Activities and Recreations at Grand Paradise Bavaro, Punta Cana

Grand Paradise Bavaro's 500-yard beach frontage is the star of daytime activity and features soaring palm trees and 70 thatched shade palapas. Daytime activities are scheduled by the hotel's animation team and live shows are performed nightly. Complimentary non-motorized watersports equipment includes windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, boogie-boarding, snorkeling - 1/2 hour per day of use each) and one in-pool scuba-diving lesson. Additional land activities include daily guided bicycle tours, tennis on two lighted courts, horseshoes, shuffleboard, bocce and beach volleyball. A mini soccer court, half-court basketball, billiards, ping pong tables, badminton and bocce are also included. Guests can swim in one of the four pools including three lagoon-style pools. The larger pool offers activities such as volleyball, basketball, and water polo. A smaller, quieter pool contains garden islands. A pear-shaped cold water spa tub accommodates 20 guests. Children have a choice of three pools.

Additional Water Sports Available
Water sports available for surcharges include parasailing, jet skiing, water skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, tubing, kite surfing, fishing and banana boating. Beginner's and certification scuba-diving classes are available for surcharges, as are wreck, reef, and night dives. Speedboats can be rented. An independent operator offers guided beach excursions on ATVs, and another operator conducts day-trip excursions to nearby islands.

Golf Nearby
There are several championship golf courses nearby. Guest services can assist with setting up tee times.

Excursions Available
For those who wish to get out and see a bit of the country, optional tour excursions are available for an additional charge:
- Samaná (45 minutes)
- Puerto Plata (4 hours)
- Macao Beach (30 minutes)
- Saona Island (2 hours)
- Catalina Island (3 hours)
- Santo Domingo city (3 hours)