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Occidental Punta Cana vs Barcelo Bavaro Palace
Both Barcelo Bavaro Palace and Occidental Punta Cana are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Occidental Punta Cana ranks marginally better than Barcelo Bavaro Palace. Occidental Punta Cana has a TripExpert Score of 82 with recommendations from 3 reviewers like Frommer's, Oyster and Star Service.
Occidental Punta Cana
Frommer's
Star Service
Avenida Espana, Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $300 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This is one of the most mammoth resorts in the Caribbean."
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Star Service
"This humongous all-inclusive resort is an oasis for vacation-starved travelers."
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Better wait until arrival as the advance team is loathe to respond to special requests.
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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