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Iberostar Bavaro: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Iberostar Bavaro
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Not my first visit to Iberostar and won't be my last,”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

Last year my husband and I stayed at the Grand Hotel in Punta Cana (the adults only section of the Iberostar location), but this year decided to bring our daughter so we stayed in the Bavaro. We were sure to email and make dinner reservations in advance, about a week prior to arriving. Check in was a breeze and we were driven to our hotel room on a golf cart and assisted with our bags. Everyone was friendly and we were offered refreshing drinks upon arrival as well. Lived up to my expectations, everything from the food to the wait staff to the bartenders were tremendous. We loved the Star friends and the entertaining shows after dinner. We were particularly impressed with one cirque-du-solei inspired show with very impressive acrobatics etc. The location is scenic and beautiful and well maintained. Our favorite restaurant was the Cajun themed.
I noticed other travelers with young children chose to eat at the same buffet every night. What they may not have realized is that children are offered their own separate menu not necessarily listed outside of the restaurant. I had no problem pleasing her picky tastes and allowing my husband and I to enjoy not only variety in our meals, but the service as well.
We brushed our teeth in the sinks and experienced no problems with the water in the shower or sinks, just obviously don't fill your water bottle up with it and drink it. None of us had any illness drinking the water they offered us at the table that may or may not have been bottled, I am not sure.
One thing I wanted the point out is that although the resort is all inclusive, it is really nice to still bring tip money. For some travelers that complained they may not have received as much attention from the servers on the beach, a couple of dollars goes a long way and you should show your appreciation by taking care of all cocktail waitresses and bartenders at least. I even tipped the towel girl by the pool at the end of the week but that is just me.
Additionally the childcare/ 'Kids' Club' was great, my daughter only went one day during our stay but she had a blast and we had time to go to the gym and relax alone on the beach in quiet for a bit which was nice.
I also cannot recommend the photo shop staff enough. We scheduled family portraits with Nik and the pictures were absolutely beautiful, they really knew what they were doing. We were actually quite blown away as they were more than we were expecting in terms of quality and professionalism.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Boston, Massachusetts
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Best resort in Punta Cana!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

I just returned from spending two weeks in PC. This resort has got to be the best around! Not only are the suites very spacious, the beaches are beautiful, the food is delicious but the most important feature of this resort is the friendliness of the entire staff! As a solo traveler, I never felt alone! The Star Friends do a fabulous job of making "everyone happy" throughout the day with all the activities going on. The shows in the evening are terrific too! A lot of hard work goes into pleasing the guests and it really shows.

Alexandra, who overseas all the food served in the resort," is just a petite woman "who shows up everywhere" to make sure that the food is just perfect. You always see her at lunch visiting with the guests, but then well into the evening, she is showing up at the different restaurants.
She really takes pride in the food preparation and wants to make sure that the guests are satisfied. My favorite was the Dominican soup, very simple but outstanding in taste!

The beach bar was the gathering spot for daily bingo with Tobias from Star Friends. His humor and energy kept me playing regularly. Met so many nice people as Leonardo and his crew kept us all supplied with drinks and comraderie. Jensy, Carlos, Luis, Amuari, and the entire Star Friends crew were wonderful in seeing that the guests "stayed happy." They put in long hours and their dedication to their work really shows!

The resort is kept immaculate from the grounds to the suites. Guest Services go out of their way to help you with dinner reservations and all your needs. Rebecca went out of her way to make sure that I had a wonderful time. The lobby bar was the gathering spot for pre-dinner cocktails. It was wonderful meeting so many people from all over the world.

I would definitely recommend this property to everyone, couples and family alike. Having stayed in other PC resorts in the past, this is my ONLY resort now!

Room Tip: All rooms are great. Personally I prefer near the beach and the gym. But some guests like being ne...
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Burlington, Ontario
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Spectacular, beautiful beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

The Iberostar resort complex was beautifully maintained. Check in was quick and we were even upgraded to an ocean view room. Our housekeeper Ruth kept our room immaculate ~ with an assortment of different towel art everyday. The staff was friendly and attentive from the moment we arrived (they greeted us with yummy beverage) to the moment we boarded our shuttle for the airport. The food offerings were ok, not a lot of vegetarian options in the buffet. The Mexican ala carte being the best meal we had at the resort.
The pool and beach areas at the Iberostar Beach Resort are beautiful, well-maintained and clean. Security is excellent and there are no hassles on the beach. The beach is fabulous for families. The pool / beach never felt over crowded 'no towel game' we were always able to find a palapa / chair

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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missouri, usa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great Vacation December 16 to December 23, 2012”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

Great vacation, there were 16 of us in our group, our travel agent had requested our rooms be close to each other, and close to pool and beach, we had a great location. Cannot brag enough about the staff, they went out of their way to make our stay great. Rissa, Tobias, and the whole entertainment team are awsome, everyone including bartenders remember names, it is unreal considering the amount of people that come and go. The grounds are beautiful and so well taken care of, as were our rooms. The beach if beautiful, and our bartender on the beach was like a member of our group, he was awsome. The only thing we did not like was one excursion the Marinarium, most in our group were first time snorkeling, they did not explain what was about to happen, the water was deeper than we were told, needless to say it was not a good experience, if there were sharks in that pen I did not see any. the boat ride was beautiful and fun, but the snorkeling was a nightmare and the swim up bar was a tray sitting on a life jacket? but that was the ONLY drawback of the whole trip. The Outback Safari is awsome, some in our group went ziplining and they said it was Awsome, some chartered a deep sea fishing boat and caught 16 fish, they had an awsome time. Needless to say a great time was had by all.

Room Tip: room 2412 was awsome
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Montreal, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“True 5 star”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

I've heard a lot about Iberostar chain before, and it was the 1st time I got to try it. I must say this was probably my best all-inclusive Carribean hotel experience ever. Our rooms were close to the lobby but on the very edge of the property - so it was really quiet. The rooms were big, compared to other hotels I've been to. Modern design bathroom, good beds and furniture, nice balcony, even on the ground floor. The food was excellent, we even tried caviar, and every dinner we got to taste something new. The a la carte restaurants were very good. Great beach, large pools. Staff is friendly and very professional.
Overall, definitely recommend it, would love to come back one day

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Iberostar Punta Cana
Iberostar Bavaro Punta Cana
Bavaro Punta Cana
Dominican Republic Bavaro
Bavaro
Iberostar
Bavaro Cana Punta
Iberostar Bavaro Dominican
Iberostar Bavaro Suites
Address: Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > La Altagracia Province > Punta Cana
Amenities:
Beach Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#7 Top resorts Hotels in Punta Cana
#10 On the Beach Hotels in Punta Cana
#10 Family Hotels in Punta Cana
#26 Romantic Hotels in Punta Cana
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Directly on the beautiful, kilometre-long beach of Bavaro. Tropical gardens. Elegant Caribbean flair. Top 5-star luxury. 11 restaurants. First–Class international shows. ... more   less 
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