Moon Palace · Dominican Republic
Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana
About the Resort
Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana brings Palace Resorts' celebrated wedding experience to the Dominican Republic's stunning coast. As the premium property in the Punta Cana portfolio, The Grand offers the most impressive event spaces, highest-tier packages, and premium service levels. Couples planning grand celebrations of 300+ guests will appreciate the expansive ballrooms, beachfront ceremony options, and multi-day event coordination. The tiered package system with generous included hours makes it ideal for elaborate multi-day celebrations.
Wedding Planning Notes
Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana sits on the Punta Cana beachfront in the Dominican Republic — about 25 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). It's the largest property in the Moon Palace portfolio at roughly 2,171 rooms, with 19 restaurants, 9 pools, a FlowRider attraction, an 18-hole golf course, a water park, and a kids club, so mixed-age guest lists are easy to accommodate. The Palace Resorts complimentary-wedding and room-night event-hour structure applies. The venue roster here is the deepest in the portfolio — 25+ named ceremony and reception spaces across two towers, plus extensive terraces, gazebos, a chapel, and beach locations.
Wedding Features
- Grand celebration capacity
- Highest-tier packages
- Multi-day event hours
- Premium event spaces
- Dedicated event manager
- Beachfront ceremony venues
Amenities
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Wedding Venues at Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana
Where ceremonies, receptions, and welcome events actually happen
Bohio Gazebo
ceremonyUp to 144 guests
The largest of the resort's outdoor gazebos, for ceremonies of up to 144 guests.
View venue details →Cana Breeze Gazebo
ceremonyUp to 100 guests
An outdoor gazebo for ceremonies of up to 100 guests.
View venue details →Marien Gazebo
ceremonyUp to 98 guests
An outdoor gazebo for ceremonies of up to 98 guests.
View venue details →Grand Gazebo
ceremonyUp to 70 guests
The resort's signature outdoor gazebo for ceremonies of up to 70 guests (about 80 for cocktails).
View venue details →Macao Gazebo
ceremonyUp to 56 guests
An intimate outdoor gazebo for ceremonies of up to 56 guests.
View venue details →Saona Gazebo
ceremonyUp to 56 guests
An intimate outdoor gazebo for ceremonies of up to 56 guests.
View venue details →Nuestra Señora de la Merced Chapel
ceremonyUp to 66 guests
An on-site chapel seating up to 66 guests for a traditional religious ceremony in an air-conditioned setting.
View venue details →Framboyan Terrace
receptionUp to 1790 guests
The resort's largest open-air terrace, seating up to 1,790 for a banquet. Built for very large multi-event celebrations.
View venue details →Jacaranda Terrace
receptionUp to 1450 guests
A very large open-air terrace seating up to 1,450 for a banquet.
View venue details →La Isabela Hall
receptionUp to 1360 guests
A grand indoor hall seating up to 1,360 for a banquet, divisible into the Cibao, Azua and Magua salons (120 each).
View venue details →La Hispanola Hall
receptionUp to 1360 guests
A grand indoor hall seating up to 1,360 for a banquet, divisible into the Ocoa, Yuma and Bani salons (120 each).
View venue details →Palmera Terrace
receptionUp to 580 guests
An open-air terrace seating up to 580 for a banquet.
View venue details →Caoba Terrace
receptionUp to 550 guests
An open-air terrace seating up to 550 for a banquet.
View venue details →Aquamarina Terrace
receptionUp to 480 guests
A Tower B rooftop terrace seating up to 480 for a banquet, with elevated views.
View venue details →Larimar Terrace
receptionUp to 480 guests
A Tower B rooftop terrace seating up to 480 for a banquet.
View venue details →The Grand Cana Ballroom
receptionUp to 360 guests
An indoor ballroom seating up to 360 for a banquet, alongside the Cristal Ballroom and Macao 1 & 2 salons.
