Barcelo Bavaro BeachvsZoetry Agua Punta Cana
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Zoetry Agua Punta Cana is the choice of most writers compared to Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only. Zoetry Agua Punta Cana comes in at 88 with endorsements from 6 reviews like Fodor's, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Zoetry Agua Punta Cana
Playas de Uvero Alto, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
From $493/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Opening in the summer of 2009, this water-bordering resort has both a rustic, tropical setting and a sophisticated international style that draws upon both D.R. and Indonesian motifs." Full review
Jetsetter
"Bliss out from a cane-thatched suite on a white-sand beach at this exclusive escape." Full review
i
Be sure to stick around at this bustling beach town for fresh seafood and local artisan vendors.
Fodor's
"No sea-stone is left unturned when it comes to ensuring satisfaction for guests at this serene, oceanfront resort, where rustic natural beauty and high architectural style blend seamlessly." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This secluded 53-room getaway is an hour from the airport on a bumpy dirt road, but it feels a million miles from Punta Cana's mega-resorts." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The third property from the wellness-focused Zoëtry brand is an all-inclusive, all-suite encampment on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This romantic all-suite beachfront retreat north of the sprawling all-inclusives of Punta Cana is a diamond literally in the rough." Full review
Star Service
"Located along the emerging stretch of coast at Uvero Alto, a one-hour drive north of Punta Cana airport, this all-inclusive resort themes itself on traditional Taino indigenous architecture." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 96-suite boutique resort is set on Uvero Alto beach, with a coral reef just offshore"
15 of the Best Punta Cana All-inclusive Resorts
June 8, 2022
Frommer's
"This honeymooners favorite is an all-inclusive five-star resort with a contemporary island feel. There are thatched on all the buildings along a pair of sinuous pools." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The moment you walk into the intimate Zoetry, relaxation befalls you." Full review