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By a verified traveler on Sun 19 Mar 2023

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Hotel Description

4.5-star beachfront resort near Bavaro Beach

Beachfront retreat

You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cabeza de Toro Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Bavaro Lagoon with a stay here. Downtown Punta Cana and San Juan Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

18-hole golf course

This luxury resort features a private beach, a golf course, and a full-service spa. Relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas, and cool off with a drink at the beachside bar. Enjoy a meal in one of the 6 restaurants and free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas.

Privileged Romance Deluxe Junior Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Privileged Deluxe & Swimming Pool

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Privileged Deluxe Junior Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Junior Suite Single

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Superior Junior Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Privileged Duplex Suite & Swimming Pool

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only ratings based on 38 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only

Everyone (9) Couples (21) Family (5)
2 out of 5
Unresponsive service

Posted by , from Glendale on May 19, 2023

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May 25, 2023 by Catalonia Royal Bavaro Adults Only

Dear Mr. David,We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay with us.At Catalonia Royal Bavaro, our main goal is to provide the best experience for our guests, and we strive to ensure that each visitor is pleased with our attention and service. We deeply regret not meeting this goal with you, and we sincerely apologize for any shortcomings.It would have been valuable to have the details of the aspects that did not meet your expectations so that we could make the necessary corrections and prevent them from recurring. However, please rest assured that we will review our standards and make the necessary improvements.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, allowing you to personally witness the changes implemented based on your feedback.Best regards,Social MediaCatalonia Royal Bavaro Adults Only

3 out of 5
Did not like wasting half of our day being talked into upgrading future trips! You should advertise that and let people decide for themselves if they are intetested

Posted by , from Roseville on Mar 19, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 17, 2023 by Catalonia Royal Bavaro

Dear George,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your recent stay at our hotel. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed Catalonia Royal Bavaro and that we met your needs and expectations in general.We are sorry to read that the external service staff of the ETC Vacation Club, has caused inconvenience to you. It is important to mention that no guest is obliged to attend their invitations or stay longer than each one wishes, in any case, lose care that we will convey your feelings to the right people to try to avoid situations like the one you describe. Thank you for choosing our hotel as your destination in the Caribbean and we hope to see you again very soon.Best regards, Social Media.Catalonia Royal Bavaro.

5 out of 5
I didn't like that there was no airport transportation offered by the resort.

Posted by on Aug 31, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 31, 2022 by Catalonia Royal Bavaro

Dear Mrs. Enedina Mercedes,On behalf of all the staff from Catalonia Royal Bavaro Adults Only, Thank you very much for your rating! We are happy that you have chosen us to enjoy your days off.Your opinion is valuable to us. It allows us to know areas of opportunity in which we must work to achieve the total satisfaction of our guests. We will forward your suggestions to the management to evaluate the possibility of implementing them.Thank you very much for staying with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back.Best regards, Social MediaCatalonia Royal Bavaro Adults Only

5 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 10, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 3, 2022

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Aug 31, 2022 by Catalonia Royal Bavaro

Dear Mr. Daniel, Thank you for your score. It is a pleasure that you have chosen us as a destination to enjoy your holidays. Our main goal is to provide the best stay to each of our guests, and we are glad to know that we were able to meet your expectations.We look forward to welcoming you back to our little piece of paradise the next time you need to relax.Best regards,Social MediaCatalonia Royal Bavaro Adults Only

5 out of 5
The check in at the front desk was pretty easy. I like the fact that the resort gives us memosa. I like the staff, especially Imma, Mr. G, and the guy working at the front desk for check in. His name starts with an E. Shout out to the Catalonia Staff! Excellent resort! I enjoyed my stay. Thanks Catalonia for your warm welcome! It was truly a paradise - until next time.

Posted by , from Woodbridge on Jul 6, 2022

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Jul 7, 2022 by Catalonia Royal Bavaro

Dear Cassandra, Thank you very much. We love to know that our staff has managed to surprise you with their warm service and that you have remembered them. We will share your mentions with them. Rest assured that we will share your experience with our entire team, and they will be delighted to know that they helped make your vacation truly memorable. We look forward to welcoming you again. Catalonia Royal Bavaro will always be your home in the Caribbean. Best regards, Social Media Catalonia Royal Bavaro Adults Only

5 out of 5
the place is extremely clean, the staff very cordial , the food is amazing and everything the offer was excellent.

Posted by , from ORLANDO on Jun 30, 2022

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5 out of 5
This place is amazing.

Posted by on Jun 28, 2022

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5 out of 5
This is paradise I love this resort and the stay was amazing. Staff is extra friendly and helpful I had an amazing birthday. There is seaweed in summer months and hustlers on the beach don’t but from them all at. They are aggressive but In the resort it was just amazing. Rooms clean and cleaned daily even with language barrier they made sure to help understand each other to serve you better.

Posted by on Jun 7, 2022

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1 out of 5

Posted by on May 17, 2022

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About the Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only

Location Cabeza De Toro 1 Playas De Bavaro, Punta Cana,

All-inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included.

Food and beverages

  • Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

  • Snorkeling

Land activities
  • Bicycling
  • Fitness facilities
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games
  • Aerobics
  • Dancing
  • Yoga

Entertainment

  • Onsite entertainment and activities
  • Access to onsite nightclubs

Not included

  • Use of golf cart
  • Use of golf equipment
  • Motorized water sports
  • Scuba-diving certification
  • Scuba-diving excursions
  • Scuba-diving lessons
  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Offsite tours

  • Access to onsite nightclubs included
  • 24-hour room service
  • Buffet-style meals included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Fitness facilities included
  • Tennis included
  • Volleyball included
  • Soccer (football) included
  • Scuba diving excursions not included
  • Scuba diving certification not included
  • Motorized water sports not included
  • All available beverages included
  • Use of golf equipment not included
  • Bicycling included
  • Use of golf cart not included
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services not included
  • Offsite tours not included
  • Scuba diving lessons not included
  • Yoga classes/lessons included
  • Aerobics classes/lessons included
  • Dancing classes/lessons included
  • Onsite entertainment and activities included
  • Gratuities included
  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
  • Surcharge for bottled wine
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • All non-motorized water sports included
  • Snorkeling included

Property Features

Some rates at Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities. Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Summer fun is a breeze at Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only, where you can play a round of golf at the golf course, cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, and enjoy a treatment at the full-service spa. A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 6 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 6 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Self parking is free. This 4.5-star Punta Cana resort is smoke free.

  • 255 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 6 dining venues
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2005
  • Nightclub
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Catalonia Royal Bavaro - Adults Only offers 255 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Punta Cana resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Private balcony (furnished)
  • Deep soaking tub
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Pillow options
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

The resort hosts a free manager's reception daily.

THALASSA - Overlooking the pool and garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

CATA TAPA - Overlooking the pool, this theme restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.

TAO CAT - This theme restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

SEA BLUE DELI - Overlooking the pool and garden, this theme restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

PIZZERIA SORRENTO - This restaurant specializes in pizza. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach and complimentary bicycles. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Free bicycles on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Basketball on site
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

Alegria has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global).

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Caters to adults only
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Hotel Names

  • Catalonia Bavaro Royal
  • Catalonia Royal Adults
  • Catalonia Royal Adults All Inclusive
  • Catalonia Royal Bavaro
  • Catalonia Royal Bavaro Adults
  • Catalonia Royal Bavaro All Inclusive
  • Royal Bavaro
  • Royal Bavaro Catalonia
  • Royal Catalonia Bavaro

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.