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Compare Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana 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.
Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana vs. Peer Punta Cana Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana (Current) | Punta Cana, | 1,775 | 65,500 sq. ft. | 37,500 sq. ft. | 8 |
| TRS Turquesa Hotel-Adults Only | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 372 | 548,959 sq. ft. | 122 sq. ft. | 8 |
| Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 596 | 42,000 sq. ft. | 17,760 sq. ft. | 12 |
| Barcelo Bavaro Palace | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 1,402 | 37,730 sq. ft. | 24,272 sq. ft. | 13 |
| Atlantis Paradise Island Resort | Paradise Island, | 3,400 | 500,000 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 60 |
| The Cove at Atlantis, Paradise Island | Paradise Island, | 600 | 500,000 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 44 |
| The Royal at Atlantis, Autograph Collection | Paradise Island, | 1,201 | 200,095 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 65 |
Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana β 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,775 Total Keys Β· Up to 746 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
65,500 Sq. Ft. Total Β· 8 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 1,065β3,947 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
37,500 Sq. Ft. Β· 3,947 Theater Β· 2,778 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 188 standard 10Γ10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Punta Cana Convention Center (8β12 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) Β· 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26β36 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
$254/nt Group Block vs. $419/nt Peak Rack Β· 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 $223/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min Β· 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 Β· 30-Day Cutoff Β· 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.