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Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa vs Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro

Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa and Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa ranks #15 in Punta Cana with approval from 3 publications such as oyster.com, Fodor's and concierge.com.

Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
8 / 10
Playas Uvero Alto km 275, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $264 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"This romantic all-suite beachfront retreat north of the sprawling all-inclusives of Punta Cana is a diamond literally in the rough."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The latest product from the popular AMstar Resorts, Breathless is edgy with a concept that welcomes singles and solos, which has been lacking in Punta Cana." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"One of the newest, most luxurious all-inclusive options in Punta Cana... rates include everything from the food and alcohol to the water sports and themed pool parties." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This new, adults-only resort has some of the most stylish decor in the area and competes head to head with Secrets Punta Cana." Full review
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Those seeking beachfront accommodations should request them, as much of the resort is built inland with the majority of the rooms having garden or pool views.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This adults-only beachfront resort features 750 suites with contemporary decor and private terraces"
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With 750 suites featuring contemporary decor and private terraces, Breathless is an exciting adults-only beachfront destination"
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
7 / 10
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
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Frommer's 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." Full review
Star Service 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." Full review
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It's best to avoid rooms by the ice maker and the elevators.
Frommer's 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..." Full review
Frommer's 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." Full review