Resort Details
- Various Lounges/Bars- Bar Carey (Main Lobby)- Bar & Coffer Lounge (Guest 18 years of age or older)- Bar Coco (Swimming Pool)- Bar Taino (Swimming Pool)- Bar Cielo (Adults-only Pool / Guest 18 years of age or older)- Bar Bambú (Barcy Club Pool)- Strikers Sports Bar- Hoyo 19 Golf Bar- Bávaro Disco Bar (Guest 18 years of age or older)- The Xone Disco Bar (Non-alcoholic drinks for guests 13-17 years old)- Black Jack Bar (Casino / Guest 18 years of age or older)- Bar Los Olas- Theater Bars (2)
- Various Restaurants- Miramar Buffet Restaurant (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)- Bohio Dominicano Buffet (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)- El Coral Restaurant (Buffet for breakfast and lunch / À-la-carte seafood restaurant for dinner)- Santa Fe Steak House (À-la-carte restaurant)- La Doce Vita (À-la-carte Italian restaurant)- Mexico Lindo (À-la-carte Mexican restaurant)- Kyoto (À-la-carte Japanese restaurant)- La Fuente (À-la-carte Spanish restaurant)- La Comedie (À-la-carte French restaurant / Additional charge for non-Premium Level guests)- Hoyo 19 Golf Bar- La Brisas (À-la-carte Mediterranean restaurant at Barceló Bávaro Beach / For guests 18 years of age or older)- Chez Gourmet (À-la-carte International restaurant at Barceló Bávaro Beach / For Premium Level guests that are 18 years of age or older)
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Casino†
- Children programs
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Casino†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Golf†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service†
- Safe deposit box
- Shopping mall†
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
† Fees may apply
- Children's pool
Barcy Water Park is where children can enjoy castles, slides and waterfalls inside the pool.
- Children's program, onsite
We have the splendid kids club with an entertainment program.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
Spectacular gym with the most advanced training equipment for warming up, cardiovascular exercises, cooling down, stretching and resistance machines.
This modern fitness centre is situated inside the facilities at the Bávaro U-Spa.
- General †-Bowling-Premium level Lounge-Mini Golf-Chipping Green by Cheviol-Entertainment Canopy-Casino Bávaro-Escape Room-Church (weekly Mass)
- Golf location (onsite/nearby) †
At 6,655 yards from the professional tees, the 18-hole Par-72 was designed to suit all levels of play. The 5 tees range from 4,688 to 6,655 yards.
The use of a golf cart is mandatory, walking the course is not permitted.
- Motorized Water Sports †- Water-skis
- Waterskiing lessons
- Banana boat
- U-tubes
- Parachute
- Glass bottom boat ride
- Boat rentals
- Scuba diving
- Parasailing
- Scuba doo
- Speedboat excursions - Nightclubs †Bávaro Nightclub
- Non-Motorized Water Sports †
The water sports centre has specialized staff and offers a large variety of activities.
Activities included:
- Kayaks
- Pedal boats
- Diving masks in the swimming area
- Basic windsurfing
- Basic sailboats
- Basic catamarans (Hobie Wave)
Activities with an additional charge:
- Windsurfing classes
- Catamaran classes
- Sunfish classes
- Catamaran Getaway
- Professional scuba diving classes (PADI)
- Professional scuba diving
- Party boat
- Glass bottom boat ride
- Banana ride
- U-Tube (crazy ball)
- Scuba diving at the coral reef
- Parachuting - Pool
The hotel has 4 swimming pools including pools for children, a pool for adults and a semi-Olympic swimming pool.
- Spa †
USpa & hydrotherapy
Rediscover the concept of wellness, health and beauty where we do everything within our power to make you feel as comfortable as possible while you lie back and enjoy our range of treatments. This state-of-the-art centre features an outdoor pool with water therapies, beauty, relaxation, therapeutic and sports massages, leisure, hydrotherapy circuit, thermal swimming pools, sauna and steam room, Vichy showers, Jacuzzis with hot and cold water, private cabins with Jacuzzi and terrace with sunloungers and chairs.
- Sports court onsite †
We offer different types of sports grounds:
- Tennis
- Sports tracks
- Paddle tennis
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball - Tennis courtThere are 4 tennis courts on-site.
- Water activities †
Pirates Island Water Park - A swimming pool with waves and water slides for the most adventurous family members to enjoy. Feel like a brave pirate by getting up the courage to take on the swinging challenge of this authentic water adventure under the hot Caribbean sun. Additional Charge $
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
30834 reviews
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Apr 25, 2025Would not recommend
No cold A/C in room, sewage/pipes made room have a foul smell, staff not friendly, language barrier - most staff with exception of reception only spoke Spanish. Food was mediocre. Towels in room were not always clean. Room was not cleaned well upon arrival. Not enough activities to do at the resort , and some cost extra when this is an “all inclusive” resort. Would not stay at this place again.
