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Compare Barcelo Bavaro Palace vs. Peer Punta Cana Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Punta Cana.
Barcelo Bavaro Palace vs. Peer Punta Cana Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelo Bavaro Palace (Current) | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 1,402 | 37,730 sq. ft. | 24,272 sq. ft. | 13 |
| TRS Turquesa Hotel-Adults Only | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 372 | 548,959 sq. ft. | 122 sq. ft. | 8 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana | Punta Cana, | 1,775 | 65,500 sq. ft. | 37,500 sq. ft. | 8 |
| Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 596 | 42,000 sq. ft. | 17,760 sq. ft. | 12 |
| Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana | Cap Cana, Dominican Republic | 375 | 45,000 sq. ft. | 15,403 sq. ft. | 16 |
| Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana | Cap Cana, Dominican Republic | 375 | 45,000 sq. ft. | 15,403 sq. ft. | 16 |
| Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 300 | 33,710 sq. ft. | 7,741 sq. ft. | 12 |
Barcelo Bavaro Palace — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,402 Total Keys · Up to 589 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
37,730 Sq. Ft. Total · 13 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 841–2,555 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
24,272 Sq. Ft. · 2,555 Theater · 1,798 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 121 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Punta Cana Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Punta Cana Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Punta Cana Primary Commercial Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Punta Cana Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.