Good resort

Very clean and well maintained. Food was average, difficult to book reservations for restaurants but only because we were a bigger group. Not many activities for kids other than the pools. Beach was excellent.

Amazing resort but a lot of walking

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The hotel was very clean and the grounds were kept very clean. Staff were nice and friendly. We were in building 11 with a swim out so we didn’t get much sun until 2 in the afternoon. Beach is absolutely gorgeous and the pool and beach chairs are one of the best I’ve ever had at any resort. We did all the la carts except for ocean because we’re not big seafood eaters and they were all excellent, food at the buffet was great too.

Amazing resort

no complaints, beautifully maintained resort. entertainment continued even with the rainy weather. Resort certainly doesnt want to dissapoint their guests. Diamond club is well worth it. Nicest resort Ive ever been to so far.

We are coming back!

There are 3 pools, all perfectly maintained, lots of comfortable lounge chairs, lots of clean towels. Beach was clean, lots of chairs. Also, there was no smoking at the beach nor at the pools, this was very much appreciated! Service in the restaurants was good. The bar closest to the entrance to the lobby had the best service, morning till evening. Sometimes service in the Buffett was slow. We ate at the "Hunter" unfortunately we did not get a table inside but outside which was very hot...We w [... read more]ere not told that they could not accommodate our group, perhaps we would have booked somewhere else had we known. Japanese was great, the cook put on an excellent show, food was excellent, great décor. Our room was cleaned very well daily. On arrival, one of the drawers fell out and the other 3 were very difficult to open. I told the concierge who came to our room and took pictures, said she would report that repairs were needed. We were there for 7 days, the drawers never got fixed, disappointed. The Royalton Bavaro was excellent value. The location was good.

Great Resort!

The grounds of the resort are beautiful the landscape is the perfect tropical escape. The staff are incredibly friendly and made our stay perfect. Thank you to Yaniris for the perfect setup for my proposal to my now Fiancée. The Food is average as I’ve found this at all Dominican Resorts I have visited. Drinks are incredible. The Lazy River is wonderful and lots for the kiddos to do was plenty of activities to stay busy with our family we look forward to returning again.

Memorable stay at Royalron Bavaro

My stay at the Royalton Bavaro was excellent from the first minute. We arrived at the hotel and the check in was seamless. We were able to be close to our family friends and immediately, we went for our breakfast and the vacation started. The rooms were great, food and drinks were everywhere and the service was great. Our butler, Manuel Delacruz made our stay memorable as he went above and beyond our expectations without hesitation. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.

Mediocre resort

This is definitely not a 5 star resort. Not very good amenities.rooms were a little dated.nickel and dimed for everything. No activities for kids outside the lazy river.definitely overated and will not be going. Back

Had great time!!!

Royalton Bavaro was amazing! ?✨ The staff were super friendly and made the whole trip feel special. The food and drinks were decent, but honestly, everything else totally made up for it! Pro tip: If you’re getting any extra services (like spa, excursions, etc.), either pay right on the spot ? or make sure they charge it to your room ? so you can settle it all at checkout. I learned the hard way and ended up paying for my spa twice ? (yes… I went twice because they had a 2-for-1 deal with my f [... read more]iancée, so of course I couldn’t say no ?). Overall—beautiful resort, great vibes, and totally worth it! Would go back in a heartbeat. ??

Fair resort for what we paid

The hotel was clean , a bit run down, some renos required. Buffet was ok, a la carte restaurants much better . Pushy salespeople trying to sell timeshares . Very frustrating! Diamond club members favoured over non- diamond club regarding the app to book restaurants. Karina was very helpful . Give her a raise. More work required to clean seaweed on the beach .

Needs facelift and less harassments

Resort grounds clean/ nice. Pools need staff cleaning cups /food inside. Beach needs cleaning. Terrible seaweed issue not dealt with every day. Watch out for some guest services personnel. Yaqui - very bad harassment on time sharing selling service. The only person we loved and appreciated was Carina. Amazing and caring Carina who helped us book restaurants. The App they provided only gave us a 9 pm dinner time line. I have been to several Royalton resorts and this one needs a facelift.  [... read more]Everything including building falling apart. This specific Royalton favours Diamond Club and others are treated differently.

