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Leave your worries at home and head for one of the hottest beaches in the Caribbean, Bavaro. Catalonia Punta Cana is an all inclusive, all-suite resort located on a huge stretch of heavenly Bavaro sand. This tropical resort is only 10 miles from Punta Cana Airport, so you can ditch the bags and start having fun in not time at all!
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"Perfect for those who want to get away but not cost you a kidney!! shows were great...food was good....scenery beautiful!" – BOOGER
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May 8, 2012
Great value getaway
We had a great time on this vacation. The resort's beach and pool were beautiful and all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were small but we didn't go to the islands to stay in the room. Be sure to get the airport transfers from CheapCarribean. There are a lot of hustlers at the airport and having Olympus Tours waiting for us was very helpful. They were also right on time on our return to the airport. The CheapCarribean travel representative met with us the next day to make sure our accommodations were okay and to review other trips we could take. The representative was also very helpful.
The food at the resort wasn't great but we really liked have everything all inclusive so we didn't have to worry about taking money with us while on the property.
We took one full day trip into the mountains to see the countryside - I would recommend this trip if you want to learn more about the island and the people.
Upon arriving, my fiance and I were early for check in. It was 12:45 pm est and check in was 3:00. We we're told our room would be ready in an hour and a half. No problem, we got our bracelets and went to the lounge to have a drink and wait. No one took our luggage either after watching several people get there room keys and have staff take there luggage.
After the hour and a half we go back up. Our room still isn't ready. We played this game of back and forth until 4:00 pm. Finally we got a room and they offered to take our luggage.
Upon arriving in our room, there were no sheets, no bath towels, none of the little extras in the room and the biggest issue, the air conditioner did not work at all.
I traveled back to the front desk to speak to the service there. They of course, pretended like they didn't remember me from all the trips to the front desk i took waiting for my room to get ready. Which they told me to keep coming back at different times.
The manager on staff told me that everything was fine, he hadn't even been to the room to look. So I was forced to raise my voice a bit in front of other guests. The manager promptly gave me a new room.
Our luggage took 45 minutes to get to the original room. Which we than had to lug across the resort to the new room.
Upon arriving at the second room the key to the door did not work. My fiance went to the front desk and of course there was a new manager on staff that had no idea of our previous problems. After she informed him, he traveled with her from the front desk to the second room. The key worked this time and they entered the room. Again there were no sheets, towels, and the Air Conditioner barely was moving any air and that air was not cold. The manager informed her the A/C was working just fine and he left the room. At this time i was walking around with all the luggage looking for her, it took the manager 30 minutes to leave the lobby because he kept stopping to help other people when he was supposed to be following my fiance. While i was walking around with all the luggage none of the staff offered help, in fact another guest had said "I can't believe he (a staff member) walked right past you, can I help you with your bags?" I did not allow the other guest to help me, I thanked him and continued on my way. Why ruin other peoples relaxing vacation.
When I arrived at the second room, my fiance was on the phone with a cheapcaribbean affiliate who was at the resort. She handled the transportation in the area. We met with her and told her of all the problems we were having. She then spoke to the manager and he agreed to change our rooms, but not until the next day. This was not acceptable. The only option he offered was us paying for the luxury or "privileged" room. We managed to talk him down to half price. So after all the trouble and aggravation, we still ended up paying extra just to have a room that was prepared.
We arrived in the privileged and third room at 8:00PM Est. This room actually had sheets on the bed and two shower towels. The A/C again barely worked, but it was still better than the first room.
I booked this trip to propose to my fiance, which I did. However instead of arriving to a dream vacation, it was actually a nightmare. Over 7 hours of trouble, the entire first day was ruined and worthless, and we had to pay to get a room that wasn't broken or missing sheets on the bed.
The decor and beach was gorgeous. Management, maids, and general grounds staff were horrible. I would not recommend this resort to anyone, ever. It was sad to see we had to negotiate just to have a suitable room and the cheapcaribbean representative in the area barely helped. We still ended up paying extra. Stay away from this resort!
From:Long Island, NY Age:25-34 Travel:1-2 trips/year
February 2, 2012
Cantalonia Bavaro
Great beach.
Average but acceptable food.
Only 1 pool, pretty crowded.
Rooms are really dated and needs a lot of upkeeping.
But the beach makesup for it all.
