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Del Mar by Joy ResortsvsHotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Alsol Del Mar scores slightly better than Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. Alsol Del Mar has a TripExpert Score of 74 with endorsements from 2 reviews including oyster.com, Jetsetter.
Del Mar by Joy Resorts
Jetsetter
Oyster
Boulevard Zona Hotelera Marina Cap Cana, Punta Cana 51101, Dominican Republic
From $241/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Oceanside resort with an infinity pool and swim-up bar on a prime stretch of Cap Cana’s beach." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This mellow all-inclusive luxury hotel is modern, stylish, and intimate -- though its location in the middle of a half-finished development can feel too isolated for some." Full review
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Frommer's
Star Service Frommer's Frommer's
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Punta Cana 74100, Dominican Republic
From $515/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "A family favorite, it's a high-energy place, with an engaging staff. Most of the well-furnished accommodations open onto panoramic views of the beach and the ocean beyond." Full review
Star Service "On the edge of this sprawling seaside enclave in Punta Cana—home to four other RIU all-inclusive brands—looms a towering white-walled castle better known as the RIU Palace Bavaro." Full review
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Frommer's "The family-friendly Riu Palace Bávaro is the newest property (opened in 2011) in this five-resort Riu complex on Arena Gorda beach at the north end of the Bávaro coastline. Though the..." Full review
Frommer's "It remains one of the better value all-inclusives in Punta Cana...the decor is done as funky modern modular, all starkly white edged in black with bright splashes of purple and pink." Full review
