Barcelo Bavaro Palace reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4.0 Very Good

  • Cleanliness 4.2
  • Location 4.6
  • Rooms 4.2
  • Service 3.9
  • Value 3.9

34054 TripAdvisor reviews

TripAdvisor users rated this property 4 out of 5

Our family vacation July 2026

Amy Y on Jul 19, 2026

The rooms were fantastic. They were clean. Room service was there ever day. They cleaned and new towels daily. The food in the evening at the Restaurants (reservations are required) were very good. Some didn't have air-conditioning, which was so hot. The breakfast and lunch buffet were ok, lots of the same foods daily. Fruits were always fresh. Jose, was the best bartender. Drinks were always good. Our biggest complaint was the seaweed. There was so much we ended up up going off the resort by taxi to Macau Beach. That trip was pricey.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 2 out of 5

Disappointed

momofez0713 on Jul 18, 2026

The trip was great because my family and I had a blast but the experience was mediocre. The food was lukewarm, and at times inedible and gross. The drinks were limited to four or five options. The staff was overall unhappy and not as friendly as I remember from my previous visit. Overall, I will not be returning to the DR.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

Great resort!

Bill M (San Luis Obispo, California) on Jul 18, 2026

Such a great resort! We had a great week here on our family vacation. Staff were wonderful. The food and drinks were great. Pools and beach were awesome.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

We loved our stay!

Lina P on Jul 17, 2026

Spacious hotel with various activities and spots to hang out for any age group and interest. Well maintained. We loved our stay!!

TripAdvisor users rated this property 1 out of 5

I do NOT recommend

Connector40920076923 on Jul 17, 2026

1 star overall: - Rooms were disgusting, mold everywhere, jacuzzi not working properly, lights not working, wifi not working, tv not working. - Food was meh. Nothing great, even in the restaurants. Very disappointed. - Staff is extremely rude and they look miserable. - Check-in took almost an hour, how is that even possible? And trying to get more money out of us as well. - Pools are good, nothing to complain about. - Beach sucks, it's narrow, it's full of seaweed, no services. 0. - Wifi in the hotel is non functional. In 2026, it's unacceptable. This hotel is a 2-stars MAXIMUM. Very very very disappointed.

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