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Barcelo Bavaro Beach vs Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Both Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only and Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro are praised by experts. On balance, Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only scores significantly higher than Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only has a TripExpert Score of 80 with recommendations from 3 reviewers like oyster.com, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Barcelo Bavaro Beach
Frommer's
Star Service
Fodor's
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."
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"This is a popular spot on the ever-highlighted Bavaro Beach."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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i
It's best to avoid rooms by the ice maker and the elevators.
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..."
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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."
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