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Hotel Riu Palace Punta CanavsIberostar Grand Bavaro
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro ranks slightly better than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro comes in at #22 in Punta Cana with endorsements from 4 publications such as Rough Guide, Oyster and Frommer'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.
Iberostar Grand Bavaro
Frommer's
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness Frommer's
Oyster
Carretera Arena Gorda | Playa Bavaro, Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $501/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "A major honeymoon destination for the D.R., it opens onto a panoramic sweep of Playa Bávaro." Full review
Rough Guide "This highly acclaimed hotel boasts a grand sweep of sand, over 270 opulent suites... and a varied selection of à la carte restaurants."
DK Eyewitness "A distinguished all-iinclusive, the low-rise, all-suite resort has an ideal location close to the center of beach action."
Frommer's "This adults-only, all-inclusive resort on Bávaro beach is the fanciest of Punta Cana’s three Iberostars, and a favorite for honeymooners—the Jacuzzis are built for two and have lovely views." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Adults-only all-inclusive resort with photogenic Greco-Roman design... is the most luxurious of four Iberostar options in Punta Cana." Full review
