Trees everywhere, what a great vacation

Loved our room but was a little disappointed with the overall communication of staff

We had a pool view room and I was surprised we could see the ocean as well! The king sized bed was very large and comfortable. Food at the buffet was a good selection. Bar service was good. Very little English spoken by staff, for the most part not a problem. Our first there and we would definitely return.

just liked overall food and location

Great overall experience.

the beach was awesome

Food was really not good despite a wide selection. Room was very simple. Staff was a mixed bag, some very nice, others not happy which made it uncomfortable sometimes. We stayed at adults-only Barcelo property, but there's more available at the family property next door.

Our reservation was for the Beach (adults only) when we checked in it was a 2 hour process and then we were sent over to Barceló Bávaro Palace because there were no rooms available for us even though we had a reservation!! I was very upset/disappointed at first but then realized it was actually a good thing!! Just not sure why it took them 2 hours to tell us!! Other than the nightmare of check in on the Beach side every thing was fantastic!! I would go back and stay at the Palace any time!

Fridge was not clean, sliding door stuck, room was nice but could use a little updating. Outlets were sketchy. Couldn’t get through to the premium number at one time. Request made but not followed through. Most staff were very kind. Resort was VERY clean. Loved that.

The proprietary sits on a great white sandy beach. It had a large buffet however the food was average. The parts that I wasn't so happy about were the staff were still cleaning rooms at 5 and 6pm, so there were times they couldn't tidy up our room because we were getting ready for dinner. We stayed 12 days and the bedding wasn't changed until day 9, and thats only because we requested it to be changed. Our room was swept once, so beach sand was all over the floor. I truly believe it was because they dont have enough cleaning staff.

We have stayed at Barcelo Bavaro Beach many times. The Ocean Front Premium Rooms can’t be beat for the view. The rooms do need updating as they haven’t changed much inside since we first stayed there 25 yrs ago. I also notice over time, the quality of the shows at night has gone down hill & we often go to The Palace to see their shows as they are better. The buffets could use some daily variety instead of pretty much the same thing over & over. The beach is stunning & I highly recommend the day trip to Saona Island & 1/2 day buggy excursion.

Amazing

Not a 5 stars hotel, but still has some qualities

The Pro’s: This hotel is located in front of Bavaro Beach, an extremely beautiful, long and large beach. One of the most beautiful in the entire Caribbean. The hotel is kept clean and the staff is kind and well meaning, although it lacks the proper training to provide a true 5 stars experience. The Con’s: The food varies between very average and down right horrible. Worst food I have had in a long time in an all-inclusive hotel. It reminded me of my travels to Cuba back in the 1990s… Also, the hotel is quite old (one of the very first to be built in Punta Cana) and somewhat rundown, although honest efforts are being made to keep it in a decent state. Bottom-line while the Barcelo Bavaro Beach is not deprived of some qualities, it is simply not a 5 stars hotel. Not even close. Maybe a 3.5 stars, at best. But one also has to be fair to it, they charge less than other real 5 stars hotel and still have a gorgeous beach to offer to its clientele.

It is a beautiful resort, even that the food was not really good, it is a really good place to relax and spend time Infront of the ocean

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I love how beautiful everything is, the winding paths, the pools and palms. I love Their spa and their entertainment at the big theater. I love the cozy feel of Mamey Bar and sitting out at the low tables under the stars. I love to go for afternoon tea with treats at the Palace. I love the warm ocean water even in January. The rooms are nice and comfortable. Two sinks is nice. The buffets are great. La Brisa right on the ocean is so quiet and beautiful to have lunch at. Many activities if you like that sort of thing

The adults only side is very quiet. But it is small and more older adult. I liked the sister property better. Much bigger and full of life. The food at both resorts left a lot To be desired. We were disappointed in every meal every day.

Little things matter

I was a bit disappointed. The shuttle service between areas was unreliable and not consistent. Upon check out they insisted I ordered a pina colada and had it charged to my room. I do not like pina coladas and why would I charge to the room if all inclusive. I tried to explain this, but they wouldn't budge and made me pay. While it was not a big amount, the manner it was handled was totally inappropriate. That was my parting experience and ruined what could have been a good trip.

Enjoyed the pool area and the beach front, and easy access to the Barcelo Palace for other amenities. Did not find the food very appetizing. Did not try the a la carte restaurants as we needed reservations, and long pants - which we did not bring with us.

First-time visitors really need more information about their stay... but the beach was very beautiful...

Everything was wonderful except the food . Lots of food Joyce but no flavor . The bartenders at the night bar was awesome and all so the service at the buffet and a big hug to a very special staff named Danna , she’s a wonderful person, made us feel like family! Look forward to vacation there soon!