Nice Resort for Family Vacation

We just returned from a 7-night stay at the Royalton Bavaro, traveling as a family of four with two teenage boys. Overall, we had a great vacation and appreciated many aspects of the resort. Room We stayed in a Presidential Suite, which offered ample space for our family. The current layout works, but could be improved with a larger or dual pullout in the living area—as sharing the bedroom with a teenager wasn’t ideal. Upon arrival, there was a small ceiling leak, but maintenance responde [... read more]d promptly and resolved it without issue. The room was consistently clean, with daily housekeeping service. Mini-bars were stocked on day one, though they weren’t refilled daily as expected. Hot water was plentiful—just a quick note that you’ll need to turn the handle opposite to what you might be used to and let it run a bit. We were in Building 15, which provided an amazing view of the ocean and pools. Buildings farther back may not offer the same tropical feel. The balcony was spacious, with lovely morning shade. Comfier seating or a lounger would have made it even more relaxing. Resort The resort is large and beautifully spread out, with nearly a kilometer between the lobby and the beach. We enjoyed the walking, which helped spread out the activity and gave us a chance to get our steps in. If walking isn't your thing, this may be a consideration. The lazy river was a standout—about 25 minutes per loop through shaded areas and water features, finishing at the swim-up bar. Tubes aren’t provided, so bringing your own (as we did) is a great tip—just keep an eye on them. The Royalton pool was peaceful and a great place to unwind with a book, while the swim-up bar pool offered more energy and resort-led activities. Mini golf was a fun touch, though with only three putters, it’s a one-group-at-a-time experience. The fitness center was well-equipped and never too busy—treadmills, ellipticals, weights, and machines met our needs nicely. We also enjoyed tennis and pickleball, a nice break from water-based activities. Equipment is available in the fitness center. One challenge we faced was pool chair reservations. Like many resorts, early morning towel placement is the norm. Unfortunately, we experienced a few instances where others moved our umbrellas or even took our towels and bags. One day, some of our tubes went missing while we were at breakfast. This was more a reflection on fellow guests than the resort itself, but it did impact our experience. Restaurants, Food & Beverages Booking a la carte restaurants can be frustrating, as others have noted. Despite early-morning efforts through the app, we couldn’t get into the steakhouse without assistance from a helpful staff member. That said: The Japanese and Italian restaurants were excellent, and we had no issues booking them. The steakhouse lived up to its reputation—it was a hit with the whole family. We appreciated the Sports Bar as a casual and lively alternative, especially while watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Brazilian restaurant wasn’t open for dinner during our stay, but we enjoyed a tasty lunch there. The oceanside restaurant was only open briefly, though it would have been nice to have more access. The main buffet was our go-to for breakfast—plenty of variety, and the omelette station was a highlight. Drinks were great throughout the week—quick service and generous pours. The coffee shop was a surprise favorite, perfect for both morning coffee and afternoon ice cream. Beach The beach itself is beautiful, with soft white sand and striking blue water. Unfortunately, seaweed was an issue during our visit, limiting our time there. Still, we could see its potential and hope to return when conditions are better. Entertainment The nightly shows were typical of tropical resorts. We especially enjoyed the Michael Jackson, Adele, and Queen tributes. Some of the others weren’t our style, but the variety was good. Other Notes While we understand the need for sales, the constant upselling of excursions and memberships became tiresome. We would have preferred a more relaxed approach, where we could seek out information on our own. Similarly, the vendor stalls near the pools and main walkway were persistent and a bit uncomfortable at times. It’s worth noting that access to the Royalton Splash waterpark is no longer included—there’s now a $35/person fee, or you can attend a vacation club presentation for free passes. Overall While we experienced a few frustrations, this is truly a beautiful resort with lots to offer. Our family particularly enjoyed the lazy river, the gorgeous views from our suite, and the delicious food throughout the week. With a few minor adjustments, this could easily be a near-perfect vacation destination.

DONT GO HERE IF YOUR KIDS HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS! We will never return

My son has special needs and we asked by email 3 times, as well as calling the hotel direct to have side by side room. When we arrived to hotel, we did not have rooms anywhere close to each other (we had swim out but where not even in the same pool. After almost 1.5 hour at the desk they got us in the same swim out section but not side by side. Next day the kids checked out of there room 10am and were told 5pm room would ready. We went to front desk at 5 and were told to leave - not ready.  [... read more]We wanted to get ready for dinner reservation but 4 people in one room was difficult. We didn’t get access to the room until 6:30. We wasted a day basically with all the headaches trying to get side by side rooms. The hotel staff do no care about the safety and well being of my autistic son. IF YOU HABE A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD DO KOT GO TO ROYALTON HOTELS AS STAFF HAVE NO WILLINGNESS TO ACCOMMODATE. Aside from that, the swim out pool water level was very low and no jets on to circulate water. Pool was filled with leaves, bugs, cigarette bits and even 2 bloody bandaids. Disgusting! We found and killed 2 cockroaches. The ceiling in the shower was damaged and a section was falling down on us while we showered! They closed the Rio restaurant (one of the main reasons we went there) leaving only 3 restaurants. The reservation system for restaurants doesn’t work so it was a battle everyday to not get stuck ongoing to buffet.

