Amy Adejokun
Section editor
The Ocean Bavaro is a pleasant place to stay in Punta Cana which meets the criteria of international standards, located on a beautiful large beach. From the resort, nothing else you can do but bathing!
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
Ifa Bavaro Ocean - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
Ifa Bavaro Ocean - © 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 Bavaro Ocean hotel is on the Bavaro beach, some 30 miles from the bustling town of Higuey (within 45 minutes) and 125 miles from Santo Domingo, the capital town of the Dominican Republic. Las Americas, the international airport of Santo Domingo, is located 118 miles away (three hours). Punta Cana airport is 13 miles from the hotel (15 minutes).
The 166 standard rooms are distributed in buildings of one to two floors and are equipped with rattan furniture. They include many storage lockers. All are equipped with a terrace or a balcony, individual air-conditioning and a ceiling fan, a refrigerator, television satellite, telephone, a bathroom and a hairdryer. No mini-bar.
The Bavaro Ocean consists of 12 white and salmon-coloured buildings with pointed roofs. The corridors are in red brick. The activities are organised around a beautiful, large, lagoon swimming pool, not very shaded. Lush tropical vegetation is abundant all around. The terraces of the swimming pool and the restaurants are large and well equipped.
The customers of Bavaro Ocean have access to the 4 buffet restaurants that serve international and Dominican cuisine and two restaurants that serve a la carte, as well as four bars, all located within the complex. The grill restaurant on the beach serves a la carte in the evening. Adequate food, but no more.
Open from 7:00am to 8:00pm, the Rénova Spa includes 12 massage rooms, an outdoor relaxation area, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, a beauty and hair salon.
The beach of the Bavaro Ocean 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 Bavaro Ocean is a bit far from the hotel (10 min).
The Ocean Bavaro is part of a complex of three hotels housing 652 rooms in total. Its beautiful beach occupies a huge area and tops the list of seaside resorts. For the rest, this facility of average standard is located in Punta Cana, a tourist resort far from the Dominican lifestyle. All are located close to the Bavaro Village and Villas Bavaro, two hotels belonging to the chain Barcelo. Each of the three hotels has its own reception, but shares the restaurants and the beach, fortunately immense. As a result, the distances are great; it takes about 10 minutes to get to the beach. A minibus with air conditioning commutes from the hotel, and can carry about twenty people, setting off every 50 minutes.
massage, (paying), beauty salon, sauna, (paying), hammam, (paying), stretching, keep fit, spa
tennis, gym, aqua gym, aerobics, football, beach volley, basketball, horse riding, golf, (nearby), sailing, kayak, paddle boats, dance, step, bums and tums, water-polo, fitness
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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.
The EdenH Real Arena is one of the latest high-class resorts on Punta Cana, and was inaugurated in January 2008. All the facilities are of a remarkably high quality, from the restaurants and swimming-pools, to the gym and the very VIP children's club. It is one of the best for its clubs.
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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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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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Situated in Punta Cana by the heavenly Bavaro beach, the Barcelo Cana is part of a complex of two hotels with its neighbour, the Barcelo Dominican Beach. A comprehensive resort for the whole family, with an all-inclusive package. With its casino, disco, spa, kids club, numerous sports, six a la carte restaurants, three buffets, and seven bars, nothing is lacking to make your stay successful.
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Located in the heart of the picturesque village El Cortecito, this resort has an excellent location in Punta Cana, ideal for bathing while offering very good value for money.
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The Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort and Spa is part of a huge all-inclusive complex of three hotels on the magnificent Bavaro Beach. It is fully equipped, with entertainment and various activities, and is perfect for those seeking comfort and the pleasures of a stay in a seaside resort. There are 4 swimming-pools, 11 restaurants and 12 bars, tennis courts, basketball, football and beach volley pitches, and the inevitable spa, fitness centre, and mini-club for children. In short, it has everything you need for the whole family!
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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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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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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.
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.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
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.