Hotel Riu Palace Punta CanavsParadisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana and Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort are both praised by experts. Overall, Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort comes in at #6 in Punta Cana with approval from 6 publications including Star Service, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
 Fodor's
 Star Service
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $386/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "By night this megaresort decorated with Arabian-style domes looks like a fairy-tale palace and its generally older clientele are a departure from the other Riu resorts in the vast complex." Full review
 "This humongous all-suite property stands out, literally, from the crowd in Bavaro for being four-stories high." Full review
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Expect little attention from management for special requests because of the large size of the property, though staffers are as friendly as can be.
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