Barcelo Bavaro Beach from £775

Barcelo Bavaro Beach is an adults-only 5-star all-inclusive golf and beach resort, located on the front line of Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana. With 80% of the rooms located right on the beach, you’ll struggle to find as much of a Caribbean feel as any other resort. It has a sister hotel located next door, Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe, where guests can enjoy the many facilities on offer.

Golf Courses

Guests of the Barcelo Bavaro can enjoy exclusive tee-times at The Lakes Barceló Golf Course, located next to the hotels. The course was completely remodelled in 2010 by P.B Dye and is the newest addition to the collection of golf in the Dominican Republic. It is a par-72 Championship parkland golf course, measuring 6655 yards from the back tees.

Accommodation

This dream-like hotel has reinvented itself following a total overhaul to become an exclusive hotel for adults. The hotel rooms have a Caribbean feel and are finished with real value. The majority of rooms are located on the beach, making it the ideal spot for romantic getaways and holidays with friends or partners.

The hotel has 432 Superior Rooms, 79 Superior Frontal Ocean view rooms and 73 Superior Ocean Front rooms exclusively for guests on the “Club Premium” concept, who can also enjoy one of the five Master Suites on offer. The premium luxury at this resort is second-to-none and ideal if you are looking for a 5-star golf holiday.

The “Club Premium” concept gives extra exclusive benefits and services. This includes private check-in and late check-out, free Wi-Fi in rooms, an in-room VIP basket, lounge service, priority reservations at restaurants, golf and spa treatments, and so much more.

Restaurant & Bars

There are three restaurants and two bars onsite, with an extra 11 restaurants and 10 bars at the Barceló Bavaro Palace Deluxe – which guests also have the luxury of enjoying. The buffet, Caribe restaurant serves a variety of international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. La Brisa is a buffet menu for lunch and an a la carte service in the evening specialising in Mediterranean cuisine. For drinks, you can sample Mamey Lobby Bar or the Bohio Chill Out Bar in the pool area.

Next door at the Palace Deluxe, there are seven A La Carte restaurants on offer. El Coral for fish and seafood, Santa Fe Steak House for a meat feast, La Dolce Vita if you fancy Italian, Mexico Lindo for Mexican delights, Kyoto as the Asian option, La Fuente for Spanish tapas and finally La Comédie if you’re in the mood for French cuisine.

In terms of nightlife, there are so many options to choose from. Why not sample Carey Bar in the main lobby, or have a liqueur in the Coffee, Rum and Cigar Bar & Lounge. For sports enthusiasts, you can enjoy the Strikers Sports bar, open 24 hours, or the Hoyo 19 for a beer after your round. There are also four pool bars, with Cielo Bar catering only for adults. For the players amongst you, why not spend the night at the Casino to test your cards skills. Finally, if you fancy partying even more, then you can enjoy the Bavaro Nightclub open until 3am.

Spa & Leisure

The Bavaro Beach Resort U-Spa is unique in the Dominican Republic. Personalised treatments are offered in a refined and calming environment. The glow of candles, soft music evoking the sounds of nature, along with incense and natural essences all contribute to a place where you can completely unwind.

There are a total of 14 treatment rooms and more than 30 treatments available which range from beauty treatments to relaxing therapies or sports massages. The spa also features a hydrotherapy circuit, thermal swimming pools, sauna and steam room, Vichy showers and Jacuzzis with hot or cold water.

Location

The resort is located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The nearest airport is Punta Cana International – approximately a 30-minute transfer. Direct flights are available with British Airways from Gatwick and the flight time is approximately 8.5 hours. Indirect flights are also available to La Romana (40-minutes) or Santo Domingo (2 hours).

On Site Activities

There are also a range of different sports to indulge in at the hotel, notably tennis, football, baseball, miniature golf, volleyball, water polo, table tennis and aerobics.

Nearby

Aside from the golf, spa and beach, there are plenty of other activities to take advantage of whilst staying at the Bavaro Beach resort. You can choose from a wide range of non-motorized water activities free of charge, such as kayaking, paddle boats, snorkelling, basic windsurfing, sailing and catamarans.

At an extra charge, you can also experience glass bottom boat trips, banana rides, water skiing, and parachuting to name a few. For families, there is the Barcy Club designed specifically for children, which offers an extensive entertainment programme and activities to keep them entertained. For children over 12 and teenagers there is the Pirates’ Island Water Park, including a wave pool.