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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Floors marked for social distancing
- Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
- Stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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#16 of 59 in Bavaro
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4.3
Value
4.3
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The Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only*****hotel is located on one of the 10 best beaches in the world, in the Punta Cana area of the Dominican Republic. This dreamy hotel has reinvented itself after a complete renovation to become an exclusive hotel for adults only.
The hotel offers first class rooms 80% of which are located right on the beachfront. This makes it the most perfect place for a romantic getaway.
Enjoy the exquisite range of cuisine on offer at the hotel through the Barcelo All Inclusive Programme with its Caribbean Buffet, Chez Gourmet and La Brisa restaurants; 9 a-la-carte restaurant options: Chez Gourmet (international), La Brisa (Mediterranean), El Coral (fish and seafood), Santa Fe (meat), La Dolce Vita (Italian), Mexico Lindo (Mexican), La Fuente (Spanish), Kyoto (Japanese) and La Comedie (Gourmet - additional charge except for Club Premium guests).
Visit the facilities where you can find different options to fill your days: football pitch, tennis court, swimming pool, golf course, water sports, wellness centre, theatre and casino. This exclusive resort set on a virgin beach welcomes you with a cocktail, spoils you with drinks by the pool and offers you a 45 minute hydrothermal circuit, per person once during your stay. There are also 2 massage beds in the pool area (at an additional charge).
Staying at this hotel also grants guests access to the facilities of the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe, a hotel which shares some of its services and facilities.
This hotel is one of the very few in the country that boasts the international BLUE FLAG for compliance with the standards required by the non-profit non-governmental organisation the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
Come and rediscover the marvels the Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only***** hotel has to offer!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Wifi
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Casino and Gambling
Airport transportation
Parking
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Fitness classes
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Poolside bar
Diving
Golf course
Tennis court
Aerobics
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Table tennis
Nightclub / DJ
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Salon
Adults only
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
ATM on site
Butler service
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Private balcony
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Minibar
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Ocean view
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Russian, Spanish
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Carretera Bávaro Km. 1, Bavaro, Punta Cana 03177 Dominican Republic
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Paid premium level adults only. Great concept but we were in the 4000 rooms with the beach right out our patio but so were the kids at the next resort. All of 4000 building and into the 3000 building beach were yelling and crying kids. Not want you would except for adults only. I was told the beach is PUBLIC. WTF? Only to hotel was adult only? Who just stays in their damn room for adult only. Everything else would of made it a 5 star. People who pay for adult only need adult ONLY beach as well. Will not return due to this. Need to post that it is a public beach!!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
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We were there from July 30th to August 6th. First travel in almost 2 years because of the pandemic and we were pleasantly surprised. It was our first time at this resort and we loved the Adult side although some music with a little more beat would of been nice by the pool. Because of the « spa type music » all day, a lot of people were bringing their own music, all different types so it was a bit wild because of that. That being said, we loved our stay. From the staff, the site, the weather, the food, the cleanliness of the rooms, everything made our stay a GREAT one. The rooms do need a little improvement furniture wise to give them a little more modern look, but even with that we had all we needed and they were always kept clean. We felt safe with all the measures taken because of COVID, even more that some places here in Quebec. We will definitely be back, hopefully soon. We did miss the shows at night and wondered why there weren’t any especially because the theatre area is basically outside. People could have been seated while respecting a safe distance. Hopefully they will start again soon, some other hotels have started them again outside. Thanks to all that work at this hotel for making our stay a great one.…
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Room Tip: Superior ocean view rooms are great. We were in building 2, close to everything
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Response from Director Sandy Pfeil, General Manager at Barceló Bávaro Beach
Responded Aug 31, 2021
Dear custumer Thank you very much for sharing this great review of your recent stay at Barceló Bavaro Beach We are thrilled that you have enjoyed your stay and certainly agree that our dedicated staff plays a key role to our guests' overall experience. The entire team works very hard to ensure that we deliver a high standard of service and a warm, memorable experience. We are thrilled you enjoyed your recent stay with us. Thank you for making us your choice hotel when visiting the area. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon.
