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Escape to the all inclusive, adults-only Catalonia Royal Bavaro in Punta Cana, where the party's rollin', the Zen is flowin' and the kids are, well, absent. Thatched-roof palapas pepper the white sands along the resort's private stretch of one of the Caribbean's most famous beaches, Playa Bavaro. Grab a cocktail from the beach bar and wade in gloriously blue waters, or bask in the warm island sun next to one of the resort's two fabulous pools: one 4,305-sq-ft infinity pool with a view, another with an integrated Jacuzzi and swim-up bar.
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"This hotel was amazing! Beautiful grounds, very friendly people, great service and fantastic food! We plan on returning next year!!!" – betsjohn
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May 11, 2013
Friendly staff, just very quiet
This resort was very nice, friendly staff, nice beaches, nice rooms. Just seemed very quiet and not much choice if you wanted to have a few beers/cocktails after hours. The place seemed to shut down at 6pm and you had to get dressed up if you wanted dinner/drinks at night. Which isn't a bad thing, but just no choice to have a full beach/lazy day if you didn't feel like getting out of your shorts and t-shirts. Room service is available and very good, but they won't deliver drinks, only food. Overall a very nice resort with good food if you are wanting a quiet, low-key vacation.
From:Kansas City, KS Age:35-44 Travel:1-2 trips/year
April 21, 2013
Not at this adult resort!
Big time communication Barriers! Wait staff in restaurants and bars do not understand english. Thank goodness for the sister resort next door! They had live entertainment each night, a huge buffet, Italian, Mexican, Japenese and Steak house to choose from. Tuesday night was the big Beach Party danced until 0100 then into their disco unti 0300! You would think the "adult only" side would be "whooping" it up, instead, it was very mellow with a piano player twice a week and couches and chairs outside to promote socialization...maybe? It was boring and cheap..next time I come back here I will stay at the Excellence like I did before..now that resort is well worth the $$$!
Overall, The Royal Catalonia Bavaro offered great service- everyone was really friendly and helpful, especially since my friend has celiac disease and required a gluten-free diet. The staff did a great job at helping her choose items that were safe for her to eat.
Staying at the Royal had many benefits- we could enjoy our own restaurants and amenities as well as those on the Catalonia Bavaro side. We enjoyed the food at majority of the restaurants, and had a great time watching the evening shows.
We both liked the peacefulness of the Royal side, especially the quiet beach.
What I didn't like was the shallowness of the beach. From the shore to the floating line, the beach was very shallow and there were many hills and rock patches in the sand making it impossible to swim or even walk properly in the water.
To compensate for this, the Infinity pool on our resort offered a refreshing and beautiful pool to swim in, with a great view.
Again, great experience overall!
We stayed here from January 18-25 and were very happy. The resort is composed of "two sides"--this side (Catolina Royal Bavaro) which is the adults only side and then a more family friendly side. If you don't have children, definitely stay on the adults only side--it's smaller and quieter, but you can still jump to the other side whenever you want. As a guest on the adults only side of the resort, you have access to all the facilities at both resorts.
There are three restaurants on the adult side and about eight (i.e. Italian, Asian, Mexican, Steakhouse, etc.) on the other side. The food was great with lots of variety and options. We never needed reservations. We enjoyed one of the restaurants on the adults only side the best -- Thalassa. There is also 24 hour room service. We ordered breakfast several times and were very happy with it.
The beach was beautiful with lots of lounges and shady spots. There were two pools which were both great.
The staff was fantastic and went above and beyond. Very nice, friendly, personable.
Our room was great. The only minor complaint is that the room always feel a little humid, but that's due to the weather and there's nothing the staff could do about that. The AC worked great, as did the ceiling fan.
The spa was great and the prices were very reasonable. Gym was good, as were the hot tubs.
This is a small resort that isn't trying to be a "four seasons" or anything like that. But it's a great resort and well-worth the price and we can't think of any reason that we weren't happy.
brandykc Top 1000 Contributor From:Media, PA Age:35-44 Travel:1-2 trips/year
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I see that snorkeling costs extra at the Royal Bavaro. Can guests snorkel at the Catalonia Punta Cana for free?1 answer
1 year, 14 months ago
wanttogetaway
Yes, that is correct.
