We just returned from the Bavaro Princess June 17 - 24 2008 and i must say what a great week. I wont drag out this review too much, you can contact me for anything specific you want to know. my advice is to go enjoy your time get to know the staff and animation team their sole job is to help you relax and have fun. participate when they ask you will have fun.
Check in was quick and easy.
The room was awesome no problems
The beach was amazing largest of all surrounding resorts .
Buffet had plenty of variety for everyone.
Bella pasta Italian very good
El Gaucho Steak not Outback but good
Tanuki Japanes Steakhouse was great a definite redo when we go back.
A side note about the reservation restaurants..men must wear pants and that includes teenagers, don't be a pain and think you are going to change that rule deal with it, it does not hurt you.
Staff was outstanding and i mean everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. HOLA to all.
The Animation Team deserves a special recognition for all their hard work from 9 am to midnight everyday with just one job..to entertain you. they do a great job, get to know these guys their great.
Go enjoy yourself and leave all attitudes at home they won't work here and all you miserable people do is annoy everybody else. If you don't have patience stay home this time next year that way i am guaranteed a reservation spot with no problem..
A Domincan minute is anything but a minute, so where are you in a hurry to go didn't you get away for a change of pace?
I saw people who could adapt and have a great time and I saw people who were miserable with life in general. they will write bad reviews just because the sun came up or the wind blew today. Open your mind to the island lifestyle your on vacation enjoy. People asked us all week how we got waited on so fast over others. this is how I figured it, we saved a bunch of money by going here so with what i would have tipped at restaurants and places on vacation in the states i just gave to the people i thought did a great job there. contact for more info and to all we saw there remember BUBBA SPORT MUGS RULE!!!!

I stayed at the Bavaro Princess in Punta Cana and t was amazing. First off the people there were very friendly.It is a place were time is no of importance, they have a very relaxed life style all over the island. The rooms weebungalows mine overlooked the beautiful beach. They have glass french doors and a little balcony to look out or sit on. The whole resort is beautiful . There is alot of marble, great landscaping and the beach is beautiful. The rooms were very clean. It is a largeresort and hasa nice golf course. You are able to use a cart to get around they have a golf cart that drives around and stops at every hotel location to pick up and runs all hours. There is also a casino on the resort that has to be one of the best in my opinion anyways. The have a night club too that is also nice. It is definatly a beautiful place ot stay . The people who work at the hotel are very nice and helpful. However there is a little bit of a language barrier becauser not every one who works there speaks english. Spanish is much more predominate Ifound. It didn't bother me at all because the hotel staff definatley makes a huge effort to help you even if they do not understand what you are saying they will try to figure out what you want. Also anotherthin about that I think it is nice to get away from the same old everyday life and it lets you do some thinking to try to figure out their language after all you are in their country visiting. The only thing I found that was a problem not with my room but with others is that their showers didnt work well, but there was alot of construction going on when i went so it could have been due to that. There is also alot of animals and lizards on property which is kind of cool. They had a mini zoo with spider monkeys, parrots lizars and other neat things. I have to say I would definately stay here again. The foood was good , but if you are not use to different kinds of food then you probable wouldn't like it but it is all inclusive soo you can have as much as you want. This was my favorite place ot travel too ! I would go back any time!

This was my wife and my first all inclusive. We were encouraged to go by friends who had been to Punta Cana, but not this resort.

The beaches were very nice, but only a single bar was open making for long lines for drinks. Soft drinks were selfserve but only in 10oz plastic cups. By the time you got to your lounger the drink and the ice were gone. I would suggest buying a couple of those big plastic 7-11 type mugs so you aren't making constant trips just for a soda and ice. Also if you are a prude, then stay away from the beach, as you may see more than you wish to see.

Food was a constant chore, there was no 24 food available except through room service. Lunch was from 7am to 10am, lunch 1pm to 4pm, and dinner 7pm to 10pm. There was a hamburger hut on the beach, which was open from about 11am to 7 pm. Lunch and breakfast was open seating at two of the seven restaurants. Dinner at 5 of the restaurants was by reservation only. I could only recommend the asian and hibachi restaurant. Food ranged from awful to average, we didn't have a single meal that was memorable for being good, just not bad.

The casino was pitiful. A few tables, and some used slot machines. We went once and were the only non-employees there. The staff tended to hover too much for my taste.

The nightly show was junior high quality with lip-syncing and mediocre skits. Many people left a minutes into the performance each night. We were there for a week and only lasted 1 full performance.

We took an excursion into the countryside which we enjoyed the so called "Jungle Safari". Lots of rum on a rocky truck so beware (not for kids).

The rooms were the best part of the experience (always demand a 2nd floor room, the 1st floor rooms may have been flooded). They were large, with cable tv, good air conditioning and a minibar. A couple of dollars and a note in spanish each day got extra cokes and beers in the fridge. While most people did not tip we found a few dollars here and there were very much appreciated.

Shopping outside the resort gates was awful, you were pounced on as soon as you left the premises. There was an irregular shuttle bus to a mall, but it was just expensive. The was an optional bus tour for shopping, but I don't know if it was worth it. One night while we were there the resort supposedly allow the locals to come in to pedal their goods. But as it was all barcoded I have some suspicions as to how "local" it was.

I found myself bored to death after 2 days, and unless you are a beach person I think you will as well. The resort gave itself 5 stars I would only give it two, one for the room and one for the beach.

My husband and I chose Bavaro Princess after a friend told us great things about it. I booked it and then started reading reviews on Trip Advisor. The reviews made me a little nervous.

I am writing to say don't believe everything you read. The resort was fabulous. The staff was kind, hard working and thoughtful. My husband and I thought the buffet was quite good, especially breakfast. El Pescador and Tanuki were awesome.

The beach was beautiful. The sand was like powder sugarand I have never seen such clear water. There were no rocks or seaweed to be seen, or stepped on, anywhere.

There were people on the beach trying to sell things but as soon as you shook your head "no" they went on their way.

I will definitely recommend the Bavaro Resort to family and friends and plan on returning soon.