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Both Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & Casino and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana is preferred by most professionals compared to Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & Casino. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana comes in at 92 with positive reviews from 7 sources including Fodor's, Oyster and Star Service.
Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & Casino
C/ El Cortecito, Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $173/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"A coral reef near the shore makes for exceptional snorkeling and diving. There's also a minigolf course, soccer fields, and a full plate of organized activities, including a good kids club." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the most elegant family-friendly all-inclusive hotels at Playa Bavaro. ... It offers sumptuous accommodations. Eleven restaurants span the globe, and nightlife includes a disco and casino."
Star Service
"Bavaro Beach is awash in all-inclusive resorts, but most are so large that it is virtually impossible to walk around the property without losing your breath." Full review
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If guests so choose, they have access to the facilities of the other two properties (Grand Palladium Royal and Punta Cana resorts), adding to the value, and a shuttle ushers them around the grounds for those who prefer not to walk.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
Boulevard Turistico del Este Km.28 No.74, Bavaro, Punta Cana 74, Dominican Republic
From $336/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Luxury
"The massive, all-inclusive Hard Rock is a sleek option in Punta Cana, located on a gorgeous stretch of white-sand beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Imagine Las Vegas with a Caribbean sea. The old Moon Palace Resort was transformed into a den of decadence and cool in late 2010." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This mammoth resort may not be to all tastes due to its overwhelming size, but its facilities are world-class."
Star Service
"It features a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course; a 48,000-sq-ft casino; 65,000 sq ft of conference and event space; and a casino with 457 slots, 40 gaming tables, a poker room and a VIP lounge." Full review
Fodor's
"Hard Rock's first all-inclusive property has its own unique identity, different from any other Dominican resort, and it's a great choice if you want nightlife and a busy, fun atmosphere." Full review
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The oversized rooms and suites are deluxe, but you need to decide if you’d prefer to be where the action is—closer to reception, restaurants, and the casino—or you could choose to be closer to the beach, rooms like a three-bedroom, rock star suite overlooking the Caribbean.
Condé Nast Traveler
88.8
"Hard Rock’s first all inclusive hotel and casino exudes lavish five-star all inclusive amenities and personal services to create the ultimate rock star getaway." Full review
Jetsetter
"A sumptuous tropical stay at a multi-award-winning, rock-inspired beach retreat, with a resort credit." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Activities at this all-inclusive, family-friendly resort include volleyball, water aerobics, tennis, and a kids' club with entertainment for youngsters"
15 of the Best Punta Cana All-inclusive Resorts
June 8, 2022
Travel + Leisure
"This all-inclusive family resort in Punta Cana features 13 pools, meals and snacks in 9 restaurants, nightly entertainment, live music, and 24-hour room service"
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This den of decadence and cool sits atop Punta Cana’s list of bold and beautiful resorts. The lobby feels like a rock-and-roll hall of fame, with memorabilia galore." Full review