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Hotel Riu Palace Punta CanavsCatalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Catalonia Royal Bavaro ranks slightly better than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Catalonia Royal Bavaro ranks #21 in Punta Cana with positive reviews from 3 reviews including Oyster, Star Service and Fodor's.
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
Fodor's
Star Service
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $386/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "By night this megaresort decorated with Arabian-style domes looks like a fairy-tale palace and its generally older clientele are a departure from the other Riu resorts in the vast complex." Full review
Star Service "This humongous all-suite property stands out, literally, from the crowd in Bavaro for being four-stories high." Full review
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Expect little attention from management for special requests because of the large size of the property, though staffers are as friendly as can be.
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
