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The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande

4.5 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Front of property – evening/night
Outdoor spa tub
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Caribbean cuisine
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Playa Grande, Rio San Juan, Espaillat
  • Playa Grande Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gri Gri Lagoon
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Playa Caleton
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Oceanfront

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Oceanfront

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Rio San Juan

Located in Rio San Juan, The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Playa Grande Golf Course and Playa Caleton. .This beach resort is 31.5 mi (50.7 km) from Cabarete Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Gri Gri Lagoon.
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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
  • ‪Amanera Beach Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe De Paris - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Baleine - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande offers 17 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
4 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a private beach, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 4 hot tubs, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this resort include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.
Enjoy Caribbean cuisine at Balaji Palace, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.
Balaji Palace - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Grand Hall - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11 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 motorised 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

  • Lift

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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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