Xeliter Golden Bear LodgevsHotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Both Xeliter Golden Bear Lodge Cap Cana and Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Xeliter Golden Bear Lodge Cap Cana scores significantly better than Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. Xeliter Golden Bear Lodge Cap Cana ranks #14 in Punta Cana with approval from 4 sources like Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and oyster.com.
Xeliter Golden Bear Lodge
Cap Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
From $142/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Golfers flock here to Cap Cana, outside Puerto Cana, to enjoy two state-of-the-art, Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, Las Iguanas and Punta Espada." Full review
Fodor's
"The spacious one- or two-bedroom villas with dining rooms and fully stocked kitchens are excellent for families or entertaining business clients."
Travel + Leisure
"It has a state-of-the-art spa overlooking the beach, access to two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, and spare, cool décor." Full review
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