Hotel Overview

For those seeking the most luxurious of experiences, Iberostar presents Iberostar Grand Bavaro. Located on the stunning Playa Bavaro in Punta Cana, just 30 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport, here you'll find an exclusive resort filled with swaying palm trees and every pleasure imaginable. Reserved exclusively for adults, Iberostar Grand Bavaro has been created with one thing in mind - your ultimate pleasure. From personalized butler service and spacious, elegant suites complete with a pillow menu, to a relaxing, two-story ocean front, world-class spa and gourmet dining, everything here is created to spoil and pamper like never before. Guests staying here will also enjoy access to all 3 Iberostar sister properties and their amenities, located in the Bavaro Beach Complex, making this an excellent option for Destination Weddings.

Location

Punta Cana - Beach
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) : 15 miles

Property Information

Accessible rooms: 2
Floors: 3
Suites: 274

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Hotel Advisories

Advisory *Important Information* The Dominican Republic imposes various restrictions each year for Easter. They usually begin the Thursday prior to Good Friday and run a few days past Easter Sunday. The following regulations may be enforced: -Motorized water sports may be banned -Non-motorized water sports may be limited or banned -Alcohol consumption may be restricted (most resorts get a permit enabling them to serve alcohol to nonnative people during the ban) -Music may be limited or silenced

General Policies & Fine Print

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
Minimum Guest 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.

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.

Spring Break Policy - Bookings in the months of March and April will be subject to the following conditions:

  • The minimum age requirement for check-in is 18. One parent or chaperone at least 25 years of age will be required per room for check-in.
  • Students/youth between 16 and 23 years of age. Adults accompanying are responsible for the students’ behaviour. of the remaining nights.
  • In the event that any guests engage in inappropriate behaviour or cause physical damages to the facilities, the Hotel Management reserves the right to expel the said guest without reimbursement or refund of the remaining nights.

Pet Policy Pets Not Allowed

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_5.0 15536 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Beautiful and Relaxing!

    We came to the Domican on the advice of other family members. When we arrived at the resort, we immediately checked in and were told that our rooms weren't quit ready. Who cares!! The bar is right there in the lobby with tons of comfortable seating and a gorgeous view of the resort. Oh, did I mention that the Cuban and Dominican cigars are free to enjoy with your amazing all inclusive resort package. We were also given vouchers for any of the buffets in the resort. We chose the buffet just off of the lobby area. We had a family of 12 on this trip. We walked in an found a large table that would easily sit all of us. The buffet was huge with different meats, seafood, fresh tropical fruits and salads. Our girl Carla took amazing care of us. We asked if we could save these seats for breakfast every morning. Sure enough, we slowly start straggling into where we had had brunch the day prior. Everyone whas definately feeling the affects of the night before. Coffee con Leche, a bloodymary and a good breakfast was just the cure to get us fired up for the day. We took a trip that the resort offers for free. Along with free transporation to a cigar factory where you can watch them hand roll Dominican Cigars. This was definately on of the trips I enjoyed the most. I do love a good cigar and a run bar to sit in a big comfy chair enyoying my cigar along with great dominican dark aged rum. There are quit a few restaurants to choose from for dinner. I highly reccomend making reservations! The beach is white sand filled with tiki huts with lounge chairs and if you need a cocktail, just ask your cobana guy to freshen you up.... We did't have any children in our family trip, but we did see an awesome kids part in the pool. I could keep going on and on about the beauty of the resort along with all of it's aminities. All I can definately say is, we've already booked again for next year!

    Oct 28, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Pretty good not great

    Food. The food was very good, even at the buffet. They only offer buffet breakfast and lunch, that was good too. Love the Italian both times. Japanese was quite good. The steakhouse was average. We didn't enjoy the French. The gala buffet on Thursday night was impressive with huge shrimp, snow crab, tons of sushi options, oyster bar... Don't bother going to the resort next door for food. The smokehouse was horrible. Food was cold and not what was on the menu. The Mexican was ok, not great. Room..We had an ocean view but it really wasn't close to the ocean. Room was clean and matched the pictures online. The common areas are starting to show wear and tear. Butler service. Shester and Houston were great. This was more helpful than we expected. They kept our mini bar stocked with our favorites and kept the ice bucket full. There were several other nice touches like birthday decorations, cake, and Cava. They also did some nice decorations with towels, the bed runner, and rose petals. They were our contact for whatever we needed. They gave us a number to text or call and their responses were reasonably prompt. Pool, cabanas, pool bar. Pools were clean and good temperature. lots of shaded place to sit. no competition for cabanas. pool bar drinks were ok. Secrets had better drink selections and just tasted better. Always ask for too shelf selection or you will get the cheap swill. It was nice to have an app to order food and drinks at your seats. Servers were also checking on you. Foam party in the pool Friday was very fun! Entertainment. Day time was lacking, maybe because it was an older crowd and not very busy. There were activities on the calendar but nobody was rounding up people to enage. For instance beach volleyball was on the schedule twice a day and there was never a game. once someone came around asking for players.Entertainment staff only seems to spend time with spanish speakers, but were pleasant. The singers at night in the lobby were good. The other entertainment at the boat was not very good. We didn't stay out for any of the later dance party stuff. Overall at the price point we like secrets Akumal and Cancun quite a bit better because restaurants were open for breakfast and lunch. The food was a bit better and there was a little bit more of a fun vibe.

