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IFA Bavaro Village Resort & Spa

Playas de Bavaro #17, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Formerly Barcelo Bavaro Village)
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IFA Bavaro Village Resort & Spa
Ranked #63 of 99 hotels in Punta Cana
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

the rooms are old and small. The towles do not change everyday. food is simple and plain. A/C unit is very noise. The pictures on Ad are different from the real one. the rooms are old and small. The towles do not change everyday. food is simple and plain. A/C unit is very noise. The pictures on Ad are different... More

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quebec
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Stayed the week of April 20-28th, 2013 - 6 travellers ages 26-47 - PROS: Nice beach to take long walks on....customer service was the best that I have had at any resort, drink were okay, 24 hour drinks and food, spa was nice, gym was apparently nice although I did not take a look. The grounds were beautiful and all... More

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Ottawa
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Overall this resort was decent but nothing special, I'll break it down into pros and cons. Pros: ------ Beach was very very nice. All white sand so it wasn't hot on the feet. No rocks or coral, well, some coral but normally over your head. There was some grass floating in on some windier days but it wasn't that bad.... More

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Shediac, Canada
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4 hotel reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We stayed at the IFA 4 years ago and again this year April 17th to April 24th in room 4435 (after a room change). Had to call to have air conditioning looked at and even after it was "fixed" the room was very hot at all times. The block of rooms we stayed in was right beside the theater and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I stayed at ifa bavaro april 4 to 18. I had a great time and my 2 weeks passed so quickly. here is a small review. ROOMS: i was in the 3000 they are called the superior rooms. I was very happy with my room...I didnt have any problems with hot water or with the air conditioning. The only small... More

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Dundas, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

This was a return visit for us to IFA Bavaro Village. Without telling us, we were issued a special colour wrist band that identified us to staff as return visitors. Staff went out of there way to make sure we were happy. A tray of fruit and bottle of rum was sent to our room with a warm welcome note... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

Great place from the beach to the pools . Everyone is really nice from the gardeners to the housekeepers and the entertainment is great. Really fun group of people . They made the experience , really welcoming feeling like you never left home. Very comfortable . Waiters and waitresses are superb . Very fast and thoughtful. The spa is also... More

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Guelph, Canada
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Stayed in a Villa- Very outdated. Walls were dirty. Dresser drawers were nailed shut. Barely enough room for 2 adults. Mattresses were OLD and noisy - Dirty plywood siding for a bed frame. Pillows were lumpy. Shower water pressure was LOW and that was "good" because sometimes we had no water at all.Room Service "serviced" rooms at 5pm!! Advertisements state:... More

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Saint john
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We just got back yesterday from IFA Bavaro Village. We were there from April 10-17th, 2013. I don’t even know where to begin to address the complainers about this resort. It was beautiful! The food was wonderful. You can book unlimited a la cartes and they have four of them. You have to line up at 8am in the morning... More

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Barrie, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

we stayed here week of mar 31-apr 7 we had a great time everything was great!!! the staff work hard to make your stay memorable!!! loved the rooms...the food...the entertainment...the beach was beautiful!!! definetly would recommend this place!!!

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Additional Information about IFA Bavaro Village Resort & Spa

Also Known As:
Ifa Bavaro Village Hotel Punta Cana
Ifa Bavaro Village Resort And Spa
Ifa Bavaro Village
Ifa Bavaro Village Hotel
Ifa Bavaro
Ifa Bavaro Ocean Village
Address: Playas de Bavaro #17, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Formerly Barcelo Bavaro Village)
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > La Altagracia Province > Punta Cana
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#40 Romantic Hotels in Punta Cana
#49 On the Beach Hotels in Punta Cana
#50 Family Hotels in Punta Cana
#54 Top resorts Hotels in Punta Cana
Price range (per night): S$143 - 219
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
IFA Bavaro Village Resort & Spa is the ideal place for those guests who enjoy a quiet location during daytime and the service & benefits of the new IFA Corallium Spa located in the Ocean section and in the evening to enjoy a professional entertainment program with live performances on stage. In the center of the resort the lagoon-like Village Pool is the perfect meeting place for most daytime activities. The Villas area is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and invites you to relax. All guests have access to all services of the entire resort, regardless of the area in which they are accommodated. The "all inclusive" - service includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant Colibri and Las Velas beach restaurant with buffets of international cuisine, snacks in the beach restaurant "Las Velas"or"Pikalo” Snack Bar (open from 12:00 to 02:00h), menus in the Pizzeria new Creperie and dinner with prior reservation in the a-la-carte restaurants Italian "Bella Serata", Mexican "Jalisco", Asian “Bambu” and the gourmet restaurant "Caribe" (lobster with extra charge). With the "all inclusive" - service, you have the choice of a variety of national drinks and cocktails at all bars, including the In-Disco "Fantasy" (23:00 to 4:00h) with national drinks and admission. Our resort features a full catering and leisure facilities, such as 9 restaurants, 7 bars, discotheque and shows. Within this excellent facilities it offers: 3 Pools, each with a separate children's pool, 2 tennis courts, table tennis, basketball and volleyball court, darts, new mini club and mini disco for the entertainment of the little ones, stores at the shopping center "Las Palmas". 18 hole Golf course Cocotal ($) 5 min away. As well for free are, the use of loungers and towels both in the pool area as well as on the beach, for you to freely enjoy the Caribbean sun. Additional Services (extra charge) include: a laundry service, babysitting service, car rental, internet, money exchange, ATM and 24h medical assistance. The resort also has several souvenir shops, a small supermarket and a pharmacy. Activities range from dance lessons to Caribbean rhythms, introduction to the thrilling world of diving on to invigorating lessons of aerobics and agua-gym. Additional sports activities on the beach are: badminton, windsurfing (standard boards) snorkel gear, beach soccer, kayak tours, catamaran, pedal boat or sailboat, horseback riding ($), diving lessons in the PADI diving school ($), or in the vicinity of the resort you can enjoy deep sea fishing, boat trips & glass bottom boat (all$). Among the additional services is to mention the excellent IFA Corallium SPA, with more than 1500 m2 space, especially designed for relaxation and health care of the guests. It is open from 7:00 to 22:00h and offers: 8 cabins for facial and body treatments, a fitness room (free for all guests), a beauty salon, 2 saunas, 2 steam baths, Jacuzzi, hydro massage cabin and an outdoor massage area exquisitely furnished. Our SPA specialists will advise you about the wide variety of programs, beauty, anti-stress therapies and rejuvenating treatments. ... more   less 
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