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Barcelo Bavaro BeachvsHotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only has a TripExpert Score of 84 with praise from 4 reviews including Star Service, 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." 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
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana Fodor's Star Service
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $386/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "By night this megaresort decorated with Arabian-style domes looks like a fairy-tale palace and its generally older clientele are a departure from the other Riu resorts in the vast complex." Full review
Star Service "This humongous all-suite property stands out, literally, from the crowd in Bavaro for being four-stories high." Full review
i
Expect little attention from management for special requests because of the large size of the property, though staffers are as friendly as can be.