Loved the many lounges to have a drink in the evening, golf course restaurant for breakfast, very hood cocktails, windsurfing gear was decent, hobbycat, beach is superb, fantastic equipment at the gym, yoga lesson was good. Very well organised. No stress. Everything was a yes and very relaxing. Good shows. Will come back

Pool and beach excellent. Service very good, room ok. Food very good.

Staff was kind and helpful at all areas. Beautiful resort and lots to do.

Safe area, great transportation, beautiful beach.

Three days into our eight day vacation my wife had to go to the hospital where she is still receiving care and upon checking out to head over to be with my seriously ill wife this resort charged me$ 50 US because i didn’t have my wife’s bracelet. Totally unethical i will never again stay at this resort.

Barcelo Beach was amazing! They 5 hotels that. are very close and they have train trolley that takes you to and from. Night time shows are good, food is ok what you’d except in an all inclusive. Would come again in heart beat.

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Amazing time. Only complaint, which did not impact experience, was no beach service for cocktails

Not many of the staff were very helpful. We had to walk a long way to get a drink because they had no one walking around.

Me and my husband had the best vacation at this hotel. Love every part of this hotel.

Beautiful beach and area around. Very clean and convenient resort. Not a fan of the food options

The property is really nice. The rooms not so much kinda old and not well taken care of. That being said you won't spend much time in the room anyway.

I like it’s was quite, beach was perfect , don’t like facilities need renovations.

It was great!

The entertainment staff were so fun and friendly. Franyer, Arianna, and Louis were the best!!

Beautiful beach, grounds, great food, drinks and staff. Beach can be noisy for several hours per day with tour boats from adjacent resort blasting sound. Tricky shower accessibility due to tub/glass and no handles. Chilling air conditioning not amenable to sublety. Balcony sliding door almost inoperable.

good: most of the food was good. good: buffet foods good for all inclusive. bad: no option for drink upgrades. bad: no healthy alternatives for soda like healthy good quality juices, iced tea, etc

Quiet, beautiful Bavaro Beach property. Good food at this location. Also enjoyed the Palace restaurants, although not top star. Barcelo Bavaro train (tram) transportation provided convenient access to other amenities on the property, water parks, mini golf, tennis, and a lovely chapel for Mass. We highly recommend!

Check in was a disaster. We arrived at the check in time. Waited at counter 45 minutes. Only one staff person was doing the process and room was not ready. Asked to come back in 30 minutes. When we returned we were taken to a room that was occupied. We went back to the desk and waited 15 more minutes for another room. No apology or upgrade was offered. Room was far away from the main activities area. Additionally we were told to sign up for reservations to “special” restaurants. The food selection was minimal, the serving size was laughable and the taste was terrible.

great property , hotel is a bit dated! However entire experience for the price was amazing , would visit again!

LIKE BEING IN PARADISE, BEAUITFUL WEATHER, SAFE AND WELL TAKING CARE OF.

Everything was amazing, except they are very slow check in you in.

Perfect for golfers and beach goers

The staff was so kind from the maids to the bartenders to the servers and everyone in between. The property was beautiful, well maintained, and just easy to get around. Best of all was the bang we got for our buck. We will for sure be going back.

Limited snack options at the Bavaro Beach

Good hotel with huge and beautiful territory, great beach, nice staff

Overall experience was terrible. Food was very poorly prepared and cold most of the time. Even at restaurants the food comes out cold.

Lo mejor de todo el personal muy amable y serviciales un 10 para ellos .

This is an overall good hotel if you want to sit back and relax.

Pros: - The buffet food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. - The grounds were well-maintained and clean. - The beach stunning. Cons: Check-in process: It was chaotic. Expedia listed my reservation as one person, even though two names were on it, and we both flew in together. Despite the rate being the same for one or two people, I was charged an extra $150 per night for the second person already on the reservation. Expedia tried to help, but we got nowhere. -No electricity: I had no power in half my room, which was a major inconvenience. -Entertainment: The shows were lackluster and far below expectations. There was no real entertainment which left us bored. We tried the casino, was okay, and the nightclub, which was decent, but overall, the activities were minimal unless you left the resort for excursions. Even during the shows, people were falling asleep. -Adults-only enforcement: It felt inconsistent. While some guards checked for bracelets and ensured only guests accessed the adults-only areas and beach, others were lax. As a result, kids and people from other places occupied these spaces, making it less exclusive. - Themed restaurants: Avoid them. The seafood restaurant was particularly bad. Portions were tiny, the food (like the salmon) was unappetizing, and we found ourselves laughing at how poor the experience. We went back to the buffet. Summary - will not return, AVOID.

