Located in Punta Cana, Royalton Punta Cana Resort and Casino - All Inclusive is next to a golf course and on the beach. Palma Real Shopping Village and San Juan Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Dolphin Island and Downtown Punta Cana. Royalton guests maintain full, free access to the water park and other Memories features. The Royalton also shares an 'eco gazebo' with Memories, a series of huts in a clearing inside the dense wilderness between the two resorts, available for rental for events. Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Punta Cana. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Hard Rock Golf Club at Cana Bay and Arena Gorda Beach are located nearby. Discover genuine guest reviews for Royalton Punta Cana Resort and Casino - All Inclusive along with the latest prices. Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Punta Cana, Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa - All Inclusive is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its luxury environment and proximity to great restaurants, Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa - All Inclusive makes it easy to enjoy the best of Punta Cana.

Overview

Royalton Bavaro is a sprawling luxury all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, on one of the finest beaches in the Dominican Republic.

Standard rooms are impressive, with rainfall showers and fully-stocked minibars, but upgraded Diamond Club suites are available for families who seek a little more exclusivity.

If you are looking for Royalton Bavaro reviews, read on to find out if this is the perfect spot for your Caribbean vacation.

What We Love

• Lazy river and Flowrider surf simulator
• No reservations needed at restaurants
• Located on beautiful Bavaro Beach
• Free WiFi
• All-inclusive package covers meals, drinks and snacks at all restaurants

What We Don’t Like

• Concierges push vacation club packages
• Vendors on the beach and within the hotel grounds can be annoying

Location and Layout

Royalton Punta Cana Tripadvisor

Address: Highway Macao Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
Phone: 1-855-744-8371
Website: Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa

Things to Consider Before Booking

Budget

As an all-inclusive, all food, drinks and snacks are included in the room rate, making this a good value option for a family.

However, if you want to try your luck at the casino, indulge at the spa or explore the island with a tour guide, you will need to budget for these extras.

Packages

Special offers for early bird or last-minute bookings are available at the Royalton Bavaro all inclusive resort and spa. The hotel also offers special packages for weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries.

Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino On Bavaro Beach

Family Interests

Punta Cana is famous for its beaches and natural attractions. The area surrounding Royalton Bavaro is full of resorts, so there are no local restaurants or bars to walk to.

The closest airport is Punta Cana (PUJ), a 25 minute drive away.

However, the front desk will help you book an excursion if you want to explore outside the resort. Nearby places of interest include Hoya Azul, a beautiful cenote around 40 minutes drive away and Isla Saona, a tropical island famed for its beaches.

Check-in Time

Check-in is at 3 p.m. and check-out is at 12 p.m.

Features & Benefits

Amenities

• Fitness room
• Spa
• Non-motorized water sports
• Casino
• Golf
• Flowrider surf simulator
• Lazy river
• Two pools

Fitness room

Fitness programs and classes in cardio, weight lifting, Zumba and more are included in the room rate.

Spa

The Royal Spa has a hydrotherapy circuit and a menu of massage, body and facial treatments, for an extra charge.

Non-motorized water sports

Borrow a kayak, paddle board, boogie board or snorkeling set for fun in the water. Motorized water sports are also available for an extra fee.

Casino

After 7 p.m., head to the casino to try your luck on the slot machines or table games.

Flowrider surf simulator

The Flowrider is a fun, safe way to try boogie boarding or stand-up surfing, without going in the ocean.

Lazy river

The 1,200 foot lazy river is a fun tubing expereince that takes you around the hotel’s lush, landscaped grounds.

Two pools

The resort has a splash pad for kids and an oceanfront infinity pool, with shaded loungers around the edge.

Family Activities

• Water Park
• Teen’s club
• Kid’s club

Water park

The water park, located a five-minute drive away at Royalton Punta Cana, is available free to all guests. There are a variety of water slides, plus a wave pool and splash pad for smaller guests.

The water slides have minimum heights enforced, so younger children will not be able to ride the bigger tubes.

Teens Club

The Hangout Teens Club at Royalton is for 13-17-year-olds, with PlayStation lounges, billiards, ping pong tables and supervised outdoor fun.

Kids Club

Younger children aged four to 12 can go to the kid’s club, which has kids’ characters, cartoons, games and playgrounds.

For Mom and Dad

Parents can drop the kids off at the club, then head to the spa in the day, or the sports bar if that’s more your thing. At night, head to the casino for gaming tables and slot machines.

Dining Options

There are six on-site restaurants plus a further three available to guests at Grand Memories Punta Cana, which is next door. There are plenty of bars, including a sports bar, where you can catch whatever game you’re missing at home.

If the kids are too tired to eat out, take advantage of the 24-hour room service. All the restaurants are walk-in: however, Diamond Club guests are allowed to make reservations if they prefer.

Gourmet Marché offers international cuisine and a special kids buffet area.

Jade, which serves Asian cuisine a la carte, is popular with guests. There is also a steakhouse, a Japanese restaurant, an Italian trattoria and a coffee shop.

Room Information

Royalton Punta Cana has three room categories: resort, Diamond Club and Hideaway.

All rooms offer 24-hour concierge service and room service, free WiFi, rain showers, a minibar and a balcony or terrace. Views vary from ocean to uninspiring. An ocean view room will cost extra.

For an extra $60, you can use an online room selector to choose exactly where you want to stay, just like choosing your seat on the airplane.

Standard rooms are spacious and modern, with comfortable beds. Suites come with two queens or one king and can accommodate up to four people. Swim-up rooms are also available.

Is the diamond club worth it? The upgraded Diamond Club rooms come with extra perks such as butler service and the ability to make dinner reservations; an exclusive pool, restaurant and beach area; an hour of hydrotherapy every day; and a better room service menu.

These perks plus all-round better service makes the Diamond Club upgrade a good proposition, if it fits within your budget.

For a more luxurious experience, the Presidential 1 bedroom suite has double the living space of the family suites and a separate living area with a double sofa bed.

The Diamond Club Presidential two-bedroom suites can accommodate up to eight people and are another step-up in luxury, while the Chairman’s suite has a dining room, living room, hot tub and pool table.

Wheelchair Accessibility

Accessible rooms are available and there are ramps throughout the resort.

Customer Reviews

I searched the web and found some guest reviews, most of which were positive.

Alternatives

Royalton Punta Cana vs Royalton Bavaro

With both hotels on the same beach, you may be wondering, what’s the difference between Royalton Bavaro and Royalton Punta Cana? The main difference is the on-site water park, which is available to Bavaro guests, is located at the Punta Cana hotel.

If you think your kids will make good use of the waterslides, it might be better to stay at Royalton Punta Cana instead.

However, there are height restrictions so kids under six will not be able to ride many of the slides. In this case, stay at Bavaro, where they can enjoy the splash pad and lazy river instead.

• Water park
• Access to next door resort Memories Splash
• Beach beautiful and clean

Royalton Bavaro vs Hard Rock Punta Cana

The facilities at this resort, including the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and the 45,000 square foot casino are some of the best in the Dominican Republic.

In addition to the great amenities, Hard Rock Punta Cana features plenty of fun rock memorabilia and music-themed activities for the family.

• Huge casino
• 18-hole golf course
• Concert performances

Grand Palladium vs Royalton Bavaro

Grand Palladium is one of the more affordable mega-resorts in the area, set on a beautiful beach. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, the food is good and there is a casino on-site.

On the downside, it can get crowded at dinner and smoking is allowed outside.

• Casino
• Good standard of food
• Value for money

Conclusion

Royalton Bavaro is a solid choice for families looking to stay at a luxury resort on Bavaro Beach. On the whole, the food quality is good for an all-inclusive and there is a good variety of dishes on offer.

Children are well-looked after with a kids’ buffet, lazy river and Flowrider. The kids club is also popular and the water park is a good day out.

Diamond Club guests are usually the happiest at the resort, as they have access to all the areas, including the coveted beach cabanas, a quieter pool and better service.

Standard rooms are still pretty nice, however. All the rooms are a good size and everyone gets a good bed and a rainfall shower, regardless of the color of your wristband.

Royalton Bavaro is comprised of distinct sections, unique to each traveler's vacation style. Choose from the family friendly resort or Diamond Club™ sections or enjoy a tranquil escape in Diamond Club™ Adults-Only room areas. All of the luxurious rooms and suites at Royalton Bavaro offer: Royaltons Signature DreamBed™, 24 hour concierge service, Unlimited Free WiFI for all your devices, Rain showers, Stocked mini-bar, Balcony or terrace, High thread count sheets, USB recharge and Bluetooth audio stations, In room safe, Satellite television, 24 hour room service, Ironing board, coffee maker and hairdryer