Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicBavaro
Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
Circular family playground
Bavaro Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
Paradisus by MeliáCircular family playground
The all-suite resort runs on multi-generational family energy, shifting from daytime water recreation to evening shows and cocktail lounges.
What it’s good at
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Cocotal golf greens border the secluded grounds, and the resort keeps a dedicated beach club on Bávaro Beach.
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The rooms
Every accommodation is an expansive suite, and ground-floor swim-up units open straight into interconnected pool channels.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Zero-entry shallows slope into the central pool beside a swim-up bar, and shaded daybeds line the spa courtyard.
The gym
Yellow stationary bikes fill the vaulted studio pavilion facing the gardens, and the fitness center stays open 24 hours.
At the table
Lemon Fish prepares fresh ceviches and raw seafood, and Origen Gastro Hall serves international plates from live cooking stations.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.