Barcelo Bavaro Palace Hotel All Inclusive
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Catering to an international clientele (possibility of topless sunbathing) of couples and families, the 600-acre Barceló Bávaro Resort comprises five All-Inclusive hotels, a casino, a golf course, and a large convention center linked by complimentary motorized shuttle "trains" running from 8 AM to 4 AM (schedule subject to change).
Containing three of the resort's seven All-Inclusive-plan ŕ la carte restaurants, the 558-room Barceló Bávaro Palace offers a beachfront location isolated at the resort's northern end away from the other hotels. A convention center is adjacent. Guests of this hotel may dine at all All-Inclusive-plan restaurants spread among the five hotels. (Two fine-dining restaurants, one in this hotel, are not covered by the All-Inclusive plan.) Guests of the other four hotels, however, must pay to dine at the Barceló Bávaro Palace’s restaurants. Guests of all hotels may drink at all bars and discos within the resort.
Guests of each hotel enjoy access to the entire resort's recreation and entertainment facilities and activities, including pools, water sports, land sports, children's clubs, and open-air theaters for nightly shows.
Barceló Bávaro Beach Hotel is located on the beach in the resort's center. It offers 600 guestrooms.
Barceló Bávaro Caribe Hotel lies on the beach near the resort's southern end. It offers 401 guestrooms.
Barceló Bávaro Golf Hotel is located along the golf course near the resort’s western boundary. The beach is 200m (219 yds) away. It offers 126 guestrooms.
Barceló Bávaro Casino Hotel is 300m (328 yds) from the beach, is flanked by the golf course, and contains the resort's 24-hour casino and the air-conditioned theater for the Tropicalissimo show. It offers 236 guestrooms.
Amenity highlights: A freeform pool measuring approximately 84m by 61m (275 ft by 200 ft) includes a jetted section, separate children's sections, and a swimup bar. The resort sits on a 3-km (2-mi) stretch of Bávaro Beach along the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel supplies kayaks, pedal boats, snorkeling gear, and small sailboats. Windsurfers and speed boats may be rented. Parasailing, banana-boating, tubing, fishing, glass-bottom-boat trips, and scuba-diving are available for a surcharge.
Property Amenities
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
A children's club offers supervised outdoor activities for ages 4–12. A fitness center contains cardio machines, a Universal gym, and free weights. Massage (surcharge) is available in beach cabanas and in a beauty salon at the Barceló Bávaro Beach Hotel. The Barceló Bávaro Casino Hotel features a 24-hour casino with 18 game tables and slot machines and an air-conditioned theater for the resort's musical show Tropicalissimo. An Internet kiosk (surcharge) is available in the Barceló Bávaro Palace lobby. Computers offer high-speed access (surcharge) at Internet centers in the Barceló Bávaro Beach Hotel and the resort's convention center.
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Swim-up bar
- Swimming pool - children's
- Spa tub
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Concierge desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Nightclub
- Parking (free)
- Self parking
- Business center
- Exhibit space
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Ballroom(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Banquet facilities
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Audio-visual equipment
- Secretarial services
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 558
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors: 3
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Tour assistance
- Currency exchange
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Dry cleaning service
- Arcade/game room
- Pool table on site
- Casino
- Elevator/lift
- Supervised child care/activities
- Wedding services
Room Descriptions
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
This Barcelo Bavaro Palace Hotel offers 558 extra-large guestrooms in six pastel buildings of three stories with elevators. Furnished balconies and ground-floor terraces offer views of gardens, pool, or ocean (ocean view not guaranteed). Sitting areas contain armchairs and tables. Bathrooms include bathrobes, twin sinks, and shower/tub combinations. Televisions offer U.S./European cable channels. Compact refrigerators are stocked daily with soft drinks, water, and beer.
Room Features
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Voice mail
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Bathroom scale
- Shower/tub combination
- Makeup mirror
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Area Attractions
Manatí Park (eco-park, dolphin encounters, parrot shows) - 5 km (3 mi)
Plaza Bávaro (shopping) - 7 km (4.5 mi)
Higüey (nearest city) - 60 km (37.5 mi)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): Approximate driving time to Barcelo Bavaro Palace Hotel All Inclusive is 25 minutes and distance is 15 km (9.5 mi).
