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Barcelo Bavaro PalacevsOcean Blue & Sand

Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Ocean Blue & Sand scores slightly higher than Barcelo Bavaro Palace. Ocean Blue & Sand comes in at #13 in Punta Cana with positive reviews from 4 publications including Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace
7/10
Carretera Bavaro, km. 1, Bavaro, Punta Cana 23301, Dominican Republic
From $172/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This brand new resort... is an over-the-top behemoth but manages to come off as a boutique hotel with its beautiful public spaces and sleek rooms."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Aside from the stellar location, this mega-resort offers endless activities and a variety of dining options, including a tapas bar, steak house, and sushi restaurant." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"A mega, all-inclusive resort with nearly a dozen dining options, three distinct hotel wings for maximum comfort, and enough recreational activities to last a lifetime." Full review
Ocean Blue & Sand
7/10
Playa Arena Gorda, Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $102/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This two-in-one resort consists of first-class hotels; each is all-inclusive, offering a mass of rooms, spread in front of a beachfront of white sand." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The lobby and lounge for the VIP club continue to dazzle." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Drawing as many couples as families, the 708-room Ocean Blue boasts a pristine beach, big pools, and decent food." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This huge all-inclusive, all-suite property occupies an oblong space on a broad swath of glistening white sands." Full review
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With nine restaurants to choose from, guests are spoiled for choice, although two restaurants are by reservation and incur an extra charge.

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