Grand Paradise Bavaro
Hotel Information: Alive with energy but including ample space for quiet relaxation, Grand Paradise Bavaro - an Amhsa Marina Resort attracts an international clientele. Scores for beach volleyball matches are kept in several languages, televised international soccer matches in the Sports Bar draw cheering partisans for each side, and sights such as Spanish guests dancing flamenco on the beach are not uncommon.
Amenity highlights: Grand Paradise Bavaro features three children's pools, and four pools including three lagoon-style. The resort's 500-yard beach extends 40 yards deep and includes thatched shades and palm trees. Watersports covered by the All Inclusive Plan include snorkeling, kayaking, boogie boarding, windsurfing, sailing, and pool scuba-diving lessons. A wide variety of motorized watersports, as well as diving trips, are available for surcharges.
Insider tip: An independent operator offers guided ATV excursions along miles of the Dominican Republic's east coast beach.
Grand Paradise Bavaro - an Amhsa Marina Resort offers 504 guestrooms in six richly colored three-story buildings without elevators arrayed around a multi-acre central courtyard with two lagoon-style swimming pools and a fountain pond. Rooms include balconies or patios furnished with chairs and cocktail tables and compact refrigerators stocked with soft drinks and bottled water.
Televisions provide U.S. cable channels. In-room safes are available for surcharges. Decor includes white walls and ceilings, tile floors, dark rattan furniture, and tropical-print fabrics.
Rooms are available only in the All Inclusive Plan.
All Inclusive Plan - Rate includes the following:
- Room accommodations
- Unlimited food and local-brand drink
- In-room refrigerator with soft drinks, bottled water
- All resort fitness and recreation facilities
- All resort activities and entertainments
- Non-motorized watersports
- Daily bicycle and horseback tours
- Introductory scuba-diving lesson in pool
- Supervised children's activities (age 4-12)
- Taxes and gratuities
- Cable/satellite TV
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Internet access - dial-up
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Refrigerator
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- In-room safe
- Television
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Not included: Wine by the bottle; lobster at meals; motorized watersports; massage; spa services; beauty services; hair braiding; henna tattoos; babysitting; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning; telephone and fax; medical services; outside tours and excursions.
Room Amenities
Dining
La Laguna - Air-conditioned linen-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets daily. Theme dinners include Dominican, German, and Italian. Dinner dress code: dress shorts or long pants, collared shirts, dress sandals or closed-toe shoes for men. La Palma - Air-conditioned linen-service buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Theme dinners include Dominican, German, and Italian. Dinner dress code: dress shorts or long pants, collared shirts, dress sandals or closed-toe shoes for men. La Cana Grill - Open-air beachside restaurant and bar under giant thatched roof. A steak house with á la carte candlelight dinners. Dress code: dress shorts or long pants, collared shirts, dress sandals or closed-toe shoes for men. Reservations are required for dinner. Asia - Air-conditioned Asian fusion restaurant with rose walls, wooden ceiling, and hanging lanterns. Features a sushi bar and a la carte dinners. Dress code: dress shorts or long pants, collared shirts, dress sandals or closed-toe shoes for men. Reservations are required. Michelangelo - Air-conditioned Italian restaurant with high ceiling and romantic decor. À la carte dinners include pizza, pasta, seafood, and beef. Dress code: dress shorts or long pants, collared shirts, dress sandals or closed-toe shoes for men. Reservations are required. Taino - Open-air beachside restaurant under a thatched roof with tropical decor. Open for dinner with an a la carte menu of Dominican cuisine. Dress code: dress shorts or long pants, collared shirts, dress sandals or closed-toe shoes for men. Reservations are required. Seascape - Open-air beachfront restaurant with tropical decor serving seafood cuisine. Open for dinner with an a la carte menu. Dress code: dress shorts or long pants, collared shirts, dress sandals or closed-toe shoes for men. Reservations are required. Manglar - Air conditioned restaurant serving international cuisine. Open for dinner. Dress code: dress shorts or long pants, collared shirts, dress sandals or closed-toe shoes for men. Reservations are required. Club de Playa - Open-air beachside restaurant serving grilled foods such as chicken, fish, hot dogs, and burgers for lunch and afternoon and late night snacks. |
Sports Bar - Air-conditioned spot open 24 hours for sandwiches, nachos, popcorn, juices, beer, and tropical drinks. Pool and foosball tables. Big-screen TV. Two computers with dial-up Internet access (surcharges).
Lobby Bar - Mezzanine-level lounge providing pool-view veranda and terrace.
Pool Bar - Open for tropical drinks from mid-morning to late night.
Barco Bar - Open-air piano bar in a ship-like wooden structure with full bar and small tables. Open evenings and late night. Cash bar.
Swim-up bars - Located in the club section. Serving tropical drinks from mid-morning until late afternoon.
Beach Bar - Beachfront bar serving tropical drinks from mid-morning until late afternoon.
