Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults OnlyvsParadisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort ranks significantly better than Catalonia Royal Bavaro. Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 6 sources including Star Service, Gayot and Jetsetter.
Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only
 Fodor's
 Oyster
 Star Service
Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana 837, Dominican Republic
From $155/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "This adults-only haven is a perfect example of how an all-inclusive resort can offer top-tier hospitality." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "Quiet, adults-only Catalonia Royal has...clean, modern rooms, three restaurants, four bars, a spa, gym, two pools, as well as a private beach." Full review
 "The designers and architects took a tasteful approach here by foregoing large buildings of impersonal scale in favor of villa-style buildings that house a dozen or so guest rooms each." Full review
Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
 Frommer's
 Fodor's
 Rough Guide
 Star Service
 Gayot
 Jetsetter
Playa de Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $279/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "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.
 "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.
 "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." 
 "This palatial all-inclusive stands out among the deluxe options in Punta Cana, not least for its gracious, Moorish-inspired contemporary architecture." Full review
 "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." 
 "All-suite megaresort with 15 bars, 15 restaurants and a 8,600-square-foot spa and wellness sanctuary." Full review