The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande

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You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar at The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and fishing. Indulge in a massage, hydrotherapy and reflexology at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Caribbean cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Rio San Juan, The Balaji Palace at Playa Grande is in the suburbs and on a private beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Caleton and Gri Gri Lagoon can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Playa Grande Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Rio San Juan travel guide
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Map
Playa Grande, Rio San Juan, Espaillat

What's nearby

  • A river with several boats docked along the shore, surrounded by dense green foliage and palm trees.
    Gri Gri Lagoon
    6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of dense green foliage and palm trees.
    Playa Grande
    7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • A turquoise ocean with white waves crashing against a rocky shore, surrounded by dense green palm trees.
    Playa Preciosa
    7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Playa Grande Golf Course
    2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Dudú Lagoon
    39 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.)
    98 min drive

Restaurants

  • D' Oscar Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • El Mangle
    5 min drive
  • La Casona
    4 min drive
  • Cafe De Paris
    5 min drive
  • Las Brasas
    2 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 on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Caribbean cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as 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 rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as 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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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?

Checkout 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.

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