Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa ResortvsBahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort scores significantly better than Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Don Pablo Collection. Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort ranks #6 in Punta Cana with accolades from 5 publications such as Gayot, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
Playa de Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $279/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This is our favorite all-inclusive hotel in Punta Cana, attracting mainly a Spanish clientele." Full review
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Both of the Paradisus hotels are desirable addresses, but frankly, if forced to choose, we'd opt for the Paradisus Palma Real.
Fodor's
"This luxury all-inclusive is a visual showstopper especially its central plaza by night, which sparkles under dramatic lighting." Full review
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You won't need to upgrade, but if you choose the adults-only Royal Service, you'll get to experience the smashing new contemporary Royal Club lounge and restaurant.
Rough Guide
"The top Bávaro resort – slightly more expensive but well worth it, with opulent contemporary architecture, sculpted tropical gardens, luxury suites... and access to the Cocotal golf course."
Star Service
"This palatial all-inclusive stands out among the deluxe options in Punta Cana, not least for its gracious, Moorish-inspired contemporary architecture." Full review
Gayot
"This resort combines a Caribbean setting with modern amenities including in-suite spa treatments, fitness programs and flexible meeting spaces with state-of-the-art equipment."
Jetsetter
"All-suite megaresort with 15 bars, 15 restaurants and a 8,600-square-foot spa and wellness sanctuary." Full review
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
Arena Gorda-Macao, Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Esmeralda is one of the nicer of the five side-by-side Luxury Bahia Principe hotels in this vast resort complex that all share a long beach of coconut palms." Full review
Star Service
"Bahia Principe has a stronghold in the Punta Cana area with numerous resort properties, but this is perhaps one of the best." Full review
Frommer's
"Esmeralda is one of the nicer of the five side-by-side Luxury Bahia Principe hotels in this vast resort complex that all share a long beach of coconut palms, nearly two dozen a la carte restaurants" Full review
Lonely Planet
"This romantic five-star place has a lot going for it, including its ‘private’ beach on Cayo Levantado's idyllic sands" Full review