Driving directions from Punta Cana International Airport: Depart airport and turn right onto main road toward Santo Domingo. Follow signs to Playa Bávaro. Turn right onto Beron Road. Follow signs to the hotel.
Getting there: Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Getting around: Complimentary shuttles run throughout the resort 24 hours a day. Golf carts and electric bicycles can be rented for getting around the resort. Taxis are stationed at the hotel.
Activities
Additional recreation offered on site without extra charge: baseball- and soccer-field, pedal-boats on the lake, mini-golf (18-holes), table-tennis, darts, shuffleboard, French bowls.
Additional recreation offered on site with extra charge: 18-hole golf course, glassbottom boat, banana boat, deep sea fishing, catamaran.
Additional recreation offered off site with extra charge: parasailing, helicopter sightseeing, boat safaris, four-wheel safaris, jeep safaris, various excursions e.g. to Saona Island, Santo Domingo, Catalina Island, and much more.
- Golfing on site
- Golf - driving range on site
- Golf - miniature on site
- Basketball on site
- Volleyball on site
- Aerobics on site
- Sailing on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Fishing on site
- Tennis on site
- Horse riding/rental on site
- Swimming on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Motor boating on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Running track/path on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Parasailing on site
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Playground on site
Restaurants & Bars
The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information). |
Caribe - Open-air restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner buffets.
Rincón Dominicano - Open-air beachfront restaurant with wooden floor, thatched roof. Ŕ la carte Dominican cuisine for lunch and dinner. Dinner dress code: long pants or dress shorts, collared shirts for men.
Sample lunch and dinner menu for Rincón DominicanoSample lunch/dinner menu for Rincón Dominicano
Appetizers:
- Conch salad
- Dominican stew
Soups: - Cream of yucca
- Cream of pumpkin
Main courses: - Fish in coconut sauce
- Pork in Creole sauce
- Grouper in Creole sauce
Desserts: - Creole candy assortment
- Coconut custard
- Tropical fruits
Bohío - Open-air ocean-view restaurant with wooden floor, conical thatched roof. Ŕ la carte Spanish tapas for lunch and dinner. Dinner dress code: long pants or dress shorts, collared shirts for men.
Sample lunch and dinner menu for BohíoSample lunch/dinner menu for Bohío
Soups:
- Cold tomato soup
- Cream soup of the day
Tapas: - Manchego and sausage
- Serrano ham
- Spicy squid
- Mushrooms in garlic sauce
Desserts: - Crčme Catalan
- Caramel flan
- Ice cream
La Brisa - Open-air beachfront restaurant/bar with thatched roof, terrace. Open for ŕ la carte seafood/Italian lunch, dinner until midnight. Dinner dress code: long pants or dress shorts, collared shirts for men.
Sample lunch and dinner menu for La BrisaSample lunch/dinner menu for La Brisa
Cold appetizers:
- Ceviche
- Tomato stuffed with seafood
Hot appetizers: - Lobster bisque
- Seafood crępe
- Andalusian-style squid
Pizza: - Seafood
- Tomato, cheese
- Pepperoni, mozzarella
Pasta: - Seafood fettucine
- Smoked-salmon fusilli
- Spaghetti Bolognese
Main courses: - Grilled grouper
- Seafood brochette
- Mixed-grill seafood
Desserts: - Black Forest cake
- Tropical fruit mousse
- Almond cake with Crčme Anglais
La Pińa - Barefoot-friendly beach restaurant/bar at resort's northern end. Seating under thatched shades. Lunch buffet featuring paella, grilled meats/seafood.
Areito Club Bar - Air-conditioned disco bar in Barceló Bávaro Palace Hotel. Open late night until after midnight.
Mamey Bar - Lobby bar open mid-morning until late night.
Caney Bar - Pool bar with swimup side. Open mid-morning until late night.
Chez Palace - (Note: Meals/beverages at this restaurant not included in All-Inclusive Plan.) Air-conditioned fine-dining French restaurant. Dinner only; reservations required. Dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men.
