Resort Details
- Buffet-style RestaurantAt this one-of-a-kind buffet, the chefs prepare the finest international and local cuisine right before your very eyes. With pool and seaside views.
- Lobby BarLounge bar with terrace and sea views, where you can enjoy a drink or appetizer.
- 24-hour front desk†
- 24-hour security†
- Aerobics instruction†
- Beachfront†
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Bell staff/porter†
- Car rental desk†
- Casino†
- Children programs†
- Concierge desk†
- 24-hour front desk†
- 24-hour security†
- Aerobics instruction†
- Beachfront†
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Bell staff/porter†
- Car rental desk†
- Casino†
- Children programs†
- Concierge desk†
- Conference facilities†
- Currency exchange†
- Dry cleaning†
- High speed internet access†
- Ice machine†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Liquor store†
- Lounges/bars†
- Massage services†
- Medical Facilities Service†
- Nightclub†
- Restaurant†
- Safe deposit box†
- Tour/sightseeing desk†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas†
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Children's program, onsite †STAR CAMP:
Star Camp is free and part of the all-inclusive experience at Iberostar and features more than 140 age-based activities based on the approach and theory of multiple intelligences, which advocates personal growth through cooperation.· Discover a new, artistic dimension by reproducing giant versions of works of art as a team.· Use all the senses in a trendy restaurant atmosphere to guess the dishes on our sensory menu.· Record short films, become a journalist, publicist or the stars of an improvised video.· Discover the inner artist by working with clay.· Accept (im)possible challenges and blindy cross a terrain full of obstacles with the help of team members.· Perform exciting scientific experiments, such as creating snow or ice, in true frozen style despite the heat of the pool.· Learn how to get a hard-boiled egg into a bottle or experiment with colors.· Summer classics like darts, capture the flag or Olympic-style events.
Monkey Star camp - 4-7 years old, Dolphin Star camp - 8-12 years old, Eagle Star camp - 13-17 years old
STAR CAMP FEATURED ACTIVITIES: Minichef, Tie Dye, Not another drop, Olympic games, Get wet, Super hero day, Water carpet, Waterbomb, The search, Teen Disco, Games on stage, The treasure hunt & Sand castles
Star Camp Shows:On the Rock, Circo, Queen, Fiesta playa, Canta bahia, Rock, Funny nights, MJ Show, Reggae beach party, Iberostar Awards, El regreso del rey Las Vegas, The circle of life Magic, Latin Funny nights, Boogie nightsWhat's New!Wanda’s wacky kitchen, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Save the Reefs, Star Camp Live Show - Diving †
- Fitness center on-site †
- Golf †18-hole golf course designed by P.B. Dye.
- Jogging trail †
- Pool †
- Spa †
- Teen programs †- Teens disco- Eagle Star camp - 13-17 years old
- Tennis court †Lit for night play.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from BeachBound Customers
Customer ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
830 reviews
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Oct 24, 2025Great place to stay
Great place to spend a week. Great facilities, beautiful grounds, spacious room, prompt services, tasteful foods, outstanding staff, etc. Lots of activities to enjoy for all ages, day and night. Highly recommend the coral level as it gives you access to all restaurants and amenities. Our room was within steps of the beach. Next time in Punta Cana, we'll definitely consider this place to stay !!
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Oct 17, 2025Total disappointment and don't waste your money here.
You're going to want to read this before booking... Having just returned to the UK from the iberostar Selection Coral Bavaro I have to be honest for what we paid for a family of four (over £7k) it really wasn't worth it. The food for the most part was incredibly bland, especially at the buffets and unless you book all of the A La Carte restaurants you want to visit upon arrival you'll be lucky to get a reservation at those that require it - sadly, this was something we were not made aware of at time of arrival. Over a seven night stay only the Japanese and Greek restaurants offered anything of good quality. Our family two bedroom room was adequate at best. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean however we noticed during our stay that the fridges and snack stations weren't restocked daily which was advertised when booking. The biggest disappointment was the fact that the bed sheets and towels are NOT CHANGED DAILY. We would return to our rooms in the afternoon to find the same used towels and bed sheets had been reused. Again, for the cost of our stay this is not what we expected from a 5 star resort. The private beach was covered in seaweed and it made the area smell terrible. We are well travelled and I have honestly never seen anything quite like it. Of course this is no fault of the hotel but it is definitely something to bare in mind as I have since read multiple reviews citing this as a frequent issue. Now for the biggest 'con' of all... The entertainment staff approached us when we were checking out and asked everyone (including our children 13 and 17) to Google search the hotel from our mobile phones and then leave a 5 star review as well as mentioning the staff by name in the review. Do they make commission for every 'name drop'? Is it a competition between them to see who can get the most? I had read in previous comments during our stay the staff do this regularly to boost ratings so we all declined. This is really poor practice and very misleading to anyone who books here as it currently has a 4.9 out of 5 star rating on Google which is not a true reflection on this resort at all. Needless to say we will not be returning.
