The Westin Punta Cana Resort And ClubvsBavaro Hostel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club scores slightly higher than Bavaro Hostel. The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club comes in at #24 in Punta Cana with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Fodor's, Star Service and Oyster.
The Westin Punta Cana Resort And Club
La Altagracia, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"An oasis of luxury, it opens onto about 5km (3 miles) of white sandy beaches, all part of a massive 6,070-hectare (15,000-acre) residential community." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"These days, there’s a newly opened Six Senses spa, a 70-slip marina, a pair of...golf courses, nine restaurants, seven bars, a biodiversity center, and a 1,500-acre nature preserve." Full review
Rough Guide
"This resort clearly thinks it’s something rather special – and it’s not far wrong."
Star Service
"It lacks the facilities of the Barcelo Bavaro and Bavaro Princess but offers far greater elegance and intimacy, and plenty more room to breathe; thus, it appeals to solitude-seekers." Full review
Frommer's
"The Westin opened in December, 2013, on the Playa Blanca, bringins it’s noted brand of impeccable service to the north end of the sprawling, 15,000-acre Puntacana Club & Resort...." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This 200-room upscale resort is just a five-minute drive from Punta Cana airport, and draws mostly American couples and families." Full review
Fodor's
"A beautiful Westin property on a glorious stretch of beach with ocean views from floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies in every guestroom." Full review
Jetsetter
"An award-winning beach retreat with a heavenly spa and two championship golf courses." Full review
Frommer's
"The hotel is angled so that every room—with its modern furnishings and trademark Heavenly Beds...Premium Ocean View rooms are about 50% larger than “Traditional” king and double-queen rooms." Full review
Bavaro Hostel
Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $15/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Beach
- Golf Course
Star Service
"This adults-only enclave is the opposite of its Barcelo brethren in the area, which cater to rambunctious families and active Europeans looking to celebrate their vacation." Full review
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During the evening hours, guests can choose the formal dining room or venture to one of the dozen choices at the neighboring properties within the complex.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Everything can be arranged here, including a gaggle of new friends to hit the bars with." Full review