Palladium Hotel Group unveils transformation of Grand Palladium
Palladium Hotel Group will reopen Grand Palladium Bávaro as Grand Palladium Select Bávaro on December 15, 2025, following a $61.5M renovation.
PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Palladium Hotel Group, announces the complete renovation of Grand Palladium Bávaro Suites & Spa, which will reopen its doors on December 15, 2025, incorporating the new concepts Grand Palladium Select Bávaro and Family Selection at Grand Palladium Select Bávaro.
Grand Palladium Select Collection, the brand's innovative premium offering, is designed to elevate the travel experience through exclusive services, high-quality cuisine, and personalized entertainment. This concept debuted earlier this year at Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres (Cancún, Mexico) and Grand Palladium Select Palace Ibiza (Platja d'en Bossa, Spain), and will soon be joined by Grand Palladium Select Bávaro (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic) and Grand Palladium Select White Sand (Riviera Maya, Mexico).
Thanks to an investment of approximately USD $61.5 million, Grand Palladium Select Bávaro will offer completely renovated spaces, including the lobby, villas, rooms, restaurants, and pools—all carefully designed to provide a higher level of comfort and sophistication.
Guests of Grand Palladium Select Bávaro will enjoy a diverse and high-end culinary offering, including à la carte themed restaurants and exclusive bars. Highlights among the new additions include:
Piacere Coffee Shop: A warm and cozy space specializing in specialty coffee.
La Grand Gelateria: An authentic Italian gelato parlor.
The Pizza Stop: An Italian pizzeria ideal for casual meals.
Le Petit Chef: An innovative and immersive dining experience.
Entertainment is also being revamped with a dynamic schedule outside the Sunset Theater, featuring themed parties such as neon nights, rock nights, and beach parties.
As part of the Grand Palladium Select Collection hospitality philosophy, guests will also have access to the facilities of the other resorts within the complex: Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Palace Resort & Spa.
Additionally, for the first time in the Dominican Republic, the exclusive Family Selection at Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts concept is being introduced, previously only available in Cancún, Riviera Maya, and Vallarta. This VIP offering for families places children at the center of the experience, providing benefits such as:
Private Lobby and Check-in
The Nest: An exclusive family restaurant with international options
Exclusive Pool
Es Niu: A poolside snack and bar area
Gift Shop Experience: A family-oriented store located by the pool
Private Beach Area
Butler Service
Family Boss Welcome Kit
Dedicated Children's Areas
In addition, adults staying in Family Selection will have access to the services of the exclusive adult-only TRS Hotels.
With this renovation, Palladium Hotel Group reaffirms the versatility of its Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts brand by offering multiple concepts in a single destination. Punta Cana thus becomes one of the group's most complete locations, integrating the All-Inclusive experiences of TRS Hotels and Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, along with the Family Selection and Grand Palladium Select Collection concepts. This diversity allows every traveler to fully personalize their stay, creating unique and unforgettable experiences.
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