Amy Adejokun
Section editor
The Villas Bavaro exudes Dominican charm and Caribbean ambiance. The beach is a 10 minute walk from the lodgings.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
Ifa Villas Bavaro - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
Ifa Villas Bavaro - © 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 hotel Villas Bavaro is on the Bavaro beach, some 30 miles from the bustling town of Higueÿ (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 rooms of the Villas Bavaro are spacious (about 270 ft²) offering all comfort. They have air conditioning, satellite television, a mini-bar, a bathroom with a bathtub, a hair dryer and a safe included in the package.
Located in the heart of a beautiful tropical garden, this hotel, built in 1997, has a friendly, family ambiance. With its 239 rooms, this small hotel has the great advantage of imitating the local architecture. The hotel's 23 bungalows and 20 rooms, all colourful, are simply charming. Just enough to feel happy.
With six restaurants and eight bars, the customers of the Villas Bavaro can change their eating area and the cuisine they eat at will.
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 Villas Bavaro hotel, Playa Bavaro, is the most famous in Punta Cana. With the 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 sail on the waves all day. The beach of the Villas Bavaro is a bit far from the hotel (within a 10 minute walk).
The hotel club Villas Bavaro is one of the most charming in Punta Cana. Indeed, it perfectly mimics the local architecture: all buildings that house accommodations are bungalows in colourful Creole style, similar to small Dominican houses. However, the beautiful coconut palm beach is a 10 minute walk from the hotel.
beauty salon, massage, (paying), sauna, (paying), hammam, (paying), spa, stretching, keep fit, Turkish bath, wellness
gym, aqua gym, aerobics, dance, tennis, beach volley, horse riding, paddle boats, sailing, kayak, bums and tums, fitness, step, water-polo, basketball, football, golf, (nearby), sports, badminton, volleyball, windsurfing, jet ski
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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 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.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
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.
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.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
Situated in Punta Cana on the heavenly Bavaro beach, the Barcelo Dominican Beach is part of a complex of two hotels with its neighbour, the Barcelo Cana. 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.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
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.
This hotel review is a translation from the French by the agency Traductéo.
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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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.
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.
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.