Easily the Worst Resort Experience We’ve Had in the Dominican Republic

This was our fifth time visiting the Dominican Republic and without question, Royalton Bavaro was the worst experience we’ve had. And that includes other five-star resorts. Honestly, it didn’t even feel like a four star Check-in was a disaster. We arrived around noon, tired from travel, and the lobby was pretty empty. Still, check-in dragged for what felt like forever. They told us our room wouldn’t be ready until 3pm (fine), but when we returned at 3pm, we were told it still wasn’t ready hou [... read more]sekeeping was running behind. We finally got into our room an hour later. That’s four hours of waiting around just to start our vacation. The resort is painfully understaffed. You could feel it everywhere. from slow service at the front desk to the chaos at the restaurants. We booked dinners through their buggy app (which glitched constantly), only to show up and find out the restaurant was closed. That happened twice. Once through the app, once after speaking to someone in person at guest services. Communication between staff is clearly broken. Restaurants were slow. Even when we managed to book, we waited forever for food. It wasn’t just us people were visibly frustrated and some walked out. Again, not enough staff. Even one of the employees, when I asked about why I’d been sent to a closed restaurant, acknowledged how badly the place is being managed. No hairdryers. Seriously. Traveling with my wife and kid, both of whom have curly hair, a hairdryer isn’t optional it’s necessary. There was none in the room. We asked for one every single day of our 7-day stay. It never came. Not once. We weren’t the only ones either other guests were complaining too. This is basic, and it’s just not acceptable at a hotel claiming to be five stars. Lost bracelet fee was salt in the wound. They warn you upfront that lost bracelets cost $150. Unfortunately, our kid lost hers. After everything we experienced, I hoped they’d show a little grace. I explained the situation to management no flexibility, no empathy. I had to pay $150 just to check out. Look, I don’t usually write reviews like this. And we chose this resort because friends recommended it based on how it used to be. Clearly, something has changed. And not for the better. Would I return? No. Would I recommend it? Absolutely not. There are so many better places in the DR. Do yourself a favor skip this one.

Amazing Butler

Room luxurious but dated needs TLC .food at Marche bland .food at a la cartes enjoyable.Hunters and Gratzi my favorites, Rio food especially beef burned on outside raw on inside.pools , bars lovely and staff very friendly! DCBreakfast excellent and staff, go out of their way to please.But the whole two weeks was made excellent by our Butler Manuel who went above and beyond to make our stay excellent. We paid extra for elite plus but Sunwing sent a westjet plane that did not have this ame [... read more]nity. No extra leg room. Nexus bus was half hour late to pick us up at Royalton Bavaro. But despite these things we had an enjoyable holiday. The lazy river was the most fun we had there!

Beautiful Resort

The resort is beautiful and most of the staff were hard working and friendly. Our butler Domingo was great. "Superstar" and Walkieria at the Diamond Club pool were exceptional in looking after us. The same could not be said of the Diamond Club desk employees. They were indifferent to the point of rude. I feel there are too many Diamond Club patrons for them to provide the service expected. When you have to sign in on the arm of a lawn chair and then wait two hours for a room, I felt this was not [... read more] acceptable. We had arrived at 3:00 P.M. and did not get a room until 5. The food was good . The best restaurant was The Hunter Steakhouse, quiet, excellent service and great food.

Great resort

We went a family of 4 with two teenagers. We had a great time at this resort. The lazy river was fun, bring your own floaties though. Food was pretty good, but we aren’t picky. The beach was beautiful and the drinks were delicious. They workers are the resort were fantastic and cheerful. I would definitely recommend.

Amazing Resort

Overall in general from all the bad reviews I have read, I would definitely do this resort again. Never believe what you read till you experience them yourself. This resort was actually amazing. The beach and pools were amazing, food was delicious

All good, except for check-in

Very nice property with friendly staff, excellent amenities and good food. Overall, I would recommend it. The biggest disappointment was that it took more than 2 hours to check-in; which was very frustrating considering we paid for Diamond Club but arrived at 11:30pm. To arrive that late and not be able to get into your room until 2am is unacceptable. There were only a few groups ahead of us, but only one employee who took forever to check each group in. We didn’t meet our Diamond Club butler fo [... read more]r a few days. After that, things went well, the beach is great, Diamond Club area is nice, food is above average. I will possibly go back, but only if they fix the check in process.

Incredible stay!!

10/10. Everything was amazing. Swim out room highly recommended. Food, grounds, staff all fantastic. Lazy river such a bonus. Incredible beach always able to find a spot with help from the beach staff.

Beautiful resort!!

Had the most amazing time at the Royalton bavaro resort and hotel! The grounds were absolutely beautiful, food was great, staff were all so amazing and friendly and the rooms were very nice, they had some miner issues and could use a little TLC but nothing serious. Overall, we had the most amazing time at a beautiful place!