Title: The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678100/3678007/65d4dc85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678100/3678007/f8c7e338.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Caribbean cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678100/3678007/75ff0df3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678100/3678007/116fa23d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678100/3678007/a4481c83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers enjoy Caribbean dishes with stunning ocean vistas at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande. This tropical retreat offers sports massages, reflexology treatments, and beachfront dining. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRio-San-Juan-Hotels-The-Balaji-Palace-At-Playa-Grande.h3678007.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRio-San-Juan-Hotels-The-Balaji-Palace-At-Playa-Grande.h3678007.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.67196%2C-70.04841&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=78Kra1uk2wi7yhbs3z0z5kMs5Us=) Playa Grande, Rio San Juan, Espaillat #### What's nearby - Playa Grande Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.1 km - Gri Gri Lagoon - 5 min drive - 5.6 km - Playa Grande - 6 min drive - 6.1 km - Playa Caleton - 7 min drive - 4.2 km - Playa Preciosa - 7 min drive - 6.4 km #### Getting around - Gregorio Luperon Intl. Airport (POP) - 98 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪D' Oscar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪La Casona - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hacienda Flor Café - ‬7 min drive - ‪chef pitiko - ‬16 min drive - ‪Cafe De Paris - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande Luxury family-friendly resort by the ocean Consider a stay at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and fishing, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a massage, hydrotherapy, and reflexology at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Caribbean cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a swim-up bar - Free self parking - Limo/town car service, English breakfast (surcharge), and extended parking - Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge) Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Balconies and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100200000/100197600/100197578/2717790f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casablanca Hotel Cabrera - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 78 reviews CA $88 CA $126 total includes taxes & fees Oct 16 - Oct 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=100197578&PinnedHotelID=100197578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![King Room Balcony with ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90840000/90832800/90832731/82f5a026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Catalina Tropical Lodge Cabrera - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 45 reviews CA $206 CA $243 total includes taxes & fees Sep 26 - Sep 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-27&selected=90832731&PinnedHotelID=90832731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35832800/35832747/c863561c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabrera Chalet Cabrera - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews CA $125 CA $160 total includes taxes & fees Sep 26 - Sep 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-27&selected=35832747&PinnedHotelID=35832747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hummingbird | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20310000/20307800/20307767/a315833f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Playa Paraiso en Magante Gaspar Hernandez - On private beach - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 49 reviews CA $92 CA $118 total includes taxes & fees Sep 26 - Sep 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-27&selected=20307767&PinnedHotelID=20307767&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115180000/115178100/115178086/7032e309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cape Coral 1 Cabrera - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - City view CA $96 CA $183 total includes taxes & fees Sep 26 - Sep 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-27&selected=115178086&PinnedHotelID=115178086&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96720000/96717300/96717280/ff1a94fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Loma Alta Cabrera - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included CA $219 CA $273 total includes taxes & fees Oct 1 - Oct 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=96717280&PinnedHotelID=96717280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100791000/100790943/w1554h1020x213y0-0bc68d90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Caleton, Apartment No. 2, Rio San Juan, 4 Pers Rio San Juan - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=100790943&PinnedHotelID=100790943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113940000/113936700/113936683/8fefd3d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Media Luna Apartment El Breton - Ocean view - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly CA $81 CA $116 total includes taxes & fees Sep 29 - Sep 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=113936683&PinnedHotelID=113936683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96868400/96868385/cdda10ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury apartment in Rio San Juan! Just 3-minute drive from the amazing beaches! Río San Juan - Washer - Air conditioning CA $188 CA $426 total includes taxes & fees Sep 26 - Sep 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-27&selected=96868385&PinnedHotelID=96868385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34481700/34481634/c6f1aab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A very peaceful paradise Rio San Juan - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=34481634&PinnedHotelID=34481634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request - Limo/town car service - Free self parking on site - RV/bus/truck parking on site - Extended parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 per person - 2 restaurants - A bar/lounge - A poolside bar - A swim-up bar - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Restaurants on site - Balaji Palace - Grand Hall ### Things to do - 4 hot tubs - Billiards/pool table - Children's pool - Fishing - Full-service spa - Gym - Outdoor pool - Personal motorized watercraft - Sauna - TV in common areas - Volleyball ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - On a private beach - Picnic area - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Aromatherapy - Body wraps - Couples treatment rooms - Facials - Hydrotherapy - Manicures/pedicures - Reflexology - Spa treatment rooms - Sports massages - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - Elevator ### More - 2 buildings - 4 floors - Built in 2009 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Egyptian cotton sheets - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Pillowtop mattress - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - iPod dock ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Free daily newspapers - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person - Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one way) - Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old This property accepts credit cards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Palace Playa Grande Palace Playa Grande Hotel Palace Playa Grande Hotel Rio San Juan Palace Playa Grande Rio San Juan The Palace At Playa Grande Hotel Rio San Juan Palace Playa Grande Resort Rio San Juan Palace Playa Grande Resort Balaji Palace Playa Grande Resort Rio San Juan Balaji Palace Playa Grande Resort Balaji Palace Playa Grande Rio San Juan Balaji Palace Playa Grande The Balaji At Grande Juan The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande Resort The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande Rio San Juan The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande Resort Rio San Juan ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. ### Is The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 120 per vehicle applies. ### Where is The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande located? > Located in Rio San Juan, this beachfront resort is next to a golf course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Grande Golf Course, Playa Caleton, and Playa Grande. Gri Gri Lagoon is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 3 ### 7.4/10 Cleanliness ### 7.4/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 6.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andres, Rio San Juan Sep 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great atmosphere, beautiful place and excellent service ##### Andres Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 19, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing services, great location, outstanding experience ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### JR May 3, 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Terrible experience, stranded - BEWARE Reservation was confirmed through Expedia and credit card was charged. Arrived at the hotel, an hour and a half away from the airport, only to find it CLOSED. Nobody answered the phone (and cell reception was terrible, maybe because it was raining heavily). Taxi took me to the nearest other hotel (Playa Grande Beach Club), and the manager there was able to reach the manager of The Palace, who said he had no record of my reservation and the hotel was closed because no other customers were there. Ended up staying at the Beach Club, which was a little pricier than I had planned but fantastic, and I highly recommend to anyone considering The Palace to go there instead. At the very least double and triple check directly with the hotel that they have your reservation BEFORE flying there, or you might end up stranded like me. ##### JR ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Oct 27, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Do not try to stay here First I could not find the hotel. Called hotels phone number many times and got a answering machine that had a different hotel name on machine. I went looking for the hotel name on machine. Found that hotel. Went to giant gate in front of hotel around 6pm. No one at gate . Gate was locked. Yelled anyone here no answer. Could see a hotel in the distance. No lights on and saw no people or cars. Called Expedia. They attempted to call hotel and got a answering machine. Expedia said they would give me a refund once they finally got approval from hotel. Then had to look for answer hotel in a foreign country. Horrible experience ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Paul Jan 21, 2015 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### hotel decevant Àrrive vers 16h et aussitôt agression d un employé pour savoir ce que sera votre repas du soir. Il est impératif de répondre de suite.ensuite visite de la chambre(située à côté de la réception) Porte vitrée ,fenêtre sans volet,pas de séparation entre chambre et wc.pas de frigo etc.... Dîner ,choix 2 entrée 3 plat 2 desserts.....et pas de Café dans ce soit disant PALACE. Pour ne pas prendre de risques ,nous dînerons avec qqs pâtes et riz froid Après avoir rejoint notre chambre,qui donne aussi dans le hall,nous constatons que qqs personnes s amuse follement au billard américain. En l absence de tout personnel de l établissement,nous interpellons les joueurs de billard qui Comprennent la situation en arrêtant immédiatement leur partie. Le matin petit déjeuner réduit à ca plus simple expression. Après quoi nous décidons de ne pas poursuivre cette expérience pour la nuit suivante pré payee et nous partons. ##### Paul ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberto Apr 24, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Treated like royalty at The Palace! The Palace didn't start as a luxury hotel but rather a private residence. But now it is open to the public to get a glimpse of what it must be like to live like royalty! The location is ideal. The Cliff House is literally built into the ocean-side cliff. The main building (The Palace) is set back across wonderful landscaping and terraced walkways with fantastic views. A third building (the guesthouse) has 4 guest rooms as well. This is an ideal location for a relaxing and private vacation. Meals are set out by the staff on the back porch which receives a wonderful breeze all day. Other covered porches and gazebos offer relief from the sun when needed. The pool is comfortable and refreshing. Local wildlife includes resident chickens and peacocks. However, all of these amazing facilities pale in comparison to the tremendous staff whose only mission seems to be to pamper you and make you feel like you are the only guests in the hotel. To be fair, on two nights, we were. But the morning, afternoon, and evening staff were attentive, courteous, helpful, polite and right there whenever they were needed. The service is truly world-class--unmatched at all but the most exclusive luxury international hotels. Details: Location on the ocean, not as some Google Maps put it in Rio San Juan. Look for the kidney-shaped pool. ATM available in town; staff will give you a ride. Get a ride from airport thru the hotel to save hassle; meal plan available at hotel too. ##### Roberto ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick, FL Mar 10, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place A lil