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My husband and I just vacationed for a week with another couple. We stayed in building 4 of the Barcelo Bavaro Beach Adults only oceanfront suites premium level. I was worried about all the negative reviews I had read prior to our trip. I have so many positive comments I won’t be able to list them all. First, a shout out to their amazing hardworking staff!! The gorgeous sunrises, the beautiful sparkling pristine pools, daily housekeeping, multiple bars, multiple restaurants with so much variety. The special room called La Cava at La Comedie was a very special treat and so worth the couple bottles of wine you purchase to enjoy this delightful private room. My personal favorite restaurants were, La Comedie, La DolceVita, Mexico Lindo and Chez Gourmet for dinner and we loved Las Brisas for lunch. Our waitress, Yarelis, would see us coming and go out of her way to seat us and make our lunch an event! We enjoyed communicating with her through my English to Spanish App. My husband and his friend golfed 3 of our days there and they raved about the golf course. Oh yes…can’t believe I am leaving this for last..The Spa! On one of the guy golf days, the ladies went for a 50 minute massage. We left our massage totally relaxed and enjoyed a 30 percent discount due to premium level. We left with fond memories we will cherish.…
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
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This is the most amazing hotel in Punta Cana! All inclusive resort with wonderful staff. Everyone is extremely friendly and Rosa provides the best of main pool side service I’ve ever received! The entertainment guys are amazing! The restaurant, personal services, the staff off beach pool , Eden pool staff with Estephanie are exceptional. Gabino pool concierge department is very friendly and provided great recommendations!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Check in was easy and room key is now your resort bracelet, which is great. Payed for an ocean view and got 3rd floor looking over the ocean! The room was comfortable, with plenty of room. The bathrooms need to be updated though. Staff was friendly and accommodating . The food was good and the wait staff was excellent. The restaurants were our favorite. The beach was spacious with plenty of chairs and beautiful palm trees. Nice and quiet. Access to the busier palace was great. Just beautiful grounds. Did a lot of walking. People who complain about the food, must be super picky. There was such a variety on the buffet! Will definitely come back.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip: 3rd floor has the best views!
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Travel Agent: Corina Benson at Maritime Travel was amazing and most helpful throughout this process. We also booked with Maritime Travel our very first vacation which was at this same resort for our wedding 20 years ago! Flights: 3 attempts before successfully checking in with WestJet was a pain -2hours. Overall as expected. WestJet gave us a shout out on the way down (TO to Punta Cana) which was very nice. There was no closet for my dress or hubby’s suit but they did offer to help lay them over the carryons. On the TO to PuntaCana flight, the attendants Melany and Michael were awesome and served us Botega and for Jason Botega and OJ to make himself a mimosa 😊 Super nice! The first 3 flights the WestJet attendants gave each passenger Lysol wipes (if any of you are worried about that stuff). DR will not allow you to checkin and select seats for the return flight, luckily the private shuttle got us there a bit earlier than others so we did get seats together. The layover in TO was a bit of a downer (at that point you just want to go home LOL). The TO airport/Canada Customs asked for passport and ArriveCan QR/green sticker/customs machine paper a LOT. The Doubletree shuttle was a breeze and the hotel was very nice, clean, had very good check-in cookies, and a restaurant on site for dinner -made it easy. The following morning we checked in to print baggage tags at WestJet kiosk and it asked for Provincial proof of vaccine (not expected but we had them printed/on cell phones). T.O. Terminal 3 very long security lineup was stressful -hubby says he doesn’t want to do anything but direct again if we can help it. He was also mad they charged us $60US in DR and another $60CAD in T.O. to get our bags home from Punta Cana -without the original immediate connection on our vacation package because WestJet cancelled our return flight extending our airport layover to 13hours. Transportation from the airport: we hopped in with other guests in their private van (same for return). It was quick but we did miss out on any transportation guide travel tips and meeting other people (if any). 