Where to Stay in Punta Cana? Hard Rock vs Grand Palladium Bavaro


Beach view

For those who seek 30 miles of coastline and tropical waters, the warm, Caribbean climate, and an array of entertainment for singles and families of all ages, Punta Cana is a resort locale like no other.

The town is nestled within the most eastern province of the Dominican Republic and is one of the many island destinations of the Caribbean that entice millions of travelers each year.

Tourists flock to the tropical locale for year-round warmth, white sand beaches, and glittering turquoise ocean waves.

With so many beautiful and vibrant resorts to choose from, a couple of resorts stand out among travelers from all over for their stunning locations, offered amenities, and quality atmosphere.

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana

Both a beachfront resort and Hard Rock’s first all-in-one hotel and casino, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is a fan-favorite.

Loaded with five-star amenities and entertainment, the resort encompasses a 121 acres area in Macao Beach in the Dominican Republic.

Bringing the luxurious aspects and celebrity status of the rock-and-roll lifestyle to real life, the Hard Rock Punta Cana advertises itself as an all-inclusive experience and wastes not in pulling out all the stops to make your vacation rock.

The entire Hard Rock resort boasts many avenues of entertainment to appease an array of guests.

Whether young or old, adventurous or subdued, families or couples, everyone is sure to find something to enjoy.

Resort rooms feature large suites with Hydro Spa Tub, 24-hour room service, and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Hot tub

Aside from spending time along the beach and warm waters, the Hard Rock Hotel features Sound Body, their customized health and wellness experience designed to breathe life back into the mind, body, and spirit.

Sound Body is home to the Rock Spa relaxation and treatment retreat with Posh Beauty Salon.

Sound Body is also host to Rock Om, a refreshing opportunity to practice yoga coupled with music, and Body Rock, partnered with Technogym to provide you with a convenient and vibrant workout during your stay.

In addition to these amenities, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana is home to 13 pools, including 4 bars to which you can swim.

Among these pools are 3 kid-oriented pools with fun activities for kids under 16 years of age and feature water slides.

Vacation Club Members can enjoy two pools made available exclusively for them and one pool is specifically open to only Rock Royalty Level members.

For those who want to stretch their legs and get in some swings on the links, daytime fun extends beyond the waters of the pools and ocean.

Golfers will be delighted by the Jack Nicklaus designed Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay 18-hole championship course.

Surrounded by scenic views and designed with unique holes and challenges, players of all skill levels are sure to enjoy.

Couple playing golf

For fun and vacation enjoyment out of the sun, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino features a variety of nine restaurants to appeal to a menagerie of tastes.

Whether you and your family are in the mood for Italian, brick-oven pizza, Asian cuisine, Mediterranean, Caribbean, or buffet-style food, the Hard Rock is home to all of these and more to please your palate.

For snacks and dessert lovers, the Hard Rock also has deli-styled establishments and even an ice cream parlor.

Grand Palladium Bávaro Suites Resort and Spa

Located along the shores of Bávaro Beach at the Grand Palladium Bávaro Suites Resort and Spa, guests are treated to five-star amenities and a resort atmosphere that reflects the style and lifestyle of the tropical Caribbean paradise in the Dominican Republic.

Grand Palladium is right in the center of it all and is conveniently located near adult-oriented bars and clubs, on-site entertainment, and kid-friendly amenities to appeal to guests of all ages.

Grand Palladium offers their exclusive Infinite Indulgence amenity, which gives guests of the Grand Palladium Bávaro Suites Resort and Spa the opportunity to utilize amenities at three total resorts.

Guests can take advantage of restaurants, bars, and fun at the two other conveniently located five-star Grand Palladium resorts.

Whether walking to the adjoining Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa and Casino or taking a free resort shuttle to the Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort and Spa, amenities are all around.

For fun in the sun, guests can enjoy a variety of activities right at their resort.

Beachgoers will enjoy beachfront views from the Grand Palladium Bávaro Suites Resort and Spa, with exclusive access to the white sand beaches of Bávaro Beach.

Adventurers can enjoy activities on dry land and in the ocean, whether choosing to partake in snorkeling or swimming.

With six freshwater pools on site, including a family pool, as well as three age-specific clubs for kids aged 1 to 18, there’s a place for everyone who wants to go, go, go on their vacation.

Those looking to indulge in relaxation can find it all throughout the Grand Palladium Bávaro Suites Resort and Spa.

Whether spending an afternoon in a hammock under a palm and the Caribbean sun or rejuvenating with treatments at the Zentropia Palladium Spa and Wellness facility at the Grand Palladium Palace Resort, relaxation is a given at the Grand Palladium.

Woman on a hammock

For a fee of $50 per guest per day, guests can enjoy all the spa has to offer and take advantage of its gym, jacuzzi, sauna, vapor baths, and more to be pampered during your stay.

Food and drink lovers will rejoice at the number of restaurants and bars made available to guests at the Grand Palladium resorts.

Of the 13 restaurants, some are à la carte and some are show-cooking and buffet-style, with international cuisine offered for single guests and couples and families depending on your party’s taste and style.

There are also 25 bars for guests to enjoy a drink or other indoor fun.

These activities and more will keep guests of all ages entertained from the bright Caribbean morning to the night.

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