Barcelo Bavaro Beach
Playa Bavaro Km 1, Bavaro, Punta Cana 03177 Dominican Republic
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#48 of 92 all-inclusives in Dominican Republic
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4.4
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4.3
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4.2
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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
Ironing service
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
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Russian, Spanish
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Playa Bavaro Km 1, Bavaro, Punta Cana 03177 Dominican Republic
Barceló Bávaro Beach
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Somewhat walkable
Grade: 75 out of 100
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I don’t know who rated them 5 stars but I would not give them more than 3.5 stars. Besides the almost clean outdated room and the comfortable bed not much was enjoyable and I have travelled a lot. Linen service was terrible, three restaurants had decent food and decent service the other four had terrible food and service. The attitude of staff in general was not welcoming including the ones that are supposed to entertain. It s as if no one is training the staff. The sound at the entertainment area was just plain sad. Shuttle service was also deceiving to get to the golf course. Furthermore if all that was not enough and children not allowed, there were three families that came and used the chairs and beach. Nobody told them that it was an adult only beach.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The services provided by Mariel and Alexandar at the HRPC Butler services were exceptional. They know what they are doing. Unfortunately, housekeeping at HRPC is falling apart and all they can say is, Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Just got back from 7 day golf trip with buddies. The resort is massive ( we stayed in the adult only Bavaro Beach) and the beach is the star of the Dominican for sure The rooms were a little dated but very clean and in good working order (AC works very good and hot water was abundant) You also have access to the Bavaro Palace which is where most of restaurants and amenities are located. Short walk or trolley ride away The food was decent and with 12 restaurants pretty well could get whatever you wanted There is an 18 hole golf course on the property which unfortunately was the downside of the trip given we were there to golf. The good Great layout (P B Dye) Good restaurant and bar on site The Bad 5 hr rounds! No Marshalls on course Only beverage cart was on 10th hole ( gave you 2 bottles,of water when you teed off) but how hard to put a Bev cart on course Driving range - balls were old and never seen a wash Tee times were hard to get, they say on site tee times can only be booked 3 months prior to date of play. We tried to get our travel agent to book some at time of booking the trip as the reason to go there was golf. She also was told about the 3 month rule. So I reached out a couple days prior to the 3 month window and was told November was very busy and most of the times were booked already for the week we were there! When I informed our travel agent of this she found out that a group had come in and booked a large number of times prior to the 3 month window. While we did get times most were later in day which resulted in the 5 hour rounds. We ended up going to the Hard Rock Golf course ( they guys liked it better in the end and it had a beverage cart that came by frequently thankfully) I would return to the Barceló based on resort but not on a golf trip unless they change their procedures…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: Building 6 in Beach section is in good location. Closest to the Palace amenities and restaurants...
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Rooms are outdated, had lots of issues such as toilet not flushing, sink plugs broken, no tv remote, deadbolt broken, sliding glass door broken so it didn’t lock. Couldn’t get washcloths for 3 days despite numerous requests. Food is mediocre to terrible. The good ones were the Mexican, French and Japanese. Better be early to get your beach towel because they run out. Adult pool was clean though and nice waitresses. Evening entertainment on family side was ok. Trolley was helpful as most the restaurants were located on the family side. Definitely practice your Spanish because staff at this resort do not speak English very well, as others I’ve been to there. Be careful which room they give you, we paid for oceanfront and was given ocean view. We demanded a different room as the first was ground floor barely any ocean view and definitely not oceanfront! Not a lot of activities offered on adult side. Definitely could have used more evening entertainment. Resort needs to get with the times and use an app to book dinner reservations, maps , etc. if you want top shelf alcohol you will pay extra. …
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Director Sandy Pfeil, Director General at Barceló Bávaro Beach