View venue details →Cayena Terrace
receptionUp to 180 guests
An open-air terrace seating up to 180 for a banquet. The most intimate of the named terraces.
View venue details →Wedding Packages
Package tiers at Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana
75–107 Room Nights
Entry tier of the Palace Resorts event-hours model — a room block of 75 to 107 room nights unlocks 9 hours of semi-private event time across the wedding stay, plus the complimentary wedding package and planning.
- Complimentary wedding package and wedding coordinator
- 9 hours of semi-private event time
- Choice of NSA or South Asian Wedding Package track
- Palace Productions in-house décor, floral, and AV
- Ceremony venue and setup
108–152 Room Nights
Mid tier — a 108 to 152 room-night block raises the included semi-private event time to 10 hours, suited to 60–120 guest weddings running a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.
- Everything in the entry tier
- 10 hours of semi-private event time
- Expanded venue selection across terraces, halls, and gazebos
- Cocktail-hour setup
153–299 Room Nights
Large-wedding tier — 153 to 299 room nights unlocks 15 hours of semi-private event time, enough to run a genuine multi-day sequence without paying à la carte for every event block.
- Everything in the mid tier
- 15 hours of semi-private event time
- Multi-day event scheduling across venues
- Priority venue selection
300+ Room Nights
Full-takeover tier — a block of 300 or more room nights unlocks unlimited days of semi-private events, the structure most full multi-day South Asian weddings use.
- Everything in the large-wedding tier
- Unlimited days of semi-private events
- Full multi-day sequence coordination (Haldi, Mehndi, Sangeet, ceremony, reception)
- Dedicated event manager
Catering & Dietary
What this resort's kitchen actually handles
Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana runs 19 restaurants and 8 pool bars. The Palace Resorts South Asian Wedding Package is available, but the property's fact sheet does not list a dedicated on-site Indian restaurant — confirm with your DreamWed coordinator how South Asian and Indian catering is handled here before committing, and raise vegetarian, Jain, and halal requirements with the wedding desk at booking. With a venue roster this large, locking the kitchen's tasting and menu timeline four to six months out is worth doing early.
How Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana Compares
Choosing between Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana and similar properties
Pick Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana if
You want the largest venue roster in the Palace portfolio — 25+ named spaces, terraces handling 1,700+ guests — and a Dominican Republic setting.
Pick Moon Palace The Grand if
Your guest list flies mostly from North America and you want the shortest transfer (CUN is 12 minutes) plus an on-site Indian restaurant and chef, which the Cancun Grand has and the Punta Cana property does not list.
Pick Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana if
You want maximum scale and the Palace Resorts room-night package model — escalating complimentary event hours tied to your room block — at the biggest property in the Punta Cana area.
Pick Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana if
You want a smaller, more contained property in the upscale Cap Cana area with Hyatt's event-based package structure rather than a 2,000-plus-room resort.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa to travel to the Dominican Republic?
U.S. and Canadian citizens do not require a visa to enter the Dominican Republic for tourism stays of up to 30 days. A valid passport is required at entry.
What are the passport validity requirements?
Your passport must be valid for the entire length of your stay in the Dominican Republic. We recommend at least 6 months of validity beyond your return date.
Is travel insurance required?
While travel insurance is not mandatory, we strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. It must be bought at the time of booking or within 48 hours after your reservation. Please note that your group reservation is 100% non-refundable, non-transferable, and no changes can be made.
When will my e-tickets and travel documents be issued?
E-documents are typically issued 5-7 business days prior to your travel date. Once we receive the tickets, we will send them directly to the email address provided during booking.
When I make my reservation, what will appear on my credit card statement?
By completing your reservation, you are authorizing DreamWed to process your payment on behalf of the chosen supplier. The charge will appear on your credit card statement as either the specific airline/supplier or DreamWed.
How do I complete my booking?
To complete your booking, simply click the "Book Now" button on the resort page and follow the instructions, or reach out to your DreamWed concierge who will process the reservation on your behalf.
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