    Oct 26, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    WOWZA!!! HOLA!! Just book it

    What an unforgettable experience. Every one made us feel like family and want us coming back for more. From the beginning Garcia checked us in and helped us out with everything - upgraded us to a beautiful ocean front room! The energy, smiles, and hugs make you feel like you are at home. Jose and Armando were our butlers and couldn’t ask for more. Nothing short of amazing and was always ready to be there when needed. They even gave us itineraries everyday of what kind of activities and food there were onsite. The room was fantastic - Yahira left our room speechless and with a little touch of romance everyday, they left dove towels with flower petals most days…so thoughtful!!!! Jose left us a beautiful bath with petals from the door to the tub. I mean everything was extremely well thought out and we really enjoyed the surprises. Water was always filled and fresh and we did not have to worry about anything. The food was excellent. Our favorite was the surf and Turf and the French. We didn’t get to try Italian (mostly because we are from Jersey :)). The hostesses and waitresses and servers were so kind. Nelson hooked me up with oysters and man did Nelson go out of his way to make us happy!!!! Breakfast was also my favorite because the buffet has literally everything. Yary always greeted me with a hug and everyone always had smiles on their face, even as hard as they work. Entertainment was spectacular. There was always an activity throughout the day. The dancing lessons from Yeli, Chema and Rio was the cherry on top. They provided all the energy and kept us going. The entire entertainment staff was amazing, sorry I can’t remember all the names!!! The cigar lounge was a hit especially for my other half. They had cigars for sale as well as top shelf alcohol. Ingrid was the server and bartender and we really enjoyed her company. You can tell she knew what she was doing with lighting the cigars and giving us our drinks. Amazing customer service !!! Pool was a bit warm but it is also 90 degrees constantly all year round but after a rain storm it felt great. Nelly brought us pillows at the cabana and Hamlet made us amazing drinks! The cabanas were so comfortable!!! Rodrigo is our man that hit us up with all the coconuts. He even cut them open to let us carve out the coconut jelly inside with the shell - first time I’ve ever seen that and it was one of my favorite memories!!!!! So delicious!!!! Our view was ocean front and I sat out on the balcony for hours. What an outstanding view. The grounds were so well kept and always had crew maintaining it. Elia asked about our stay and was so sweet. She let us know we can go straight to her when we come back! Thank you for everyone for making our vacation special and unforgettable and excellente!!!!! We can’t wait to come back and give hugs!!!!! Adding all our friends names below!! Ingrid Benjamin Nelson Yary Garcia Jose Armando Elia Rodrigo Victor Hamlet Nelly Julian Chris Chema Yeli Rio Jose Luis Eduardo Alexander

    Oct 25, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    “Fantastic Service and Great Vacation at Iberostar!”

    Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites in Punta Cana exceeded our expectations, offering a wonderful all-inclusive experience. The food was consistently good, with a wide variety of options to suit any palate. From the buffet to the specialty restaurants, every meal was a delight. The service was top-notch, and we can’t say enough about Ery and Hamlet at the pool and beach bars. They are the best bartenders, always attentive, friendly, and making sure everyone is well taken care of. We especially loved Ery’s cocktails and wish he were back at the pool bar full-time! Our butlers, Houston and Shester, were incredible. They checked in with us daily to see if there was anything we needed, ensuring our stay was smooth and enjoyable. Their attentiveness made us feel truly pampered throughout the trip. The entertainment staff also did a fantastic job, offering a great range of activities and keeping the energy up around the resort. Whether it was a fun poolside activity or an engaging evening show, there was always something happening to keep us entertained. Overall, Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites provided a wonderful vacation, and we highly recommend it for anyone seeking relaxation and excellent service.

    Oct 24, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Another great time!

    Another great stay at the JOIA Grand Bavaro and we couldn’t be more pleased. This was our 4th stay at the resort, this time to celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary and we’re always made to feel at home each time we come. The staff is always warm and friendly and they make us feel like family. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by Yan Luis who had remembered us from a previous visit and took our luggage to our room. We had a chance to reconnect with our friends, Leyle, Ery, Manuel, Armando and Yary and met new friends, Bruno who served us on the beach and Benjamin who waited on us at the Bella Vista restaurant. A special shout out to Manuel who had flowers arranged on our table when we had dinner at the Surf and Turf restaurant, we were so surprised and very appreciative of his kindness. For the first time we both had massages at the spa with Olga and Tanisis who provided us with excellent service. Last but not least we had a chance to talk with Rodrigue the ‘coconut man’ a nice elderly gentleman who does such a nice job of keeping the grounds neat and trimmed. In addition to the food and beauty of the resort it’s truly the people who make us return year after year. We’ll always come back to the JOIA Grand Bavaro because they treat us like family!

    Oct 22, 2024

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