Grand Palladium’s New Punta Cana Resort Will Have Swim-Ups, Rooftop Jacuzzi Suites, and a Private Beach Club 

You follow a winding path through blooming gardens, the sounds of tropical birds overhead and the ocean just beyond. Then the trees part, and there it is — Playa Bávaro, wide and white and dazzling. Behind you, the quiet of your private suite. In front of you, an empty cabana. The day is yours.

It’s the new all-inclusive Grand Palladium Select Bávaro, the newest experience from Palladium Hotel Group in Punta Cana. It’s a transformation of the former Grand Palladium Bavaro, part of the company’s new Grand Palladium Selection Collection. It’s slated to open in mid-December 2025. 

Rooms start at just under $300 per night in December — that gets you a junior suite with a garden view. For a rooftop jacuzzi terrace junior suite, the price goes up to $381.59 per night. 

What You’ll Find at Grand Palladium Select Bávaro

• 13 restaurants and 25 bars, including steakhouse, Japanese, Indian and Italian
• Swim-up suites and private whirlpool terraces
• Adults-only beach club with Bali beds and premium service
• Exclusive check-in, concierge and lounges
• Full access to Grand Palladium’s neighboring resorts
• Pools, gym, spa and included non-motorized water sports

Dining: International and Abundant

With eight à la carte restaurants and several buffets, dining here is designed to be varied and seamless — no reservations required. Standouts include upscale Italian, open-fire grilled meats, Asian fusion, and Indian cuisine — a rarity in the region. Whether you’re looking for a casual lunch by the pool or a more formal dinner, the options shift with your mood.

The Setting: Classic Punta Cana

You’re right on Bávaro Beach — one of the most celebrated stretches of sand in the Dominican Republic — and just 25 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. Excursions to nearby cenotes, zipline parks or sailing tours are easy to arrange, but the resort itself has enough variety to keep most guests fully immersed.

The Verdict

This is a large resort that carves out room to breathe. The Select concept means more privacy, better rooms, and elevated service — all while staying connected to the excitement of a big beachfront property. Whether you’re lounging by the adults-only pool or walking up to a live show after dinner, you never feel far from something worth doing — or from a place to hide away.

And it still starts with that walk to the beach.

What the Resort Will Cost You

Rooms start at just under $300 per night in December — that gets you a junior suite with a garden view. For a rooftop jacuzzi terrace junior suite, the price goes up to $381.59 per night.