4 other guests used the included transportation and had only one stop before their drop off and said everything was great and very quick. Check in: was a breeze at the Premium Lounge. We booked ocean front premium. We didn’t get an upgrade with wedding package but our room was definitely ocean front as booked -what a frickin view! The beach and view are a WOW factor! Others mentioned how sometimes a resort will say ocean front but it’s actually like an ocean glimpse, we really couldn’t get any closer! Room keys: Everyone (including myself everyday) commented several times about how wonderful the bracelets were! The bracelets had a small keyscan type of card which were coloured with your package (premium a different colour) and coded as your room key; so no one had to worry about locating and taking a card to leave the room, also no worry about losing the room key/card or finding it in your beach bag, no need to take a purse to dinner, etc. One couple’s bracelets were deactivated a day early, after the second visit to the premium lounge, maintenance changed batteries and the premium employee tried and card wouldn’t work but the maid card did -kind of a pain in the arse because they had to go back a third time to get new bracelets (after 2 days of rain on their 5 day stay, they were looking forward to sun). The rooms: my sister and her husband were in building 4 adult side ocean front suite; it was BEAUTIFUL, they did not have the fabulous bracelets. The remaining 8 of us were in building #6 beside La Brisa lunch buffet/Mediterranean a la carte. The rooms were a bit worn but for the most part clean. Maid, mini bar, and turn down services were great and as expected. They did change the towels every time they came into the room -at least twice each day -not necessary for us but I know some like that. Our beach towels were in the room as per the premium level -this avoided the card exchange which was nice but it did cause some confusion for some guests who weren’t aware of the package difference and towel employee asking guest if they wanted a card lol One person out of 10 of us got a few bug bites on the lower legs -this person was on the ground floor and went outside on their lounge chairs in the morning -so not sure if it was the aftersun lotion that attracted mosquitos/mites/whatever, or just the damp morning grass. The hotel: the upgrades in the past 20 years are absolutely beautiful. The facilities and grounds are very clean and absolutely beautiful. TONS of activities to do rain or shine. They have trains, golf cars if you’re late for dinner, and covered paths to get you just about everywhere by foot. There is so much beautiful green foliage, it’s breathtaking. The beach is beautiful, they clean seaweed every morning. Groundskeepers keep everything trimmed and clean. There are elevators in each building for those who require accessibility. Very few individuals put their stuff on chairs early morning which was very nice not to have chair wars LOL. Lots of shade and sun options at the pool and beach. With so many palm trees on the beach, it was very easy to find natural shade if needed. Entertainment was good and as expected; we had a live merengue band on the weekend -it was great to see so many local couples and people who could actually dance! The disco was closed during our stay so we didn’t experience that this time around. Premium Level: This was as expected except for the bar. The bar did not have premium alcohol for me. Additionally, some alcohols on the menu were not available (No Bailey’s -had their own version, good vodka like KettleOne or Ciroc being my preferred vodka or Grey Goose was not available except at one bar on the palace side had Grey Goose, and on the menus but nowhere available was Grand Marnier). I don’t like sweet drinks or cheap wine; I tried absolute vodka and soda water but it’s really not great. Hubby often opted for beer or rum and coke. We did buy Grand Marnier and we had that after dinners. Jose at Mamey bar made us some faux/very close B52 shots when we brought our own Grand Marnier to the bar (thank you Jose). I say faux because they were missing real Baileys (they did have plenty of Khalua). We didn’t take advantage of the hydrotherapy, kids water park, or golf. We pre-booked our a la cartes the week before we arrived, so we got the restaurants and time reservations we wanted -which was absolutely amazing because usually a la carte availability is too early or late, and they had much better house wines The buffet wine is not good but if you like very very light wine you might like it. Food: we thought overall it was good, a little better than expected -especially the a la cartes where food and service was great. Breakfast was usual fried eggs, omelets, fresh fruit, pastries. Lunch buffet was usual -if you can get there when they have fresh meat it is amazing (example fresh bbq chicken, fresh pizza from wood fired oven at Caribe). Room service (included with premium, otherwise $) was very good but way too much food -especially the romantic breakfast. The romantic breakfast was a show and delight for sure but no way 2 people can eat that much food. A la cartes we enjoyed: Kyoto (teppanyaki), Sante Fe