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Apr 25, 2025DO NOT STAY HERE
this was my second resort I have stayed at in the DR while I can say this is a place I will never need to visit again the resort itself was gross. The rooms are dirty and not cleaned properly. There BLACK MOLD in my room. Floor was dirty, housekeeping did not even clean the room everyday. I did not have clean towels every day nor did I even have a wash cloth at any point of my stay, even after I requested multiples times and spoke to the housekeeper who did not speak any English much like all of the unfriendly staff here. It seems all the employees are miserable and just there for a check. Service was terrible in the restaurants it took over 20 minutes and 3 attempts to get a spoon one morning. Tables were always dirty and not set quickly. The food was disgusting everyone in our 19 party group either had stomach problems OR actually got sick. I watched as one lady was “cleaning” the top of the warming try at the buffet and SPRAYED CLEANING SPRAY ABOVE WHERE FOOD WAS SITTING. I did not have a single good meal here the drinks were just as terrible. As much as DR is known for their coffee, which they sell in the shop you can’t even get a fresh cup of brewed coffee. Everything is a machine and SELF SERVICE. Horrible experience, I am leaving feeling worse than when I came and this was supposed to be a vacation. I couldn’t wait to leave and go home.
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Apr 25, 2025Great, family resort and fun for all!!!
Great family resort and fun for all! Highly recommend. Thank you so much for making our stay memorable!
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Apr 24, 2025
Ana was our savior!
I’ve seen a lot of complaints and we had the absolute best time. We did have issues with our first room but Ana Bonilla was amazing and got us right into a new room the 2nd day. We stayed in a family duplex and it had 3 beds and 2 bathrooms. Ana assisted us with reservations and anything that we needed! We loved Santa Fe, La Dolce Vita, and Kyoto. We hope to return!
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Apr 24, 2025
🚫 Do Not Stay at Barceló Bávaro Palace – A Total Disgrace to Hospitality
🚫 Do Not Stay at Barceló Bávaro Palace – A Total Disgrace to Hospitality If you're planning a trip to Punta Cana, let me save you the disappointment: DO NOT book Barceló Bávaro Palace. This resort is an overpriced, overhyped nightmare that will leave you frustrated, disrespected, and wondering how they’ve stayed in business this long. 🔴 Reception & Service – A Total Joke After a long, exhausting trip, you’ll wait 30–60 minutes at check-in. No real welcome, no priority for premium guests, and barely any English spoken by the front desk. The staff seem confused, untrained, and overwhelmed. Want a welcome drink? You'll have to chase someone down — no one offers you anything. 🔴 Dishonest Staff & Room Scams A front desk staff member tried to trick me into paying more for a smaller room, calling it an “upgrade.” If I hadn’t noticed, I would’ve been overcharged for a downgrade. This was outright dishonest. 🔴 Bars & Drinks = Cheap, Deceptive, and Disrespectful There’s only ONE cheap beer option, no matter what package you buy — even with premium. Lines are long everywhere, and bartenders were blatantly racist. At the pool bar, I asked for a fresh coconut or pineapple drink. Two bartenders looked at each other, spoke in Spanish, and told me “no.” One minute later, they served a fresh pineapple drink to another guest — who just happened to not look like me. I was stunned. I didn’t even bother fighting it — they didn’t speak English and clearly didn’t care. But the worst part? Most employees knew we were upset, clearly frustrated, and unhappy — and they simply didn’t care. They’d argue back, say something dismissive in Spanish, or just walk away. No apology, no accountability, no customer service. 🔴 Food – Bland, Recycled, and Borderline Inedible Across restaurants, the food felt like leftovers being passed around and reheated. Don’t expect anything fresh or flavorful. Even basic requests (like fresh jalapeños) were denied — even though they’re used in the kitchen. International/Asian Food Option? An embarrassment. No curry, no spice, no authenticity. They served one bland daal dish, and that was it. If you enjoy real Asian food — run the other direction. 🔴 “Premium Package” = Premium Scam and Waste of Money We booked premium and tried to make restaurant reservations on day one — everything was already full. So why pay for premium if it gives you nothing extra? 🔴 Getting Around = Frustrating & Exhausting Be ready to either walk 6–7 miles a day or wait 15+ minutes for their slow, unreliable shuttle. Even then, they drop you far from your actual destination. It’s not convenience — it’s a chore. 🔴 Booking External Activities? Prepare for Petty Hassles If you don’t book through them, they’ll make your life difficult. We had to go upstairs, downstairs, back to guest services, just to allow our external excursion pickup. Pure punishment for not giving them more money. 🔴 Even the Basics Come with a Price Tag Need to weigh your luggage before heading home? There’s a scale at the front desk, but it’s not free — you have to pay. It’s only $1, but the point is: this place constantly nickel-and-dimes you while pretending it’s all-inclusive. It’s a scam in disguise — and you feel it everywhere you go. FINAL THOUGHT: Barceló Bávaro Palace is not a luxury resort. It’s a poorly run, frustrating, and at times discriminatory experience that ruins the joy of your vacation. I am sure and hope there are far better, more respectful, and guest-friendly resorts in Punta Cana. DO NOT BOOK HERE. YOU DESERVE BETTER.
- Advisory*Important Information* The Dominican Republic imposes various restrictions each year for Easter. They usually begin the Thursday prior to Good Friday and run a few days past Easter Sunday. The following regulations may be enforced: -Motorized water sports may be banned -Non-motorized water sports may be limited or banned -Alcohol consumption may be restricted (most resorts get a permit enabling them to serve alcohol to nonnative people during the ban) -Music may be limited or silenced
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
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