Barcelo Bavaro BeachvsHotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only has a TripExpert Score of 84 with praise from 4 reviews including Star Service, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Barcelo Bavaro Beach
Frommer's
Star Service
Fodor's
Playas de Bavaro, PO Box 3177, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $328/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This huge complex of low-rise luxury hotels opens onto one of the most desirable of the many white-sand beaches along the 32km (20-mile) coast known as Bávaro Beach." Full review
Star Service "This is a popular spot on the ever-highlighted Bavaro Beach." Full review
i
English is a weak point among the staff, and management is not quick to respond to special requests.
Fodor's "Barceló deserves loud applause for the incredible face-lift that has totally transformed this property... to a glamorous complex worthy of gushing praise." Full review
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana Fodor's Star Service Fodor's
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
i
Expect little attention from management for special requests because of the large size of the property, though staffers are as friendly as can be.
Fodor's "By night this megaresort decorated with Arabian-style domes looks like a fairy-tale palace, and its generally older clientele is a departure from the other Riu resorts. It is favored by..." Full review
