Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • Various Lounges/Bars

    - Macao 
    - Quisqueya
    - El Patio 
    - La Cana 
    - El Conuco 
    - Tambora 
    - El Chiringuito
    - Cigar Bar

  • Various Restaurants

    - La Cana - Steakhouse
    - Star Rock Cafe - American Cafe
    - Maria Bonita - Mexican
    Smoke House - International
    - La Pagoda - Japanese
    - La Sibila - Gourmet
    - Higuey - Buffet
    - La Hispanola - Buffet

    Some restaurants may only operate on select schedules. Some restaurants may require reservations and expect appropriate dress. Consult the hotel for hours of operation, reservation policies and dress codes.

    Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel.

On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible rooms
  • ATM/Cash machine†
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible rooms
  • ATM/Cash machine†
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Complimentary wireless internet
  • Disco
  • Exercise gym
  • Free parking
  • Game room
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Ironing Amenities (On Request)†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Library/Reading Room
  • Liquor store†
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Nightclub
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pool
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna
  • Shops and commercial services†
  • Spa†
  • Tennis court
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • The resort offers the following wedding packages:

    - Star Wedding Package
    - Silver Star Wedding Package
    - Gold Star Wedding Package. 

    Please contact wedding coordinator for complete information and to reserve a date.

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Beach
  • Billiards
  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on-site.
  • Children's program, onsite

    - StarCamp programed activities for children and teens 


  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
    This resort has a Fit & Fun Fitness Program.
  • Gambling †
    Spend an entertaining evening among various games like Black Jack, Poker, Roulette and slot machines (bar is included).
  • General
    Activities include:

    Aerobics
    Yoga
    Shooting tournaments
    Archery
    Basketball
    Cycling
    Billiards
    Bocce
    Football
    Gymnastics
    Table tennis
    - We do not offer scheduled transfers from/to the airport
  • Golf location (onsite/nearby)
    A 18-holes golf course is nearby.
    Iberostar Bavaro Golf Club
  • Motorized Water Sports †

    For an additional fee take diving lessons at a CDC PADI GOLD PALM RESORT diving center, run by DRESSEL DIVERS INTERNATIONAL. This center organizes numerous boat trips and scuba diving and snorkeling excursions, as well as diving lessons.

  • Nightclubs
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Activities include:

    Kayaking
    Windsurfing
    Beach volleyball
    Catamarans
    Aqua gym
    The scuba clinic
    Snorkeling

  • Pool
  • Sailing †
  • Sauna
  • Shopping †
  • Spa †
  • Steam bath
  • Teen programs †

    - Teens disco

    - Eagle Star camp - 13-17 years old


  • Tennis court †

    There are 2 lit tennis courts on-site.

On-Site Attraction
  • On-Site Entertainment

    Live nightly shows in theater/disco/casino

† Fees may apply

Guest Reviews

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 10195 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Not close to 5-star

    This may be a 5-star hotel by Dominican standards, but in the U.S. it would maybe rate 2-star. The staff was great for the most part but that's about where it ended for me. The food was mediocre at best. Most meat at the buffet was severely overcooked, I assume to avoid getting people sick. The food labels at the buffet were worthless for the most part. Also, the Higuey buffet is open air, and birds are allowed to fly all over the place. Landing on tables and even on the buffet to pirate food. It was disgusting. The Higuey did prepare fresh omelets for you at breakfast, so I knew no bird had crapped on it. You also had to inspect the plates at the Higuey as many of the "clean" ones were not clean. I ordered spaghetti and meat balls at the Italian place, and it tasted like it came out of a can. The French restaurant was ok, but not "gourmet" by any means. They had a grill at the La Marimba that made pretty good food. The Asian restaurant was probably the best quality, so we ate there multiple times. They allow smoking in the pool and beach areas so we had to smell secondhand smoke much of the time unless we could find just the right location. The room was decent but the bed was hard. Air conditioning worked well. My wife had a session at the spa and she liked it. Bottom line is, if you are accustomed to 5-star hotels in the US, don't expect anywhere near the same quality here.

    Apr 22, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Vacation 25

    Iberostar dominican: we traveled as a family to this resort for 6 nights and we had incredible service. Thanks for the great care to the concierge staff - Daliana, Cleiver and Manuel. Food was really good and with multiple options The beach was great, with little to none algae

    Apr 10, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great place for a family vacation

    This Resort has it all for families We have stayed at Bavaro Selection and Waves Dominicana. Amenities, food, and service are outstanding. The Star Prestige team love their job and are always ready to help you have the best time. We'll be back!!

    Mar 26, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful

    My wife and I had the absolute best time on our honeymoon. Great people, great atmosphere, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. Huge thanks to our concierge Geordys Cabrera for making sure we had everything we needed during our stay. 10/10 recommend and definitely will be visiting again.

    Mar 18, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Best Staff at Iberostar

    Had the best time! This hotel’s crew is amazing I love them! This is our 3 rd time there and already planning on going back!!! Celebrated my 18 yr old son’s birthday and they definitely showed the love and passion! Starting with Rafael Ventura (Tony) Elvis Guzman, Wonder Cedano, Elvis Guzman, Lewis, Joel, Yoel, Hamlet, Osward, Luis, Jennifer (buffet)Maribel Fox, el picinero Junior (ojos lindos) Yansil en la barra de la piscina y los de entretenimiento todos muy buenos Tyson, Marquenis, Iondra y Chocolate tremendas personas! El Dj de la discoteca también muy bueno Y María Drinky Drinky aunque no estuvo presente por razones médicas se notó su ausencia!

    Mar 07, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryPlease note when booking a Family Room, the minimum occupancy for this room is 3 adults and 1 child (12 and under). Hotel will not honor bookings if this minimum is not met."
  • AdvisoryRoom reservation required, Dinner Reservations allowed up to 7 days before check in.
General Policy
  • 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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