What We Love
- Take the time you need to de-stress at the luscious oceanfront spa, featuring Turkish baths and Thai massages.
- Indulge your sense of luxury with cool towels and chilled cocktails.
- Mingle with fellow travelers and guests with drinks and unbelievable ambiance aboard an old Spanish galleon.
Things to Know
- The resort is only 35 minutes from the airport.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfer
- This resort is open exclusively to adult guests.
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
15965 reviews
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Nov 17, 2025Food good, liquor selection, top shelf, staff, friendly and helpful
Food is good, sometimes great. Bar staff and wait staff are friendly and professional. Special shout out to Gilbert at the front desk. Very competent and professional. Clean, good resort.
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Nov 16, 2025Excellent resort and experience! We will be back!
My husband and I traveled to JOIA Bavaro Iberostar Nov 2 to Nov 8, 2025. We are no strangers to All Inclusive Hotels and have been in a few in Caribbean or Pasific ocean. it is hard to impress us and we are somewhat picky. This is our first time in Bavaro Iberostar and it is very impressive! Territory maintenance is excellent, rooms are large and clean. Drinks are premium and properly chilled, food is amazing, with great variety. Attention to details like food presentation, set ups in bars, even beach bag packed with towels, all very though through. Most amazing is the staff, appears well trained, very friendly and super attentive. Particular call outs are Luis Puello at the front desk with his team Cristian and Kiana. Impressively Luis would take extra time to make customer comfortable, address all needs and explain, and support and follow up. With many guests in the hotel this front desk team somehow managed to remember guests by their names!?! I am still puzzled by that. Lobby bar - Suari and Jordania, special thanks as well for the best cocktails, super customer focus, laughs together and friendly atmosphere. And last but not the list, Ana la camera at the buffet and across other restaurants - what a great bubbly, happy and friendly personality with the focus on service and hospitality. She totally made us feel welcomed and like a family! There are no questions we are going to be back to this wonderful resort and very soon! Thank you, Tatiana G
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Nov 16, 2025
Birthday Trip in Paradise
A beautiful hotel to visit with spectacular views from everywhere on the property. Property gardens and Koi pond are gorgeous. The staff is very friendly and helpful, Special praise to Bienvenido from the hotel staff, he was always making sure we were having the best stay possible. The food was amazing and nightly shows at the theater were amazing. We had a tremendous experience at this resort. I highly recommend and I will 100% be back!
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Nov 14, 2025
Another week in Paradise!
This is our 2nd stay at Joia Grand Bavaro was fabulous! Our butlers Ray and Armando were so attentive and helpful. They answered all our questions and were always asking if we needed anything. Augusto at the star prestige beach area was amazing. He ran around all day, getting us drinks and taking care of the area. He works very hard. Our room was very well maintained. It had everything we needed and more. Every night they did something special in the room to make us feel at home and welcome. The restaurants and the buffets were top notch! We can’t wait to come back! Right now they are decorating for Christmas. It looks fabulous!
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Nov 14, 2025
Exceptional!
Another lovely vacation at JOIA Iberostar Bávaro! The hotel is top notch. The waitstaff, butlers, maids, bartenders, etc are incredible! The rooms are clean and modern. The property has everything you could want for a fun and relaxing vacation. The restaurants are incredible. The buffets are great. The pool bar is so much fun. Access to the ocean is steps from the pool area. I highly recommend this hotel!
- AdvisoryPre-reservation is suggested Reservartions allowed up to 7 days before check in
- 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