Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & CasinovsSanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts scores marginally higher than Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & Casino. Sanctuary Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts ranks #20 in Punta Cana with recommendations from 4 sources like Jetsetter, Fodor's and Oyster.
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.
Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Boulevard Zona hotelera, Playa Juanillo, Punta Cana 0809, Dominican Republic
From $318/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This stellar resort, the keystone of Cap Cana... welcomes families, with The Fortress wing reserved for adults only." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Intended for high-end travelers, this sumptuous all-suite hotel is situated within a charming village setting."
Jetsetter
"Sprawling adults-only all-inclusive in Punta Cana with five pools, a huge spa, and top-notch fare." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"In the private beachfront reserve of Cap Cana, just 15 minutes from Punta Cana's airport, this sprawling, all-inclusive resort is a world of its own." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The sprawling resort blends the charm of architecture invoking Spanish castles, with modern-day luxuries, including six pools, a spa, five restaurants...and a picture-perfect white-sand beach."
Frommer's
"A choice of rooms in the Spanish colonial–style main hotel and in the (adults-only) faux stone “castle,” or you can rent a Caribbean-style villa. Most are done along clean modern lines" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated on 30,000 acres boasting pristine white-sand beaches in the Dominican Republic, Sanctuary Cap Cana offers a memorable getaway for girlfriends of all ages"
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Travel + Leisure
"Four suite categories include Colonial, Luxury, Castle, and Villa suites...five restaurants along with six bars and lounges provide a variety of dining options. There’s plenty to do with six pools."
Travel + Leisure
"Spanning 30,000 oceanfront acres in a private gated community, Sanctuary Cap Cana offers “flawless beaches, watersports, outdoor activities, [a] spa, and high-quality restaurants,” says Hand"