What We Love

  • All-inclusive beach bliss on Bavaro Beach. Those white sands, teal waters and swaying palms - swoon.
  • Winner of CheapCaribbean's Noble Beach Prize for "Most Bodacious Buffet" & we confirm - it's fab.
  • You don't need reservations at any of the restaurants.
  • Five glorious pools where you can splish & splash and work on your tan lines.
  • Cocktail service on the beach & at the pool. Let the drinks come to you, while you sip under a palapa.
  • Hitting the gym, then heading to Zentropia Spa for some serious spoiling.
  • Activities galore for you & the fam, including a kid's club and a club for the teens.

Things to Know

  • You'll be sipping beachside in a flash - the resort is approximately 30 minutes from the airport.
  • A coral reef is right off the shores - grab snorkel gear & underwater camera for a photo op.
  • You've got privileges at the two other resorts in the Palladium Punta Cana complex. Mega bonus.
  • Don't miss the themed parties, dance classes and other opportunities to mix n' mingle with other True Beach Lovers.
  • There's a shopping area on site with supermarket & souvenir shop. Load up for the buds.
  • Buy your tourist card before you leave - saves a step at the airport so you can get to your vacay faster.

Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • Chic Carebet
    This venue requires a reservation and an additional fee payable directly to the hotel

    A delicious show. A spectacular dinner.

    Lights. Camera. Action! It’s time for Chic Cabaret. Prepare yourself for a delicious night-out with the stars as you make a toast to the best tunes of the century. Enjoy a party of flavors as you let our dancers, acrobats and timeless soundtrack carry you on a journey through the most unforgettable moments in history: from the 50’s to the present and everything in between, with of course some Latin beats thrown into the mix. Surprise your senses with an unparalleled combination of flavors and gripping performances at a dinner-show that will leave you breathless. And when the curtains close, that only means one thing…the after party has begun!
  • El Arrecife
    A la carte restaurant specializing in seafood cuisine.
  • El Bohio

    Late riser's continental breakfast served beachfront.

  • El Quijote
    A la carte restaurant serving Spanish cuisine.
  • Flor de Loto
    A la carte restaurant serving Oriental cuisine.
  • Gran Cantina Mariachi
    A la carte restaurant serving Mexican cuisine.
  • La Chichigua
    Serving a lunch buffet with pizza and pasta.
  • La Uva
    Serving buffet style, international and local cuisine.
  • Las Torres
    Serving buffet style, international and local cuisine.
  • Mare Nostrum
    A la carte restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine.
  • Various Lounges/Bars
    - Barahona Pool Bar
    - Bavaro Amphitheatre
    - Boca Chica Pool Bar
    - Caoba Lobby Bar
    - Fiesta Sports Bar
    - Guayacan Lobby Bar
    - Hemingway's Piano Bar
    - Macao Lobby Bar
    - Samana Pool Bar
    - Saona Pool Bar
    - Sunset Boulevard Disco
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold†
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators Not Available
  • Exercise gym
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold†
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators Not Available
  • Exercise gym
  • Free parking
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Internet services†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars†
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna†
  • Shopping mall†
  • Spa†
  • Tennis court†
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports†
  • Wireless internet connection in public areas
Off-Site Amenities
  • Internet Access†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • Complete wedding packages are available upon request. Wedding gazebo located on site.

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on site.
  • Children's program, onsite
    Daily supervised activities for children 3 -12 years of age. There is a wide variety of activities offered in the self-contained "wild west style" log fort, located at the Grand Palladium Bavaro Resort and Spa. 

    There is a baby club for infants 1-3 years old. 

