IFA Villas Bavaro Beach Resort & Spa^{(3.5 stars)}

We had a standard room in the bungalows. The condition of the room was good, the furniture however, partially renewed (veneer peeling, drawers underneath suffer from fatigue and are partly broken). The room has a small fridge, which daily with several bottles was. Next to a well-functioning air conditioning system is also a ceiling fan was available. Other features were: a hair dryer, a safe, a telephone and a flat-screen tv (dw-tv is received). The shower is rather small. The room corresponds after our opinion rather a three stars standard, the 4. star is probably the extensive wellnessangebot owed.

There are 6 bars, a snack bar, a buffet restaurant and 4 à la carte restaurant about the complex distribute. Over in one of the à la carte restaurant (asian, mexican, italian, caribbean) food, must have been in the morning the same day a table at the customer service (opposite the front desk) be reserved. (goes also by telephone). The food the buffet offers a lot of choice and is good quality, we would have more local dishes. We enjoyed the mexican and the caribbean restaurant and were not very impressed. The selection of drinks in the whole complex left for us however no wishes open. Particularly positive we want the coffee dominicano stress, where it is next to various coffees excellent mixed cocktails.

As our standard room literally farther edge the hotel situated was, there was now and then problems with the room service (cleaning, etc.). Complaints were always friendly and dealt with immediately. The service language in the hotel was english, the staff pleased but also over a few friendly words in the local language. German was only hardly to almost not at all understood.

At the pools are all beach chairs at the soil firmly screwed. The grounds are very clean and well maintained, the loungers but could partially be restored. At the pool areas and at the beach are enough chairs available.

The complex consists of three parts, the bavaro village, the bavaro ocean and the bavaro villas. The 652 rooms are 262 in bungalows. These are up to 800 metres from the beach away, but there is a connection with mini-shuttle buses, which constantly in the hotel commute. In a shopping area you will find next to some sovereignty and a mini market also a doctor, as well as a pharmacy. At the ocean area there is a wide range of spa treatments. The audience was mixed, both the age, as well as from the nationality.

The transfer time from the Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 30 minutes. The hotel is located in a very quiet area at the beach of bavaro. There are no towns in the immediate vicinity. The beach is fine sandy and very nice. The relaxation is therefore slightly marred, that constantly in the immediate vicinity of yachts and smaller courier anchor and the swim shared zone was very narrow. The hotel offers an animation program, evening shows, as well as a disco.

I had a room in a villa. Air conditioning and ceiling fan available. No major flaws. Was okay. Behind the wall/fence of the resort is the access road from where it partly a bit noise was.

For breakfast the omelets very recommendable. Pizzeria pikala very good, as i was mostly for lunch. In the evening in the main restaurant is the grill station recommended. Otherwise is the food ok, but a bit monotonous. Generally i would have more fish and seafood expected. There was always a fish, but always the same. à la carte restaurant i didn't use, you should perhaps. The cocktails tasted some pretty much the same and the plastic cups also not appealing. Ok was the Caipirinha.

Friendliness and service were very good. At the check-in (it was just nothing going on, i was the only) everything was very fast, it was everything was explained to super, i have a brochure with the restaurants and other information you need, hotel plan, and so on. I was with bags to my room at the rear of the villas dangers At the front desk very good english spoken. Check-out also very easy. I was to check-out before the shuttle to the airport a (different) room available in the i again showers, can on the day of departure from 7 a. m. the front desk be reserved I could also my beach towel until abreisetransfer keep. Everything very uncomplicatedly, bravo! The staff is everywhere very friendly and always to be had for a joke. Dealing of the staff with wheelchair users is extremely positive, be in the restaurant very welcoming and always had a small fun. It was never tip required or signals, of course, you are looking forward but if one which gives.

Beach chairs at the pools rather scarce, before breakfast as international practice already reserved ☺ At the beach were enough there. The entertainment is not intrusive, i was on the beach volleyball and it was very lots of fun made.

