Paradisus · Dominican Republic
Paradisus Grand Cana
About the Resort
Paradisus Grand Cana is a modern, upscale 432-room resort in Meliá's Dominican Republic portfolio, just 17 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport — one of the shortest transfers in the area. Its wedding venues — a garden, the Pavillion, the Club House Terrace, and the Alula Terrace — suit refined celebrations up to roughly 180 guests for a seated reception. With three swimming pools, a kids' club and water park, a spa, and gourmet dining, the resort works well for both family and couple-focused wedding groups.
Wedding Planning Notes
Paradisus Grand Cana is a modern, upscale 432-room Meliá resort in Punta Cana, just 17 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) — one of the shortest transfers in the area. Its wedding venues — a garden, the Pavillion, the Club House Terrace, and the Alula Terrace — are designed for refined celebrations up to roughly 180 guests for a seated reception, rather than mega-takeovers. The wedding program runs on Meliá's room-block model with escalating private-event hours, and there are two package tracks — a South Asian Wedding Package and a standard (NSA) track. The resort has an Indian chef available, and a weather back-up venue is required for outdoor events.
Wedding Features
- Garden and terrace venues
- Pavillion ceremony space
- Short airport transfer
- South Asian and standard packages
- Dedicated coordination team
- Indian chef available
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Wedding Venues at Paradisus Grand Cana
Where ceremonies, receptions, and welcome events actually happen
Garden
ceremonyUp to 150 guests
Garden venue — ceremony up to 150 theatre-style, cocktail setups to 350, buffet receptions to 180. The largest venue at the resort.
Alula Terrace
receptionUp to 150 guests
Open-air terrace — ceremony up to 100, cocktail up to 200, plated dinner up to 150. A versatile mid-to-large reception space.
Pavillion
receptionUp to 120 guests
Covered pavillion — ceremony up to 60, cocktail up to 200, buffet up to 120 — works as a ceremony or reception venue and a rain-day fallback.
Club House Terrace
ceremonyUp to 70 guests
Intimate terrace — ceremony up to 70, cocktail up to 150 — the smaller-scale option for a focused celebration.
Wedding Packages
Package tiers at Paradisus Grand Cana
30–50 Rooms
Entry tier of Meliá's room-block model — a block of 30–50 rooms (roughly 90–150 room nights) unlocks 4 hours of private event time, with a choice of the South Asian Wedding Package or the standard (NSA) track and complimentary wedding planning.
- 4 hours of private event time
- Choice of South Asian or standard (NSA) package track
- Complimentary wedding planning
- Ceremony venue and setup
51–100 Rooms
Mid tier — a block of 51–100 rooms (roughly 151–300 room nights) raises the included private event time to 6 hours, suited to multi-event weddings.
- 6 hours of private event time
- Everything in the entry tier
- Expanded venue selection across garden, pavillion, and terraces
101+ Rooms
Full-celebration tier — a block of 101+ rooms (300+ room nights) unlocks 8 hours of private event time, the structure most multi-day South Asian weddings use.
- 8 hours of private event time
- Everything in the mid tier
- Multi-day sequence scheduling (Mehndi, Sangeet, ceremony, reception)
- Priority venue selection
Catering & Dietary
What this resort's kitchen actually handles
Paradisus Grand Cana runs 8 restaurants and 4 bars, with an Indian chef available and both a South Asian Wedding Package and a standard (NSA) track on offer. Confirm vegetarian, Jain, and halal menu details with the wedding desk, and arrange tastings on a pre-wedding site visit. A weather back-up venue is required for outdoor events.
How Paradisus Grand Cana Compares
Choosing between Paradisus Grand Cana and similar properties
Pick Paradisus Grand Cana if
You want a newer, more compact property and the shortest airport transfer of the DR Paradisus resorts — about 17 minutes from PUJ.
Pick Paradisus Palma Real if
You want the deepest venue roster — a beach that handles 1,000+ guests — and the Royal Service butler tier.
Pick Paradisus Grand Cana if
You want Meliá's refined all-inclusive with both South Asian and standard wedding package tracks and an Indian chef on hand.
Pick Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana if
You want larger event lawns and Hyatt's package structure with Indian cuisine included in the South Asian package.
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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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