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We stayed at Bavaro Suites between May 30-June 3, 2026. Our experience at the French, Italian, and Brave Steakhouse was terrible. In the Italian restaurant, the Risotto was so salty we could not eat, as was the Branzino in the French. At the Steakhouse the Ribeye was good, but we had to leave halfway through because there was no air conditioning (June 2) and it was extremely hot inside. In fact some children were constantly crying because it was so hot - this is not what is expected of the brand. Finally, the wine offered at all the restaurants were of very low quality. I probably had half a glass during my 4-day stay. It was so bad - probably a $3 bottle in Spain. This is my fourth stay in Iberostar, and I must say I was terribly disappointed. I wondered if it is an official policy to serve salty food so that people eat less? In an all inclusive, food variety and quality are the biggest attractions. Unfortunately, Iberostar Bavaro Suites was a big disappointment when it came to food. Otherwise, it was fine.

First time in DR we normally go to Mexico. We are a large group 14 total. Ranging 1 yr to 68. Great for all ages of children. Food was excellent! Manny from the star prestige lounge was great he helped us immensely. The waiters Mario and Jorge were great. The food was great in both the restaurants and the buffets. Great for younger children. We will come back next year

i love this resort, but the manager yan luis is a bad and creepy guy. i wish he didn’t work there anymore, it would a much better experience.

My wife and I stayed at the Iberostar Selection Bávaro from April 27th to May 2nd, 2026, and overall we had a very positive experience. This was our first time at this resort, and we would definitely return. The resort was spotlessly clean everywhere — rooms, common areas, pools, and beach. The restaurants were excellent, with great variety and very good quality. The service was outstanding, staff were friendly, attentive, and always willing to help. The beach was beautiful. Perfect for long walks and relaxing. However, the smoking areas were placed a bit too close to the eating zones and busy foot traffic area, which was unpleasant. The air conditioning in the room wasn’t very powerful. Even set at maximum capacity, it never went below 23-24°C. We were booked in a Wellness room, which sounded nice in theory. However, the air purifier was very dirty when we arrived (we didn’t dare use it), so we never really understood the wellness benefit of the room. Despite the two small issues mentioned above, this was a wonderful vacation. The positives far outweighed the negatives. Great resort, beautiful beach, excellent food and service. We’ll definitely be back!

Had a great time. The resort was five star!! The staff and service were excellent. Thanks to our fab butlers Jesus and Armando!! A big shout out to Garcia and Natalie!!