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Dear guest, We wish to extend our sincerest apologies for the issues you encountered during your stay. It's truly disheartening to hear that the condition of the rooms did not meet your expectations, and that you experienced maintenance issues. Regarding the dining experience, we regret that the food quality fell short of what we strive to offer. Your positive mentions of the Mexican, French, and Japanese cuisine are duly noted, and we will work to ensure a consistent standard across all dining options. We are also grateful for your acknowledgment of the cleanliness of the adult pool and the attentive service from our staff. Rest assured, we take your feedback seriously, and we will address the mnetioned areas to enhance the overall guest experience. Additionally, we understand the importance of modern conveniences such as the use of an app for reservations and mapping, and we will explore ways to incorporate such features to better serve our guests in the future. We genuinely appreciate your input and the opportunity to make amends. Your insights will be shared with our team to ensure that necessary improvements are made. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future to provide a more positive experience. Kind regards Sandy Pfeil
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This property has a great location on Bavaro Beach. Food was good in some of the restaurants and mediocre in others. Coral has gone downhill since our last stay. Chez Gourmet is excellent for service and food quality. The adults only part of the resort needs to be updated. Rooms are dated and a bit tired. Were OK for us as we had a beachfront room at a reasonable price. Worth it to pay for premium access and the beachfront room.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Director Sandy Pfeil, Director General at Barceló Bávaro Beach
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Dear guest, We genuinely appreciate your thoughtful feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the prime location of our property on Bavaro Beach and that you found the dining experience to be a mix of good and not so good, with a special mention for the excellent service and food quality at Chez Gourmet. Your insights regarding the state of the coral and the need for updates in the adults-only section are incredibly valuable to us as we continuously strive to enhance our guests' experiences. We take your comments to heart and will use them to guide our ongoing efforts to improve our offerings. We are delighted that you found your beachfront room to be a worthwhile choice, and we appreciate your recommendation of premium access and beachfront rooms. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are committed to providing an even better experience for you and all our guests in the future. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for an even more enjoyable stay in the near future. Kind regards Sandy Pfeil
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Per arrival at Barcelo beach, I was taken aback by how outdated the rooms were, and in addition to this my room was not clean. I was offered a new room that was clean, but it being outdated was still an issue. We pay a lot of money to go on vacation, I didn’t want to be in a room that didn’t scream luxury. While in the new room, our shower would leak after we were done and pool the floor around the toilet. I told the staff about this and they assured me they would send someone to check it out, but that never happened. Fast forward my fiancé ended up contracting a bacterial infection from the resorts food or water which landed us in the hospital overnight and paying $3500+ in medical bills to assure he was well enough to come home. Because they didn’t come to fix our shower, prior to leaving for the hospital my fiancé was getting sick on a dirty water pooled floor for hours. I did get someone on the staff to change our room for no cost to a higher end suite, but, was still charged for room service that evening. I am so taken aback but the inadequate care and would have expected some sort of compensation for my stay since 1. I didn’t even stay at the resort one evening or go to either dinner reservations Sunday or Monday and 2. The reason being was because my fiancé contracted a bacterial infection from YOUR food or water. He is still sick and we are home and I pray every day we figure out what is the right remedy for him to feel better. The only way I would be satisfied is if Barcelo Beach gave me the money for our hospital stay or reimbursed me for our whole stay at the resort. This was our 10 year anniversary and 1 year until we get married. It was such a special time for us and was soured by your hotels inadequate cleanliness.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Director Sandy Pfeil, Director General at Barceló Bávaro Beach
Responded 1 week ago
Dear guest, We are deeply sorry to hear about the challenges you encountered during your recent stay at our resort. Your experience does not reflect the high standards of service we strive to provide, and we sincerely apologize for the distress and inconvenience this has caused you and your fiancé. We want to assure you that we take your feedback very seriously, and I will personally address each of the issues you've raised with our management team. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities, and it is clear that we fell short of meeting your expectations. We understand the gravity of the situation and the impact it has had on your vacation and your fiancé's health. Please know that your feedback is invaluable to us, and we genuinely hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust and welcome you back for a much-improved experience. Thank you for sharing your concerns, and I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you directly to address these matters. Warm regards, Sandy Pfeil
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We enjoyed at maximum our staying, nice service and good people, the beach, pools are beautiful, extra activities was amazing, a experience what never forget, the installation are good and very satisfying.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Sandy Pfeil, Owner at Barceló Bávaro Beach