Steakhouse, Chez Gourmet, La Dolce Vita (Italian), La Fuente (Spanish), La Brisa (Mediterranean). Don’t expect good coffee at this resort; the Coffee cigar bar is not open until 4pm and it’s on the palace side. Otherwise you’re looking at bring-your-own-mug machine coffee at LaBrisa or the premium lounge; the buffet serves regular coffee. Mamey could make you a Spanish coffee after 10. One guest is lactose and gluten intolerant, but he did enjoy their food options for his diet; he also ate some of their fresh bakery rolls which didn’t bother him. Another guest is a vegetarian and had no problem finding/ordering plenty of options. Wedding: Our vow renewal package was the $800USD blueberry (which is now $650USD on the hotel website) with a $250USD set up fee/surcharge to have the location on the beach. There was a $300 deposit required and wire transferred before our arrival (which wasn’t reflected on our bill at check out -however later fixed by Premium employee calling someone to fix it). Although we agreed not to cancel our vow renewal due to rain and go with their plan B, they refused to reverse the $250 beach set up fee. It was a downpour of rain all day on Sat April 30. They are very sticky on their packages and difficult to change. Although the ceremony was indoors in the amphitheater (Gran Teatro) hallway, overall the ceremony was absolutely beautiful, the coordinator Jennissferl was great, and their officiant was amazing and made the renewal personal for us! We’re still waiting for pictures from the hotel photographer Tropical Pictures. We selected and paid on Tuesday but I have yet to receive the link to download the purchased photos:”; I’ve emailed a reminder today. Photographer was very nice and did a great job. You can find their store in the Palace side shopping area. Last comments: A few mentioned they would like to go back to the palace side with their kids. One said he gave the resort complex a 10 out of 10. We would go back someday in the distant future if they had direct flights and after the adult side rooms renovations are completed.…
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Stayed at the Barcelo Bavaro Beach. Prod: Great beach, great food, good drinks - shout out to Juan F for the fantastic Caesars. Great volleyball court/games. The Chess set/shuffle board areas was nice. Cons: No swim up bar at this side of the resort. Bar closed at midnight. The organized games/activates were limited. Overall: enjoyed - would recommend.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip: Room was fine.
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Response from Director Sandy Pfeil, General Manager at Barceló Bávaro Beach
Responded 1 week ago
Dear guest, Thank you very much for the time you spent to share your personal impressions of your stay at our Barceló Bavaro Beach Adults Only. We always welcome feedback, as it allows us to continually improve the experience we create for our guests. We thank you for your very kind words about our entertainment team as they work tirelessly every day to entertain our guests during their stay among us, we will make sure to relay your praising comments to them and we are sure they will be happy to know their efforts have been appreciated. Again we thank you for this very kind review of our hotel and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Best regards, Sandy Pfeil Director
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The quality of the rooms was horrible and not worth the money. The service in the rooms is horrible. Most of the staff is great but there were a couple that were very rude. My first room was on the ground floor and had a sliding door that didn’t lock so I piled furniture against it. The “mini bar” was obviously just left over from the previous guests. We were moved to another room where we could never get wash rags after asking REPEATEDLY but was always given hand towels. We did get wash rags in the other room so I know they have them. Then it rained in the second room which just came right into our room from leaking in the sliding door. Will NEVER return to this resort and will never recommend it.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Director Sandy Pfeil, General Manager at Barceló Bávaro Beach
Responded 1 week ago
Dear guest, We sincerely appreciate the time you spent to share your comments following your visit to our Barceló Bavaro Beach Adults Only hotel, our guests' feedback is of utmost importance to ensure our demanding standards of service at all times, please accept our sincere apologies for any inconsistency you may have experienced during your stay. We do apologize for the technical problems you encountered; there are absolutely no excuses for details to be overlooked as all rooms should be thoroughly checked on a daily basis. We will make sure that the procedure is being reinforced . Please be assured that your comments will be taken into serious consideration and that they will help us to improve our services. Once again, thank you for your time and despite the issues you have raised following your stay, we hope that Barceló will remain an option for your next holiday and that we will have the opportunity to restore your faith in our company in the near future. Best regards, Sandy Pfeil Director
