The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande
4.5 star property
Beachfront resort with 2 restaurants and 4 hot tubs
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Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- On private beach
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Breakfast available
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area
Playa Grande, Rio San Juan, Espaillat
- Playa Grande Golf CoursePlace, Playa Grande Golf Course3 min drive
- Gri Gri LagoonPlace, Gri Gri Lagoon5 min drive
- Playa CaletonPlace, Playa Caleton7 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
- 19 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden Area
Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden Area
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
- 33 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
- 42 sq m
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Oceanfront
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Oceanfront
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
- 42 sq m
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
About the area
Rio San Juan
A luxury stay in Rio San Juan awaits you at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande. You'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Playa Grande Golf Course and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Playa Caleton. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 restaurants, 4 hot tubs and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include Swedish massages, sports massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The restaurant, Balaji Palace, serves Caribbean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The resort's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the private beach and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool, gym and sauna. Other amenities include a children's swimming pool, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 4.5-property class Rio San Juan resort you'll find Cabarete Beach.
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
- Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
- D' Oscar Restaurant - 4 min drive
- La Casona - 4 min drive
- Hacienda Flor Café - 7 min drive
- Cafe De Paris - 5 min drive
- Playa Grande Beach Club Restaurant - 6 min drive
About this property
The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande
Beachfront resort with 2 restaurants and 4 hot tubs
Simply step outside to unwind on the resort's beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande such as an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. This luxury resort also offers a sauna, a fitness centre and a garden. Free self parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Rio San Juan resort.
- 17 guestrooms or units
- 4 levels
- 2 buildings
- 2 dining venues
- Built in 2009
- Childcare (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Staff members are multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Front desk safe
- Car service
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Pool or billiards table
- Terrace
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Outdoor picnic space
- Television in lobby
- Bellhop
- Lift
- Smoking in designated areas
- Bar or lounge
- Bar by the pool
- Swim-up bar
The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande offers 17 accommodations with iPod docking stations and free newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
The on-site 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.
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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
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 20 per person
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one way)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club.
We should mention
- Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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
Is parking available at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande?
Yep, The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande?
The closest beach to The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande is Cabarete Beach (37.8 km).
Is there a spa on site at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande?
Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, facials and body treatments, as well as Swedish massages.
Does The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande have a pool?
The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.
What luxury perks are available at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande?
The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande features a private beach, 4 hot tubs and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.
What makes The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande a romantic place to stay?
Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande.
Is The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and a private beach, it's no surprise that The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande is a hit with families.
Does The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande serve breakfast?
Sure does, English breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande?
No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande?
Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are pets allowed at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande?
There is a golf course next to The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande.