Amy Adejokun
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The Catalonia Bavaro is a classic resort. No bad (or good) surprises. There is nothing to say except for the lack of soul.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
Catalonia Bavaro Beach Resort - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
Catalonia Bavaro Beach Resort - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
Located in Punta Cana, the tourist epicentre in the country with its 25 miles of beach, encircled by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, on the southwest coast of the Dominican Republic, the Catalonia Bavaro hotel is situated on the Bavaro beach, some 37 miles from the bustling town of Higuey (within 1 hour) and a three hour and a half drive from Santo Domingo, the capital town of the Dominican Republic. The airport of Punta Cana is 16 miles from the hotel (20 minutes).
The rooms of the Catalonia Bavaro are all junior suites! For comfort, they are spacious and well equipped: air conditioning, satellite television, a fan, a mini-bar, a marble bathroom with a round bathtub and a separate shower, a hair dryer and a safe. A must: the small terrace with an integrated hammock is a rarity in the hotels of Punta Cana!
Here, pink flamingos, a small wooden bridge, and a natural mangrove... this hotel, built in 1998, is integrated into a nice tropical garden. 31 colonial style bungalows with 24 junior suites, for a total of 711 rooms, have been developed as accommodations. The large swimming pool and its integrated bar, the beautiful beach, the common areas, everything is there to satisfy the pleasure of tourists. From the lobby to the sea, the services and the garden form a long, very long pathway lined on both sides by the bungalows. A little rigid!
No fewer than eight restaurants, open or semi-open air or air conditioned... This is what the Catalonia Bavaro offers! For a week, you won't be bored. Especially since the cuisine is approved by the hotel's guests, including Frenchmen. Out of the eight restaurants, four offer thematic cuisine, served a la carte and available with a reservation: the Japanese, Brazilian grill, Italian and French, very romantic. The others, two buffets, a snack and a pancake house, are also excellent.
The beach of the Catalonia hotel, namely Playa Bavaro, is the most famous in Punta Cana. With its transparent waters and white sand, it is difficult not to be seduced! The beach extends far beyond the horizon, although it does not belong only to the hotel - all neighbouring resorts share this beach. The only problem: the nagging noise of the boat engines, which fly by on the waves all day. The beach of the Catalonia Bavaro hotel provides many deckchairs and houses the water sports centre, which offers a wide range of activities.
In Punta Cana, the Catalonia Bavaro is a hotel of good standard. Very popular with French customers, this fancy hotel offers a wide range of services and activities, in a beautiful tropical garden. Yet, apart from its junior suites, nothing distinguishes this hotel from its "cousins" on the Bavaro beach on the beautiful bay of Punta Cana. A good product for relaxation, although without character...
massage, beauty salon, sauna, stretching, keep fit, spa, Turkish bath, wellness
tennis, gym, aqua gym, aerobics, football, beach volley, basketball, golf, sailing, kayak, dance, step, bums and tums, archery, water-polo, surfing, fitness, sports
Irene M.
Super ne changer rien
TRES BONNE EQUIPE - SOIREES -SPECTACLES IMPECABLES
AUCUN TOUT ETAIT PARFAIT
Marianne B.
Super hôtel, super équipe !
Belle plage privée. Un vrai all inclusive !
Très gros hôtel donc beaucoup de monde mais cela ne se ressent pas trop.
Très belle plage en accès direct, des magnifiques jardins tropicaux et une grande piscine avec un pool bar. Grande chambre confortable et une restauration bonne et variée. Personnel attentif et professionnel, une animation très agréable.
Très beau club bien entretenu
Manque de transats au bord de la piscine et sur la plage.
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Un hôtel à la hauteur de notre attente ! le personnel aux petits soins pour nous, surtout Bernadette, notre charmante hôtesse toujours prête à nous rendre service et à se préoccuper de notre bien être ! Les piscines sont grandes. Le bar et les barmans y sont très cool; toujours le sourire qui fait bien plaisir ! L'animation est originale. La nourriture peut être mieux. Le club Loukéa est un très bon club.
la mer ! pluie tropicale apprecié quand il fait très chaud
la nourriture ! les cafards dans certaines chambres
Audrey V.
Hotel de rêve propre très belles prestations
tout est inclus même les conso au casino et boite de nuit
je n'en vois pas,si ce n'est qu'il n'y a pas grand chose aux alentours
Patricia M.
Equipe animation look sympa, toujours avec un petit mot gentil même avec nous qui n'avons que peu participé aux activités, préférant le repos. Représentants Look sur place, Bernadette et Francky, extras de compétence, gentillesse, humour et disponibilité. Rassurants +++
Calme de l'hôtel et de la plage, pas de nuisance sonore (engins moteurs maritimes interdits sur notre site).
