may 2nd to the 16th 2008
we stayed at the lofts the first week,because we were only 3 adults & they allow only 2 adults per suite at the rs.the second Willis & Maribell were fantastic!!. We tipped them often simply because they deserved it.
The grounds were too beautiful to describe, in fact, the grounds
through out the entire resort were magnificent.Picture perfect at
the beach,pool,lobby , just everywhere.
The second wk.we stayed at RS.& it was super.What made it even better was Salvator worked 3 days at the RS.The rooms,the service, the attention to detail was just unbeliveable.
The sports bar was fast food heaven so we ate there often. We only went to one specialty rest.,the mexican & it was very good.
We went on 2 tours- the bavarro runners safari & the saona island tour. The safari was an eye openner, just wonderful people. The saona tour was the most fun i had in a lonnnng time.Both tours were long rides, but well worth the time & money.
The RS,thebeach, the pool, the rooms,the service, the people--OMG!!
Will we go back ?? Can't wait till next year !! YES YES YES!!!!Willis & Maribell were fantastic!!. We tipped them often simply because they deserved it.
The grounds were too beautiful to describe, in fact, the grounds
through out the entire resort were magnificent.Picture perfect at
the beach,pool,lobby , just everywhere.
The second wk.we stayed at RS.& it was super.What made it even better was Salvator worked 3 days at the RS.The rooms,the service, the attention to detail was just unbeliveable.
The sports bar was fast food heaven so we ate there often. We only went to one specialty rest.,the mexican & it was very good.
We went on 2 tours- the bavarro runners safari & the saona island tour. The safari was an eye openner, just wonderful people. The saona tour was the most fun i had in a lonnnng time.Both tours were long rides, but well worth the time & money.
The RS,thebeach, the pool, the rooms,the service, the people--OMG!! Willis & Maribell were fantastic!!. We tipped them often simply because they deserved it.
The grounds were too beautiful to describe, in fact, the grounds
through out the entire resort were magnificent.Picture perfect at
the beach,pool,lobby , just everywhere.
The second wk.we stayed at RS.& it was super.What made it even better was Salvator worked 3 days at the RS.The rooms,the service, the attention to detail was just unbeliveable.
The sports bar was fast food heaven so we ate there often. We only went to one specialty rest.,the mexican & it was very good.
We went on 2 tours- the bavarro runners safari & the saona island tour. The safari was an eye openner, just wonderful people. The saona tour was the most fun i had in a lonnnng time.Both tours were long rides, but well worth the time & money.
The RS,thebeach, the pool, the rooms,the service, the people--OMG!!
Will we go back ?? Can't wait till next year !! YES YES YES!!!!
Will we go back ?? Can't wait till next year !! YES YES YES!!!!wk. my nephew arrived so we took 2 suites at the rs.At the lofts the pool area was really alot fun & the bartenders- Salvator, Willis & Maribell were fantastic!!. We tipped them ofteWillis & Maribell were fantastic!!. We tipped them often simply because they deserved it.
The grounds were too beautiful to describe, in fact, the grounds
through out the entire resort were magnificent.Picture perfect at
the beach,pool,lobby , just everywhere.
The second wk.we stayed at RS.& it was super.What made it even better was Salvator worked 3 days at the RS.The rooms,the service, the attention to detail was just unbeliveable.
The sports bar was fast food heaven so we ate there often. We only went to one specialty rest.,the mexican & it was very good.
We went on 2 tours- the bavarro runners safari & the saona island tour. The safari was an eye openner, just wonderful people. The saona tour was the most fun i had in a lonnnng time.Both tours were long rides, but well worth the time & money.
The RS,thebeach, the pool, the rooms,the service, the people--OMG!!
Will we go back ?? Can't wait till next year !! YES YES YES!!!!n simply because they deserved it.
The grounds were too beautiful to describe, in fact, the grounds
through out the entire resort were magnificent.Picture perfect at
the beach,pool,lobby , just everywhere.
The second wk.we stayed at RS.& it was super.What made it even better was Salvator worked 3 days at the RS.The rooms,the service, the attention to detail was just unbeliveable.
The sports bar was fast food heaven so we ate there often. We only went to one specialty rest.,the mexican & it was very good.
We went on 2 tours- the bavarro runners safari & the saona island tour. The safari was an eye openner, just wonderful Willis & Maribell were fantastic!!. We tipped them often simply because they deserved it.
The grounds were too beautiful to describe, in fact, the grounds
through out the entire resort were magnificent.Picture perfect at
the beach,pool,lobby , just everywhere.
The second wk.we stayed at RS.& it was super.What made it even better was Salvator worked 3 days at the RS.The rooms,the service, the attention to detail was just unbeliveable.
The sports bar was fast food heaven so we ate there often. We only went to one specialty rest.,the mexican & it was very good.
We went on 2 tours- the bavarro runners safari & the saona island tour. The safari was an eye openner, just wonderful people. The saona tour was the most fun i had in a lonnnng time.Both tours were long rides, but well worth the time & money.
The RS,thebeach, the pool, the rooms,the service, the people--OMG!!
Will we go back ?? Can't wait till next year !! YES YES YES!!!!people. The saona tour was the most fun i had in a lonnnng time.Both tours were long rides, but well worth the time & money.
The RS,thebeach, the pool, the rooms,the service, the people--OMG!!
Will we go back ?? Can't wait till next year !! YES YES YES!!!!Willis & Maribell were fantastic!!. We tipped them often simply because they deserved it.
The grounds were too beautiful to describe, in fact, the grounds
through out the entire resort were magnificent.Picture perfect at
the beach,pool,lobby , just everywhere.
The second wk.we stayed at RS.& it was super.What made it even better was Salvator worked 3 days at the RS.The rooms,the service, the attention to detail was just unbeliveable.
The sports bar was fast food heaven so we ate there often. We only went to one specialty rest.,the mexican & it was very good.
We went on 2 tours- the bavarro runners safari & the saona island tour. The safari was an eye openner, just wonderful people. The saona tour was the most fun i had in a lonnnng time.Both tours were long rides, but well worth the time & money.
The RS,thebeach, the pool, the rooms,the service, the people--OMG!!
Will we go back ?? Can't wait till next year !! YES YES YES!!!!
Willis & Maribell were fantastic!!. We tipped them often simply because they deserved it.
The grounds were too beautiful to describe, in fact, the grounds
through out the entire resort were magnificent.Picture perfect at
the beach,pool,lobby , just everywhere.
The second wk.we stayed at RS.& it was super.What made it even better was Salvator worked 3 days at the RS.The rooms,the service, the attention to detail was just unbeliveable.
The sports bar was fast food heaven so we ate there often. We only went to one specialty rest.,the mexican & it was very good.
We went on 2 tours- the bavarro runners safari & the saona island tour. The safari was an eye openner, just wonderful people. The saona tour was the most fun i had in a lonnnng time.Both tours were long rides, but well worth the time & money.
The RS,thebeach, the pool, the rooms,the service, the people--OMG!!
Will we go back ?? Can't wait till next year !! YES YES YES!!!!
BOB & NoreenWillis & Maribell were fantastic!!. We tipped them often simply because they deserved it.
The grounds were too beautiful to describe, in fact, the grounds
through out the entire resort were magnificent.Picture perfect at
the beach,pool,lobby , just everywhere.
The second wk.we stayed at RS.& it was super.What made it even better was Salvator worked 3 days at the RS.The rooms,the service, the attention to detail was just unbeliveable.
The sports bar was fast food heaven so we ate there often. We only went to one specialty rest.,the mexican & it was very good.
We went on 2 tours- the bavarro runners safari & the saona island tour. The safari was an eye openner, just wonderful people. The saona tour was the most fun i had in a lonnnng time.Both tours were long rides, but well worth the time & money.
The RS,thebeach, the pool, the rooms,the service, the people--OMG!!
Will we go back ?? Can't wait till next year !! YES YES YES!!!!

