My husband and I just returned from our trip June 15-22nd. We traveled along with another couple and chose this resort for the adult section, since we were not taking our children. I think everyone has basically described the good and the bad of this resort, however, I give this resort a 9 out of 10! Checking in: Our room... more

We just got back from the Catalonia Royal this past Saturday. We stayed from 06/08 - 06/13. We are a couple in our mid-30's who were looking for a quiet, relaxing place to get away from the stresses of life, and boy did we find it. The Royal section is a section inside a much larger resort called the Catalonia... more

The incessant smoking was our biggest complaint on this trip. I would say more than 80% of the clientele smokes (many Europeans) so there is no place to hide. The beaches, pools, and disco are the worst. Fortunately, I didn't see anyone smoking in the restaurants. The Catalonia Royal Bavaro is the same hotel as the Catalonia Bavaro. Royal gives... more

There have been some very good reviews posted so I'll just try to add a few items that others may have missed. Rooms - The Royal rooms are spacious and relaxing. The AC doesn't work as well as we might have liked but it was satisfactory. The beds are hard so ask for a pad and the front desk if... more

"Well we have returned from the Royal Bavaro after an extremely enjoyable two weeks vacation (April 29 - May 14) and I would definitely recommend the 'Royal Bavaro' to anyone seeking the 'adult only' type of vacation. Further Comments to my Original - not in any order! 1. We used the 'Royal' Steamroom and Sauna every day. This is a... more

This hotel is worth for the budget price that we paid. We took a package of 5 nights and we enjoyed every day. Room was clean and food good. We recommend to visit all restaurants in the resort, but specially the "Rodeo Steak House", meat was very good and the Chef Rodrigo was a friendly and courteous person with us... more

SUMMARY: This is a gorgeous hotel. It can't compete with something that's brand new, but it has charm and quality construction. There is beautiful wood and marble throughout, and everything has been meticulously maintained. I have found that newer properties often have cheap-looking materials and construction. They lack charm and character. The Catalonia's maintenance staff was constantly involved in improvements... more

I have read good and bad reviews and am not prone to complaints so I will tell you what was good . However I was sorely disappointed with our trip May 24-May 31 at the Royal Catalonia. I met nice people and the pool, the grounds, the beach were beautiful. Fresh flowers were spread around room but they miss the... more

May 21-29th Upon arrival we were greeted with a fruity drink and a warm welcome. Alfonso at the front desk was very helpful. He did give a different room without asking. We were given 4629, pool side, second floor. We were taken by cart to our rooms with our luggage. Room was nicely decorated with towel art and flowers. We... more