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
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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 property's five gazebos, seating up to 144 — a covered open-air ceremony structure. Smaller gazebos (Cana Breeze at 100, Macao and Saona at 56 each) and the Nuestra Señora de la Merced Chapel (66) cover the full range of ceremony sizes.
Grand Gazebo
ceremonyUp to 70 guests
Intimate ceremony gazebo seating around 70, with an adjacent cocktail setup for 80 — the option for a smaller ceremony before a larger reception elsewhere.
La Isabela Hall
receptionUp to 1360 guests
The flagship indoor hall — banquet setups up to 1,360, cocktail up to 1,900. Climate-controlled and weather-proof, on Tower A; La Hispanola Hall on Tower B matches it at the same capacity.
The Grand Cana Ballroom
receptionUp to 360 guests
Mid-sized indoor ballroom — banquet up to 360 — for receptions that want an indoor setting without the scale of the main halls.
Framboyan Terrace
receptionUp to 1790 guests
The single largest venue on property — an outdoor terrace with banquet setups up to 1,790 and cocktail up to 2,500. Built for the very largest multi-day celebrations.
Palmera Terrace
receptionUp to 580 guests
Mid-to-large outdoor terrace, banquet up to 580 — one of seven terraces ranging from the intimate Cayena (180) up to Framboyan.
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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