Amazing

Great trip

Upon arrival, check-in was horrible. No urgency whatsoever and no directives about the check-in process. Arrived at 2pm and room was not ready until 6pm. Furthermore they forgot to activate our keycard. Workers were not pleasant and often times rude and dismissive. The room was horrible; water flow from bathtub was slow and the ceiling was coming down. They kept forgetting to replace towels, garbage and toilet paper after cleaning the room. Overall it’s a beautiful property, nice beach but horrible customer service.

Great beach, Great staff, Food was ok. Rest of the trip was amazing

La atencion fue excelente por parte de todo el personal,incluyendo la comida,limpeza en los cuartos ,la atencion del bar y la amabilidad de todos sus empleados.

It was a very nice stay

This is very nice large resort. There were good dining choices, and the pool is large and not crowded.

Great value

the bathtub was horrible, didnt drain. the food wasnt great either.

I liked the view from our room. Liked the convenience and reliability of the trolley that kept us connected to all the amenities and services offered. Liked the different restaurant alternatives. Liked the VIP room and how quick was the check in. Loved the hydrotherapy. We felt safe all the time. Noticed that the room needs renovations. That some employees, specially in the VIP section, were lacking that friendly smile, customary of the Dominican people. Many others were extra friendly. It's my first adults only hotel. Noticed that the atmosphere was low key. The beach and pool activities were fun but at a much lower level compared to other hotels I've visited. Perhaps it's just the adult only atmosphere.

The experience was good

Todo muy hermoso, la ama de los empleados muy acogedor.

The staff and ambience of the property was amazing.

Overall good experience. Would have loved to see more vegetarian dinning options.

The size of the combined property property of the adults only and the palace with a train for commuting.

The territory is vast and beautiful, and the beach and the food are excellent. However, the rooms show wear and tear and need renovation.

I live this resort. We satyed in the adults only part which is a short walk to the palace. Its low key and nice. The beach is beautiful. Checking in and out takes a while so be patient. The worse thing about the resort is the website and making reservations. Some restaurants would accomodate us without one, with a tip. Rooms are on the older side, but we were never in them except for sleeping.

We had an excellent experience at this property. It is clean, very well maintained and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The food is good. Will definitely be back!

The beach and the pools were great! We were surprised to experience lackluster service from the staff. The food was average at best.

Service is not good at the buffet, very slow. No one speaks English. Very bad choice of red and white wines. Cheap and taste like vinegar. Rooms are not cleaned thoroughly, shortage of bath and hand towels.

Dining locations very good, buffet is decent

Buffet opens and many stations don’t have food ready.

Very old hotel Would not go there since I stayed there in the past This was not my choice only went there because Expedia messed up my original booking and kind of forced me to take this resort

The property is beautiful, the rooms are lacking a bit for a nice resort. The beach is beautiful but water wasn’t as clear as I thought it would be.

Unique beach!

First of all terrible check in experience . first room was dirty and broken . Looked like a bad motel room . Second room wasn’t much of an improvement the refrigerator was broken for 2 days and mini bar stock is one bottle of water, 3 cans of beer and 2 sodas , the resort accommodations are dated . It’s quite boring and uneventful even the hotel lobby bar closes by 11pm. . Drink options are just mediocre. The pool area closes at 7pm. No accommodations were made for all the trouble for and during check in . The towels were old as well in the room., everyday we had to ask for towels . The food options are like being in a college dormitory . How could there not be coconut water available anywhere ? No avocados ? Room service which was included in our package was absolutely terrible and not even edible but then charged as an expense when we went to check out . We spent most of our time using the sister resort pool area , for as a family resort it was way livelier. Those restaurants lacked service and the food was just mediocre. The highlight was the coffee, rum & cigar bar . I guess if you’re 60 plus this would be perfect for you. How disappointing to select a resort that’s rated “wonderful” for our first trip to DR. It clearly was not wonderful at all. I would definitely not recommend these accommodations.

The check-in process was a nightmare. We were initially sent to a room on the first floor where the patio door did not lock, raising serious safety concerns. After reporting the issue, we were sent to a second room, only to find it was already occupied—we accidentally walked in on a man who was undressed. When we brought these problems to the receptionist, we were treated poorly, spoken to rudely, and never received an apology. The receptionist was visibly upset with us, rolling her eyes repeatedly. After two frustrating hours, we were finally given a room that was acceptable, though far from ideal. The bathroom door in this room did not close properly, and the overall condition of the space was outdated. It took several phone calls to get someone to fix the safe, which was not functional. The food and restaurants were average at best, and the pool area lacked music or any form of entertainment, making the experience dull.