Catalonia Royal Bavaro: Snorkeling not included
Catalonia Punta Cana: Snorkeling and catamarans limited to one hour per day
KellyCC
What are these "VIP amenties" I booked a Deluxe room, other than it being newer - what "all inclusive amenties" are included?2 answers
1 year, 12 months ago
First time DR Traveler
Cheap caribbean offers the Junior Suite Superior category which is described:
Includes one king-sized canopy bed; air conditioning and ceiling fan; living room; terrace with hammock; telephone; plasma television; DVD/CD player with free movies; beach towels in the room; colonial-style furniture; pillow menu; wireless Internet access; mini bar with soft drinks, beer and snacks; coffeemaker and safe. The marble bathrooms have a separate shower, round bathtub, hair dryer, bathrobe, slippers and VIP amenities.
The VIP amenities would include your complimentary shampoo, lotion and soap products in addition to the bathrobe and slippers which are provided
ccsusan1
The only VIP amenties I saw were VIP seating areas in the restaurants, they have servers that will bring you drinks rather than having to get them yourself. There could be others, but that is all I saw last week.
KCTraveler
Is topless permitted at this resort??2 answers
9 months ago
rmt
This is not a topless resort. It is an adults only resort meaning that there are no children allowed at the resort, not necessarily that it is a topless resort.
bscheliga
Yes, several people were topless on the beach.
brandykc
what is the name of beer served2 answers
is bottled water included,and is there a dress code for golf, now much is it to rent clubs at the golf course, how much is it for golf. Our trip is planned for March and we are looking forward to it.
6 months ago
pete
National brand alcoholic beverages are served. Some restaurants have dress codes: No shorts, T-shirts, beach sandals for men, and no sarongs for women. Typically Golf courses also have dress codes that may require a collared shir for example. Please contact the golf course directly for rates and dress codes. Use this following link for more details as well :
http://www.hoteles-catalonia.com/en/our_hotels/caribbean/dominican_republic/punta_cana/higuey/hotel_catalonia_royal_bavaro/index.jsp?cmp=tcm:42-7529&seccion=golf
KellyCC
Yes, bottled water is included. Not sure about golf. We didn't do that.
brandykc
Can I make a reservation for the spa ahead of arrival, to guarantee a spot?3 answers
I am coming for my honeymoon in September and I want to make sure I can get in for a few spa treatments. Is this something I should worry about or will there be plenty of openings when I arrive?
1 month ago
mps/st paul
The hotel spa does not allow us to arrange reservations, but you can contact the hotel directly to set up your spa treatments. Here is the phone number for the hotel:
Guest Service - Catalonia Royal Bávaro
Playas de Bávaro,
Higüey, Bávaro Punta Cana
Tel: +1 809 412 00 00
DawnCC
Just went there and we had an appointment the next day! We did not book apt before the trip.
minus7
We had no trouble booking appts and I would guess you could ahead of your trip as well.
KCTraveler
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Room Information
Catalonia Royal Bavaro has 255 suites equipped with one king size canopy bed, air conditioning and ceiling fan, living room, terrace with hammock, telephone, plasma television, DVD/CD player with free movies, beach towels in the room, colonial style furniture, wireless internet access, mini bar with soft drinks, beer and snacks, coffee maker and safe. The marble bathrooms have a separate shower, round bath tub, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers and VIP amenities.
The infinity pool is gorgeous and the loungers and beach bar make hanging out on the beach heavenly.
What We'd Change
Casino Punta Cana closes at midnight, but the resort's club, Cats, and the bar by the pool are both open late for night owls.
Why You Should Go
This hotel gets major awesome points for the suites' spacious rooms, gorgeous bathrooms and 24-hour room service, not to mention the all inclusive deal.
Available Amenities
Tour Assistance
Beach
Beach Bar
Casino ($)
Conference Facilities ($)
Currency Exchange
Fitness/Exercise Room
Gift Shop
Golf Course ($)
Jacuzzi
Laundry Services ($)
Lounge Chairs/Umbrellas
Nightly Entertainment
Snorkeling
Pool Bar
Swimming Pool(s)
Tennis Court(s)
Scuba Diving ($)
Fishing
Aerobics
Archery
Mini Golf
Dance Classes
Beach Parties
Medical Services ($)
Water Polo
Ping Pong
Nightclub/Disco
Billiards
Bicycle Rental
9 Bars/Lounges
Shopping
Theater
Wedding Services ($)
24 Hour Room Service
Honeymoon Packages ($)
Beach Volleyball
Wireless Internet
Tour Desk
Breakfast (complimentary)
Afternoon Tea
Pool Towels (complimentary)
Free Parking
Beauty Salon ($)
Car Rental Available ($)
ATM/Banking ($)
Nearby Excursions & Attractions
Dining
Golf Course(s)
Jet Ski Rentals
Marina
Parasailing
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Water-Skiing
Windsurfing
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 Royal Bavaro
Cabeza de Toro
+809 412 0000
Hotel Description
Catalonia Royal Bavaro: Punta Cana is Where the Grown-Ups Go to Play
Escape to the all inclusive, adult-only Catalonia Royal Bavaro in Punta Cana,
where the party's rollin', the Zen is flowin' and the kids are, well, absent.
Thatched-roof palapas pepper the white sands along the resort's private stretch
of one of the Caribbean's most famous beaches, Playa Bavaro. Grab a cocktail
from the beach bar and wade in gloriously blue waters, or bask in the warm
island sun next to one of the resort's two fabulous pools: one 1,312-sq-ft
infinity pool with a view, another with an integrated Jacuzzi and swim-up bar.
Beautifully bronzed and ready to take on the nightlife? Fuel up for your
night of partying with the lobster tail from Thalasa, or indulge in yummy tapas
from Cata Tapa. Resort guests enjoy not only all the facilities and amenities
of Catalonia Royal Bavaro, but can also venture to the nearby sister resort,
Catalonia Punta Cana for an additional nine restaurants and four bars (just
look out for the youngsters, as that resort is kid and family friendly).
When the morning comes round again and the sun-drenched beaches beckon,
explore the tranquil waters of the bay by catamaran, or check out the bustling
sea life of the Caribbean by snorkeling. Indulge your competitive side and hit
the sands for a volleyball match, or grab a tee time at either of the two
neighboring golf courses, The Cabeza de Toro Golf Club (nine-hole) and Caribe
Golf Club (18-hole), are both designed by Alberto Sola. If your favorite
activity is set to the soundtrack of rolling dice and shuffling cards, sidle up
to one of the slot machines in Casino Punta Cana and test your luck.
For those whose activity schedule is gloriously out of commission, take a
short stroll down to the stress-obliterating Alegria Spa for a heavenly session
of pampering before heading back to the luxury of one of the resort's spacious
suites, where you can laze the day away swinging in the hammock on your private
balcony, grazing on room-service goodies and gazing out at the glittering
turquoise sea.
This resort is All-Inclusive.
Features include:
Welcome cocktail
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet restaurants
Unlimited, national alcoholic beverages
Water, wine, beer and soft drinks in all bars, restaurants and the disco
Taxes and gratuities
DINING
This hotel includes unlimited food and drinks, but some dining restrictions may apply. Please check with the front desk for details.
Thalassa
Type: Mediterranean Hours: Breakfast - daily, 7am-10:30am; Lunch - daily, 12:30pm-3:30pm;
Dinner - daily, 7pm-10pm Description: Combines a la carte Mediterranean cuisine with complete
buffet service. Dress code: No shorts, T-shirts, beach sandals for men, and no
sarongs for women.
Cata Tapa Type: Tapas Hours: Daily, 7pm-10pm Description: Innovative a la carte tapas. Dress code: No shorts, T-shirts, beach sandals for men, and no
sarongs for women.
Sea Blue Deli and Snack Bar
Type: Light Fare Hours: Daily, 10am-6pm Description: Light fare served by the pool in an open-air setting.
Gran Caribe at Catalonia Punta Cana
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.
La Toscana at Catalonia Punta Cana
Type: Italian Hours: Daily, 6:30pm-10pm Description: Intimate, air-conditioned, Italian restaurant open for a la
carte dinner. Reservations are required. Dress code: No shorts, T-shirts, beach sandals for men, and no
sarongs for women.
Mikado at Catalonia Punta Cana Type: Japanese Hours: Daily, 6:30pm-10pm Description: Air-conditioned Japanese restaurant open for a la carte
dinner. Reservations are required. Dress code: No shorts, T-shirts, beach sandals for men, and no
sarongs for women.
Mariachi at Catalonia Punta Cana Type: Mexican Hours: Daily, 6:30pm-10pm Description: Air-conditioned, Mexican restaurant open for a la carte
dinner. Reservations are required. Dress code: No shorts, T-shirts, beach sandals for men, and no
sarongs for women.
