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Calle Las Olas, Los Corales Bavaro, Bavaro, 23300 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

#114 of 130 hotels in Punta Cana

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 303 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    6.7

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child )
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was quite

    The beach was lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool was salty and has a lot of bleach

    Food and the beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    6.0
    This has the potential to be an amazing hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food was poor. Very cold and disappointing. The drinks were lacking in alcohol. No diet (sugar free) options. They ran out of vodka. The staff on the bar and entertainment kept questioning my partner as to why he (Dominican) was there with me (white) which was upsetting.

    The hotel has three lovely pool areas. You’re initially out off by the lack of sunbeds but don’t be. Not Many guests use the pools. The staff were very welcoming on reception and went out of their way to help and explain. Food and drink on offer all day and into the night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Despite daily cleaning, the bathroom constantly had black hairs on the floor (I'm blonde). It is a very strange decision to have a pool bar that opens at 10pm and closes at 1am. Because there are rooms around and the people and music from the pool are very loud. We go to bed at 10pm and we couldn't sleep.

    The hotel is located very close to the beach, there are shops and restaurants around. This is very convenient, because you can also eat outside the hotel, no problem. The food is average. The buildings have been refreshed, but only on the outside. They have their own sunbeds on the beach.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    7.0
    It was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beach needs to be in better condition. We had to go somewhere else to get in the beach. That side was dirty

    Staff in the bar, restaurants, reception, housekeepers, entertainment, etc. they were very nice and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    5.0
    It was a mixture of pleasure and learning experience and new stage of life
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I disagree with the method of serving drinks by using disposable plastic cups instead of using authentic glass cups and some details of room should be replaced by new and repaired

    Cheap and pretty the events at nights, the ascensor was out of service but from the third day it was back to normal

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    7.0
    I enjoyed it & the staff make me feel @ home
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food that had “sauces was always bitter”, like potato salad,spaghetti sauce etc. At time you have the problems, “”I would like that the staff could solve any little problem & relay to superior to solve”. Look for solutions.

    The aérea,staff,the natural beauty of the hotel,cleanliness.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food

    The pool

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    5.0
    A lot of construction the rooms especially bathroom horrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms and food could be better.

    Is nice outside the rooms had roaches a big one the bathroom looked like it was under construction it was horrible didn’t even want to be in there.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    6.0
    Ok for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food was horrible the shower water was salt and no one spoke English

    The scenery the room

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    In reception need air aconditioner

    the hotel is not from the beach The rooom are clean, excellent air aconditioner, whith balcon and big room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    7.0
    It’s good place for the price you pay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The menu for food it’s similar every day

    The staff they are awesome

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    5.0
    BATROOM TOO SMALL , WATER SALTY AND ROOM SERVICE SUPER BAD , WORKERS UNDER PAY AND OVER WORK
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    BATHROOM SO SMALL AND TOO MUCH MUSIC ; IF SOMEONE NEEDS SOME REST , HE OR SHE DOES NOT GO THERE ...24 / 7 NOISE , AT 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 AM THE OVERNIGHT EMPLOYEES ARE TALKING AMONG THEMSELVES

    THE STAFF WAS EXCELLENT EVEN WHEN THEY OVER WORK AND TIRED

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Group
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s not unsalted water to take a shower

    The location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Beach Pool view
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Food they serve pork legs ridiculous. You feel that the food is not fresh on certain platters

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not being able to invite friends

    It was peaceful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    7.0
    It was fine for a short time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The food, doesn´t have much to offer. The restaurant was crowed it, too many people.

    Is my second time in this hotel, I loved the room, it was so comfy, and the air conditioner was awesome with this hot summer! The pools were fine. The staff were very nice. Modesto the bar man was really good and gentle.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    5.0
    Over all was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No parking and the water in the shower was salty

    It was a beautiful view and the food was amazing

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2023

    7.0
    It was worth the new memories created! 🫶🏿🇩🇴🫶🏿
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water there is not clean. Had to use bottled water to brush teeth, wash hands. The last 2 days it was super dirty brown/blackish and it smelled… and on the last day it smelled like bleach. I’m sure they were trying to sanitize it but it ended up making it worst. They do offer filtered water throughout the facility tho.

    I liked that it’s so close to the beach and you can book all of your excursions there. Super friendly staff. The beer is amazing and the entertainment at night is great. The stores there carry everything for much much cheaper than any other store so buy your souvenirs onsite.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2023

    7.0
    Everything here is "good enough" for the price we paid for it. We enjoyed ourselves and will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Either it's Island Time, or Dominican Culture, or the staff of this hotel, but man there were so many times we'd wait in line, either at reception or the bar, for over 30 minutes watching the staff serve the people in front of us at a snail's pace. If you are an impatient person who hates lines this is not the right place for you.

    It's cheap, and you get what you pay for... if you go into it with that mindset you will be content with the results. If you are expecting gourmet food, being waiting on hand and foot, and the best in class amenities then you will need to pay more elsewhere. But if you want a cheap all-inclusive then you are in for a treat.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2023

    6.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    7.0
    Whala! Bavaro Is a great option for those on a budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Beach Pool view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed near the pool, and it was very noisy at night. The party started around 11PM near my room and went till 1AM or so… if you want peace and quiet request a room away from any swimming pools.

    The price for this all inclusive was very good. The food was good. The facilities weren’t as lavish as the large resorts, but the location made up for that. This is a great hotel for young couples or soloists. The beach is right there, and there are many options within walking distance.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    7.0
    Nice stay but could be better for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    schedule of animations/activities, didn’t happen or were not on time. lot of things that were supposed to be included, were not.

    Five swimming pools, very clean with lot of space/chairs to relax. Close to the beach. Rooms were clean, confortable and with A/C

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    6.0
    fair enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    not so tasty food, not very clean

    reception staff was nice

    Stayed in April 2023

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