we stayed at end of may, and could not stop raving about this place. we were 6 people, and couldn't think of any negatives. the weather was perfect, hot and sunny everyday, the food was excellent, the drinks were excellent! the entertainment staff was great and really go out of their way to make sure you have fun. one thing we really liked was that you dont have to make reservations at the a la cartes, you just go when you're hungry, the most we waited was 10 minutes, and you could even repeat the ones you liked the best. we didnt get to try all of them, there were too many in the complex! there were games, dance lessons, water sports, a great shopping centre on property and just down the beach a flea market. the beach was the best we've ever seen, and we travel 2x a year. theres a water slide down the beach near the end of the resort, that is a blast! we tried it once and were hooked!! all in all, we'd definately recommend this resort and would definately go back!!

After researching many hotels and reading many reviews, I decided to stay at the Grand Palladium and I could not have chosen a better hotel. Contrary to what others said, the hotel was amazing.

The restaurants were very nice, even the buffets. They did serve similar food each night, such as the pastas, but the did change the types of meat, due to what kind of night it was (Italian night, Mexican night, etc.). I am definitely a very picky eater and I was happy with the food. There was always something for everyone.

The pool area was nice, although I didn't spend much time there. Too hot; rather be at the beach. The beach was gorgeous and it was so comfortable. There are huts to sit under so if you need some shade, it is avaliable. Also, there is a great breeze on the beach, making it so nice to just lay and relax all day. There are many activities to do on the beach. Parasailing was fun, but I did not feel comfortable going into a boat with a stranger, driving to another boat, switching boats in the middle of the ocean, and after parasailing waiting for that same boat to return to bring you back. It was just a hassle and very awkward.

The disco at night is nice and fun, but they mainly play Spanish music; can't complain, you are in THEIR country. The sports bar is great because it offers food 24/7. The restaurants and buffets were on a schedule which was kind of annoying, but oh well. And there is no room service that delivers food, which was also another hassle. But it really is impossible for there to be room service since each building contained about 15 rooms.

The loft suite was very nice, the jetted tub was cleaned everyday, our waters were stocked everyday, as well as many towels. If you tip the housekeeper she will take care of you.

Very nice people but it definitely is hard to understand if you don't speak their language. Once again, you are in THEIR country, so you cannot complain. The majority of tourists there were from Europe (German) and from Spanish speaking countries. Almost no one spoke English. As for the staff, the reception, the waiters, and most of the staff do try to accomodate although there is a barrier with language. The souvenier shop salespeople and the supermarket workers spoke no English. Just a heads up for people who get angry at this.

All in all it was an amazing trip. The food was great, the beach was amazing, the room was spectacular, and the staff was very friendly and always helped us out. The only thing I disliked was the outsiders from the DR who came in to sell their things to us tourists. They basically harass you to buy their things, but that's anywhere.

everything was fine until we were told on our first day that all the pools close at 7pm. this is a very large property with numerous pools and its unbelieveable that they would close all the pools so early when the sun is still brightly shining. they actually called security on us because we just thought the bartenders were joking when they told us to get out so we swam away laughing. but they were really serious.....also, don't be too loud or you'll be told to be quiet. there were 6 of us there for 6 days and the last 2 days we all spent in the bathroom. the food is generally repeated throughout buffets but it's decent. the drinks all have banana which got boring. all in all the beach was the best part. would i stay here again? probably not unless they livened it up more. from the beginning of our stay it was apparent that we
were at an old folks home. boring vacation!