When it comes to coordinating a family trip with various age groups of kids, it can be challenging to find a property that caters equally to each. Parents or supervising adults of babies, toddlers, school age children, tweens, and teenagers all have different criteria in mind when considering the best fit for their family-friendly beach vacation, and it can range from included amenities, available activities, and dining. That’s all before we even mention budget, destination, travel convenience, and comfort standards for the adults.
The good news is that beachside family vacations can be as easy as child’s play to put together at Grand Palladium Select Bavaro near Punta Cana in Dominican Republic when booking the Family Selection category.
This room category is one that’s already available at several other Palladium Hotels & Resorts, but better than ever January 2026, when it officially opens. This exclusive enclave for families will offer – STANDARD – the services of a family host, upgraded and just-for-kids amenities (like milk and cookie turndown service!), Family Selection guest-only restaurants and pools, and prime room locations close to those key facilities.
Bookable now, here’s a preview of the additional value and perks that will make it the ideal example of what family-friendly for all ages looks like in a Caribbean beach getaway.
Kids Up to 17 Can Stay for FREE
We weren’t going to bury this bonus! While many resorts offer limited time kids stay free promotions or cap what counts as a kid at younger ages, Grand Palladium Select Bavaro is making a ruling that that until they’re a legal adult, they’re welcome to take advantage of all the privileges of youth. As an all-inclusive resort, this means up to two minor guests can play and eat at no additional cost to the grown-ups they’re sharing a room with – a major deal!
Room for Everyone
On the fence about sharing a room with the kiddos? Be assured it’s easier than it sounds. Five different choices in the Family Selection category cater to different arrangements. Entry level is a garden view junior suite, which sleeps two adults and a child in a spacious setup that includes a king bed and a sofa bed. If you’re maxing out the kids stay free offer with two kids, we recommend the next level up: the Family Selection Superior Junior Suite Garden View, which comes in a dual double-bed configuration and a sofa bed. The Family Selection Family Suite Garden View nearly doubles the space.
But a fantastic upgrade from here is the Family Selection Superior Junior Suite Private Pool. Not to be confused with a swim-up, this large-room category has a small pool in a semi-private lawn space with gorgeous lounge chairs for this room’s guests alone. For even more space to spread out, Family Selection Family Suite Private Pool offers nearly a thousand square feet indoors alone.
Three Tiers of Kids Clubs
As we’d mentioned, this resort offers programs tailored to youngsters of various age brackets. For those a year old to three, the Baby Club is a quiet, soothing environment for them to get plenty of beauty rest in plush cots staged in a room next to a stimulating play area. The Mini Club for those ages four to 12 is more lively, with a wide range of facilities and enrichment activities at their disposal. On any given day, the schedule might include led projects in the arts and crafts room, time at the kids pool, or free play at the pirate-themed castle. And for the teens (13 to 17), the Black & White Junior Club has cool ways for them to keep cool, with pool tables, ping-pong, air hockey, chess, and more.
If one on one time or parents want to keep their kids together with private play, not to worry – professional babysitters are available through the resort for custom time blocks (for a fee).
Family Bonding Opportunities Everywhere
We mentioned that within the Family Selection enclave, there are restaurants, pools, and spaces reserved just for this category of special guests. But the exclusivity only goes one way – families can rest assured of privacy in their sections, but they can leave to visit the rest of Grand Palladium Select Bavaro and make use of its many amenities. This includes a choice of 11 different dining experiences, and priority reservations at some family favorites, such as teppanyaki or other Japanese dinner experiences at Sumptori. Another fun and interactive novelty is La Petit Chef, which comes at additional cost but with a lot of wonder. Meanwhile, for daytime snacks, it’s hard to beat La Uva snack bar on the beach.
Memories can also be made playing mini-golf, pickleball, or just hanging out at five pools and the property’s stunning white sand beach. And the family host is an incredible asset, able to reserve dune buggy adventures, catamaran tours, cultural excursions, visits to attractions like Monkeyland, and more.
Complimentary Access for Adults Only
Choosing a family-friendly resort doesn’t have to mean giving up the idea of laid-back luxury on a trip. A big perk of staying at Grand Palladium Select Bavaro’s Family Selection is that adults have access to the neighboring adults-only TRS Turquesa Hotel and its selection of dining outlets, bars and lounges, pools, and more. Guests can start their day with Pilates, sign up for mixology classes, spend the day at the Zentropia spa, or join in on scheduled activities at Grand Palladium Select Bavaro or TRS Turquesa.
Also highly recommended, the Chic Cabaret dinner show, featuring singing, dancing, acrobatics, and aerialists. Book the babysitter for this since the additional fee includes access to pre-show festivities and an after-party!
