Here are some logistics. I have been to Riviera Maya many times, Punta Cana, Jamaica and my daughter has been to Puerto Vallarta.
Riviera Maya has the largest footprint with 300 acres carved out of the jungle on a long varied beach. The smallest of these is Palladium Puerto Vallarta with two resorts set on a cliff overlong the Pacific. Each resort has its own unique personality.
Comparison between GP Riviera Maya, Punt Cana, Jamaica, Puerto Vallarta
Grand Palladium Riviera Maya
Environment: Jungle setting on 300 acres.
Beach: about 0.8 mile of beach with varied beaches for swimming and snorkeling & a salt water pool (TRS).
Rooms: 1540 rooms in 4 resorts including an adult only TRS area
Pools: 7 pools plus a TRS Terraza pool, Infiniti pool, salt water pool
A la Cartes: 9 a la cartes plus additional TRS restaurants
Bars: 25 plus TRS
Primary language: Mayan, Spanish, English
Distance from airport: 1 hour direct
Grand Palladium Punta Cana
Enviroment: Manicured gardens on 79 acres
Beach: 0.6 mile of soft white sand with aqua ocean No snorkeling.
Rooms: 2000 rooms in 4 resorts including a TRS area
Pools: 6 pools plus a Royal pool
A la Cartes: 7 a la cartes plus TRS a la cartes
Bars: 22 plus Royal
Primary Language: Spanish, English
Distance from airport: 35 minutes
Grand Palladium Jamaica & Lady Hamilton
Environment: Villas set on cliffs overlooking the ocean. Many with views. 23 1/2 acres.
Beach: Open ocean with some coves for snorkeling
Rooms: 1049 in 2 resorts
Pools: 5
A la Cartes: 7
Bars: 17
Primary Language: English
Distance from Airport: 40 minutes
Grand Palladium Puerto Vallarta
Environment: Smaller resort set up high overlooking the Pacific on 15 acres
Beach: Open ocean with waves for surfing. Darker sand
Rooms: 2 resorts with 519 rooms
Pools: 3 pools including adult only
A la Cartes: 4
Bars: 10
Primary language: Spanish, English
Distance from airport: 40 minutes