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The Westin Puntacana Resort & ClubvsIberostar Grand Bavaro
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro is preferred by most professionals compared to The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club. Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro has a TripExpert Score of 81 with endorsements from 4 publications like Oyster, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Star Service Frommer's
Oyster
Fodor's
Jetsetter Frommer's
La Altagracia, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "An oasis of luxury, it opens onto about 5km (3 miles) of white sandy beaches, all part of a massive 6,070-hectare (15,000-acre) residential community." Full review
Travel + Leisure "These days, there’s a newly opened Six Senses spa, a 70-slip marina, a pair of...golf courses, nine restaurants, seven bars, a biodiversity center, and a 1,500-acre nature preserve." Full review
Rough Guide "This resort clearly thinks it’s something rather special – and it’s not far wrong."
Star Service "It lacks the facilities of the Barcelo Bavaro and Bavaro Princess but offers far greater elegance and intimacy, and plenty more room to breathe; thus, it appeals to solitude-seekers." Full review
Frommer's "The Westin opened in December, 2013, on the Playa Blanca, bringins it’s noted brand of impeccable service to the north end of the sprawling, 15,000-acre Puntacana Club & Resort...." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This 200-room upscale resort is just a five-minute drive from Punta Cana airport, and draws mostly American couples and families." Full review
Fodor's "A beautiful Westin property on a glorious stretch of beach with ocean views from floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies in every guestroom." Full review
Jetsetter "An award-winning beach retreat with a heavenly spa and two championship golf courses." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel is angled so that every room—with its modern furnishings and trademark Heavenly Beds...Premium Ocean View rooms are about 50% larger than “Traditional” king and double-queen rooms." Full review
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