From:Washington DC Age:25-34 Travel:1-2 trips/year
January 23, 2012
Nice resort for the money
This resort was decent for the money. The rooms were spacious, but the beds and pillows are very lumpy uncomfortable. The AC wasn't working the best, no water pressure in the shower and the temperature fluctuates from ice cold to scalding hot. They were also persistent in taking your used towels first thing in the morning, without leaving you clean ones. They would come back later and leave 2 bath towels each day. We were able to upgrade to privilege halfway through our stay (which is free...so ask for it!) and the rooms were renovated and much better. The beds much more comfortable, new pillows, ice cold AC...and 4 towels/day!
As far as the beach and pool....excellent! The food in the buffet was pretty good, but it was basically the same food everyday. It's nice that you do not need a reservation in the 4 a la carte restaurants. The Mexican and Rodeo Steakhouse were excellent. Didn't care much for the Japanese or the Italian. The service was fair..a little slow, but we had excellent service at the pool bar. Overall, it is a nice resort considering the bargain price we paid. I would stay there again.
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I am interested in going to punta cana and i found a hotel that has a private pool with your room that i would like to stay in, but when i try to book it with you it will not let me change the room selection
7 months ago
dwiese
CheapCaribbean.com only offers the Junior Suite room category for this resort. If you are intersted in booking this resort, you could book the Junior Suite, and attempt to upgrade your room category upon check in at the resort. Please note that this upgrade at the resort would be based upon room availability and pricing at the time of check in.
KristinCC
We were able to upgrade upgrade to Priveledge Status when we checked into the hotel. There was an extra minimal cost per day but that got us an extra bed so our daughter was more comfortable, we were closer to the beach and pool, and we had 24 hour room service.
There was an area of our resort that had private pools with the rooms but that area had a totally separate check in area and resturants so I'm not sure if I could have upgraded to that level at check in. I would recommend calling the resort ahead of time if having that is important to you. I must say that the area with the private pools was very beautiful.
Jay9
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Room Information
648 junior suites in 30 three-story buildings (no elevators). Junior Suites offer one king or two twin beds, terrace or balcony with hammock, living room, air conditioning and ceiling fan, complete bathroom with bath tub, shower, hair dryer, cable television, direct dial telephone, complimentary wireless internet access, safe deposite box, coffee maker and mini bar with soft drinks.
All inclusive is right! Nine restaurants, five bars, a casino and spa? Throw in spacious suites and a fab beach, and this is a package hard to beat.
What We'd Change
Like any huge resort, it's a bit of a walk from the beach to the lobby. Luckily, the beautiful landscaping makes the scenic stroll soothing.
Why You Should Go
Families love the all inclusive features and the fabulous location on Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana. Catalonia offers everything you could want for a tropical getaway.
Available Amenities
Activities/Tours Assistance
Banquet Facilities
Beach
Volleyball
Casino ($)
Children's Pool
Conference Facilities
Cribs Available on Request
Currency Exchange
Dive Shop
Fitness/Exercise Room
Gift Shop
Golf Course ($)
Jacuzzi
Kayaks
Laundry Services ($)
Nightly Entertainment
Snorkeling
Swim-Up Bar(s)
Pool Bar
Swimming Pool(s)
Tennis Court(s)
Scuba Diving ($)
Sailing
Fishing
Aerobics
Sauna
Archery
Basketball
Soccer
Dance Classes
Beach Parties
Medical Services ($)
Water Polo
Ping Pong
Disco
Bicycle Rental
6 Bars/Lounges
Darts
Massage ($)
Theater
Spa ($)
Meeting Rooms ($)
Beach Towels
Catamarans
Handicap Room Available
Wedding Services $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Hammocks
Honeymoon Packages $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Wireless Hi-Speed Internet Access (Complimentary)
Amenities Subject to Change, with or without notice
Tour Desk
Afternoon Tea
Free Parking
Introductory Scuba Lesson
Beauty Salon ($)
Additional Fees for some amenities may be required
Car Rental Available ($)
ATM/Banking ($)
Babysitting ($)
Nearby Excursions & Attractions
Dive Shop Close by
Parasailing Nearby
Scuba Diving Nearby
Water Skiing Nearby
Windsurfing Nearby
Map of Local Area
The Dominican Republic continues to grow as a major tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches, rich culture, and abundance of available activities.