more expensive but definitely worth it in my opinion ##### Nick ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peach, Toronto, Canada Feb 18, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful Hotel & Great Staff! The hotel is beautiful, the pictures don't do it justice. The private beach had really strong waves when we stayed so I was a little nervous to actually swim in it, but there are a bunch of nice beaches close by which the staff will take you to. Playa Grande is beautiful and you should definetly go there at least once. The hotel staff were amazing. Very friendly and helpful. A guy named Felix came by on my first day to sell some excursions. I went to Do-Do lagoon, horseback riding and whale watching. I would reccomend all three, as they are pretty private. I went to the lagoon with a couple which was staying at the hotel as well and a member of the staff came along, and the horseback riding was completely private. Whale watching was with a bunch of people from other hotels and was amazing. We saw a humpback whale and her baby! I got the meal plan which wasn't really great (Expedia doesn't offer it but the hotel will). Next time I would pay a-la-carte for breakfast and then get lunch and dinner out. Another couple went this route and it worked out great for them; Tinto, our guide from the lagoon trip was really nice and took them out every day. To get to the hotel take the Expedia Blue bus. I was the only person on the bus and it was really easy and about half the price the hotel will charge. Also, bring cash. The excursions charged a lot for credit card fees and it's a pain to use the ATM in the town. Overall, great experience. I highly reccomend. ##### Peach ### 8/10 Good #### Lauren, New York, NY Feb 11, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Different experience. Amazing staff. Great food. This was a great 3 day vacation, we needed to disconnect and that is exactly what this is. We just got back from an amazing relaxing 3 days in Feb 2014- the staff makes the stay. Everyone wants to help you. The hotel is very remote and its very homey feel- romantic place for a couple. No hotels in the area or restaurants or a touristy town- so know to expect that. The hotel offers rides to and from 2 nearby beaches which are really beautiful. You can get a sense for the local lifestyle here. The palace is really beautiful- no tv or phone in the rooms also which again is something we appreciated. ##### Lauren ### 6/10 Okay #### Felipe, Santo Domingo Jun 11, 2013 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### No esta como advertido El hotel no estaba como hemos pensado. No se llama "the palace at playa grande" no estaba en el playa grande, no teine los facilidades y hay bastante habitaciones casi abandonado. En realidad es un pequeño "boutique" hotel que se llama "Balaji Palace" ##### Felipe ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Westin® Puntacana Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-The-Westin-Puntacana-Resort-Club.h6209304.Hotel-Information) > > [Tortuga Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Tortuga-Bay-Hotel.h1525973.Hotel-Information) > > [Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Samana-Hotels-Viva-Wyndham-V-Samana-All-Inclusive-Resort.h9858248.Hotel-Information) > > [Catalonia Punta Cana - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Catalonia-Punta-Cana-All-Inclusive.h546878.Hotel-Information) > > [Dreams Flora Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Dreams-Flora-Resort-Spa.h83709942.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa de Campo Resort and Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Casa-De-Campo-Resort-And-Villas.h893050.Hotel-Information) > > [Playabachata](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Playabachata-Resort-All-Inclusive.h23089497.Hotel-Information) > > [Residencial Casa Linda](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Residencial-Casa-Linda.h3510684.Hotel-Information) > > [Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Lifestyle-Tropical-Beach-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h534766.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Alisei](https://www.expedia.ca/Samana-Hotels-Hotel-Alisei.h6380332.Hotel-Information) > > [Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Lifestyle-Crown-Residence-Suites-All-Inclusive.h1369424.Hotel-Information) > > [Presidential Suites by Lifestyle - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Presidential-Suites-By-Lifestyle-All-Inclusive.h16273140.Hotel-Information) > > [Senator Puerto Plata](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Senator-Puerto-Plata-Spa-Resort-All-Inclusive.h29826620.Hotel-Information) > > [Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Serenade-Punta-Cana-Beach-Spa-Resort.h44442694.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunscape Coco Punta Cana - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Be-Live-Collection-Punta-Cana-All-Inclusive.h975332.Hotel-Information) > > [Playa Esmeralda Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Guayacanes-Hotels-Playa-Esmeralda-Resort.h3767237.Hotel-Information) > > [Imperial Suites Cabarete - lifestyle](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Imperial-Suites-Cabarete-By-Lifestyle.h39931667.Hotel-Information) > > [Cayo Levantado Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Samana-Hotels-Bahia-Principe-Luxury-Cayo-Levantado-All-Inclusive.h196715.Hotel-Information) > > [Be Live Collection Punta Cana - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Be-Live-Collection-Punta-Cana-Adults-Only.h26707926.Hotel-Information) > > [Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Catalonia-Royal-Bavaro-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h1759390.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunrise Suites 2 BR](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Sunrise-Suites-2-BR.h26837110.Hotel-Information) > > [Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Lifestyle-Holidays-Vacation-Resort-All-Inclusive.h32153817.Hotel-Information) > > [Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Cofresi-Palm-Beach-Spa-Resort-All-Inclusive.h692656.Hotel-Information) > > [Serenade All Suites - Adults Only Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Serenade-All-Suites-Adults-Only-Resort.h89389249.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Suðurnesjabær (KEF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/kef/vancouver-to-reykjavik) > > [Qatar Airways](https://www.expedia.ca/Qatar-Airways-Flights.cQR.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/yyz/winnipeg-to-toronto) ### Packages > [Bora Bora](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/602861/Bora-Bora) > > [Hawaii Island Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Hawaii-Island.d180074.Destination-Travel-Guides)