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Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & CasinovsOcean Blue and Sand Beach Resort
Both properties are endorsed by writers. Overall, Ocean Blue & Sand scores slightly higher than Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & Casino. Ocean Blue & Sand comes in at 84 with endorsements from 4 publications including Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.
Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & Casino
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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.
Ocean Blue and Sand Beach Resort
Frommer's Fodor's
Oyster Star Service
Playa Arena Gorda, Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This two-in-one resort consists of first-class hotels; each is all-inclusive, offering a mass of rooms, spread in front of a beachfront of white sand." Full review
Fodor's "The lobby and lounge for the VIP club continue to dazzle." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Drawing as many couples as families, the 708-room Ocean Blue boasts a pristine beach, big pools, and decent food." Full review
Star Service "This huge all-inclusive, all-suite property occupies an oblong space on a broad swath of glistening white sands." Full review
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With nine restaurants to choose from, guests are spoiled for choice, although two restaurants are by reservation and incur an extra charge.
