What We Love
- All-inclusive beauty on the posh white sands in Punta Cana.
- Noble Beach Prize Winner for "The Bomb-est Bar" (2015-2016). Ask for "The Sandy" at PURE on the beach.
- Blue pools, blue ocean and lots of sunshine make working on your tan easy.
- Sippin' on a fresh juice made from locally grown fruits from the juice bar on the beach.
Things to Know
- Just a zippy twenty minutes from the airport. A welcome cocktail is waiting.
- You can snag a one hour golf intro class. You might as well fine-tune your swing.
- Privileged guests get an exclusive lounge, 24-hour room service, preferred access at restaurants & more.
- Don't miss booking a beachside massage under a palapa. Ahhhh-somely relaxing.
Resort Details
- Various Lounges/Bars
El Palmeral Bar - lobby bar, entertaining meeting point after sundown
Pleamar - Snack Bar
Curacao Bar - Lobby bar, enjoy a drink before or after dinner in the Mikado or La Toscana restaurant
Aromes: Coffee Shop with different options of coffee, tea and pastries.
Cats: night club
Margaritas, Swim-up bar
Kiosko: beach bar
Pure Chill Out Bar: Exclusive for Privileged guests only
Maloo Bar: Unlimited freshly made fruit juices directly at the beach
- Various Restaurants
Gran Caribe: International buffet with show cooking. Surrounded by lakes and tropical vegetation. An outdoor cozy place offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
La Palapa: Buffet with BBQ and show cooking. Perfectly located near the beach, beside the pool. Breakfast, lunch and snack service.
Pizzeria Sorrento: Traditional Italian pizzas, wood oven made Perfect location outdoors next to the pool.
Creperie: Sweet & salty crepes. Daytime service only.
Bikini Bites: Catalan sandwich slices
Exclusive dinner service. Subject to availability, prior reservation is required:
Terrace Tapas: Exquisite tapas à la carte dinner with the traditional flavor of Spanish cuisine.
Steakville: Grill and smokehouse to enjoy grilled beef cuts.
Ayami: Enjoy delicious Asian specialties and Japanese Teppanyaki.
Toscana: À la carte service of authentic Italian cuisine in an elegant and air-conditioned atmosphere.
**All restaurants have a dress code (casual and smart casual) depending on the service schedule, which should be consulted at the resort.
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Baggage hold
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators Not Available
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- Baggage hold
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Golf†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Safe deposit box
- Shopping mall†
- Spa†
- Tennis court†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Internet Access
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Live the extraordinary experience of getting married in the Dominican Republic, next to the crystalline waters of the Caribbean, in an idyllic atmosphere, and let us worry about the details. Your guests will receive the warmest welcome in this paradise-like setting.
We specialize in organization and logistics, and we offer you all the advising that you need to make your wedding day the most wonderful day of your life. Live the magic.
† Fees may apply
- Archery
- Basketball court
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on site.
- Children's program, onsiteMini-club for children ages 4 to 12
- Direct access to a beach
- General †The Property have Pickleball Court available at their site.
- Golf location (onsite/nearby) †
Golf fans who want to shoot some holes during their vacation can choose between two magnificent golf courses. The hotel provides all of the services as well as material necessary for you to enjoy this dynamic and entertaining sport during your stay.
Cabeza de Toro Golf Club
This is a 9 hole golf course. The trick is that the holes are arranged so that while you're having a great time playing, you can also be enjoying views of the enormous lakes and palms found in this part of the Caribbean.Please note - This course is open year round.
- GymChoose the activity you like the most and enjoy your Caribbean vacation:
- Aerobics
- Physical conditioning
- Aquatic gymnastics
- Merengue classes - Hot tub1 Outdoor Hot Tub
- Pool
Do you like spending time in the pool? If so, this hotel is perfect, because it has more than 2000 m2 of pool area with islands, sprinklers and Jacuzzi. And, of course, there is an Aqua bar where you can stock up on refreshments. Paradise can’t be much different from this, and if you have any doubts, just ask the children, who also have their own independent pool.
- Soccer field
- Spa †Here, in the Alegria Spa, you can completely disconnect while achieving a state of total relaxation. Get ready for relaxing massages and body treatments, designed to entirely renew both mind and body. Spend as much as you like here during your vacations…you deserve it!
- Tennis court †There are 3 tennis courts onsite.
