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Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults OnlyvsHard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana scores significantly better than Catalonia Royal Bavaro. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana has a TripExpert Score of 92 with positive reviews from 7 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana 837, Dominican Republic
From $155/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This adults-only haven is a perfect example of how an all-inclusive resort can offer top-tier hospitality." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Quiet, adults-only Catalonia Royal has...clean, modern rooms, three restaurants, four bars, a spa, gym, two pools, as well as a private beach." Full review
Star Service "The designers and architects took a tasteful approach here by foregoing large buildings of impersonal scale in favor of villa-style buildings that house a dozen or so guest rooms each." Full review
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana Oyster
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Star Service Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Boulevard Turistico del Este Km.28 No.74, Bavaro, Punta Cana 74, Dominican Republic
From $336/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
OysterLuxury
"The massive, all-inclusive Hard Rock is a sleek option in Punta Cana, located on a gorgeous stretch of white-sand beach." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Imagine Las Vegas with a Caribbean sea. The old Moon Palace Resort was transformed into a den of decadence and cool in late 2010." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This mammoth resort may not be to all tastes due to its overwhelming size, but its facilities are world-class."
Star Service "It features a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course; a 48,000-sq-ft casino; 65,000 sq ft of conference and event space; and a casino with 457 slots, 40 gaming tables, a poker room and a VIP lounge." Full review
Fodor's "Hard Rock's first all-inclusive property has its own unique identity, different from any other Dominican resort, and it's a great choice if you want nightlife and a busy, fun atmosphere." Full review
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The oversized rooms and suites are deluxe, but you need to decide if you’d prefer to be where the action is—closer to reception, restaurants, and the casino—or you could choose to be closer to the beach, rooms like a three-bedroom, rock star suite overlooking the Caribbean.
Condé Nast Traveler88.8
"Hard Rock’s first all inclusive hotel and casino exudes lavish five-star all inclusive amenities and personal services to create the ultimate rock star getaway." Full review
Jetsetter "A sumptuous tropical stay at a multi-award-winning, rock-inspired beach retreat, with a resort credit." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Activities at this all-inclusive, family-friendly resort include volleyball, water aerobics, tennis, and a kids' club with entertainment for youngsters"
15 of the Best Punta Cana All-inclusive Resorts
June 8, 2022
Travel + Leisure "This all-inclusive family resort in Punta Cana features 13 pools, meals and snacks in 9 restaurants, nightly entertainment, live music, and 24-hour room service"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This den of decadence and cool sits atop Punta Cana’s list of bold and beautiful resorts. The lobby feels like a rock-and-roll hall of fame, with memorabilia galore." Full review
