Hotel Catalonia Royal Bavaro in Punta Cana

Hotel Catalonia Royal Bavaro Hotel 5 star

Cabeza de Toro Punta Cana, Dominican Republic -

Amy Adejokun Section editor

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.

This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.

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Easyexperts : 8.45 /10 Rating and opinion given by a member of our team of Easyvoyage experts Easyopinions : nc /10 Rating and comments left by internet users who have stayed in the hotel

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Location 4.65 /10

Located in Cabeza de Toro, to the south of the tourist area of Punta Cana, the tourist epicentre of the country with its 25 mi of beaches, between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, on the south-east coast of the Dominican Republic. The Royal Bavaro is located 37.5 mi from the bustling town of Higuey (1hr), and 3hr 30mins by road from the capital, Santo Domingo. The international airport of Punta Cana is 6 mi from the hotel (20 minutes).

Accommodation 8.45 /10

The bedrooms at the Royal Bavaro are all junior suites! For the purposes of comfort, they are spacious (323 sq ft) and very well equipped: air-conditioning, a flat screen satellite television and DVD player (70 channels), a ceiling fan, a mini-bar restocked daily (water, soft drinks and beer), tea and coffee-making facilities, beach towels, an umbrella, a telephone, free WiFi Internet and a large electronic safe deposit box. A must: the small terrace with built-in hammock, a true rarity in the hotels of Punta Cana! Rooms have red tiled floors, a king-size four-poster bed, a wooden desk and a lounge area with a sofa and two wicker armchairs. The original colonial-style decor is beautiful with its light beige walls, its still life artwork (paintings of sunflowers) and beautifully stylish lights. The marble bathrooms are spotlessly clean and superbly decorated with a gong. They include a large separate shower with a wooden floor, hospitality products, bathrobes, slippers, a hair-dryer, tissues, a magnifying mirror and a toilet. A bathtub large enough to accommodate two people is located right in the lounge area, alongside the bed.

Overview 8.45 /10

Pink flamingos and a small wooden bridge here, a natural mangrove there ... this hotel, built in 2005, is set in a beautiful tropical garden. 4 white two-storey colonial buildings with no lifts house 144 bedrooms. The large swimming pool and its integrated bar, the beautiful beach, the well-maintained communal areas...everything a tourist could want is there. These facilities and the garden do, though, form a very long central path lined on both sides by the buildings, from the lobby to the sea. The swimming pool, which is 4.90 ft deep and boasts a pool bar and three underwater Jacuzzi seats, is surrounded by a sundeck with showers, deckchairs complete with cushions, and palm-leaf sunshades. You could not wish for a more peaceful atmosphere.

Food and drink 8.45 /10

Guests at the Royal Bavaro can enjoy the hotel's very good Mediterranean a la carte restaurant, the Thalassa, as well as two bars (one at the swimming pool and the other at the beach). They also have access to the eight restaurants of the neighbouring Catalonia Bavaro. If you are only here for a week, you won't have time to get bored. All the more so as the cuisine is much-enjoyed by the hotel's guests. Four of the eight restaurants are themed, providing a la carte service on reservation: the Japanese Teppanyaki, the Tex-Mex, the Italian and the romantic French restaurants. The others, the two buffets, the snack bar and the Breton creperie are also very good. The buffet is located under a large thatched roof surrounded by a pool, decorated with fountains and statues. Breakfast is served between 7am and 10.30am, lunch between 12.30pm and 3.30pm and dinner between 7pm and 10pm. Oriental, international, seafood, American, Italian, Spanish, and Dominican...each day has its theme.

Spa

The Alegria Spa has four treatment rooms including two double rooms, a sauna, a steam room and two outdoor Jacuzzis, as well as a beauty and hair salon.

Beach 8.45 /10

The Royal Bavaro's beach is a true Dominican dream: clear 28°C waters, white sand, coconut palms... it's hard not to fall in love with this coral reef-protected lagoon! 870 ft long, it has various yellow deck chairs (set back and not arranged chaotically, as is often the case in Punta Cana), cane leaf sunshades, showers, and on the right it has a water sports centre offering a considerable amount of activities that are non-motorised from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm: peace and tranquillity guaranteed! Miles of unspoilt beach unfold on each side. One area has been marked off for swimmers so that they do not get mixed up in the water sports activities. You will also find a beach soccer pitch, the mini-club, and massage huts. The beach snack bar is open at lunchtime, inviting you to sample its buffet just a few metres from the water's edge. Why not enjoy a romantic meal on the beach of an evening, where the menu even includes lobster.

To know

Guests can take free lessons on the 27-hole Caribe Golf Club golf course located just next to the hotel. A member of the Spanish Catalonia Hotels and Resorts group, the Royal Bavaro is home to the Alegria spa, with two treatment booths, a sauna, Turkish bath and two outdoor whirlpool baths, as well as a hair and beauty salon. Guests at the Royal Bavaro have access to all the facilities of the neighbouring Catalonia Bavaro.

Equipment

Car park
Handicap access
Restaurant
Internet access
Air conditioning
Spa
massage, beauty salon, sauna, hammam, thalassotherapy, stretching, keep fit, spa, wellness
Swimming pool
Sports equipment
tennis, gym, aqua gym, aerobics, football, volleyball, beach volley, basketball, horse riding, golf, mountain bike, sailing, kayak, dance, step, bums and tums, archery, water-polo, windsurfing, fitness, sports
Animals allowed
Ski zone
Hairdresser
Whirlpool bath
Safe
Non-smoking rooms
Solarium
Private beach
Meeting room

advantage

The hotel's location.
The superb beach.
The closeness to the airport.
The quality of the services and facilities.
The access to the facilities of the neighbouring Catalonia Bavaro.

disadvantages

The lack of Dominican lifestyle in Punta Cana.
The lack of disabled access.

