Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites - All Inclusive

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  Beautiful beach

  The beach the hotel sits on is one of the best we’ve ever seen - beautiful turquoise waters and soft powdery sand. Not over crowded and very close to a bar for drinks and snacks. The grounds were immaculate and beautifully lit in the evening. The staff who swept the beach each day work hard to eliminate all the seaweed before you wake up. Sunrise is beautiful! The only reasons this doesn’t score higher 1) the activities we expected weren’t as described and often didn’t go ahead per the schedule (eg no football or volleyball even though it was on the board each day) and 2) there were very few good English speaking, most were Spanish speaking which made it very difficult for our kids in particular to make friends to play with. For such a large hotel available on TUI we expected at least a few British speaking families! The fact that smoking is allowed took a bit of getting used to but didn’t cause a problem very often, we just moved when it did. Front desk were brilliant at handling an upgrade to an oceanfront room for us. Key to the room is programmed onto the wristband which is genius - no searching for the card! Very little opportunity or facilities for football so if you have a teenage boy who makes hates on holiday playing footie this may not happen here! Rooms fairly basic but ok. Drinks always seemed good. Gym was pretty impressive. Massage on the beach was actually better than in the spa staff although the spa experience is lovely. Be aware of what you’re in for if you attend the presentation breakfast for the vacation club - it’s a good way to get free golf / massage but can take a few hours. Golf course was superb, really enjoyable course with multiple tee options. Compulsory buggy’s but allowed on the fairways. Bunkers (105!)did let the course down a bit but other than that it was one of the nicest we’ve played. The staff in the pro shop could do with being a bit more friendly/hellful, although Evelyn was great. Sophie in the main restaurant looked after us very well each day. And Juan in the Japanese was lots of fun! Jairo our concierge was lovely always greeted us with a smile and booked our restaurants for us. All in all we’d recommend and if golf is important this course is great a small 3 minute drive provided by the hotel. Beach is the best bit. Entertainment probably better if you were Spanish speaking maybe although admittedly lots of Americans did start arriving and getting involved. If you’re going for golf book your tee times well in advance it gets very booked up you may not get a game otherwise, especially in the mornings. We used Angela from travel counsellors who was brilliant! Angela Taylor Travel on Facebook in uk

  Feb 22, 2026
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  Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites vacation 02/01/26 - 02/08/26

  Overall, **Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites** was a great resort, and I’ll break down the experience below. **Food:** The food was very good. Both the buffet and the à la carte restaurants were enjoyable. One caution — be careful ordering burgers on the beach, as several guests received them undercooked. **Service & Entertainment:** The service was outstanding — honestly some of the best I’ve experienced at any resort. Staff regularly took drink orders on the beach and during entertainment, which made a big difference. The entertainment itself was also excellent. **Convenience:** No towel cards were required, which was a nice touch. Room access was also convenient — instead of key cards, a transmitter in the bracelet unlocked the door automatically. **Beach & Pool:** The beach was huge, very clean, and had plenty of palapas and chairs. The pool was also very well designed and never felt overcrowded. **Areas for Improvement:** The rooms felt a bit dated. I also didn’t like the pressure to attend timeshare presentations. When we arrived, we quickly booked the à la cartes and were told the Italian restaurant wasn’t available — which didn’t make much sense. Guests should have the opportunity to experience all restaurants, especially when only three require reservations and the others are first-come, first-served. The only way we were initially offered the Italian restaurant was by following an employee to a room where a timeshare presentation was clearly being pushed. We eventually secured a reservation after repeatedly asking, but no one wants to feel hassled while on vacation. Overall, it’s a very good resort. While I wouldn’t rate it 5/5, I would comfortably give it a **4/5**.

  Feb 21, 2026
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  Iberostar Bavaro is a must visit!!

  My husband and I stayed at Iberostar Bavaro with 3 other couples a few weeks ago. I cannot say enough about the location, the staff and the cleanliness of this resort. Manny was our main contact and he literally was at our beck and call! He spoke great English (which was a bit tough to find) and was able to accommodate our every need. I highly recommend this location and would definitely go again.