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Don’t pay for premium. This basically is a Walmart level low cost all inclusive. Service level is very low. If you are expecting that it is all good but don’t pretend you offer premiere level of service and offerings and then you don’t. At the resort now but hoping it improves. Received better service at the concierge non premium desk.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Director Sandy Pfeil, General Manager at Barceló Bávaro Beach
Responded 1 week ago
Dear guest, We are really sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the experience in our hotel to the fullest as we strive to make each stay with us an unforgettable one. Discussions involving the respective team members and management have taken place to review your comments, and we would like to assure you that all of your concerns will be addressed and attended to. We appreciate the time you took to share your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the future. Best regards, Sandy Pfeil Director
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..and far away from 5 star. went back after 2018, this visit was very very nice, what we got was very different to our last experience. The rooms were on the same level as 4 years ago. no renovation done. so they are "old". food is terrible. when you pass the buffets in restaurant the smell there reminded me on a mcdonalds restaurant (fried fat) which tells everything you have to know that topic. service is weak. room service not done more then one time in our stay (also ofter complaining about). the service people behind the bars and restaurants seems to be unmotivated
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Director Sandy Pfeil, General Manager at Barceló Bávaro Beach
Responded 1 week ago
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing a review of Barceló Bavaro Beach Adults Only. It does indeed sound from what you describe that some aspects of your stay did not meet our usual standards of service; please accept our sincerest apologies for failing to make your stay with us a perfect moment of relaxation, we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to bring this matter to our attention. It has been disappointing to read your opinion of the room we accommodated you in for the duration of your holiday. More so because all the types of rooms we have are thoroughly described on our website, for future occasions we would like to offer you a personalized booking guidance through our dedicated call center so as to guarantee you make a reservation for the hotel and room type that perfectly fits your requirements. We were very saddened to read your disappointment with the dining expériences, at Barceló we know that meals are an important aspect of our guests' overall holiday expérience therefore we will make sure to take your comments into account to improve in this aspect of our services. Thank you again for making us your choice hotel on this occasion, we look forward to serving you again in the near future. Best regards, Sandy Pfeil Director
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PRICE RANGE
$166 - $295 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
barcelo bavaro beach hotel, barcelo bavaro punta cana, barcelo bavaro beach punta cana, bavaro beach hotel, bavaro beach resort, barcelo punta cana resort, barcelo bavaro beach resort punta cana
LOCATION
CaribbeanDominican RepublicLa Altagracia ProvincePunta CanaBavaro
NUMBER OF ROOMS
589
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Barceló Bávaro Beach
Which popular attractions are close to Barceló Bávaro Beach?
Nearby attractions include Escape Room Punta Cana (0.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Barceló Bávaro Beach?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Barceló Bávaro Beach?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Barceló Bávaro Beach?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Barceló Bávaro Beach?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kyoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, La Fuente - Restaurante Español, and Mexico Lindo.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Barceló Bávaro Beach?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and fitness classes during their stay.
Does Barceló Bávaro Beach have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Barceló Bávaro Beach offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Barceló Bávaro Beach have airport transportation?
Yes, Barceló Bávaro Beach offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Barceló Bávaro Beach?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Barceló Bávaro Beach offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.