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Dear guest, we thank you for choosing Barceló Bávaro Beach for your vacation and for sharing your experience with the online community. We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us, we look forward to having the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best regards, Sandy Pfeil Director
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I took my daughter on her first adult resort experience and was greatly disappointed. The fact that she had nothing to compare it to was a blessing. The food was horrible. Even the room service was terrible with rubbery eggs and cold dry meat. Barceló Bávaro Beach and the connecting resort, Barceló Bávaro Palace, allowed a huge group to take over the resort during our entire stay. They were loud and obnoxious and made it more than difficult to get food or drink. They would block the buffet lines, standing there eating while waiting for food to be prepared. Be warned: You MUST make reservations at every decent restaurant for dinner for any type of variety or good food. Also, most of the staff speak NO ENGLISH. So if you cannot speak halfway decent Spanish, you may want to reconsider.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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My husband and I have been fortunate enough to have been going to this hotel for 9 years. The best discovery of the Caribbean I can’t praise the staff of The Beach enough. They go the extra mile to make your stay the best From the gardeners to the management staff. Try this hotel you won’t be disappointed, the staff will become life long friends as they have to us. We ll be there for our 10th year ❤️
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Sandy Pfeil, Owner at Barceló Bávaro Beach
Responded 1 week ago
Dear guest, we sincerely appreciate the time you spent to share your feedback following your visit to our Barceló Bávaro Beach Adults Only hotel. We are delighted to read that your holiday was an enjoyable one, we continuously strive to deliver high standards to guarantee that all our guests leave with beautiful vacation memories. We thank you for choosing our hotel and very much look forward to having the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Sandy Pfeil Director
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Serious safety incident
Profies- 6 family members, Premier Level, Costo Travel referred, 9 day stay, 11/4 - 11/12 Pros- Scenery, ocean front room bldg 2, culinary variety, access to Palace side Cons- Creepy and drunk guest harassment, facility stress test when convention onsite, queuing for trolly I would have given the place 4.5 circles but they got downgraded because of the creepy and harassing behavior from one of the veteran guests consisting of vulgar perverse language and unsolicited physical contact which was reported to management. Management also facilitates the obscene sand sculptures on the beach by providing the rakes and shovels which contributes to this behavior during his 3 weeks there so you may want to avoid this place the last week of October through mid-November. The place is generally empty between Sun and Fri morning but when the weekend rolls around the locals are allowed to come in for the weekend and when combined with the convention going on, the transportation system and the capacity to feed everyone is under stress (running out of food pretty early). The other thing is the reservation system for the sit down places which for the most part are average to very nice (Chef Gourmet and Kyoto stood out the most). In light of trying to make reservations on the day we arrived for 5-9 days out, most of the reservations were booked before 8pm for the popular places. How can that be? I suspect they are putting placeholders on them for others that have not arrived yet. There was a convention going the latter part of the week (Fri Sun) and that crowd overwhelmed the trolly system going and coming back from the palace (it was free for all getting onto it) with pushing and not being courteous to those with mobility problems. If you can avoid the creepy guest, avoid the convention weekend, and come Sat to Sat, you will find this place very enjoyable, fun, and relaxing with nice culinary choices.…
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Response from Director Sandy Pfeil, Director General at Barceló Bávaro Beach
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Dear guest We would like to express our gratitude for the comments you made about your recent visit. They help us to understand how our guests experience their stay with us. We very much appreciate your nice comments regarding our services and facilities. In Barceló we strongly believe that there is always room for improvement and your comments will assist our team in their continuous efforts aimed at meeting our guests' expectations, therefore we greatly appreciate the time you took out of your day to share your constructive critics. We thank you for choosing our hotel for your holiday and very much look forward to having the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Kind regards Sandy Pfeil
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PRICE RANGE
$245 - $524 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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CaribbeanDominican RepublicLa Altagracia ProvincePunta CanaBavaro
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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), Melia Caribe Tropical Lobby Bar (0.7 miles), and Playa Bibijagua (0.2 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 Jellyfish Beach Restaurant, Kyoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, and Mexico Lindo Restaurant.
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.