Barcelo Bavaro Beach (adults only), Punta Cana

this hotel was the best ever i had ever go bofo well i had so much fun that i am going again on decemberb but this time i am going to waste at least wat i can and am gong with y girlfriend and her cuz

Two friends and I stayed here for about three days. The area is absolutely beautiful. The beach was gorgeous, the staff members were very friendly, so over all this was really a nice place EXCEPT for the room. It was awful. The smell was horrible, the bed spreads stunk so bad it gagged you. There were little bugs all over both bathroom sinks. And the beds were so uncomfortable. There were so many lumps in the beds that it was obvious they are slept on a lot. Please don't get me wrong, we had a really nice time but next time, we won't be stay in the casino section.

We had a great time. Always something to do or not. Whatever you wanted. Nice clean rooms. Grounds are well kept. Would to back again and again and again.

I loved everything about this resort, the spa, the beach, the pool and especially the staff...nice, courteous, helpful and ready to delight their guests. Don't miss the disco from 10-2...great music...All-Inclusive

Place was run down although the staff worked very hard keeping it clean. Had to ask for towels every day. Never received enough for the 3 of us in the roon. Never got that washcloth either. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. Food was average. Buffets had many choices but we tired of the buffets. The other restaurants were not very good. Mexican was but the Steak House and Italian were average. Beach was wonderful.

Unlike all the "whining Americans" who are referred to in other reviews, the scenery was very nice. It would be a lie to say that the food was good, becuse it was terrible. Also, not everyone can speak spanish, so if you are AMERICAN and cannot speak spanish, the staff is very rude, even when tipped. The crowd seems to be made up mostly of Euro trash. The boat excursions we booked were great though. Try to book the catamaran named BEBE. The two crew members made it a great day, we even used them a second time to get away from the crappy hotel.

This was not my ideal travel experience and I was most disheartened by the lack of cleanliness of the rooms. My sheets smelled like mildew and there was an insect infestation. Guest services was the least bit accommodating and the communication was not very effective as most employees spoke little or no English. The food was at best, okay. I must say the highlight of the trip were the excursions and even this was sketchy and disorganized for the most part. I feel as though money is the object there, with lack of service. I would rate the overall stay at a 5 out of 10 and would not recommend to anyone travelling to Punta Cana.

My daughter and I just returned from the BEST vacation EVER - stayed at the Barcelo Bavaro Caribe Hotel and LOVED everything. The only negative I can come up with was the fact that our flight arrived at 1 p.m. and we couldn't check into the hotel until 3 p.m. - HOWEVER, the staff gave us our arm bands which allowed us access to everything right away - so is that really a negative??? NO!! The staff is fantastic, the food amazing, the views breathtaking, the possibilities are endless! Trips, people, food, great weather, AWESOME trip - can't wait to go back. Wait, can I move there????

I went here in 2001 and every holiday since has not met the match of the bavaro gardens. When we arrived i thought i had dies and was in heaven. There is no place like the carribean

LOVED THE BEACH, OCEAN, POOLS....TOTALLY AMAZING...we swam @ midnight every day!! Water is so warm.... Loved that we could put our beach bags down and nothing was ever moved or missing...like money and cameras! The grounds were well kept, never any trash or debris. The staff was cheerful, friendly and always helpful--despite a language barrier they did their best to understand and accomodate. Food was below average...first day it all looks wonderful, but when people in our party of 30 starting getting stomach cramps and diahrrea we began to scrutinize the food we ate, choosing that with the least risk. NO US standards here, we saw some cross contamination, raw chicken handled with tongs that were serving cooked food. You are instructed to not drink water from the tap, but we don't know what the ice or drinks are made of...eventually the tropical drinks or anything made with ice were bypassed for beer and wine...safer, no ice. What you are NOT told: Bring cash because many credit cards will not work, most US banks will not allow you to use your check/visa card to get cash from a checking or savings account. Bring CASH because close to 99% of the little stores and markets do not accept credit cards. Bring CASH so if you are confronted with an unanticipated expenditure you can pay...such as you miss your transportation to the airport and need to hire a taxi. No cash big problem. THINGS NO ONE BOTHERS TO TELL YOU TO TAKE ALONG: Extra Sun Screen--get the strongest possible, you'll need it the first few days, and bring several extra bottles otherwise you'll be paying $30-$40 US per bottle, also bring along zinc oxide or Noxema to totally block the sun if you get burned, otherwise you'll be inside until you heal; Pepto Bismol, Kaopectate, Imodium, Motrin, Tylenol, ear drops, bug spray, Benedryl liquid for bites, pills for allergies, some type of sunburn remedy--aloe, menthol, bandaids, bandages, ace bandage, antiseptic, neosporin--an assortment of normal household remedies--unavailable there and if available exhorbitantly expensive and possible fakes; for women a 2 piece bathing suit is far more practical than a 1 piece...you live in your bathing suit, wear it under beach dresses to breakfast, lunch and dinner!!! It is wise to bring atleast 2 bathing suits...3 isn't too many. Clothes: Pack light--beach dresses, shorts, tshirts, flip flops, a dress or 2 for the disco/casino.....buy your beach wear at home...better prices, quality, style. For bathing suits....definitely bring with you, the selection is awful (strange for a beach resort) and prices sky high. Take a beach hat, baseball cap to keep the sun off your face and shoulders, beach bags that you don't care will get full of sand, ziplock bags to put electronics and things that might leak for the ride home. Bring your own washcloths...they don't have them! Market: Never pay anything close to full price...start off 1/4-1/3 of price they want and stay tough....there is someone who will accept your price. Tours: We didn't travel outside of the resort but those who did said it was very scary...there are no rules or laws, stopsigns, speed limits and they felt they were lucky to get back without being in an accident. We had a great time....it was paradise, we would go back, but a little wiser. If we had kids with us, we'd take juice boxes and snacks for them. There is so much to do that time just whizzes by!