Traveller Reviews

Overall Score nc/10

Coralie D.
5 Opinions
- Package deals in mai 2013 Posted on 2014-12-16 En couple - 3 à 5 nuitées (Chambre sans vue)
  Bel hôtel avec de belles prestations personnel toujours souriant et qui assure un room service à n'importe quelle heure
- Advantages
  le mini centre commercial le petit casino de jeux les 10 restaurants le bar dans la piscine bref un hotel génial pour un séjour romantique
- Disavantages
  aucun, rien à dire sur cet hôtel
- Infrastructure
- Logement
- Situation
- Restauration
- Sports / Loisirs
- Animation
- Qualité / Prix
- Overall Score 9.50/10
Daniel G.
2 Opinions
- Package deals in octobre 2014 Posted on 2014-11-01 Entre amis - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
  Le Royal Bavaro est réservé aux adultes uniquement afin de favoriser le calme. Il communique avec l'hôtel Bavaro et donne l'accès à ses restaurants et activités. La restauration côté Royal Bavaro est nettement au dessus avec ses quatre restaurants , le Thalassa, l'asiatique à côté de la piscine, le spécial tapas d'une excellence rarissime et le snack vers la plage. Le service de l'hôtel et des restaurants est très bien avec du personnel très souriant et attentif à nos besoins.
- Advantages
  le tout inclus pour la restauration les bars, des activités sur place et des possibilités d'excursions .
- Disavantages
  le personnel ne parle pas le français pour la plupart mais tout s'arrange avec le sourire en allant chercher le collègue francophone ...
- Infrastructure
- Logement
- Situation
- Restauration
- Sports / Loisirs
- Animation
- Qualité / Prix
- Overall Score 9.57/10
Fiona F.
1 Opinions
- Package deals in juillet 2013 Posted on 2014-10-18 En famille - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
  Superbe hôtel, un personnel de qualité, une gastronomie saine et diversifiée, piscines et plage gigantesques et propres ! Chambres à vue imprenable, cet hôtel est au TOP !
- Advantages
  Gastronomie Personnel Piscine Plage Chambre
- Disavantages
  Prix des souvenirs, médicaments ou autres.........
- Infrastructure
- Logement
- Situation
- Restauration
- Sports / Loisirs
- Animation
- Qualité / Prix
- Overall Score 8.86/10
Laura R.
1 Opinions
- Package deals in July 2014 Posted on 2014-08-27 Couple - One week or more (Room without a view)
  I went with my husband for a second honeymoon and it was very romantic!!!
- Advantages
  Just 20 min from punta Cana airport. Lovely long beach!!!
- Disavantages
  Need to book a day before for the nice restaurant that are in offer.
- Overview
- Accommodation
- Location
- Food and Drink
- Sport / Leisure
- Animation / Entertainment
- Value for money
- Overall Score 7.43/10
Michel P.
1 Opinions
- Package deals in avril 2011 Posted on 2013-12-13 Seul - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
  TRES BEL HOTEL PERSONNEL TRES AVENANT ET TOUJOURS SOURIANTS
- Advantages
  ABSOLUMENT TOUS IL MANQUE RIEN POUR UN SEJOUR EN FAMILLE
- Disavantages
  ESCURSION ASSER LOIN ET ASSER CHER
- Infrastructure
- Logement
- Situation
- Restauration
- Sports / Loisirs
- Animation
- Qualité / Prix
- Overall Score 8.50/10
Sandrine C.
1 Opinions
- Package deals in juillet 2013 Posted on 2013-12-10 Seul - Une semaine et plus (Chambre sans vue)
  Très bel hôtel, restauration impécable
- Advantages
  Propre, calme , personnel amical et serviable
- Disavantages
  la premiere piscine est un peu abimée ce qui gache un peu la qualitée de l'hotel
- Infrastructure
- Logement
- Situation
- Restauration
- Sports / Loisirs
- Animation
- Qualité / Prix
- Overall Score 8.25/10
Catherine D.
2 Opinions
- Package deals in juillet 2013 Posted on 2013-10-22 Seul - 3 à 5 nuitées (Chambre avec vue)
  Un mot,magnifique. des vacances de rêves.
- Advantages
  Une piscine au top,une restauration unique,un paysage fantastique
- Disavantages
  Des chambres peu isolé
- Infrastructure
- Logement
- Situation
- Restauration
- Sports / Loisirs
- Animation
- Qualité / Prix
- Overall Score 8.75/10
- Package deals in mai 2011 Posted on 2013-10-14 Seul - Une semaine et plus (Chambre sans vue)
  GENIAL SERVICE PARFAIT
- Advantages
  SERVICE RESTAURATION
- Disavantages
  langue : tout le personnel ne parle pas Français
- Infrastructure
- Logement
- Situation
- Restauration
- Sports / Loisirs
- Animation
- Qualité / Prix
- Overall Score 9.25/10
Anonyme.
2 Opinions
- Package deals in août 2013 Posted on 2013-09-13 Seul - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
  parfait tout etait au rendez vous pour notre sejour , endroit paradisiaque
- Advantages
  tout etait superbe, le service etait au top, les gens d une amabilité comme on en trouve plus.
- Disavantages
  juste pas assez d animation le soir
- Infrastructure
- Logement
- Situation
- Restauration
- Sports / Loisirs
- Animation
- Qualité / Prix
- Overall Score 7.50/10

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