Sample menu for Chez PalaceSample menu for Chez Palace
Cold appetizers:
- Duck paté
- Salmon roses stuffed with cheese
- Vol-au-vent with crab meat, mushrooms
Hot appetizers: - Bouillabaisse
- Onion soup
- Shrimp with herb sauce
Seafood: - Seafood-stuffed grouper
- Lobster Cardinal
- Florentine-style fish
Meat/poultry: - Chateaubriand with Béarnaise (for two)
- Lamb chops Paris style
- Braised chicken breast in white-wine sauce
Desserts: - Crčme brűlée
- Crępes Suzette
La Fuente - (Note: Meals/beverages at this restaurant not included in All-Inclusive Plan.) Air-conditioned fine-dining Spanish restaurant in Barceló Bávaro Casino Hotel. Dinner only; reservations required. Dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men.
Sample menu for La FuenteSample menu for La Fuente
Cold appetizers:
- Gazpacho
- Chilled almond-garlic soup
- Cod salad
Hot appetizers: - Spanish omelet
- Sautéed vegetables with Iberico ham
Rice/soup dishes: - Paella (for two)
- Lobster-mussel soup
Seafood: - Garlic shrimp
- Battered grouper
- Lobster pot
Meat/poultry: - Roast suckling pig
- Peppercorn steak
- Beef tournedos
Desserts: - Fig ice cream
- Cream-filled deep-fried pastry
- Crčme Catalan
Steak House - Open-air beachfront restaurant with thatched roof. Located in Barceló Bávaro Beach Hotel. Open for ŕ la carte lunch and dinner. Adjacent takeout window for pizza, snack foods from noon until midnight. Dinner dress code: long pants or dress shorts, collared shirts for men.
Sample menu for Steak HouseSample menu for Steak House
Starters:
- Salad bar
Main courses: - Churrasco-style steak
- Steak with chimichurri sauce
- Grilled chicken
- Barbecued pork ribs
Desserts: - Pecan pie with whipped cream
- Brownie with ice cream
- Cheesecake with strawberries
Méxican Lindo - Air-conditioned fine-dining restaurant in Barceló Bávaro Beach Hotel. Open for ŕ la carte dinner. Dress code: long pants or dress shorts, collared shirts for men.
Sample menu for Méxican LindoSample menu for Méxican Lindo
Starters:
- Salad/soup/taco/burrito buffet
Main courses: - Veracruz-style fish
- Tequila shrimp
- Chicken breast with rose-petal sauce
Los Pinos - Freestanding wooden building with louvered windows, beachfront terrace. Located in Barceló Bávaro Caribe Hotel. Italian fare; open for ŕ la carte lunch and dinner. Adjacent takeout window for pizza, snack foods from noon until midnight. Dinner dress code: long pants or dress shorts, collared shirts for men.
Sample menu for Los PinosSample menu for Los Pinos
Appetizers:
- Artichoke-tomato salad
- Beef carpaccio with mushroom sauce
Pasta: - Mint ravioli with ricotta
- Tagliatelle carbonara
- Lasagne Bolognese
Seafood: - Fish-prawn brochette
- Red snapper with white sauce
- Grouper with fennel sauce
Meat/poultry: - Roast beef with fusilli
- Veal scallop Milanese
Desserts: - Zuppa Inglese
- Tiramisu
- Pineapple flambé with ice cream
La Uva Grill - Barefoot-friendly beach restaurant/bar at resort's southern end. Seating under thatched shades. Open for ŕ la carte lunch.
Sample menu for La Uva GrillSample menu for La Uva Grill
Appetizers:
- Gazpacho
- Fried squid
- Seafood soup
Main courses: - Paella (for two)
- Grilled grouper, shrimp, or lobster
- Lobster enchiladas
Desserts: - Coconut flan
- Tropical fruits
Las Cańas Disco - Large, freestanding, air-conditioned disco showcasing Latin music. Near Barceló Bávaro Golf Hotel. Open late night until after midnight.
Bávaro Disco - American-music disco near Barceló Bávaro Beach Hotel. Open late night until after midnight.
Location
Playa Bávaro
Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic
Nearest major airport:
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ-Aeropuerto Internacional Punta Cana)
Area:
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Important Information
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
