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Playa de Bavaro, Bavaro, 23301 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

#82 of 127 hotels in Punta Cana

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 94 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite Swim Up
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mosquitoes were all in our room! We were getting bit throughout our whole stay.

    The staff was excellent!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    The stay here was excellent, food was good room service was excellent. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was ver
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite Swim Up
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The swim up room and poor was wonderful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    It was an amazing time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The drinks at the bar are very watered down.

    The property was amazing. Very beautiful as soon as you walk in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    Confusion with double booking for same reservation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Dinner buffet

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish there was more nightly entertainment that appeals to the younger crowd. Most activities seems more for middle aged and old people. The internet is very slow and spotty in some areas There were no free water activities offered by the hotel by the beach; you had to pay for all those activities if you wish to participate in it. We got locked out of our master suite on night 2 and our door gave problems ever since. It was fixed and the chip was changed but there were times when we had to repeatedly hit the door to get the sensors working so we can get access to our room. While breakfast was always great, most days the menu seems repetitive. Limited options for room service menu (for food). We were aggressively haggled by vendors who tried to force items on us by the beach even when we repeatedly said no. We didn’t enjoy the beach so much for that reason because we hardly could peacefully enjoy the day so we rarely went to the beach in the days. Instead, we walked the beach at nights because that’s when it was most peaceful since all vendors are gone and we can soak up the moment.

    The food tastes excellent The staff is very friendly and professional Our room and the hotel grounds were always kept clean Our personal concierge was very nice and ensured we had a great stay at the hotel throughout The gym was a nice feature The mini safari they have on grounds was also beautiful The minibar and snacks were always stocked We loved how spacious our master suite was from room to bathroom. We had two jacuzzis so if either of us wanted some alone time we could both use the jacuzzis at our own leisure. The shower is ask very spacious with two shower heads so a couple can bathe together without bothering the other.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More activities

    Food was great

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Better employee understanding of what we can do and we can't do. Better sofas. It was outdated.. the bathrooms wasn't up to standard, they were clean but little outdated

    The area was great.... the walk to the beach was close not that far..

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room, distance to the beach, a little boring, no nocturnal show, bar and pool close to early.

    Staff, food, spa, beach, pool, nature

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful staff great location bad food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was not great. Jacuzzi tub didn’t work. Price for children surprised me.

    Most

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food was a little salty

    The staff was good, food was delicious my family loved it

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Buffet food was cold

    Big room with two Jacuzzis

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My outside Jacuzzi was not working. There are not enough games for kids.

    The staff, food, location, pools...

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property need to be updated the rooms and the tvs was not working or the Wi-Fi was weak

    Kids pool

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    8.0
    Nice, expensive some female staff were a little attitudey
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The made us get a connecting room for a family a six which was expensive we could have certainly stayed in a one bedroom suite with double bed . The two rooms was a lot .

    The buffet was nice , and other options to eat the karaoke night was nice and other activities

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    7.0
    really good , nice pools cozy room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The sofa cama was to hard. We booked and paid for two beds rooms, but we received a room with 1 bed plus one too hard sofa. the buffet at didn't have air conditioning an there were too many birds jumping over the tables and the buffet had a very long quewe for the meat

    The pools were amazing, with transparent water. The transportation between the installations was good; they were very quick . our room was really big and spacious the buffet food was very nice and tasty.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not many activities and no shows or late activities. Place is dead after 12. With one bar or so in falcons open after 1

    Clean. Pleasant staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2023

    9.0
    will definitely go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the snack bars in the day were a bit too fancy for children. you could order food but for kids around the pool a grab and go style would be better.

    beautiful gardens, spacious rooms, food was great.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2023

    9.0
    Good place for kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water park

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2023

    7.0
    I just wish the staff would have helped us with the air conditioner?!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was way too cold. Requested blankets which we never got. Ask staff to assist with the air conditioner but got no help. We left the slider open to warm the room. Very very uncomfortable because I did not pack warm clothing. Had to buy a long sleeve shirt. Service could be a bit more accommodating.

    Breakfast was adequate…restaurants adequate as well. The maid was very very good. The staff that stocked the minibar was wonderful!!!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2023

    7.0
    A beautiful resort, with lots to do!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite Swim Up
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room we stayed in was damp and had a musty smell, the cleaner left us air freshener as they could also smell how bad it was. My clothes started to get damp and smell. I’ve left with a very chesty cough. This is something they should address for the next guests. each resort had different events on in the evenings but we had no way of knowing what was on - an itinerary would have been useful. We got engaged on the beach while there and paid extra for a romantic dinner but the hotel did not make any acknowledgement of our engagement.

    The grounds are beautiful, we had access to other resorts which was great! We went golfing one day and the course was great The service provided by the staff was amazing! Leo had us very well looked after everyday. The food was ok and the we had some good options. Beach access was easy - just a 5min ride in the buggy and the beach is beautiful. Food was also available at the beach.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2023

    9.0
    We loved all the bartenders and would come back to the resort, but take some precautions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we left the resort, both my spouse and I were covered in itchy rashes and bites we believe to be from sand fleas and uncleanliness. Our bed in the suite seemed to give us an allergic reaction, and the day beds outside didn't seem to be very clean. Also, Karnica was horrible. The steaks were cooked until they were rock hard even when we ordered them medium rare because they wouldn't let us order rare. We hated that some hecklers were working on the resort that wouldn't leave us alone trying to sell trips off the resort. We tried one that was not fun, so we wouldn't do that again.

    The staff was exceptional in their service and constant greeting. They seemed to enjoy their job and made the experience wonderful. Many of the restaurants were very good, and we loved taking advantage of the included room service. The pools were amazing, and it was great to be able to stay on the resort and not get bored. We want to especially thank Gustavo with The Reserve management, Esaie Weche with the H2O bar, and Leonardo with the Hydrogrill. They were incredible and truly made our stay.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2023

    8.0
    Good with some improvements
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Garden Master Suite
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No entertainment, always something missing in the room, either coffee capsules or water or towels, ussually dusty, water in the swimming pools had either too much clorine or muddy, very few know English

    Good food, nice service at restaurants and bars, spacious apartments

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful property located on beautiful, paradise like, grounds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite Swim Up
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At the time of booking we didn’t know there this property is one of a few under the same umbrella yet had different privileges. Educate yourself before booking as there are some restrictions on the beach that you might not like.

    the grounds are large and beautiful. Meticulously taken care of, felt so good walking and admiring palm trees and so many flowers. there are many swimming pools and the beach is very beautiful

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2021

    8.0
    Great experience, careful with the restaurants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Reserve Deluxe Junior Suite - Adults Only (+16 Years Old)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Food was not great in some of the restaurants. Sushi was not the best.

    Great relaxation, pools, view and access to the beach. Great attention from employees and staff.

    Stayed in July 2021

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