    There is the Black and White teen club for kids ages 13-17.
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Gambling †
    There is a casino located on site, near the main lobby of the Grand Palladium Palace. The casino is operated by a 3rd party and not affiliated with the property or Palladium Hotel Group.
  • Hot tub
    There are 2 outdoor hot tubs.
  • Motorized Water Sports †
    There is jet skiing, parasailing and deep sea fishing offered by 3rd parties for additional fees.
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    There is windsurfing, a catamaran, sea kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.
  • Pool
    There are 2 pools on site. One freshwater pool is located at the Grand Palladium Palace that offers a swim up pool bar and jacuzzi. The children's pool is separated from the main pool. The freshwater pool and swim up pool bar at the adults only Royal Suites is available for the Royal Suites guests only. 
  • Spa †
    Guests will have to pay an additional fee per person, per night to have access to the hydrotherapy facilities/wet areas of Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness.
  • Tennis court †
    There are 3 tennis courts on site.
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    There is a golf course located within 5 miles of the property.
On-Site Attraction
  • On site Entertainment
    A covered outdoor theatre hosts live nightly entertainment featuring local talent with a wide variety of theme nights including audience participation and Broadway style shows.

† Fees may apply

Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 14473 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    PC 2026

    We traveled with a group of 14. Started good, we had a nice ocean view room. Not exited about the glass toilet and shower doors with limited privacy. if you are traveling with a family I hope you are all friendly with all facets of human life. While the buildings are starting to show a little age we did not find that to be a problem, pool facilities were nice. One of the easiest ways to improve the environment would be to get the employees to smile a little more. While there were exceptions most didn't look happy to be there. Communicating in English was a problem. While you would expect some limitations there when we approached the concierge with some issues she couldn't speak English and handed us a form to fill out. The Chinese restaurant was great, the Italian restaurant was good but didn't refill their lettuce on the appetizer table. The steak restaurant was a joke unless you like 1/4 inch ribeyes and no steak knife. The Indian restaurant ehhh their creme brulee was nothing more than vanilla pudding. The breakfast and lunch buffets were pretty good but over 1/2 of our crew of 14 developed stomach issues (yes) during the stay. Remember the glass bathroom doors. Overall someplace I will not return to.

    Feb 23, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Sub par experience

    Stayed for 5 nights and didn’t have much of a wow experience. The room was in rough shape. AC did not cool the room particularly well, one sink wouldn’t drain, no water pressure, couldn’t fill up the jacuzzi tub unless you had 3 hours to wait (that’s how bad the water pressure was). Bed was a bit hard. Didn’t think that any of the food was very good. Something upset everyone in our groups stomach, pretty much the whole time. Found the buffets to be a bit of a mess, the specialty restaurants were ok, but hard to get reservations. We had a hard time eating with our group because of this. The food was in general, sub par. Didn’t feel like the service was very good, no one was friendly except for a few bartenders.

    Feb 21, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Vacation

    Came to hotel and an amazing week. Keila and Edwin were amazing hosts for all our needs ! I would recommend them 100% for all your interests and inquiries for the resort !

    Feb 21, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Why Do People Like This Place

    From poor service to even worse food, I do not understand how this place has thousands of good reviews. Resort rooms are tired and dated. The bathtub shower set up, allows for gallons of water to dump on the floor every time you use it. Taking three or four towels to try and block the gushing water. You’ll find the same comment and other reviews. One of the sinks never worked the entire week we were here. The nonstop barrage of people trying to sell you things in and around the lobby is over the top. The app does not work to schedule restaurant reservations so you have to visit the concierge and everything is so booked that you cannot pick the restaurants you want to go to you have to just take what you get to try and get a reservation. I’ve never encountered so many people who work in hospitality who hate being in hospitality. I would estimate 90% of the people we interacted with regardless of position, and where on resort were surly and hated their jobs. Unless you pay for upgrade, the main pools are incredibly crowded with everyone saving chairs so if you come later in the day, you will not find any available pool chairs. Once you’re at the pool, do not expect regular service for beverage. Even with tipping, you could sit there hours and no one would come to take a drink order. We found the food in most places to be in incredibly disappointing, bland and dry. The steak place was one of the worst meals we’ve ever had anywhere. The Japanese restaurant was decent. The sandwiches at the coffee shop were probably the highlight of the trip sadly. The buffets just have an overall grossness to them. Overcrowded with too many people and too many children with everything tasting the same. I could go on about all the issues for the week we were here but so tired of this resort.

    Feb 21, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Family trip

    Really friendly staff. Keila and Edwin ware really helpful. We had an amazin time overall.Thank you!

    Feb 20, 2026
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryRoom Service delivery fee is $15 USD.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies: Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
    Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a Spring Break-free environment.
    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
    General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed

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