Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | (800) 227-2356
Massive family-friendly all-inclusive resort in popular Bavaro area of Punta Cana Punta Cana
Gorgeous white-sand beach lined with loungers and palm trees
Well-sized rooms have rainfall showers, iPod docks, and furnished balconies
Most rooms have whirlpool tubs and ocean views
Numerous pools -- one for adults only -- that rarely feel over-crowded
11 restaurants include Japanese, Spanish, Italian, buffet, and Dominican options
Several bars for unlimited cocktails, and a 24-hour tapas bar
24-hour casino and a disco, plus evening shows
Pretty spa features several treatment rooms and an outdoor lounge
Kids' Club and pirate Island water park with a wave pool
Huge size means getting around can take some time (the resort provides a shuttle)
Generally long lines for check-in/check-out (except for Premium Level guests)
Fees for Wi-Fi and room service (except for Premium Level guests)
The 1,402-room, upscale Palace Deluxe is the main all-inclusive resort at the family-friendly Barcelo Bavaro Palace, located on a lovely beach a 25-minute drive from the airport. It has tons of on-site features including an attractive spa, a 24-hour casino, four swimming pools – one for adults only and another for kids – and 11 restaurants. But aside from lines at the front desk, the guest capacity of the resort rarely shows: visitors do not have to search for spots at the pools and beach, and reservation requirements keep restaurants well-organized. Couples, families, and partiers all mingle seamlessly at the property. Though the adults-only sister property has a slightly more romantic vibe, plenty of couples opt to stay here as it’s where most of the features are located. Contemporary rooms feature free minibars, rainfall showers, and outdoor spaces – plus most have whirlpool tubs and ocean views. For a more intimate family-friendly vibe, consider The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real.
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What Are the Design and Scene Like at the Barcelo Bavaro Palace?
Families, couples, and partiers all mingle seamlessly at this all-inclusive mega-resort along the beach.
With over 1,4000 rooms, the Barcelo Bavaro Palace could feel overwhelming -- but plenty of space, an open, airy design, and a well-organized restaurant scene help minimize crowding issues. One downside, however, is that while guests from the adjacent 400-room, adults-only Barcelo Bavaro Beach can access the facilities here, the reverse is not true; guests in search of a slightly more intimate atmosphere should consider the resort's sister property.
With size comes broad appeal, and the resort draws couples, partiers, and families: There are a high-end spa, an adults-only pool, a disco, a swim-up bar (that is more dignified than your average Punta Cana pool scene), a kids' club, and tons of other on-site features.
The resort is part of the Spanish Barcelo chain, and attracts numerous European travelers as well as Americans. Pool and beachside activities such as volleyball and dancing take place daily, but unlike at some resorts that line the beach, the music isn't too loud here and the hotel staff doesn't pressure guests to join. Those who do participate did seem to having a good time, however, and the pool bar scene is lively.
The resort is extremely well-maintained, and has lots of greenery. The beach here is a real highlight and is considered one of the nicest in the area.
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Where Is the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Located in Punta Cana?
The hotel sits along a beach in tourist-centric Bavaro, a 25-minute drive from Punta Cana International Airport.
Our Hotel Top View | Image Credit: Someone
The Barcelo complex is in Bavaro, the tourist-centric area north of Punta Cana International Airport. It is about a 25-minute drive from the airport. The beaches along this northern stretch of the coast generally see much stronger waves and have steeper drop off than those to the south in central Punta Cana. Bavaro is also home to a limited smattering of restaurants and nightclubs, mostly in and around the town of Friusa, that offer locals and tourists a change of pace from the dominant presence of resorts. However, most guests choose to stay within the resort grounds.
What Are Rooms Like at the Barcelo Bavaro Palace?
Rooms feature simple, beachy decor and modern technology, plus most have jetted tubs and ocean views.
The Palace Deluxe is a massive resort and has 1,400 rooms grouped in sections. Most are in the main resort area by the beach, restaurants, and pools, but some are clustered around the Pete Dye golf course. The color scheme varies depending on the section of the hotel the room is located in, but all rooms are spacious and modern, and have furnished balconies or terraces. The majority of rooms provide ocean views and whirlpools.
Open floor plans keep the rooms feeling airy and beachy. While the rainfall shower and toilet are behind frosted glass doors, the vanity in all rooms is open to the rest of the room. All but the Superior Rooms and Family Duplex Rooms feature large jetted tubs on the balconies. Standard amenities consist of iPod docks, large flat-screen TVs, free daily restocked minibars, laptop-sized safes, and closets with ironing facilities and bathrobes. Wi-Fi is available but it requires an additional fee except in Club Premium rooms.
Upgrading to a Premium Level Room means receiving extra perks such as free Wi-Fi, free 24-hour room service, champagne, fruits, and chocolates upon arrival, access to the Premium Level Lounge (with a private check-in and check-out area), and access to La Comedie French restaurant, the nicest restaurant on the property.
Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe
Barceló Bávaro Palace
Deluxe Golf Room
Deluxe Room
Family Deluxe Room
Family Golf Duplex
Family Junior Suite
Carretera Bavaro, Km. 1, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
(800) 227-2356
