What We Love
- You can enjoy Bavaro Beach, one of the 10 best beaches on the planet.
- Tee off at the signature golf course designed by inventive architect, P. B. Dye.
- Enjoy the ultimate culinary experience at one of the resort’s 12 restaurants.
Things to Know
- It's just 20 short minutes from the airport.
- If you don't want to walk, a complimentary train will tote you around the complex.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
Resort Details
- Various Lounges/Bars- Bar Carey (Main Lobby)- Bar & Coffer Lounge (Guest 18 years of age or older)- Bar Coco (Swimming Pool)- Bar Taino (Swimming Pool)- Bar Cielo (Adults-only Pool / Guest 18 years of age or older)- Bar Bambú (Barcy Club Pool)- Strikers Sports Bar- Hoyo 19 Golf Bar- Bávaro Disco Bar (Guest 18 years of age or older)- The Xone Disco Bar (Non-alcoholic drinks for guests 13-17 years old)- Black Jack Bar (Casino / Guest 18 years of age or older)- Bar Los Olas- Theater Bars (2)
- Various Restaurants- Miramar Buffet Restaurant (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)- Bohio Dominicano Buffet (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)- El Coral Restaurant (Buffet for breakfast and lunch / À-la-carte seafood restaurant for dinner)- Santa Fe Steak House (À-la-carte restaurant)- La Doce Vita (À-la-carte Italian restaurant)- Mexico Lindo (À-la-carte Mexican restaurant)- Kyoto (À-la-carte Japanese restaurant)- La Fuente (À-la-carte Spanish restaurant)- La Comedie (À-la-carte French restaurant / Additional charge for non-Premium Level guests)- Hoyo 19 Golf Bar- La Brisas (À-la-carte Mediterranean restaurant at Barceló Bávaro Beach / For guests 18 years of age or older)- Chez Gourmet (À-la-carte International restaurant at Barceló Bávaro Beach / For Premium Level guests that are 18 years of age or older)
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Casino†
- Children programs
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Casino†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Golf†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service†
- Safe deposit box
- Shopping mall†
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
† Fees may apply
- Children's pool
Barcy Water Park is where children can enjoy castles, slides and waterfalls inside the pool.
- Children's program, onsite
We have the splendid kids club with an entertainment program.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
Spectacular gym with the most advanced training equipment for warming up, cardiovascular exercises, cooling down, stretching and resistance machines.
This modern fitness centre is situated inside the facilities at the Bávaro U-Spa.
- General †-Bowling-Premium level Lounge-Mini Golf-Chipping Green by Cheviol-Entertainment Canopy-Casino Bávaro-Escape Room-Church (weekly Mass)
- Golf location (onsite/nearby) †
At 6,655 yards from the professional tees, the 18-hole Par-72 was designed to suit all levels of play. The 5 tees range from 4,688 to 6,655 yards.
The use of a golf cart is mandatory, walking the course is not permitted.
- Motorized Water Sports †- Water-skis
- Waterskiing lessons
- Banana boat
- U-tubes
- Parachute
- Glass bottom boat ride
- Boat rentals
- Scuba diving
- Parasailing
- Scuba doo
- Speedboat excursions - Nightclubs †Bávaro Nightclub
- Non-Motorized Water Sports †
The water sports centre has specialized staff and offers a large variety of activities.
Activities included:
- Kayaks
- Pedal boats
- Diving masks in the swimming area
- Basic windsurfing
- Basic sailboats
- Basic catamarans (Hobie Wave)
Activities with an additional charge:
- Windsurfing classes
- Catamaran classes
- Sunfish classes
- Catamaran Getaway
- Professional scuba diving classes (PADI)
- Professional scuba diving
- Party boat
- Glass bottom boat ride
- Banana ride
- U-Tube (crazy ball)
- Scuba diving at the coral reef
- Parachuting - Pool
The hotel has 4 swimming pools including pools for children, a pool for adults and a semi-Olympic swimming pool.
- Spa †
USpa & hydrotherapy
Rediscover the concept of wellness, health and beauty where we do everything within our power to make you feel as comfortable as possible while you lie back and enjoy our range of treatments. This state-of-the-art centre features an outdoor pool with water therapies, beauty, relaxation, therapeutic and sports massages, leisure, hydrotherapy circuit, thermal swimming pools, sauna and steam room, Vichy showers, Jacuzzis with hot and cold water, private cabins with Jacuzzi and terrace with sunloungers and chairs.
- Sports court onsite †
We offer different types of sports grounds:
- Tennis
- Sports tracks
- Paddle tennis
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball - Tennis courtThere are 4 tennis courts on-site.
- Water activities †
Pirates Island Water Park - A swimming pool with waves and water slides for the most adventurous family members to enjoy. Feel like a brave pirate by getting up the courage to take on the swinging challenge of this authentic water adventure under the hot Caribbean sun. Additional Charge $
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
32763 reviews
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Feb 21, 2026Issues but still worth the money
Second trip here. I had several issues (mold in room, smelly pillows, intermittent AC in the room, my son had no AC for two nights, poor food and service at the Coral restaurant but will happily return here. It's the best value (ie cheapest) place on the beach.
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Feb 20, 2026Nice vacation
Stuff was welcoming from the beginning. Had a little problem because we don’t speak Spanish some of stuff didn’t speak much of English, but that not a problem at all. Very thankful for being able to use see activities!
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Feb 20, 2026Very Disappointing Stay – Poor Customer Service and Lack of Hospitality
We stayed at Barceló Bávaro Palace in February with a large family group celebrating a 70th birthday, and unfortunately the experience was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue throughout our stay was the lack of customer service, hospitality, and simple friendliness. Staff were often dismissive or indifferent, and getting help required repeated follow-ups with little to no resolution. It frequently felt like we were being given the runaround until we would eventually give up rather than have our concerns addressed. Some of the issues included: - Room assignments far from main areas despite elderly guests and multiple requests to move closer - Elderly parents locked out of their room for over an hour due to a system and door lock failure - Broken room items and incomplete bathroom setup that were never properly resolved - Very poor and inattentive service during a large group dinner; food subpar - Management repeatedly promising follow-up that never happened - Safety issue: a family member slipped on a wet restaurant floor (no warning signage) and was injured Overall, what stood out most was the lack of accountability and basic hospitality. For a resort of this level, we expected far better service—especially for a milestone family celebration. This is our second negative experience with this brand, and unfortunately it will likely be our last.
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Feb 20, 2026
Amazing beach!
The pool and the beach were amazing! I’ve come here multiple times and it’s always clean and well maintained. Finding chairs can get a little cutthroat but I’m getting the hang of it. The only issue with this hotel is the front desk. There is no separate area for check in or check out. There are random lines, people cut or start their own lines without checking in with the staff, and it takes a really long time. Be prepared to wait and for random people to show up and get served ahead of you. I really wish they would streamline a check in section and a check out section and then a daily questions sections. I could never imagine waiting in a huge line just to ask a question about my stay.
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Feb 20, 2026Family vacaton
This was our first family trip to an all inclusive resort. The variety of activities, food and accommodations were average to good. I especially liked the beach activities and horse back riding.
- 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: 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