The resort is territory in the form of a strip from the beach in the direction interior designed. Rooms are in the 3-story buildings (ground floor + 2 upper floors) or the villas at the rear of the resort. The villas are 10 rooms per villa. The villas has every room also a small terrace. The grounds are very well maintained and it is each morning everything scrubbed and cleaned.

Transfer from Punta Cana International Airport very short, about 20 minutes Nearby is a shopping center, but i was never there.

Size of the bathroom

3.0

Cleanliness & linen change

3.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

4.0

Size of the room

6.0

Atmosphere & furnishings

4.0

Quality of food and drinks

4.0

Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas

6.0

Variety of food and drinks

5.0

Competence (handling complaints)

6.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

6.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

6.0

Staff's knowledge of foreign language

5.0

Quality of the beach

6.0

Overall condition of the pool area

4.0

Child care or playground

5.0

Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)

6.0

Family friendliness

5.0

Condition of the Hotel

4.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

4.0

Disabled-friendly

6.0

Proximity to shopping areas

2.0

Distance to the beach

5.0

Transportation connection and available excursions

4.0

Restaurants & bars in the area

4.0

Other leisure activities available

5.0

Wow! Super! Large beds, high ceilings, picture windows, large hygienic shower and sufficient space. Flat screen tv, minibar, the every day with water, Cola, Fanta replenished, coffee maker (delicious coffee) couch and so on. Everything you need!

The food was perfect! In the main restaurant there were every day other delicious meals. Very recommendable in the morning is the omelet, lunch the meat from the grill and in the evenings the wok dishes. Delicious! In the morning, there was a juice bar with refreshing shakes ( bananenmilchshake ☺. There was lots of bread- and cakes, omelet, scrambled eggs, fried egg... And much juicy fruit. We always had lunch at the beach bar eaten. There were burger, fries, fish, poultry, pork, beef and fruits and salad. In the evening there was in the main restaurant tasty wok dishes and meat, fish and shrimps from the grill. The meat was always warm/soft/juicy. The waiters were always very attentive and courteous. If you a give a tip, read you all wishes from the eyes. What i really liked were the long opening hours of the restaurants. Furthermore, there was pizza, burgers and chips in the pizzeria until 2 o'clock in the morning. (for people from the disco or animation come, very convenient, if you have a small ' hüngerchen' got)

The staff was always friendly. Everyone greets you. It is simply a very nice folk. Most speak spanish and english. At the front desk there was staff, what was very good could speak german. The maid we had at the start a tip. The rooms were always properly cleaned. There were new fresh towels and the sand from the beach was gone. You can every day by the pool new beach towels give.

There were three pools and a square with whirlpool's. from the entertainment during the day by the pool we didn't really notice much, since we mainly at the beach were. At the beach was wasserärobic made, dance lessons, soccer, beach volleyball, Boccia and so on. The entertainers were very pleasant and good job. And even if you don't want to take part, didn't rumgenervt! The beach is very wide and spacious. The sand was light and the water turquoise as in paradise ☺ umbrellas were not, since there were enough palm trees and trees, to the sun to protect. The beach was each evening tidy. Beach chairs were sufficient and it was also not like the ölsardinen next to each other. The evening entertainment found in the theatre instead of. It was very nice, funny and diverse. You could beautiful caribbean cocktails. Everything is all-inclusive, from the Piña Colada, blody Mary until the pink lady.

The hotel has a large, very lovely well-kept complex. In the hotel you will find a few animals ☺ (chickens, truthhähne, flamingos). There are 2 main restaurants, 3' à-la-carte restaurants (chinese, mexican, gourmet), 1 beach bar, 2 bars and 1 pizzeria. The hotel consists of two areas-the villas (bungalows) are at the rear of from the beach and the village (two-and three-story building) is located directly at the beach. The hygiene in the hotel largely written. Everything was in perfect condition. The guests were mainly from Spain, Portugal, Amerika, Mexico and the cathedral. Republic there was also a few german and austrians. We had booked all inclusive, really brilliant.

From the airport it was only half an hour away. There were many excursion possibilities, amongst others snorkelling, diving with rays and sharks, catamaran drive and santo domingo. You could directly in the hotel shopping or in the shopping center in the immediate vicinity (to touristenpreisen ). The distance from our accommodation to the beach was about 5 minutes. If you at the beach to the right is, one comes to a quiet spot. On low palm trees climbing and beautiful memories make ☺

Size of the bathroom

2.0

Cleanliness & linen change

2.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

3.0

Size of the room

4.0

Atmosphere & furnishings

3.0

Quality of food and drinks

2.0

Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas

3.0

Variety of food and drinks

3.0

Competence (handling complaints)

1.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

3.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

3.0

Staff's knowledge of foreign language

4.0

Quality of the beach

3.0

Overall condition of the pool area

4.0

Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)

3.0

Condition of the Hotel

4.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

3.0

Distance to the beach

3.0

Other leisure activities available

4.0

Size of the bathroom

6.0

Cleanliness & linen change

6.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

5.0

Size of the room

6.0

Atmosphere & furnishings

5.0

Quality of food and drinks

6.0

Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas

6.0

Variety of food and drinks

6.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

5.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

3.0

Staff's knowledge of foreign language

5.0

Overall condition of the pool area

5.0

Condition of the Hotel

3.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

5.0

Transportation connection and available excursions

6.0

The bungalows were very spartanically equipped and totally dark. Bathroom was totally 'filthy', to coin a phrase. Otherwise we would have no cockroaches. Sink was typical for the country separated from the bathroom, but in such a way, that the wash everything completely underwater stood. The superior room were already little brighter, with a coffee maker. Bathroom was much more friendly decorated, decent powerful shower and not only drop as in the previous room. But also the same as with the sink-but acceptable in our opinion. All rooms had air conditioning, the sometimes. However not functioning, tv and telephone. The air conditioning had their blackout-but ok, we were hardly in the room.

There were four à la carte restaurant. A mexican, japanese/asians, caribe and italian. The mexican and the caribe offers international cuisine were spotless good! The asian was mixed-one should only the grouper and the satye skewers take. Everything else was more inedible. The italians have we not at all try, since it pasta and pizza also always to food. The main restaurant colibri was the buffet-restaurant. Breakfast was okay, lunch was okay, dinner was okay - however always the same. And i mean really always the same. No variation. The beach restaurant where lunch can be eaten, it was the same. Ok, but also here always the same. Without à-la-carte restaurant really unbearable. The quality here was very mixed, but we had no great expectations, finally, all-inclusive buffets now not for deluxe cuisine. Itself well. Cleanliness and hygiene were alright, kitchen style - no idea what it was. It was a riesenmischung from all. You came to some extent the two weeks by.

Were friendly the employees actually all. The foreign language skills were limited. One had sometimes the impression they want a not understand - after however, i spoke spanish to them had, they could not evade ☺ and lo and behold, they understand. Room cleaning left a lot to be desired-a, that the lady just into the room comes, although a do-not-disturb-sign outside is. And the daily-one stands naked and on the door. Without knocking without everything... To the other that particularly in the last few days nothing at all more was done. Sometimes it was so, we are in the morning at 9 at the beach, arrived in the evening at 17 hours, and the room was still not made. Only after the dinner. Beds were not at all excessive-as we moved over there were, it smelled even to another perfume a woman... Basically on complaints-if one stubborn remains. It is always tried to appease, the issue with the cockroaches. After we but it grabbed we got the next day the same a new room. Clearly then, and without an extra charge. Some other guests have reported to us, that the maid tip-about 3 Dollar - and then the room properly. For a day. I refused to but for a performance extra pay, the were of course should be! The restaurateurs there were however always very friendly and polite, in particular in the restaurants a la carte. Very recommendable.

On the first night we got a so-called ' bungalowähnliches rooms' bed linen. On the first view was the room relatively clean (not of course german purity, but we did not also expect that ☺, two large queen size beds, however, were both already very klabrig. The furniture were already very worn out, the bathroom was in very bad condition. The tiles were klabrig, the bathroom as such very musty. The room had a peaceful location just as we had hoped, but we had relatively quickly fixed, certain roommates in the room had cockroaches. After a complaint we changed 5 times! The room - every time bungalow, every time with the same problem. The staff before heading the new rooms entered always the light-hardly any we had it 5 minutes and then again, the crawling insects out... After some debate we got then a superior room. You would think, that since this problem did not exist. Was much friendly and lighten-but cleanliness also left to be desired. After talks with other travellers are cockroaches in this area particularly in the bungalows a big problem. The employees are all friendly-but even with tips is not the minimum on room service running. Sheets and towels were changed, let alone the fact that the floors were swept/swept. Only after ask we were given fresh towels. There were mainly elderly people there, hardly any russians/slavs especially german, french.

From the bungalows the distance to the beach under circumstances be very far-it depends on what one is. That meant, i find myself in the number 1214 i about 1-2 kilometer running track, in the superior rooms (room numbers 31-46) were there is a maximum of 5 minutes to to the beach. But there was a shuttle service from the bungalows to the beach and reception. The airport was relatively close, from the planes can really not be called. Shopping: the shopping center in the sense that you souvenirs can buy are available - more but also not. In the hotel came every saturday ' flying dealers' and start the people before main restaurant again fallen from. We found it rather annoying. Also at the beach it was quite annoying, since even on the beach constantly ' massage'leute come and address. Night life and restaurants are not in the proximity-is but also because, that in in the area only all-inclusive hotel. So, as we it from elsewhere know, times the hotel was super calm, strolls, stroll is not possible there. But not due to the fact, that tourists for their money and fear for one's life should, but rather that there no possibilities there was. Excursions: lots of excursions from the travel agent. However also expensive! We were over looking in land travel and could not find, that from this suppliers offered excursions more expensive would be the TUI or other, as already numerously described. We stayed in the present folders compared and the prices always in Euro converted and have no clear differences notice. As an example: bus ride to santo domingo with minimalbesichtigung (that was actually more of a promotional trip) cost around the 90 €, to isla Saona about 70 Euro. No matter what you actually made, it artete always with shopping-the coach runs targeted the tourist shops at. Also, everywhere a constant music-some people like this, we were looking for more the peace and quiet. And in particular the catamaran drive to Saona it was quite a night life tour-which was a shame, in this good time! As mentioned, most people it useless for-us rather less. Access to the public transportation: bad, there is a bus service to a shopping center, but is worthwhile this hardly. The souvenirs there are very overpriced and there there is also only the souvenirs, the already on and in the hotel there is. We went on a day a rental car -cost 75 Euro. Either really cheap - however in comparison to coach tours we could targeted stop and other towns head where much less tourists are. Very recommendable: boca de yuma-just very nice! Important: with english one comes only very, very little progress. That means spanish language was an advantage. And on the autopista there is also no problems with potholes or such.

Size of the bathroom

6.0

Cleanliness & linen change

6.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

6.0

Size of the room

6.0

Atmosphere & furnishings

6.0

Quality of food and drinks

6.0

Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas

6.0

Variety of food and drinks

6.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

6.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

6.0

Staff's knowledge of foreign language

6.0

Quality of the beach

6.0

Overall condition of the pool area

6.0

Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)

6.0

Family friendliness

6.0

Condition of the Hotel

6.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

6.0

Proximity to shopping areas

6.0

Distance to the beach

6.0

Transportation connection and available excursions

6.0

Restaurants & bars in the area

6.0

Other leisure activities available

6.0

Size of the bathroom

5.0

Cleanliness & linen change

5.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

5.0

Size of the room

5.0

Atmosphere & furnishings

5.0

Quality of food and drinks

5.0

Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas

5.0

Variety of food and drinks

5.0

Competence (handling complaints)

5.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

5.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

6.0

Staff's knowledge of foreign language

6.0

Quality of the beach

5.0

Overall condition of the pool area

5.0

Child care or playground

5.0

Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)

5.0

Family friendliness

6.0

Condition of the Hotel

5.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

6.0

Disabled-friendly

5.0

Proximity to shopping areas

5.0

Distance to the beach

6.0

Transportation connection and available excursions

6.0

Restaurants & bars in the area

6.0

Other leisure activities available

6.0

We were in the ocean front village. Huge, with two large 1.40 meters bedding provided freshly renovated room. The Ocean Village is right at the beach, then comes the bavaro village and afterwards the villas.

In the hotel spread and at the beach there was during the day always possibilities for something to drink or to eat. The beach bar is beautifully located and the beverages are tasty. The food is also here as a snack very varied.

All really friendly, whether in the buffet restaurant, à la carte restaurant, gardeners, security, reception or the cleaning staff! It was mainly spanish spoken, which is logical. Most speak english, some german. Room service was alright, had always fresh towels.

The hotel beach is a dream – if you are looking for shade you will find these under palm trees. There is always somewhere a spot and a free beach chair.

We were in the ocean building (thank god ), room 4414, the building quite at the beach. Everything was great, large room with 2 kingsize beds. Facilities spacious and super nice clean, very clean. The villasbereich, we saw the villas look at, the furniture is partly old and worn, nothing for us. Therefore rather ocean or village room, then you can't more wrong! Everything on foot to explore – is like a small village augebaut with a beach, two buffet and three à la carte restaurants, a pizzeria (great!) , three pool bars and café-dominicana-of course, all all-inclusive. Many canadians and americans, little german and - luckily - no russians.

I think the location of the hotel perfect, since the transfer time to this hotel about maximum 20 minutes and the beach very broad with many palm trees, just amazing. Right down 20 minutes you can get to the tacky beautiful dream beach, where almost not a soul is. That is so nice, that it is also to the 10 most beautiful beaches the world. Shops are at the beach right and left spread (around 2 to 3 minutes ) a lot cheaper as the shops in the hotel. There is at the beach rum, cigarillos, cigars, pictures, jewelry (turquoise, amber ) amongst others, clothes, souvenirs (kitsch, masks, statues, and so on.) Excursions not booked, there are a lot of too expensive over the tour operator. There are also discreet suppliers at the beach, the price are much cheaper.

Size of the bathroom

4.0

Cleanliness & linen change

1.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

4.0

Size of the room

4.0

Atmosphere & furnishings

6.0

Quality of food and drinks

4.0

Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas

6.0

Variety of food and drinks

2.0

Competence (handling complaints)

4.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

4.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

4.0

Staff's knowledge of foreign language

4.0

Quality of the beach

5.0

Overall condition of the pool area

3.0

Child care or playground

1.0

Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)

6.0

Family friendliness

4.0

Condition of the Hotel

5.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

5.0

Disabled-friendly

4.0

Proximity to shopping areas

2.0

Distance to the beach

6.0

Transportation connection and available excursions

3.0

Restaurants & bars in the area

4.0

Other leisure activities available

2.0

Size of the bathroom

4.0

Cleanliness & linen change

5.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

4.0

Size of the room

5.0

Atmosphere & furnishings

5.0

Quality of food and drinks

4.0

Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas

5.0

Variety of food and drinks

5.0

Competence (handling complaints)

3.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

2.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

6.0

Staff's knowledge of foreign language

3.0

Quality of the beach

6.0

Overall condition of the pool area

5.0

Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)

4.0

Family friendliness

4.0

Condition of the Hotel

4.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

5.0

Disabled-friendly

4.0

Proximity to shopping areas

6.0

Distance to the beach

4.0

Transportation connection and available excursions

3.0

Restaurants & bars in the area

4.0

Other leisure activities available

3.0

We had a bungalow, the close to the flamingo was. We were often the night from the cheeping flamingos woke us up. Morning crowed then about half six a cock. 2 of which ran through the complex. Peacocks walked through the area. The bungalow was very small but it was comfortable. There was a flatscreen tv, a dresser and a wardrobe with many handles and a safe, the sink with the hair dryer was also there and n fridge with a 1 liter bottle of water or also times 2 per person. The air conditioning not cool as well and was on the rattle and when it rained, went the water through the roof the wall down. But only in a corner. For the electrical in the room needed a room card. So you could the air conditioning not start, if one outside of the room was. The map one needed the door lock to open. The toilet and the shower stayed in a room. There were shampoo donor in the shower. Warm water was always there, and plenty of towels. On the terrace there were 2 chairs and a table. A wäscheleine had also. The bungalow was thoroughly cleaned.

There is a large buffet and 4 à la carte restaurant ( mexican, italian, caribe, asian) and a pizzasnackbar. The à la carte restaurant you could early in the morning when the guesteservice on each day. For this you had to get up early, to to reserve. The restaurants not worth it really. The advantage was, there was the noisy buffet escape. We are very reluctant to in the buffet out. The places have been allocated and one sat closely with the neighbours. The waiters and cooks were always in front of the feet and you had to watch out, that you don't get knocked down. It was very noisy... As in a crowded train station and it was very! Uncomfortable. The variety at the buffet was not so big, no matter what meal the food was forever cold and the meat often still raw. It is everything fast. The food again picked all a couple of days The beverages were brought to the table, which often forgotten. Oh well. We know that different. So n big minus for s buffet. The dishes etc. But were always clean. The à-la-carte restaurant i can caribe recommend. There was delicious. You had in all a la carte a small selection of food. The mexican and the asians, i found not good and it was also not tasty. Brr The mexican we had burritos ordered-which was a salad and 3 small, tiny fried a kind of spring rolls in the mexikonationalfarben. The asians, the main dish in such a kind of broth served. I had my 5 pieces of meat and pasta in a broth swim. Tasted not good. The pizzasnackbar was okay... Not the kracher of pizza but for the hungry alright. Enjoyed lunch the beach was good. There were very delicious things from lasagna, to thick fries ( class), meat, salads, desserts and fresh crepes... Yummy. They were really good. At night there was the italian restaurant there, the was also good. There are several bars on the complex. Thirsty did not. Also the cocktails were delicious. If you ordered a cocktail, then says with brugal... Then you get these better rum and already is the cocktail a pleasure. Everything is included. At the bars you could sit well in the evenings. Unfortunately were in the café dominicano the chair screwed and if you have long legs it was very tight. The soft drinks are there everywhere with little carbonic acid enables. In the afternoon from 17 o'clock there were crepes at the pancake house. They were great. Unfortunately the at 16 o'clock prepared and at 17 o'clock just reheated.

The service we found not so good. It started already on arrival at the front desk at. It was always busy and when i called the number was, they took my documents and then they left me is possible, without that something happened. The employees worried about other guests... As i know a little spanish may, i asked what happened now but... I am half an hour without which stirred, to me the great visor angle coincidentally to the front desk was my thought. Then worked also. After an hour we had our bungalow. Who doesnt speak any english or spanish, is lost here. The guest service spoke perfect german. In the restaurants was emsiges hustle and bustle, so that the friendliness remained on the way. Was good the service in the bars by the pool. To the room cleaning it must be mentioned that, that it well cleaned was.

Since we had a bungalow and wanted to have our peace, we were often by the pool without animation. Pool one could not call, because the bar, the the pool is, had always loud repeating music and the fountain, the in the pool is, was the sound. At the main pool and at the beach found the entertainment instead of. Beach chairs there was enough. The loungers were in the whole complex already very worn out and hung deep by also were the screwed tightly to the floor. Closely on closely with the deck chair next to it. One was the whole day the sun delivered, because umbrellas were not or you got a beach chair under a palm tree. There was the whole day shady. It's not beautifully, if one the chair not adjust can. Well the the complex was not full, and therefore you could change. There is also 3 pools. They were all very cold and very clean. There were showers at each pool even at the beach. On the beach, there was also enough chairs. The beach was despite much seaweed very nice In the evening there was a show the entertainment in the theatre. The had a great stage... The shows were good, with it usually shows were. ,the very! Were loud. The poor tourists their rooms had... From 23 o'clock then went the disco go. For children there was n great indoor children's playground with a sandpit, many toys etc.

