Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana opens June 1 as the Caribbean’s biggest new resort debut of 2026.The scale:
2,171 suites. 20+ restaurants, cafes, and snack spots. Nine pools. Water park. Casino. O Spa. Greg Norman–designed golf course. All-inclusive, all on one property.How it works:
Self-contained. Activity pools, quiet pools, water park for families. Golf on site. Casino and nightclub run late. Non-motorized watersports, daily activities, and nightly shows included.Food & drink:
16 restaurants at launch, plus cafes and poolside snack bars — over 20 total options. No single flagship. Multiple cuisines, casual to full-service, plus crepes and coffee stops. 24-hour in-room dining via app. Poolside bars, lobby cocktail bar, sports bar, karaoke lounge. Adults-only Day Club, speakeasy, and Polynesian bar coming later in 2026.The suites:
Entry rooms: Grand Superior Deluxe, 635–840 sq ft, golf or ocean view, up to 5 guests. Whirlpool tub, minibar, 24-hour service.
Next tier: Grand Junior, 1,000+ sq ft, terraces, double Jacuzzi.
Swim-Up Suites with direct pool access.
Family Suites: Two connected rooms, 1,292–1,981 sq ft, up to 7 guests.
Top end: Governor and Presidential Suites up to 2,637 sq ft, private lounges, large terraces.
All tiers include premium spirits, aromatherapy, and 24-hour dining.Getting there:
Punta Cana International Airport has direct flights from the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Resort is 20–30 minutes from the airport.Why it matters:
Punta Cana keeps building big. This launch pushes the top tier of all-inclusives higher — more rooms, more options, no need to leave. It’s the clearest example of the trend: large, multi-experience resorts built to keep every type of traveler on property.At opening June 1:
Rooms, restaurants, pools, and activities live. Some nightlife venues roll out later in 2026.Rates opening week:
From $849/night all-inclusive for a Grand Superior Deluxe Golf View. Swim-Up Suites from $1,403/night.
