantage.
Everything we read on Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
All-inclusive, except the good stuff
That is where trips get expensive: the plan covers the week, then the things you actually wanted are quietly a la carte. Here is the line at Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningspecialty a la carte restaurants with selected international wine list included | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorunlimited premium national and international drinks at bars and swim-up bar | Included |
| Room service24-hour room service in all suites | Included |
| Wi-Fifree high-speed wifi (50+ Mbps) in rooms and public areas | Included |
| In-room minibarminibar in all suites | Included |
| Spa treatmentsspa treatments at additional cost | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubHabitat Children's Club with parent-child activities; Blast! Aqua Fun Park zone for ages 10 and under | Included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Rooms that fit a family
- 6 categories, incl. Family Concierge Suite, Family Concierge Master Suite
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites?
- Yes. Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Family Concierge Master Suite, Family Concierge Two Bedroom Master Suite, Family Concierge Two Bedroom Master Swim-Up Suite. The largest stated occupancy is 7. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Taking a group
suites with two interconnecting rooms; meetings/incentives program with meeting concierge (~3,336 sq ft event space) and destination wedding packages with Romance Managers; evening entertainment and bars rather than a nightclub
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Connecting rooms
- Available
- Group rates
- Negotiable on a block
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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