Family-friendly Hotels in Bavaro

I really liked this hotel. All of the staff was nice, food was decent, and the entertainment was awesome. Learn some Spanish and Stay on the property when visiting the DR this is a poor country and a lot of parts look unsafe. The only complaint is the couch in the villa smelled horrible. Like previous people had went and played in the ocean and came and sat on the couch, however, I did not let management know so I can’t really complain also had trouble getting the tub to work.

This review is for the UNIQUE part of Lopesan Costa Bavaro. My wife and I spent 4 nights in May 2023. We had an amazing time during our stay that was nothing short of amazing. Our butler Victor was amazing and made sure no question went unanswered, no request was too much for him. We spent most of our time in the UNIQUE specific amenities (Restaurant/Bar/Beach/Pool) – the breakfast and lunch buffet very tremendous, the food was great and there was something for everyone. We especially enjoyed the fresh passionfruit at breakfast. The service at the beach was great, rarely did we not have a passionfruit margarita in our hands. The restaurants for dinner (We did the Steakhouse, the French restaurant, the UNIQUE only restaurant and the restaurant where UNIQUE members don’t have to pay extra to eat at) where all really good – the food was always very tasty, the presentation was appealing to the eye and service was friendly and fast. The room was clean, quiet and we always came back to a perfectly made room after our time at the beach. We are looking forward to our next stay!

On the first day of my stay, I first checked the toilet of the toilet. The toilet of the toilet was not cleaned and disinfected. I wiped the toilet with toilet paper, and there were yellow urine stains on the toilet paper. The coffee, coffee mate, and sugar in the room are not replaced in time every day. Lack of nightshow.

Ocean Blue is a medium size resort. Not small. Not huge like Iberostar. However it has lots of fine dining (5) onsite just like the huge ones. Their beach is perfect with lots of free cabana like shaded seating. Only surprise was our scuba shop was onsite but actual dive boat was 2 resorts down the beach at Iberostar. A 10 minute walk, no problem. This side of island a bit choppy for diving. Smoother on South side. Resort super clean, safe and friendly staff. More young families and older couples. No Spring Break teens! Highly recommend this resort for families.

My 3rd review of this hotel. In 2022 I thought it was perfect and returned. in 2023 it was still very good but quality had slipped a bit. I am delighted to report that in 2024 it has returned to the perfection of 2022 and maybe even better, which I suppose proves it wasn't perfect before. What are the changes? i am delighted to say there are a few and all positive. They have added a new restaurant and extended the menu at the existing restaurants. They have added a beautiful new walkway over a small nature reserve to the new Italian restaurant, which is also a new section of the hotel. They have also added waterslides but this is away from the main hotel which is both good for the children and the parents and makes the main pools quieter. The entertainment has also improved and returned to the quality of 2022 or maybe slightly better with typically a singer at 8pm and a show at 9pm , a micro improvement here would be a 14 day rota not 7 days, we did sit through the same shows as last week sometimes. Some form of entertainments for the adults lasting to midnight would be a welcome addition It did feel they were quite pleased if you went to be at 10pm because it means you are not drinking any more., The Butlers have been re badged as personal Concierge, I have no idea what the difference is but ours ,Yacaira was helpful and friendly. We again had a preferred club swim up room and this option is worth the higher price. As previously reported the quality of this hotel is wonderful, no tacky wrist bands, no fobbing you off with cheap drinks. Everything exudes quality. We have now been 3 times and we are thinking of booking again. Top tip, I know the hotel pool is beautiful but do spend some time on the wonderful beach.

What a wonderful place, full of wonderful people! Pablo was our butler and he was so informative and welcoming. The grounds are stunning, pool and pool bar in building 4 were great. We enjoyed the food and drinks were amazing!!! We had a sky view room, used the tub 2times it was very hot up there during the day and at night pitch dark so we weren’t able to use it then.

First the good news: The resort is beautiful. The landscape is nice and the beach area is beautiful as well. The buffet (both at Iberostar Selection and Coral Level are good). The a la carte restaurants are nice and a level up from the buffet. Everyone working at the resort is trying to keep customers happy (thanks Yolanda for making the restaurants reservations ahead of time). The evening programs were nice. Second the not so good news: Problems with the room. After upgrading our room to the ocean from presidential suite and waiting an hour to be ready not everything worked as expected. The TV in the living room was not working and it took a couple of phone calls and a day to have it fixed. The jacuzzi which was advertised as part of the room did not work either and it took two days to have it fixed. The A/C in the bedroom could not get to a cool level during the entire stay. And finally one night the electricity went out at midnight and didn’t come back until the next morning (intermittently). No explanation or apologies from the hotel was ever provided). So plan your expectations accordingly.

There are flamingos, good beer, and the female receptionist who checked me in was super friendly. There is a beautiful beach and seaside. There are singing and magic shows in the reception bar at night. Every female waiter I met was very good, warm and friendly. The male waiters ranged from very nice to unfriendly.

Paradisus Palma Real, a jewel in the Punta Cana crown on Playa Bávaro, is the favorite all-inclusive resort of guests that love luxury and the essence of the Caribbean. The perfect setting: turquoise waters, white sand, beautiful fountains and lush, exotic gardens; every corner is a unique spot to live incredible experiences

The Royalton Splash Punta Cana offers an exceptional value for money, providing every amenity I desired. The resort boasts multiple restaurants, room service, multiple pools, on-site beach access, and an on-site water park for our son. The breathtaking beach and delightful pools, many with swim-up bars, were highlights. The all-inclusive package included frozen cocktails, mixed drinks, decent “Presidente” beer, and red or white wines. No one in our party went hungry, and the food was solid but not exceptional. The premium restaurants, priced at $50 extra per person, were a true delight. We thoroughly enjoyed both the hibachi restaurant and the steakhouse. However, the reservation and resort status requirements were the weakest aspects of our trip. The resort offers a Diamond Club that provides a personal concierge for handling reservations. Unfortunately, this feature was sold out by the time we booked, and I suspect it’s especially busy during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Without resort status, we had to rely on the hotel app, which only became active the following day at midnight and, in our experience, was unable to secure a reservation. My workaround was to purchase a bottle of premium wine each night, and the sommelier would assist us in making a reservation instead of the hostess, who simply referred us to the app. Given the short days and the large number of families dining early during this time of year, if you’re a party of four or less and willing to eat after 8:30 p.m., you should have no trouble securing a table. We booked all our excursions through a local service called Nexus Tours. We thoroughly enjoyed para-sailing, a Santo Domingo city tour (12 hours door-to-door, with a long but enjoyable drive), and a sunset cruise at the Marinarium that included snorkeling and a beach party. The staff was incredibly friendly, which was a highlight. They also had evening shows, which we attended. I believe they run these shows regularly. We saw a Madonna tribute, a Christmas show, and a night celebrating the Dominican Republic. The shows were of cruise ship quality, but they were still a lot of fun. We’ll definitely be going back to Punta Cana.