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Oct 10, 2025
Great experience! Avoid hawkers selling parasailing.
We loved from Iberostar Haciebda due to ongoing construction they have there and this is a massive step up. The beach is beautiful with vistas of palm trees in either direction, aqua water, etc. we’ve found the buffet food at El Faro in the Coral area to be a step above most resort buffets. Drink preparation can be somewhat inconsistent but it’s a minor note. Would be very happy to come back.
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Sep 27, 2025Punta Cana Is Paradise
This resort is beautiful. I love the scent in the lobby of Iberostar resorts! Our rooms were spacious and comfortable. The staff was friendly and accommodating with an exception or 2. My only downside this a 4 rating, was the shower was difficult to regulate, either too hot or just tepid and trying to communicate to the staff without translators and a smattering of high school Spanish was challenging. The did was plentiful, and good, but not outstanding. The pools are gorgeous with plenty of seating in sun and shade. I would visit this resort again! Punta Cana is paradise!
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Sep 12, 2025Iberostar Selection Coral - Just OK
I’m unsure where all the 5/5 are from. After our stay of 5 days, I could only come up with about a 3. We paid extra to stay in the Coral level. I’ll start with some pros. The resort is beautiful. The grounds and resort are generally well kept. The rooms are nice but could use a deep cleaning and some updates. Most of the staff was very friendly, but there was a slight language issue if you don’t speak Spanish. The language wasn’t a big issue because we made do. We are from the US and I would say there was a very high percentage (over 90%) of people there who were from Spanish speaking countries. We used the spa and that was a very good experience. The shows were good as well. We have a special shoutout to Pueblo. The one person who made sure we felt like we were on vacation. Also, a shoutout to “El” Nino and all the staff at El Faro and Salt and Soul. They all did a wonderful job. Here are some cons. When you check in, you are assigned a so-called concierges who is a con person only there to get you to participant in the “Presentation” (timeshare pitch). Unless you like pressure sales of a timeshare during your vacation you should say no upfront. Either way this person will disappear whether you attend or not. They are not there to help you. What’s very helpful is adding the Iberostar app to your phone. That becomes your true concierge. The AC at times wasn’t cool enough, but we found it was being controlled by some other source other than the in-room thermostat. Complain and your room gets cooler. There was a very limited supply of small towels for some reason. The food was hit or miss. Some restaurants only open on certain days making dining limited. The buffet was very limited. Use the cook to order folks. We did have some decent meals at the Salt and Soul restaurant if you stay in the Coral level. The beach was nice but the seaweed was terrible. You really couldn’t get in the water. The pools were a good alternative. Overall, I wouldn’t say don’t come here but know this is a real review and the cons can be a turn off. I would personally say we will not return. We have stayed at several Iberostar resorts and this one will rank as the lowest one. This stay also have us re-thinking the Iberostar resorts altogether. It just wasn’t the best of stays and there’s too much competition out there.
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- General policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment. The valid period 3/1/20-4/30/20. Spring Breakers are defined as Students/youth between 16 and 23 years of age. One parent or chaperone at least 25 years of age will be required per room for check-in. Adults accompanying are responsible for the student's behavior. In the event that any guest(s) engage in inappropriate behavior disrespecting Hotel staff and/or other guests or causing physical damages to the facilities, the Hotel Management reserves the right to expel the guest(s) without reimbursement or refund of the remaining nights.
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is a family oriented environment and thus has implemented the following policy for Spring Breakers reservations.The valid period is March 1st, 2021 to April 30th, 2021. Spring Breakers are defined as Students/youth between 16 and 23 years of age. - One parent or chaperone at least 25 years of age will be required per room for check-in. Adults accompanying are responsible for the students’ behaviour. - In the event that any guest(s) engaging in inappropriate behavior, disrespecting Hotel staff and/or other guests or causing physical damages to the facilities, the Hotel Management reserves the right to expel the guest(s) without reimbursement or refund of the remaining nights.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.