- VolleyballBeach volleyball
- Water activities †- Snorkeling (free diving)
- Scuba diving (introduction in the pool and immersions)
- Canoes
- Kayaks
- Catamarans
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
15995 reviews
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Jan 28, 2026The staff are the stars
This is a return visit after a great holiday in January 2025. We were not disappointed as the hotel and grounds are stunning and beautifully cared for. It really is a little bit of paradise, however we did find this year that the housekeeping within the rooms was a bit hit and miss! We had to on 3 separate occasions go and request towels, water and a hairdryer. The food in the buffet’s was bland and repetitive but there was always something to eat. The restaurants which are bookable were ok our favourite being the Italian. The holiday was made exceptional because of the staff, especially Hector in the main bar. Hector was above and beyond a barman, he is always happy to see us, remembered our drinks and was dedicated to looking after us. Along with Hector, the rest of the bar staff gave exceptional service special mention to Lewis and Lucus, always a pleasure with welcoming customer service. The darling of the bar team was the beautiful Daris who has the most welcoming smile and looked after us like we were family. Well done Hector, Daris, Lewis and Lucus it’s because of you that our holiday was excellent and we shall be returning again to see you all next year.
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Jan 26, 2026
Nice Familly Holidays
Hotel was nice an freindly...it have nice atmosphere... we enjoyed it as family on priviledged suite and as far as I know I will choose Catalonia resorts again in future ! There was few bits I will prefer to be better, but hey nothing is 100%... I would like to highlight also KID club with the Playstations for our teenager and good RACHEL supervising it! Also the Staff in restaurants and Bars were TOP ! Thank you!
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Jan 26, 2026
Beach not great..
The Catalonia Bavaria Beach resort is lovely. Lots of great food and drink options. The beach however was extremely disappointing. Murky cloudy water..Snorkelling on resort was not possible. Lots of seaweed. Amenities were great though so no complaint there. Too many vendors trying to sell their items at the main lobby. Annoying that you had to pass right by them. Also too many at the beach area Not much of a party vibe at the Catalonia if that is what you are looking for.
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Jan 24, 2026Mixed experience, food, service, room could do with improvement.
We stayed at this resort for two weeks in June 2025. Our holiday started with a dreadful first room, with strong damp smell, rotten front door, broken security chain, damaged bathroom fittings, sharp edges, a bowing ceiling, and constant noise. We were travelling with young children, and it took five days and multiple assurances before we were finally moved. The bell staff arrived over two hours late. The second room was better, but hot water was intermittent, making showers difficult. Service at El Palmeral bar was poor unless you tipped constantly, while the Curaçao bar was welcoming and relaxing. Food was disappointing, and we lost two days to likely food poisoning. Grounds and pool were pleasant, but the snack area near the pool had many birds, making it unhygienic for barefoot guests. The kids’ club lacked excitement, the golf resort wasn’t worth attending, and the rooms are not 5-star standard. Beach vendors were aggressive and unregulated, with little resort oversight. The main lobby and coffee shop were nice, and about 60% of guests were Spanish-speaking. Overall, this resort does not meet 5-star expectations. We will not be coming back anytime soon.
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Jan 21, 2026
Was worried about the negative reviews but overall this was a pretty good resort for the price.
Just returned. Was in building 15 privileged package. Room was updated. Floors could have been cleaner, hair and grim sticking to our feet as soon as we walked in. Hot water was usually hit and miss but needed to let it run for a while. Had a safe issues and they ended up replacing no issues. Our group liked the buffet and restaurants except the Spanish. Staff were excellent especially for breakfast and at the “Pure” beach bar. Property is beautiful and the privileged beach was spacious, Lots of seaweed but staff would clean usually once, sometimes twice. Wish they would let their guests enjoy beach activities whenever they wanted, wouldn’t let you sign anything out.
- AdvisoryAs of April 1, 2025, operations at the 18-hole Catalonia Caribe Golf course will be closed.
- 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.
*Important Information for our guests*
The Dominican Republic imposes various restrictions each year for Easter. The restrictions usually begin the Thursday prior to Good Friday, and run a few days past Easter Sunday. The following regulations may be enforced:
*Motorized and non-motorized watersports may be banned
*Alcohol consumption may be restricted (most resorts obtain a special permit which enables them to serve alcohol to non-native persons during the ban)
*Music may be limited or silencedThese rules are designed for the safety of everyone, as beaches get extremely busy during this period.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed