I took my sons - 16 and 9 to a family vacation to the Barcelo Bavaro Caribe Beach hotel. It was closed for renovations so we were upgraded to the Barcelo Bavaro Palace. We all had a great time! I loved the beach, the sun and closeness of everything. The beach could not be better - water was warm, the... more

Nice size hotel. I don't like hotels that you can get lost at. Food was good. Specialty restaurants were great!!! We were in area 8 which was right next to a small pool that was always empty ( everone was either at the beach or the larger pool. From there a stones throw to the beach or swim up bar... more

This trip was organized by a friend who is from the Dominican Republic. She had been to other resorts in Punta Cana but wanted to try something new. I was especially impressed that because it was a Barcelo resort, we could gain access to other resorts not just the one we were staying at. The beach looked and felt natural,... more

Stayed at the oceanfront Bavaro Palace Deluxe Junior Suites in January 2009 and just loved it. The suites are really nicely done - brand new, modern, sleek - very clean. All of them had a jacuzzi on the balcony, which is really nice. The view is absolutely spectacular - the beach is beautiful. The grounds are very pretty and very... more

Prior to booking I researched reviews and found them to be helpful. The most valuable review for me and passing it on here again was "a 5 star resort in the USA is not the same as a 5 star in Punta Cana." It was beautiful, the people were friendly, language barrier does exist but if we want people to... more

My sister, friend, and I stayed here from August 29 through September 5. The junior suite deluxe was very nice, but did not have 2 bedrooms which the agent at AOL travel/Travelocity said it would have. Our main complaint was the food. It was not horrible, but neither was it great. Meats were overcooked and dry no matter how you... more

I stayed at Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe Suites. First I have to say you cannot go by what you read in these reviews, I suggest you go and experience it yourself. I worried so0o much about the poor rates and comments that I've read. When I got there I was amazed. I felt like I was in paradise!! I suggest... more

My wife and I visited Barcelo Bavaro Palace in March./09 and were more than a little disappointed. This was our fourth time to the D.R. and it reminded us that it may be time to start looking elsewhere. First of all, 3/4 of the resort was closed, and what remained open certainly underwhelmed. Food was average, entertainment was non-existent. Pool... more

First of all i've been to PC many times ( My husband is Dominican and I'm Puerto Rican) and I sooo Love the Dominican Republic because is such a wonderful place and very FUN. - I originally had booked the Regular room at the Palace and when we got there we were upgraded to the Deluxe which was wondeful! The... more