Hotel Riu Palace BavarovsHotel Cortecito Inn
Hotel Cortecito Inn Bavaro and Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro are both rated highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel Cortecito Inn Bavaro ranks significantly better than Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. Hotel Cortecito Inn Bavaro comes in at #16 in Punta Cana with endorsements from 4 reviewers such as Rough Guide, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
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." Full review
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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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
"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
Hotel Cortecito Inn
Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $42/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"It's definitely not on the A-list of mega-resorts, but it exerts a strong appeal to independent and frugal travelers who like to keep life (and their vacation hotels) simple." Full review
Rough Guide
"If you don’t want to go all-inclusive, this is the place to try. It’s on the main street, in the heart of the village, around 30m back from the beach."
Oyster
Budget
"Unfussy travelers who don’t spend much time in their rooms will likely still be satisfied at the prices, big pool, and convenience to the local beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If staff is on hand, don't expect smiles or a welcoming attittude..." Full review