Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults OnlyvsBarcelo Bavaro Beach
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only ranks slightly higher than Catalonia Royal Bavaro. Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only scores 84 with accolades from 4 reviewers including Fodor's, Oyster and Star Service.
Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only
Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana 837, Dominican Republic
From $155/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This adults-only haven is a perfect example of how an all-inclusive resort can offer top-tier hospitality." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Quiet, adults-only Catalonia Royal has...clean, modern rooms, three restaurants, four bars, a spa, gym, two pools, as well as a private beach." Full review
Star Service
"The designers and architects took a tasteful approach here by foregoing large buildings of impersonal scale in favor of villa-style buildings that house a dozen or so guest rooms each." Full review
Barcelo Bavaro Beach
Playas de Bavaro, PO Box 3177, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $328/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"This huge complex of low-rise luxury hotels opens onto one of the most desirable of the many white-sand beaches along the 32km (20-mile) coast known as Bávaro Beach." Full review
Star Service
"This is a popular spot on the ever-highlighted Bavaro Beach." Full review
i
English is a weak point among the staff, and management is not quick to respond to special requests.
Fodor's
"Barceló deserves loud applause for the incredible face-lift that has totally transformed this property... to a glamorous complex worthy of gushing praise." Full review