Bretonne at Catalonia Punta Cana Type: Creperie Hours: Daily, 4pm-11pm Description: Casual, open-air spot, open in the evening for savory and
sweet crepes.
Pizzeria Sorrento at Catalonia Punta Cana Type: Pizza Hours: Daily, noon-6pm Description: Located near the swimming pool, featuring authentic
wood-burning ovens.
La Palapa at Catalonia Punta Cana Type: Buffet Hours: Breakfast - daily; 10am-noon; Lunch - daily, 12:30pm-4pm Description: Casual, open-air, beach-side restaurant open for breakfast
and barbecue lunch buffets.
Rodeo Steak House at Catalonia Punta Cana
Type: Steakhouse Hours: Daily, 7pm-9:45pm Description: Air-conditioned a la carte restaurant serving American
favorites. Reservations are required. Dress code: No shorts, T-shirts, beach sandals for men, and no
sarongs for women.
Pleamar at Catalonia Punta Cana Type: Snack Bar Hours: 24 hours Description: Poolside venue serving drinks and snacks 24 hours.
All hours are subject to change.
BARS/NIGHTLIFE
Piano Bar
Located in the lobby. Features live music several nights a week. Daily,
8am-12:30am.
Maloo Bar
Located by the beach, serving natural juice drinks as well as alcoholic
beverages. Daily, 9am-5pm.
Aqua Bar
Offers swim-up service at the pool. Daily, 9am-5pm.
Beach Bar
Offers drinks by the beach. Daily, 9am-5pm.
Pleamar
Serves drinks and snacks by the pool. Daily 24 hours a day.
El Palmeral
Lobby bar/lounge. Daily, 8am-12:30am.
Curacao
Intimate bar/lounge. Daily, 6pm-10pm.
Pool Bar
Includes swim-up service. Daily, 9am-5pm.
Cat's Disco Bar
Features DJ music, beer and cocktails. Daily, 11pm-2am.
Casinos
Guests have access to the casino at Catalonia Punta Cana, which is open from
7pm-midnight.
BEACH
This hotel is located on Playa Bavaro, one of the Caribbean's most famous
beaches. Complimentary towels, lounge chairs and palapas are provided. Drinks
are available at the resort's Beach Bar, which is shared with Catalonia Punta
Cana. Maloo Bar is exclusively for Royal Bavaro guests.
POOLS
Catch some rays at one of the resorts 2 pools, one is an infinity pool that
overlooks the Caribbean Sea and one is integrated with a Jacuzzi. Complimentary
towels, lounge chairs and umbrellas are provided.
SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
Water
1 hour of snorkeling or catamaran per day
Water polo
Available for an additional charge:
Scuba
Snorkeling excursions
Motorized sports
Land
Fitness
Tennis
Basketball
Petanque
Darts
Archery
Beach volleyball
Ping-pong
Golf Tee it up at The Cabeza de Toro Golf Club, a par-35, nine-hole course,
or the larger Caribe Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course. Please see Resort Update section below for details on closure dates.
INTERNET
Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughtout the hotel.
SPA SERVICES
Alegria Spa is a full-service spa.
Massages
Facials
Body treatments
Beauty salon
WEDDING/HONEYMOON
Weddings at Catalonia Royal Bavaro feature a beach-side ceremony, and include
the services of a wedding coordinator. Flowers, catering and special amenities
for the bride and groom are also available, including private dining and spa
services. Contact the front desk directly for more information.
CHILD CARE
This is an adult-only resort.
ADDTIONAL INFORMATION
Location
Located on Bavaro Beach just 10 miles from Punta Cana Airport.
Check-In/Check-Out
Check-in: 3pm. Check-out: noon.
Catalonia Royal Bavaro is exclusively for adults and does not accept children
younger than 18 years.
A valid credit card may be required upon check-in for possible incidentals not
included in your hotel reservation.
Minimum Stay
A 3-night stay required Jan 8, 2013-Dec 20, 2013.
Holy Week
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.
Catalonia Punta Cana Access
All Catalonia Royal Bavaro guests enjoy unlimited access to Catalonia Punta
Cana's facilities and restaurants.
Resort Update
The Catalonia Caribe Golf Course will be temporarily closed beginning May 9, 2013. Expected reopening is set for November 2013. The Catalonia Cabeza de Toro Course will remain open during this time.
All hours, fees, amenities, information and services are subject to change without notice.
KCTraveler
