Hard Rock vs Royalton & Planet Hollywood weddings

Both chains have resorts in Mexico and Dominican Republic. Every figure below is a count or range over the resorts that publish it; the resort pages have each one’s own list and source.

Where they differ

  • Royalton & Planet Hollywood has the cheaper entry package: $769 against $3,500 at the cheapest Hard Rock resort.
  • Hard Rock's free package covers more guests: up to 32, against 10.
  • Outside vendor fees start lower at Royalton & Planet Hollywood: from $850, against $1,500.
Hard RockRoyalton & Planet Hollywood
Resorts listed419
Resorts with a free package4 of 419 of 19
Most guests in a free package3210
Cheapest paid package$3,500$769
Median cheapest package$3,500$769
Outside vendor fee$1,500 (4 of 4)$850–$1,050 (19 of 19)
Day pass for non-staying guests$136–$192 (4 of 4)not published
Largest ceremony venue1000 guests300 guests
Adults-only resorts1 of 47 of 19
Same-sex weddings stated4 of 40 of 19

Hard Rock

How to get the free package

  • Non-refundable $500 deposit to confirm date; book at least 30 days ahead (a $1,000 fee applies if reserved 30 days or less before). No minimum nights, room category or room count. (4 resorts)

Resorts, cheapest package first

Royalton & Planet Hollywood

How to get the free package

  • Free with at least 35 room nights, or 14 room nights in Diamond Club™ categories; otherwise $1,099 (2026-27 dates) or $1,399 (2028) (17 resorts)
  • Free with at least 35 room nights, or 14 room nights in STAR Class™ categories; otherwise $1,099 (2026-27 dates) or $1,399 (2028) (2 resorts)

Resorts, cheapest package first