Rating8.2Adults Only
Rating8.7Adults Only
Rating8.7Adults OnlyGood
Based on 20.6k reviews
Stunning Bavaro Beach
Guests consistently praise the mile-long stretch of white sand and calm turquoise Caribbean waters. The private VIP beach section with dedicated waiter service and comfortable loungers is a major highlight.
Excellent Sports Facilities
The resort's sports complex is among the best equipped in Punta Cana, with eight pickleball courts, tennis, padel, and a full water sports program. Active travelers find more than enough to stay busy.
Swim-Up Suite Experience
Suites with direct pool access from the terrace are the most praised accommodation category. Guests love stepping out of their room directly into a semi-private pool.
Butler Service & Personalization
The e-butler service is frequently cited as a differentiator, handling all reservations and requests efficiently. Guests appreciate the personalized attention and coordination.
Vast Dining Variety
Access to 40+ restaurants across the complex means guests never run out of options. Kusko (Nikkei), La Boheme (French), and the shared Sumptuori (teppanyaki) earn the most praise.
Extra Charges Despite All-Inclusive
The Chic Cabaret reservation fee ($60-65/person), spa day passes, and aggressive upselling of excursions frustrate guests expecting a truly all-inclusive experience.
Aging Property in Places
With the oldest sections dating to 2004, some suites and common areas show wear. Guests occasionally report maintenance issues, dated furnishings, and cramped shower stalls.
Restaurant Wait Times
Dinner service at the exclusive TRS restaurants can be slow, particularly during peak season. Reservation availability at popular shared complex restaurants can also be limited.
Sprawling Complex Navigation
The Grand Palladium complex is vast and getting between the TRS section and shared facilities takes time. Shuttles fill up and walkways can be long, especially in the heat.
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Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
2025
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HolidayCheck Award
2024
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Netflix Love Is Blind Season 6
Filming location for the honeymoon episodes
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Quality Destination Committed
Sustainability certification
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TRS Turquesa Hotel provides the adults-only, premium experience within the Grand Palladium Bavaro complex — one of the most established resort clusters on Punta Cana's Bavaro Beach. Originally opened in 2004 as The Royal Suites Turquesa and expanded in 2008–2009, the 372-suite property operates with its own lobby, restaurants, pools, and VIP beach section, while offering full access to 40-plus dining venues across three connected Grand Palladium sister properties via golf cart shuttle.
The Infinite Indulgence all-inclusive program covers premium spirits, 24-hour room service, and all dining without surcharges at both TRS-exclusive and Grand Palladium complex restaurants. A personal e-butler is available 8 AM–11 PM for reservations, spa bookings, and activity coordination. Suites start at 475 sq ft with hydromassage bathtubs, Nespresso machines, memory foam mattresses, and furnished terraces. Swim-up suites — where guests step directly from their terrace into a semi-private pool — are among the most consistently requested categories on the property.
The dining program is a key differentiator. TRS guests have four exclusive restaurants: La Boheme (French), Tentazione (Italian beachfront), Kusko (Nikkei Japanese-Peruvian fusion), and Capricho (international all-day). Beyond these, the full Grand Palladium complex adds Bamboo, Sumptuori, La Paisana, El Dorado, Bhogali, and many more. Kusko — offering Nikkei cuisine, the Japanese-Peruvian fusion genre that originated in Lima — is one of the most unique culinary experiences in Punta Cana. The Chic Cabaret & Restaurant offers a multi-course molecular tasting menu with a full cabaret show; it's the resort's signature experience, available with a reservation fee.
The Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness center at Grand Palladium Palace features 12 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, and a modern fitness center with daily classes. TRS Turquesa's VIP beach section on Bavaro Beach runs a full mile of white sand — genuinely impressive even by Dominican Republic standards. Netflix chose this property as the filming location for Love Is Blind Season 6, which gives guests a pop culture reference point for the setting.