The Bavaro Barcelo Beach Hotel made my first impression of DR a memorable one. I love this property so much, I would definitely recommend it to family and friends. We had an ocean view premium room and I really enjoyed the extra amenities we were offered. Overall I had a really great Birthday Trip.

I have an extremely long review & I cannot submit the whole thing. All I'm going to say is I was disappointed. There was mold in our room. We were not offered any sort of conpensation. The light in our swim-up pool didn't work... so we couldn't swim in the evenings or really sit out on the patio because it was too dark. The food was mediocore. I will be posting my full review on google

where do I start? We were initially whisked off to the "VIP" lounge....where the clerk was rude, not informative...withheld important information..didnt give us keys for towels and had to come back...didnt recommend MANDATORY dinner reservations for every evening...but when listening to customer next to us, who made their reservations for entire week, offered us 9:30pm for that evening. went round and round, and finally got 6:30pm at other resort. the resort is very old, with warped doors, and extremely thin walls. the worst part, was ALL employees would rather ignore you or go out of way to serve you. this includes the VIP lounge, buffet people, bar and restaurants. dirty cups and coconut drinks littered around pool for HOURS! BREAKFAST was only in one restaurant, and food unacceptable. waffles like hockey pucks. would not recommend this resort to anyone. rotten entertainment! worst part, was the employees!!!

It was ok.

There were some staff that were excellent like bartender Joe and Estubain. Also Harlem and astillo. Difficult to get reservation for dining.

Beautiful beach. Adult only side was sooooo clean and relaxing.

The staff was wonderful these is the second time we are staying in the hotel.

Property was pristine and tidy, very nice. Pool was gorgeous. Bartenders were friendly and drinks good. Some Front desk staff and cleaning ladies had bad attitude with no concern for customer needs. We’re overtly bothered by requests.

Avoid this resort. The clinic on site is horrible and instead of helping you during a medical emergency they will try to take advantage of you.

We arrived at the property at 4pm after a long day of travel and we were not greeted or acknowledged by the "Premiere" check-in staff for 20mins. After the staff finally acknowledged us and checked us in, we were told our room was not ready yet and had to wait an additional 30min. After 30mins, we only knew that our room was ready because we returned to the check-in desk and asked. Otherwise, we would not have been told! After being escorted to our room, (of which we paid extra for an ocean view!!), the room was located on the ground level facing the pool. If I stood on my toes and looked VERY hard, I could see the ocean. Disappointing!!! The room was musty, and the bathroom was dirty (hair on the floor and you could not see through the glass shower divider. I thought it was stained, but nope, it was dirty!) Additionally, the safe did not work, and there was not hot water for 2 days! The room was very run down! The staff at the buffet restaurant(s) were not attentive or friendly! Half the time they would not acknowledge us to obtain a drink, and half the time we would ask for one and it would never show up before we were done eating. The food was not good, and it seemed they would "reheat" the same items from lunch/dinner. The only good thing that I have to say about this resort is the pool is nice, but they need to buy more loungers! If you don't place your towel by 7am, good luck finding a chair!

I wish there was better communication on setting up times to eat supper at different restaurants.

The property was clean and kind staff!

Rooms could use some updating….. but over all it was great.

After reading all of the mixed reviews, was apprehensive but was most definitely surprised to find the resort fabulous! Will return!

The staff was great! It was my birthday and they even had a birthday cake for me when I arrived. The property was excellent but the rooms are outdated. They could definitely use an upgrade but it was very clean minus the little black bugs and the Ann mosquito’s. We spent most of our time at the sister property which had more to do. Overall we had a great time and I had a great birthday!

I enjoyed very much. Place is very nice and the staff friendly too.

The property is beautiful and well maintained. We had a good time with friends. Customer Service is poor, you don't feel welcomed most of the time.

Excelent!!!! Offer room upgrade, perfect service.

I luked it and wil go back

Very convenient and easy access to everything

Very clean spacious rooms with plenty of amenities , resort with its adjacent sister property offered a large variety of amenities and activities, we hardly left the property. WiFi connection was excellent throughout the resort , buffets and specialty restaurants were very good, with a wide variety of selections.

Fabulous and generous people who go out of their way to make the guests stay special. The property is beautiful and offers many options to different people and tastes. It’s very clean in every aspect - the rooms, the dining areas, public washrooms and not to mention the gorgeous beach.