  Feb 21, 2026
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  Another good experience at Iberostar Resorts

  We spent a week at Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites and we had a wonderful time! It was a family vacation and we were a group of 15 persons, which was at times hectic, especially for dinner reservations. But most of the days, we ate at the buffet restaurants that were super good and always had a theme for the day (Mediterranean, Mexican or Spanish day) . We ate a couple of days at the Japanese restaurant, which was fun and delicious. Even though it was winter and we only had a couple of sunny days during our week long stay, we enjoyed the beach and pools. We were especially lucky because it seems that cooler days and sea temperature mean almost no sea weed and no jelly fish. As usually in this kind of big resorts, the chairs by the pool and beach get "reserved" before 10:00 AM, so it was difficult to get a seat if you decided to over-sleep. The property is very beautiful, with wonderful gardens and lot of palm trees. The rooms are pretty comfortable and met all our needs. And the all-inclusive promise exceeded our expectations, we enjoyed the cocktails, ice-creams and snacks. I especially loved the Star Cafe, with its Starbucks-style coffees and great variety of pastries and salty snacks. I'm happy to have chosen an Iberostar resort once again, the quality is consistently good no mater the location.

  Feb 19, 2026
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  An Incredible First Family Vacation – Above and Beyond Expectations

  My wife and I decided to take our first big vacation with our 6-month-old daughter, and after extensive research into Punta Cana all-inclusive resorts, we ultimately chose Iberostar — and we are so glad we did. From the moment we arrived via our transfer, the experience was seamless. The bell desk quickly organized our bags and escorted us to check-in. As an IHG member, I was thanked for my membership, offered a welcome drink, and promptly checked in — a great first impression. One of the features I truly appreciated when booking was the ability to select our exact room with transparent pricing. We initially booked a junior garden room tucked away in the back of the resort. At check-in, we were offered an ocean view upgrade for a nominal fee. We declined at first, but when they came back with an even better offer, we decided to go for it — and we are SO happy we did. Our room was about 25 feet from the beach and beachfront bar. It couldn’t have been more perfect. Huge shoutout to Oscar and Tina at the beachfront bar — absolute rockstars. They took amazing care of us all week. We never had to worry about drinks, even when we were just relaxing on our patio near the bar. Their hospitality truly elevated our experience. Traveling with an infant can be stressful, but the resort’s app made everything so easy. We were able to request a crib, sterilizer, bottle scrubber, and baby bath — all delivered to our room. That level of convenience made a huge difference for us. The housekeeping staff was phenomenal and went above and beyond every day. Dining was another highlight. The concierge provides two priority reservations during your stay, and additional reservations can be made through customer care. We dined at every restaurant except the Mexican restaurant due to a large group one evening, but we visited Pagoda at the neighboring resort instead and really enjoyed it. All of the food we had throughout the week was fantastic, and service everywhere was excellent. The only minor negative was the timeshare breakfast pitch. The concierge mentioned they receive $50 commission for each group that attends. I understand it’s part of their job, but being asked multiple times throughout the trip was a bit frustrating. Honestly, I would have gladly paid $50 just not to be asked again. That said, it was the only real downside of an otherwise outstanding stay. The AC worked great, the bed was comfortable, and overall the property was beautiful and well maintained. But what truly set this resort apart was the staff. They made us feel so welcome and gave so much love and attention to our daughter. A special thank you to AetaGracia (buffet and hibachi hostess). Her energy each morning was unmatched. She was always so excited to see us, loved holding our daughter, and would sing to her — it meant so much to us as parents. We also had a moment of panic when my wife misplaced her Apple Watch. Joskar was incredibly helpful, worked directly with the security team, reviewed footage, and successfully located the watch. That level of care and follow-through speaks volumes. This trip exceeded our expectations and gave us such special memories as a new family of three. We would absolutely return and highly recommend it to anyone — especially families traveling with young children.

  Feb 17, 2026