Catalonia Bavaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort - All Inclusive

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  Great staff.

  The resort’s staff truly carry the entire experience — friendly, attentive, and always trying to make things right. That’s the main reason I’m giving this place 3 stars instead of 1. However, unless you book the Privileged level or higher, the rooms are far below what you’d expect from a Caribbean resort. The standard rooms feel closer to hostel or roadside motel quality — dated, humid, and not well maintained. Bugs and even roaches were part of the nightly routine, making it hard to relax. The international buffet food is also disappointing — often aged, poorly rotated, and in some cases seemed unsafe to eat. If you do decide to visit, upgrade to Privileged or above; it’s the only way you’ll actually feel like you’re staying at a high-end resort. The beachfront isn’t the best either — average view. Amazing people, rough conditions. Without the staff, this would easily be a one-star stay.

  Oct 18, 2025
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  Catalonia Bavaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort – Punta Cana

  Catalonia Bavaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort – Punta Cana Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 4.1/5 Review: I've visited several resorts in Punta Cana, but this was my first time at Catalonia Bavaro—and it truly impressed me. The resort is lush and green, making you feel like you're tucked away in a tropical forest. It's clean, peaceful, and completely walkable—no need to wait for shuttles. Beach & Grounds: The beach was stunning, with plenty of shaded areas and loungers. It never felt crowded, and the ground crew was up early each morning cleaning the sargassum, which kept the shoreline pristine. Rooms: Spacious and well-equipped with a mini fridge, coffee maker, and toiletries. I came prepared with Febreze and mosquito spray (high DEET concentration), but never needed them—no moldy smell or bug issues. Housekeeping was exceptional. Pool & Entertainment: The pool area was lively, featuring a swim-up bar and daily entertainment. If you want a shaded spot, go early and reserve it with your belongings. Dining: Buffet options were somewhat limited, with a heavy focus on pork and fish. If you don’t eat pork, your choices may feel restricted, and steak or other meat dishes were rare. That said, the food was tasty overall. À la carte restaurants offered more variety: - Italian 4.5/5 -Sushi: 5/5 - Steakhouse: 3.5/5 - Spanish: Not rated, but part of the mix Hidden Gems: Don’t miss Aromes Coffee House and Terrace Tapas Lounge & Bar, tucked behind the casino near the shopping center. Aromes serves cappuccinos and lattes (with non-dairy options) and pastries in a cozy cottage setting. The Tapas Lounge opens in the evening and closes by midnight—run by two amazing bartenders who bring warmth and personality to the space. Final Thoughts: The staff made this trip unforgettable—from the warm greetings at the entrance to the attentive service at reception, housekeeping, pool bar, coffee shop, and restaurants. I hope the resort management recognizes and appreciates their incredible team. This resort offers great value for an all-inclusive beachfront escape, and I’d happily return.

  Oct 15, 2025
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  The resort is beautiful on the outside—but that’s about where the magic ends

  My Honest Review: The resort grounds are absolutely beautiful, but the rooms clearly lack maintenance. Our room reeked of urine, and the caulking around the toilet looked like a 4 year old had done it. The bathroom mirror was flaking off, the shower glass was covered in hard-water buildup, and the shower knobs were loose and all were crooked as if someone tried to fix them. There’s no exhaust fan in the bathroom, so we had to keep the window open. Two of the three lamps didn’t work, and the mini-fridge control panel was hanging off—honestly a safety concern. Housekeeping never came for two days straight, and we had to call daily for towels. One day we even had to use pool towels to shower. The concierge seemed focused only on selling timeshares rather than helping guests. If you did not want to make an appointment to listen to their sales pitch, they simply walked away. Not one time did he assist us with anything, just hassled us every day to listen to the timeshare talk. The lunch buffet was just okay, but every hamburger we got was raw inside. The buffets are open-air, so there’s no air conditioning and plenty of birds flying in, especially around the fruit and pastries. Dinner was better, though you’re limited to four specialty restaurants during a 7-night stay. Those were decent, but not exceptional. The pool area is large and well maintained, but there are no waiters—you have to wait in long lines at the bar, especially on weekends. The beach itself was clean, but the water was brown and full of rotting seaweed due to a man-made barrier offshore. The smell made it impossible to enjoy swimming. We didn’t realize this resort is on the Atlantic side of Punta Cana rather than the Caribbean, which explained some of the water quality. There were, however, a few incredible employees who truly made a difference. They went out of their way to take care of us—saving us a table, refilling our water bottles with ice daily, and always greeting us with a smile. We made sure to tip them well, as they were the highlight of our stay. If it weren’t for those amazing staff members, my rating would have been much lower. The resort is beautiful on the outside—but that’s about where the magic ends.

  Oct 15, 2025
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  Definitely not a 5 star, more 3 stars

  Lack of variety in the food at the buffet at all meals, cleaning services in the rooms not being done with the due quality, they do not leave towels for the bath, they do not replenish the water, they promise bathrobes that never appear, cleaning of the balcony area that was never done during the stay, in 14 days of my stay I had to complain 7 times to have the towels and water in the room. Staff on the buffet very umplesent, always talking with each others and on their phones insted of serving the costumers, and when called they always look to the other side pretendind that they didnt see. Sometimes I finish the meal without been served on the asked drink. The resort is very nice with very beautiful and well-kept gardens. Some of the staff don't care about the customers and sometimes completely ignore them, pretending not to see them just so they don't bother serving them. I definitely do not recommend it because expectations are very high for the price you pay and then you don't get what you get, which turns into disappointment.

  Oct 14, 2025
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  Beautiful

  The location was great. It was peaceful and beautiful. I highly recommend to all. This was our 2nd time. We enjoyed it like it was our first

  Oct 13, 2025