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Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana vs Barcelo Bavaro Palace
Both properties are praised by writers. Overall, Barcelo Bavaro Palace scores slightly higher than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Barcelo Bavaro Palace scores 81 with endorsements from 4 sources including Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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."
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Star Service
"This humongous all-suite property stands out, literally, from the crowd in Bavaro for being four-stories high."
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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.
Barcelo Bavaro Palace
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Carretera Bavaro, km. 1, Bavaro, Punta Cana 23301, Dominican Republic
From $172 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Lonely Planet
"This brand new resort... is an over-the-top behemoth but manages to come off as a boutique hotel with its beautiful public spaces and sleek rooms."
Travel + Leisure
"Aside from the stellar location, this mega-resort offers endless activities and a variety of dining options, including a tapas bar, steak house, and sushi restaurant."
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Star Service
"A mega, all-inclusive resort with nearly a dozen dining options, three distinct hotel wings for maximum comfort, and enough recreational activities to last a lifetime."
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