The Lakes Barcelo Bavaro Golf Course

Lots of restaurants to choose from, friendly staff that made us feel welcome and our stay enjoyable

Dated property with very mediocre service and staff attitude. Location along the ocean is the draw (and ocean views are magnificent). Overall it’s a 3 star operation at a 5 star location.

My wife and I stayed here for our 10yr anniversary. This was our first time in the D.R. Overall, we would rate it a 4 out of 5. We stayed on the adults only side with the "royal service", which included a concierge.The resort had a great view and was nice and clean. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! We couldn't say enough good things about the staff. We made some good friendships with them. Juan Alexander F was an incredible bartender and become one of those friendships! Milton at Sante, Wanda and the poolside bar, and Martini at the royal service beach were also incredible!! They helped make our trip!! We were a little disappointed with the food, but that may be because we were comparing it to all inclusives in Mexico. It was still good, but not amazing. We did not like how many people tried to sell you excursions or items on the beach either. We did not get that at the Paradisus in Playa Del Carmen. It seemed like someone was either trying to sell you on the circle club or an excursion. They did leave when you said no, I just didn't want to have to say no so often. Punta Cana as a whole seemed safe and the people were friendly. We went out and did the Rex Buggie Adventure, which was a lot of fun! We plan on going back to Punta Cana with our kids The beach was beautiful, the water was clean and warm, and the pools were great! We would recommend staying at Paradisus Palma Real atleast once. We're just not sure if we would go back for a second time.