Lloyd Primeau
Me and my wife stayed at this beautiful resort are room was great.the beachfront was amazing. The bartender are amazing. The only thing that could be better is the buffet the service could use some help.and there should be places for the smokers. Because in the evening there is only one bar and all the smokers are smoking all over.it make less enjoyable for the people that don't smoke. And the evening entrainment need a lot of help.
Nathalie Lopez
We booked a 5-night stay in the Premium Level Front Beach room and will be staying until Saturday. The resort offers a variety of features that truly align with the premium experience they promise.
1. **Restaurants** – We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the French restaurant, La Comédie. The food was exceptional, and the service was warm and welcoming. One staff member, in particular, stood out: a young man who greeted us with a bright smile and said, “Bienvenido a La Comédie, hoy y siempre.” It’s refreshing when staff are genuinely kind, as that’s not always the case when traveling. The same positive experience was at Chez Gourmet, located at the **Barceló Bávaro Adult Only** area where we were staying. As a Premium guest, another perk is access to the Coral restaurant for breakfast and lunch, offering a mix of à la carte options and buffet selections in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
2. **Pools** – The adult pool at the **Barceló Bávaro Adult Only** area is one of the quietest pools, with another peaceful spot by the Cielo bar pool (although here, you’ll need to book the Balinese beds in advance for $15 as there’s no shade). There’s also the large central pool, perfect for those who enjoy a livelier vibe. However, by 8:30 a.m., all the hammocks are “reserved” with towels, even if no one is present. While the hotel has put up signs asking guests not to reserve the lounge chairs, it’s a common issue at many resorts where these rules are not always respected.
3. **Beach** – The beach is exceptionally clean, as the resort employs a tractor to clean the sand and remove algae every morning from 7 to 8 a.m., ensuring a pristine experience. We walked along the beach past other resorts, and none had the level of cleanliness that Barceló offers.
4. **Room Service** – Room service was excellent. We could order food throughout the day, and being a Premium guest, it was complimentary. If you’re not Premium, you can still enjoy room service for an additional fee. Another benefit of the Premium service is twice-daily housekeeping, which was very convenient and ensured our room was always fresh and clean.
5. **Romantic Dinner** – For an additional fee, you can arrange a romantic beachside dinner with a gourmet menu that includes lobster. We highly recommend this 6-star experience – it’s well worth every dollar and will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on your partner.
6. **Premium Service** – As a Premium guest, you enjoy expedited check-in and check-out services, including a special area where you can enjoy a glass of wine or cava and a small buffet. It’s an incredibly convenient and personalized touch.
7. **Staff** – The staff truly made our stay memorable. Jesus Etienne Noel was particularly helpful, answering all our questions and ensuring we felt valued as Barceló guests. This was our first time staying with the Barceló brand (we’ve stayed at other premium resorts), and we’re so glad we chose this one. We are immensely grateful for the excellent service provided by the staff at La Comédie, Chez Gourmet, and the Coral restaurant., room attendant, gym and premium lounge.
8. **Gym** – The gym is spacious and well-equipped with three separate areas: one for cardio and weight training, another for spinning, and a third dedicated to stretching. It’s a great facility, and we enjoyed starting our days with a workout before breakfast.
9. **Animation** – There’s a full schedule of activities and entertainment both day and night across the resort. The animation team works hard to ensure everyone has a great time.
Overall, our stay at **Barceló Bávaro Adult Only** Resort has been exceptional. The combination of excellent service, beautiful surroundings, and well-maintained facilities made it a memorable experience.
Shelly Young
Enjoyed this all-inclusive resort. Was here for business, but staying here made it also for pleasure! Rooms are a little dated, but still have that island vibe...which made it no issue at all. Directly on the beach, with many beach chairs available. Super nice pool with bar. There are many different restaurants here...but be aware, you need advance reservations for the more popular ones. It's just really so beautiful, and peaceful here. Can't wait to go back! Oh, and catching the sunrise on the beach is magical 🌅
Shay McElwain
Wow. All I can say is if you're going here to drink all day and NOT eat then this place is for you. We had a group of 18 and almost everyone had food poisoning on one day or another. The buffets are the best option when you do need to eat. Beds are concrete firm. Beach is nice. Excursions are way over priced going through the hotel. Staff try's to enter your room at 9am every morning regardless of the do not disturb sign hanging. Entertainment is not good and they end at 11pm to make you go to the other resort with the casino if you want to stay out later. Casino is so tight I'm not even sure how it's legal. Stay out of there. Worst of all. No premium liquor. Not even Captain Morgan. Don't waste your money here. Not sure how they have so many 4-5 star reviews. Seems fishy to me.
Dreen “Dreen” DeNice
Would have liked an ocean front room. Food was excellent with lots of choices, and a small $15/person charge for restaurant dining (as opposed to delicious buffet).
Honestly, plan to go back. Everything and everyone was 5-star EXCEPT the cashier at the gift shop at the All-Inclusive resort. Another guest apologized to me saying the same cashier also gave him a hard time. We attended the Club presentation (like a time-share) and then I had to agree with the other customers observation. Beautiful beach, pool, relaxed evening atmosphere where guests hung out. Nice train/tram to the other sister resort. Food was good there also. Happy employees too.
