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Hotel Riu Palace BavarovsParadisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
Both Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort and Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort ranks significantly higher than Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort is ranked #6 in Punta Cana with praise from 5 publications such as Jetsetter, Fodor's and oyster.com.
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." 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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It's best to avoid rooms by the ice maker and the elevators.
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
Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort Frommer's
Fodor's
Rough Guide Star Service
Gayot
Jetsetter
Playa de Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $279/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This is our favorite all-inclusive hotel in Punta Cana, attracting mainly a Spanish clientele." Full review
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Both of the Paradisus hotels are desirable addresses, but frankly, if forced to choose, we'd opt for the Paradisus Palma Real.
Fodor's "This luxury all-inclusive is a visual showstopper especially its central plaza by night, which sparkles under dramatic lighting." Full review
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You won't need to upgrade, but if you choose the adults-only Royal Service, you'll get to experience the smashing new contemporary Royal Club lounge and restaurant.
Rough Guide "The top Bávaro resort – slightly more expensive but well worth it, with opulent contemporary architecture, sculpted tropical gardens, luxury suites... and access to the Cocotal golf course."
Star Service "This palatial all-inclusive stands out among the deluxe options in Punta Cana, not least for its gracious, Moorish-inspired contemporary architecture." Full review
Gayot "This resort combines a Caribbean setting with modern amenities including in-suite spa treatments, fitness programs and flexible meeting spaces with state-of-the-art equipment."
Jetsetter "All-suite megaresort with 15 bars, 15 restaurants and a 8,600-square-foot spa and wellness sanctuary." Full review
