Barcelo Bavaro Palace?

Question

Has anyone visited this Hotel? If so how's the nightlife? Will young adults have a good time there?

Answer 1

I've been to several hotels in Punt Cana and have visited many others.

The Barcelo Bavaro Palace is a great resort - on a scale of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest rating, it is a 5. There's lots to do all day and night, plus the rooms are all extra large, and the food is great. The resort has an off-shore coral reef that is not only great for snorkeling, but creates a natural swimming pool of unbelievable turquoise water! Since this resort is located within the Bavaro Complex, you have exchange privleges which gives you 15 restaurants, 16 bars, 3 discos, 2 theaters, entrance into Tropicalissimo - their cabaret show - plus nightly entertainment. I send clients there all the time and get really good feedback from them. The resort comes highly recommended - I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Punta Cana does not have many off-resort activities or places of interest - its kind of a laid-back, chill-out and enjoy your resort vacation. All hotels have tour desks for the 20 or so tours that are available.

Most of the tours happen in or on the water; the array of water sports options offered right on the beach is amazing: catamaran boat rides, double-decker party boats, restaurant dining at sunset on the sea, parasailing, glass bottom boats for marine life observation, sports fishing, diving, snorkeling, flying boats, speed boats. The boat taxis can take you from one hotel to another via the beach. There is also banana boating, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and beach volleyball.

But here are other activities to consider:
Safari-type excursions on four-wheel bikes, buggy rides, jeep safaris, monster trucks or helicopter rides for a privileged view. A dozen of companies offer these adventure tours that take the tourists to observe tropical wilderness, visit a countryside home where typical Dominican food lunch will be served, examine tropical crops, take a dip at a deserted beach or for a swim in a cool river.

Horseback riding is also popular in Punta Cana with the option of riding on deserted white-sand beaches, making for great photography.

Punta Cana has year round beach weather - with the high season from mid December to mid April. The rainy/hurricane season is mid August to mid October, so take that into account when planning your vacation.

I hope this information was helpful.