JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar (Formerly Iberostar Grand Bavaro) - All Inclusive

Customer Ratings & Reviews

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16002 reviews

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  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.

  Dec 22, 2025
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  Bravo 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

  Dec 20, 2025
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  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!

  Dec 18, 2025
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  This hotel is consistent on being the best hotel on all aspects that we have ever stayed at.

  Nothing changes except for improvements. They are constantly painting , upgrading, landscaping, cleaning and all with a smile. We are members of the club and very proud to be. The staff has been working at this hotel for a very long time and both of us remember their names , are excited to see them again and they feel like family and treat us like family .

  Dec 17, 2025
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  Wonderful Experience

  We stayed at Iberostar Joia Punta Cana for six days as a couple and had a really lovely, relaxing experience. The resort itself is quiet, chill, and refined, which we appreciated. It never felt crowded or loud—very much a place to unwind rather than party. The beach was beautiful with soft sand and clear water, and we never had trouble finding loungers. The pool area was equally calm and well maintained, perfect for low-key afternoons. Our room was polished and classy, with thoughtful finishes and a clean, modern feel. Housekeeping did a great job, and everything felt well cared for. The food was okay—not bad by any means, but not the standout of the trip. There were solid options, and presentation was nice, but it didn’t rise to the same level as the rest of the resort. Overall, Iberostar Joia is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a peaceful, upscale, couples-friendly escape with a great beach and a relaxed atmosphere. We left feeling rested and refreshed, which is exactly what we wanted.

  Dec 16, 2025