Catalonia Punta Cana
Cabeza de Toro
+809 412 0000
Hotel Description
Catalonia Punta Cana: All Inclusive Beach Fun, Casino and Alegria Spa
Leave your worries at home and head for one of the hottest beaches in the Caribbean, Bavaro. Catalonia Punta Cana is an all inclusive, all-suite resort located on a huge stretch of heavenly Bavaro sand. This tropical resort is only 10 miles from Punta Cana Airport, so you can ditch the bags and start having fun in no time at all!
The fun starts with organized beach activities, or under a palm tree with a coco loco from the Beach Bar while the kids play. Switch it up and swim in the huge, free-form pool or clink colorful shots at the swim-up bar. When it's time to chow down, nine restaurants offer tons of variety. Families love the teppanyaki shows at Mikado, Rodeo Steak House has tenderloin to write home about, and no one can resist penne pesto at La Toscana. The once-a-week beach party is a hit with its live orchestra, and El Palmeral in the lobby serves classic martinis. If you're traveling without the kids, Cat's Disco Bar is for dancing 'til dawn.
Party hard at night and play hard by day with Catalonia Punta Cana all inclusive perks: make the most of the clear waters with snorkel gear, or hop aboard a catamaran for a cruise. Let the kids hunt starfish, while you check out the two adjacent golf courses, both designed by Alberto Sola. Cabeza de Toro Golf Club is nine holes, and for an 18-hole challenge, golfers tee off at Caribe Golf Club. If you want to test your luck, the resort's casino has slots and table gaming, or unwind with a massage or facial at Alegria Spa.
There's nothing like kicking back in a hammock after a long day, and the Junior Suites hook you up with a terrace or balcony. With a king for couples and two doubles for families, the Junior Suites are spacious and comfortable. Grab a soda from the mini bar and have a soak in the huge bathroom tub. You've earned it!
Other Details
Location
Located on Bavaro Beach, a 20-minute drive from Punta Cana Airport, and 40 minutes from the town of Higuey.
Check-In/Check-Out
Check-in: 3pm. Check-out: noon.
A valid credit card may be required upon check-in for possible incidentals not included in your hotel reservation.
In observance of Holy Week, some resorts in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Costa Rica may put limits on the use of motorized water sports, and loud music.
UPDATE, APRIL 2012: Please note that the Caribe Club Golf Course will be temporarily closed from May 2, 2012 through November 2012 for maintenance and improvements. The Cabeza del Toro Golf Course will remain open and available to all clients.
The following minimum-night stay requirements apply:
A seven-night stay required for Feb 1-Apr 8, 2012.
A four-night stay required for Apr 9-30, 2012.
A three-night stay required for May 1-Jun 30, 2012.
A five-night stay required for Jul 1-Aug 31, 2012.
A three-night stay required for Sept 1-Oct 31, 2012.
All Inclusive
The all inclusive plan includes:
Welcome cocktail
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet restaurants
One dinner in each theme restaurant, per person and per stay (more than four days)
Unlimited, national-alcoholic beverages
Water, wine, beer and soft drinks in all bars, restaurants and disco
Beach party with barbecue for dinner and live orchestra (once per week)
Beach and pool towels, hammocks and sunshades
Daily activities program in different languages (at the pool and at the beach)
Non-motorized water sports (Snorkeling and catamarans limited to one hour per day)
One scuba-diving introductory lesson at the pool
Golf introductory lesson (one hour)
Mini club and disco for children
Wireless Internet access
Merengue dance and native-painting lessons
Disco and nightly shows in our open-air theatre
Gym
Taxes and gratuities
Not included:
Medical services
Romantic dinner on the beach
The entire range of motorized sports
Tennis-court lighting
Massages
Beauty salon and hairdressers
Shops (commercial center)
Logo shop
Newspapers
Wine list at the restaurants
Trips
Scuba diving
Casino (games and beverages)
Convention hall
Golf courses
Dining
Name: Gran Caribe
Type: Buffet
Hours: Breakfast, Daily 6:30am-10am; Lunch, Daily 12:30pm-3pm; Dinner, Daily 6:30pm-10pm
Description: Open-air restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and themed-dinner buffets. Hours subject to change.
Name: La Toscana
Type: Italian
Hours: Daily 7pm-9:45pm
Description: Intimate, air-conditioned Italian restaurant open for a la carte dinner. Hours subject to change.
Reservations are required.
Dress code: no shorts, tee-shirts, beach sandals for men, and no sarongs for women.
Name: Mikado
Type: Japanese
Hours: Daily 6pm-10pm
Description: Air-conditioned Japanese restaurant open for a la carte dinner. Hours subject to change.
Reservations are required.
Dress code: no shorts, tee-shirts, beach sandals for men, and no sarongs for women.
Name: Mariachi
Type: Mexican
Hours: Daily 7pm-9:45pm
Description: Air-conditioned Mexican restaurant open for a la carte dinner. Hours subject to change.
Reservations are required.
Dress code: no shorts, T-shirts, beach sandals for men, and no sarongs for women.
Name: Rodeo Steak House
Type: Steakhouse
Hours: Daily 7pm-9:45pm
Description: Air-conditioned a la carte restaurant serving American favorites. Hours subject to change.
Reservations are required.
Dress code: no shorts, T-shirts, beach sandals for men, and no sarongs for women.
Name: Bretonne
Type: Creperie
Hours: Daily 9am-6pm
Description: Casual, open-air spot for savory and sweet crepes. Hours subject to change.
Name: Pizzeria Sorrento
Type: Pizza
Hours: Daily 9am-6pm
Description: Located near the swimming pool; featuring authentic wood-burning ovens. Hours subject to change.
Name: La Palapa
Type: Buffet
Hours: Breakfast, Daily; 10am-noon; Lunch, Daily 12:30pm-4pm
Description: A casual, open-air beach restaurant open for breakfast and barbecue lunch buffets. Hours subject to change.
Name: Pleamar
Type: Snack Bar
Hours: 24 hours
Description: Poolside spot serving snack foods like hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches 24 hours a day. Hours subject to change.
Bars
El Palmeral
Lobby bar/lounge. Open from 8am-12:30am.
Curacao
Intimate bar/lounge. Open from 6pm-10pm for those dining at Mikado or La Toscana.
Pool Bar
Includes swim-up service. Open from 9am-5pm.
Beach Bar
Offers drinks by the beach. Open from 9am-5pm.
Cat's Disco Bar
Features DJ music, beer and cocktails from 11pm-2am.
Pleamar
Serves drinks by the pool 24 hours a day.
All hours subject to change.
Beach
This hotel is located on Playa Bavaro, one of the Caribbean's most famous beaches. Complimentary towels, lounge chairs and palapas are provided, and a variety of watersports are available.
Drinks are available at the nearby Beach Bar.
Pools
The resort's free-form pool includes Jacuzzi sections and a swim-up bar. Complimentary towels, lounge chairs and umbrellas are provided.
There is also a separate children's pool.
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the resort.
An Internet center also contains four computers, with high-speed connections, which are available for a surcharge.
Water activities
Guests may enjoy one hour of snorkeling or catamarans per day as part of the all inclusive plan. A deposit is required for snorkeling equipment.
Scuba-diving/snorkeling excursions are available for additional fees, as are motorized water sports.
Sports
The resort offers a soccer field, as well as courts for tennis and basketball.
A variety of other games and activities are available:
Petanque,
Darts
Archery
Beach volleyball
Water polo
Ping pong.
Casinos
The resort's casino is open from 7pm-midnight (subject to change), and it offers slot machines and table games.
Games and beverages at the casino are not part of the all inclusive plan.
Child Care
There is a mini-club area for children 4-12, which is open daily from 9am-5pm. There is also a separate children's pool provided.
Additional babysitting services are available in-room at additional cost.
Golf
There are two golf courses adjacent to the resort, both designed by Alberto Sola. The Cabeza de Toro Golf Club is a par-35, nine-hole course. The larger Caribe Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course.
UPDATE, APRIL 2012: Please note that the Caribe Club Golf Course will be temporarily closed from May 2, 2012 through November 2012 for maintenance and improvements. The Cabeza del Toro Golf Course will remain open and available to all clients.
Access to either course requires additional fees, but guests enjoy a one-hour, introductory golf lesson as part of the all inclusive package.
Spa Services
The resort features the Alegria Spa, offering a variety of massage, body and facial treatments, as well as a beauty salon.
All treatments and salon services require additional fees.
Exercise Facilities
There is an air-conditioned fitness center that contains cardio machines, weight machines, free weights and a unisex sauna.
Wedding Services
Weddings at Catalonia Punta Cana feature a beachside ceremony, and include the services of a wedding coordinator. Flowers, catering and special amenities, including private dining and spa services, are also available for the bride and groom.
Jay9
