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Paradisus Palma Real
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · Paradisus by Meliá · Core Luxury
Its full name, Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort, nods to the adjacent Cocotal Golf & Country Club: a 27-hole parkland course laid out on a former coconut plantation by six-time Spanish champion Jose "Pepe" Gancedo. The all-inclusive resort itself opened in 2010 on Bavaro Beach and underwent a major redesign in 2022 that reshaped much of its architecture and public spaces.
- Opened 2010
- Neighborhood: Bavaro / Los Corales
About Paradisus Palma Real
- The resort takes its 'Golf & Spa' name from the Cocotal Golf & Country Club directly across the road, a 27-hole parkland layout split into three nines: Hibiscus, Bougainvillea, and Benjamina.
- The golf course was designed by Jose "Pepe" Gancedo, a six-time Spanish national champion, and opened in February 2000 on the site of a former coconut plantation.
History
Paradisus Palma Real is an all-inclusive resort in the Bavaro/Punta Cana area of the Dominican Republic, operated under the Paradisus by Melia brand. Its full name, Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort, refers to the adjacent Cocotal Golf & Country Club, a 27-hole parkland course opened in February 2000 and designed by six-time Spanish champion Jose "Pepe" Gancedo on the site of a former coconut plantation.
Established in 2010, the resort underwent a major redesign in 2022 that substantially upgraded its architecture and facilities, positioning it as one of the standout properties in Punta Cana.
The setting
14 km from Marinarium.
Restaurants and bars
- Brisas at Paradisus Palma Real — Restaurant · Asian fusion
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Beach
- Water sports
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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