Situation de l'hôtel loin de tout, c'est l'inconvénient du calme désiré... Pas de faune maritime à admirer librement à proximité de la plage.
Anonyme.
C'est merveilleux,les gens sont très agréable il fait beau il y a de la bonne nourriture .
PISCINE MER CONVIIALITE CHALEUR
SONT SUCCES LES CHAMBRES SOL MONTRE
Vanessa B.
très satisfait de notre voyage de noces dans cet hôtel. personnel et prestations très agréables. Alimentation riche et diversifiés.
grandeur plantations restaurants divers salle de spectacle
un peu loin de tous ce qui pourrais être intéressant à visiter
The Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort is a world apart. In this gigantic hotel complex, nothing is missing for the comfort of its guests... Except for the ambiance of the country.
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The Melia Caribe is designed for couples, businessmen and newlyweds coming on a honeymoon. Families should stay at the Melia Tropical instead.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
As one of the best hotels in Punta Cana, the Bavaro Palace is only a link in the huge hotel complex Barcelo. This is a destination for demanding and well-off holiday-makers.
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The Bavaro Village is a club hotel of medium size. This address will please holidaymakers seeking a weekly holiday on the beach at a reasonable price.
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The Natura Park carries its name well. A beautiful beach and a beautiful tropical garden, stylish architecture and charming decor - unique in the region.
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The Villas Bavaro exudes Dominican charm and Caribbean ambiance. The beach is a 10 minute walk from the lodgings.
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The Royal Bavaro is an upmarket hotel ideally located on the beautiful Cabeza de Toro beach to the south of the tourist area of Punta Cana and away from the large resorts on Bavaro beach, each so similar to the last. The hotel shares the facilities of the neighbouring Catalonia Bavaro. This well-maintained hotel dedicated to the seaside offers a wide range of all-inclusive services and facilities in the surroundings of a beautiful tropical garden. Smaller and more relaxing than its neighbour, the Catalonia Bavaro, it is rather more suited to adult guests.
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The Grand Oasis Punta Cana is an oasis of greenery bordering the soft fine sand of the paradise beach of Cabeza de Toro, south of the Punta Cana tourist area. This is a comprehensive, all inclusive resort with various bars and restaurants, a spa, casino, discotheque, golf course, sports grounds, games area, mini-club, gym, and more; basically, for if you like organised activities, you will find everything you need to have a good holiday.
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Tortuga Bay: the name of this luxury boutique hotel immediately brings to mind the Caribbean, pirates, and the idea of escape. Branded a Leading Small Hotel of The World, this boutique hotel is a small enclave of serenity in the vast Punta Cana Resort and Club, a luxury resort located on the most beautiful beach on the east coast of the country, with 7 restaurants including 2 gourmet restaurants, a prestigious Six Senses spa, and three 18-hole golf courses, all situated in an ecological park of just under 1,500 acres that includes freshwater springs and rhinoceros iguanas.
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The Punta Cana Hotel was not wrong in its decision to move away from the beautiful Bavaro and its too many resorts. This hotel, built at the end of the 1980s will give you a chance to discover a superb environment.
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A veritable resort, this upmarket paradise certainly wins the award for luxury in Punta Cana! The exclusive section of the Paradisus Palma Real, The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real Resort is set back from the exquisite Bavaro Beach, 10 minutes away, but that's its only flaw (there has to be at least one). Highlights include the spacious, maximum comfort apartments, equipped with a kitchen and a terrace with a whirlpool bath, the superb spa, the fully equipped kids club, the free Internet access, and the gastronomy, with a special mention for the Japanese restaurant. Of course, guests also have access to the facilities at the Paradisus Palma Real.
Nestled in an overcrowded place, the Sivory Punta Cana is an exceptional address for holidaymaking in the Dominican Republic and will delight couples seeking romance and serenity. Refined dining, exceptional service and ambiance of design will satisfy even the most demanding visitors.
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As one of the best hotels in Punta Cana, the Bavaro Palace is only a link in the huge hotel complex Barcelo. This is a destination for demanding and well-off holiday-makers.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
The Paradisus Palma Real is one of the most recent hotels in this touristic area and definitely one of the best. A member of the Leading Hotels of The World, this hotel represents the height of luxury. It offers gastronomy, a special service for children, a spotless beach, clean and tidy without the disorganised mass of deckchairs characteristic of almost all the hotels in Bavaro, this luxury hotel is quality guaranteed; an excellent comfortably sized hotel which is perfect for couples on their honey moon as well as for families.
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The Gran Bahia Principe Ambar is the top-class part of the Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro, a vast resort offering all types of facilities and services for you to have a pleasant stay on the paradisiacal coast of Punta Cana. Quieter and less family-orientated than its two neighbours, it has colonial architecture and a magnificent beach, with a 24h/24 all-inclusive package. This is an ideal hotel for couples.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.