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Excellence Punta Cana vs Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Both properties are rated highly by experts. Overall, Excellence Punta Cana ranks significantly higher than Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. Excellence Punta Cana comes in at #13 in Punta Cana with accolades from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
Excellence Punta Cana
Frommer's
Jetsetter
Star Service
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Playas Uvero Alto, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $413 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This is a romantic getaway for adults only, a classic colonial-style hideaway in a cliché setting of palm groves opening onto a white sandy beach."
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Jetsetter
"Romance rules at this all-inclusive resort on a pristine white sand beach with eight restaurants and 10 bars."
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Star Service
"This breathtaking island jewel is designed expressly for monied couples seeking a romantic retreat away from the other crowded resorts."
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Fodor's
"Known to be a sumptuous lovers' lair, this adults-only all-inclusive is particularly appealing to couples (honeymooners, for sure) and wedding parties."
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Travel + Leisure
"Known for conjuring romantic vibes, this all-inclusive resort is plucked straight from the Colonial era."
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Frommer's
"The Excellence is a nicely isolated property hemmed by palm trees, a series of small, interconnected three-story hotel blocks fronted by lawns and the small, shared pools of the swim-out suites"
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Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Frommer's
Star Service
Frommer's
Frommer's
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
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."
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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."
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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..."
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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."
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