Guests will receive up to $600 in Resort Credits (in the form of credits). Credits are valid towards Star Prestige Package, specialized dining, spa and much more. Detailed specifics of the resort credit will be provided upon check in.
Important information: Redemption instruction will be given at check-in. Restrictions may apply. Resort Credit must be presented at time of service. Services and amenities are subject to availability and must be booked/requested upon arrival. All services and amenities purchased with resort credits must be purchased at full price. Credit is per room, per stay. Credits have no cash value and are non-refundable, non-transferable and must be used during guest stay and may not be used in future bookings. Credits may not be transferred to another property. Resort credits do not apply to contracted group bookings. The credit only covers part of the total amount of each service or amenity. Refunds will not be issued for unused Resort Credits.
Guests will receive up to $800 in Resort Credits (in the form of credits). Credits are valid towards Star Prestige Package, specialized dining, spa and much more. Detailed specifics of the resort credit will be provided upon check in.
Important information: Redemption instruction will be given at check-in. Restrictions may apply. Resort Credit must be presented at time of service. Services and amenities are subject to availability and must be booked/requested upon arrival. All services and amenities purchased with resort credits must be purchased at full price. Credit is per room, per stay. Credits have no cash value and are non-refundable, non-transferable and must be used during guest stay and may not be used in future bookings. Credits may not be transferred to another property. Resort credits do not apply to contracted group bookings. The credit only covers part of the total amount of each service or amenity. Refunds will not be issued for unused Resort Credits.
Resort Details
- Bella Vista
Buffet
- Casa de la Playa
Mediterranean
Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel.
- El Galeón
Steakhouse
Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel.
- Hashira
Japanese
Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel.
- La Perla
Lunch Buffet
- La Tentazione
Italian
Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel.
- Le Tourbillon
Gourmet
Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel.
- The Grand Cellaran exclusive cellar with more than 200 wines importedfrom the most prestigious world wine regions
- Various Lounges/Bars- Robusto- Perla- Mirador- Larimar- La Escala- Cala Esmeralda
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children not allowed
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Concierge desk
- Disco
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible rooms
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children not allowed
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Concierge desk
- Disco
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Golf†
- Housekeeping - daily
- 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†
- Star Wedding Package, Silver Star Wedding Package, Gold Star Wedding Package. Please contact wedding coordinator for complete information, locations and to reserve a date.
† Fees may apply
- Billiards
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-siteFit & Fun Fitness Program
- GeneralOther activities include:
- Aerobics- Yoga- Shooting tournaments- Archery- Basketball- Cycling- Billiards- Bocce- Gymnastics- Table tennis
- Golf †18 hole P.B. Dye golf course
Green fees, carts are at an additional charge. ($) - 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 SportsKayaking, windsurfing, beach volleyball, catamarans, aqua gym, the scuba clinic and snorkeling.
- Pool
Three pools, including an activity pool and lake pool.
- Sauna
- Shopping †
- Spa †
- Steam bath
- Tennis court
- Gambling †Spend an entertaining evening enjoying popular casino games like Blackjack, Poker, Roulette and Slot Machines (bar is included)
- On-Site Entertainment
Live nightly shows in theater/disco/casino
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
16009 reviews
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Dec 28, 2025Perfect place for a fun and relaxing Christmas vacation!
We just returned from a fantastic 5 day vacation at Joia Bavaro and absolutely loved every minute of it. It was exactly what our family needed. The property is beautiful and very well manicured. The entire staff is amazing! Everyone we came in contact with was extremely friendly from the moment we arrived. Our butlers Junior and Valentin took great care of us all week. We could not ask for anyone better to handle everything we needed. The poolside bartenders Ery and Bruno were so much fun and attentive to everyone. The entire entertainment group was great! We had such a great time with them all week with the many daily activities and nighttime entertainment. There are too many to name them all but we spent a lot of time throughout the week with Snoop dog and black mamba and we did a lot of laughing and dancing! The Joia Bavaro is a perfect size where we never felt overcrowded and never had any problem getting a pool chair or getting in any of the restaurants. The golf course is beautiful too! We could not have asked for a better Christmas vacation! We highly recommend this resort if you are looking for an adult all inclusive
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Dec 26, 2025
Great service, very relaxing, we would go back
Everything as advertised, service was great, very friendly people. It was nice being able to walk to the sister resorts and explore and feel very safe We really only left the resort once to go on an ATV excursion . Daily bingo in the pool was a highlight. Only real negative is people reserving the cabanas early in the morning whether they are there or not. Other than a couple other resorts, there’s really nothing else out in this area , it is a ways to the city center and the airport
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Dec 22, 2025
Highly recommended and we will certainly be back a 4th time
What an amazing resort. Our 3rd time here! Clean, beautiful, fantastic rooms and the staff by far were fun and welcoming. Our butler Eduardo made our trip extra accommodating to the activities we requested, and helping us watch the Bears vs Packers game in the Cigar bar was icing on the cake.
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Dec 20, 2025Bravo Bavero
Last three years have been to Joia Jamaica Joia Mexico Joia Bavero (currently) Thoughts on Joia Bavero Great beach. AMAZING Staff. Food - Average - Not a buffet fan but buffet better than the a la cartes at this resort. Rooms slightly on the small side, but kept clean and comfortable. Resort is a bit dated but we can see lots of improvement being done. Drinks good, nice barware. Beach service exceptional, friendly and efficient. Butler service friendly but not needed in our opinion. Entertainment staff work very hard and are very, very sweet. *The worst part of this vacation is the relentless sales pitch from the concierges ( multiple) To the point that you have to go out of your way to avoid them. HUGE let down in our vacation experience. Not a knock on the staff, I know they are told to do this but offer once on check in and leave your guests alone to enjoy what they paid good money for, rest and relaxation. IMHO Joia resort ranking Mexico Bavero Jamaica
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Dec 18, 2025
Best of everything in Punta Cana! You can't do any better!
This was our 8th visit to the best all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana. The hotel is wonderful, the beach is amazing, the food is great, but it's the staff that keeps us returning year after year! It begins with Luis and his front desk staff ensuring you have the best room for your stay. We absolutely love the fact that year after year we can count on seeing our favorite wait staff including Ramona and Samuel. They are the best in the resort and remember exactly what we like and are always happy to see us! Altagracia makes the best omelets and eggs for breakfast and remembers exactly what you order every day! Our butler Houston took care of any requests we had and always made sure we were happy and satisfied. Diana has been cleaning our room for years and is efficient, timely, and makes sure we have all the towels and everything we need in the room! If you are going to Punta Cana, you need to stay at JOIA Bavaro! Enjoy!
- 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: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- Minimum Guest 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.
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.
Spring Break Policy - Bookings in the months of March and April will be subject to the following conditions:
- The minimum age requirement for check-in is 18. One parent or chaperone at least 25 years of age will be required per room for check-in.
- Students/youth between 16 and 23 years of age. Adults accompanying are responsible for the students’ behaviour. of the remaining nights.
- In the event that any guests engage in inappropriate behaviour or cause physical damages to the facilities, the Hotel Management reserves the right to expel the said guest without reimbursement or refund of the remaining nights.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed