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IFA Bavaro Village Resort & Spa

Playas de Bavaro #17, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Formerly Barcelo Bavaro Village)
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IFA Bavaro Village Resort & Spa
Ranked #56 of 98 hotels in Punta Cana
3.5 of 5 stars 439 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Main pool(19)
  • Very good(13)
  • Really nice(10)
  • Star resort(8)
  • Beach bars(7)
  • Palm trees(6)
  • Flat screen TV(6)
  • Great time(6)
  • Mexican restaurant(6)
  • Would highly recommend(5)
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

By friend and I stayed at the resort in may and had the best time! The resort is beautiful and we never felt the need to even leave. the pool is great with the swim up bar and the resort is in walking distance to the beach. There are lots of great restaurants and bars. also, the pizza by the... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012
2
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We enjoyed this resort as it is not too large compared to some of the others. There are three swimming pools with hot tubs. The beach is beautiful, very safe for children as it has a gradual decline, large with lots of lounge chairs. You can walk for miles along the white sand beach. For shade you have to sit... More

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Thunder Bay Ont Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
1
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This was my second all inclusive vacation and the only thing I didnt enjoy were the chairs at the pizza bar. They are not comfortable. The food, accomodations, beach facility, bars, restaurants are all wonderful and I would not change a thing. The rooms were well appointed and clean. I would go back there in a moments notice.

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Romania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
3
people found this review helpful

First of all I was surprised to find out that almost all of the previous reviews were true: The resort is very long..I was staying in the IFA Ocean side wich is right between the main pool and the theatre, and it took me about 7 minutes to get to the beach. Those of you who are staying at the... More

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Manitoba
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at this resort from Mar 22 to 28th. Room was nice, but didn't like the no privacy while you shower or use the toilet. We were on the fourth floor where we stayed so climbing the stairs several times per day got a little exhausting at times. Food was good but it was always the same from day... More

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Nova Scotia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
5
people found this review helpful

We spent the week of Mar 24th to 31st at IFA Bavaro Villages. We were a group of 12, 6 of whom were first timers to the all inclusive southern vacation experience. We had a great week together and for the price we paid we were pleased for the most part. We did not pay a 5 star price so... More

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Fredericton, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
7
people found this review helpful

My wife and I shopped for a good resort at a reasonable price for a 2 week stay and found that the IFA Bavero had everything that we were looking for. The Resort- mid size with everything a couple could look for. The resort is more for the Adult crowd although there are places for children on site to keep... More

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Hull, England, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

IFA Bavaro was my first every experience in the Dominican Republic, and I must admit I enjoyed every last minute of it! When we got there we thought we were due for a pool view room, but we ended up in a villa which turned out to be just as fantastic. There was a beautiful outdoor patio to sit on,... More

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Listowel, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here the week of March 2nd to 9th. First Day at the resort a housekeeping staff member entered our room, and was pilphering thru our luggage and purses, while I was sleeping in the bed right in front of her. When I woke up, and startled her, she tore out of the room. Thank heavens we had rented a... More

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wisconsin
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
3
people found this review helpful

March 4, 2012 I broke this into categories so you can skip to the area that interests you. No Presidente Beer very disappointing as the Brahma Beer was very bitter and carbonated. Most of the time the beer was warm, you had to specify “Frio” “Cold” Lobby: Small, older, clean. Check in was quick, we did not get drinks or... More

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IFA Bavaro Village Resort & Spa Also Known As

  • Ifa Bavaro Village
  • Ifa Bavaro Village Hotel
  • Ifa Bavaro
  • Ifa Bavaro Ocean Village
Address: Playas de Bavaro #17, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Formerly Barcelo Bavaro Village)

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