It is a huge area with all-inclusive and consists of villas bavaro (the bungalows), the bavaro village ( middle section the hotel) and the bavaro ocean and is located directly at the beach the bavaro. It has a total of 652 rooms. There is everything very clean kept. No matter where you were. Everything was perfect clean. There are many nationalities available from many german, russian, dutch and canadians etc. It were while we were there very many young guests there.

It is located approximately 30 minutes out from the Punta Cana International Airport And. The next shopping is about 25 minutes away on foot. To get you to the hotel entrance and then turn right. One comes directly to, it is the Palma Real. There, there are some stores and also the Hard Rock Café. Is very nice made. The prices are in dollars and are everywhere fixed prices. In the hotel itself geibt a small shoppingarkade inclusive a pharmacy where you very cheap what to buy can. To the beach one comes from the bungalows also fast. Either you drove with the hotelbähnchen to the beach or one runs 10 minutes by the complex. The walk is in the very good food.

Size of the bathroom

5.0

Cleanliness & linen change

3.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

5.0

Size of the room

5.0

Atmosphere & furnishings

5.0

Quality of food and drinks

2.0

Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas

4.0

Variety of food and drinks

2.0

Competence (handling complaints)

5.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

5.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

6.0

Staff's knowledge of foreign language

5.0

Quality of the beach

5.0

Overall condition of the pool area

5.0

Child care or playground

3.0

Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)

4.0

Family friendliness

4.0

Condition of the Hotel

5.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

4.0

Disabled-friendly

4.0

Proximity to shopping areas

5.0

Distance to the beach

4.0

Transportation connection and available excursions

5.0

Other leisure activities available

4.0

As i have already mentioned, we share the hotel. Since we already lots of hotels in different regions of the world have, would the upper part (as already described) us maximum 2 stars (category or not) get, the lower part of the two-and three-houses 3.5 +... There everything was okay. Despite noisy air conditioning, not gewechselter towels and rarely purchased beds... It came holiday feeling. It was daily different, partly very habituation-needy times cleaned, water refilled. A shame, but not really importantly, that the rooms do not have a balcony. As we two days the room changed, we give 4 suns.

In this complex there are 4 themed restaurants and a buffet. In the latter there was not really a lot of variation on food, so we tried the theme restaurants. For a table at the desired time to get, one should in time (8:15 a. m. at the latest) in the queue in the reception class. The culinary experience remains from. You will also be formally by a three-course menu whipt, without a chance of benefit to have. (finally wait the next already) if you as' selection of starters' a chicken soup and as a main entrance quite raw fish gets, you are looking forward, that the ' pikalo' returns. Nevertheless the ambiance in the restaurants quiet and sophisticated. At the buffet one had always the feeling, one sits in a portable station concourse. The service was everywhere courteous and quick. Water was refilled immediately, on everything else you had to already times longer wait. Only the ' pikalo ' directly at the pool(no theme restaurant) helped us with offer, service, cleanliness and friendliness is convincing.

Considering: you are in a foreign country and has holiday... However, i must say, was the staff in the restaurants and at the bars very bored and demotivated. There was little (altogether 4) of the -lots of people, they tried, to understand, what the customer wants to, the were also friendly and at least the impression created, as if they enjoy their work. The predominant part of the angestelltn has probably only guests upset, that we had a holiday and they had to work. A shame... We had completely different experienced... The cleaning of the rooms limited to the most important and if there is after 17:00 o'clock was; a bit of getting used to, but no matter. But then often forget, the towels to change or the cabinets wiped... The staff at reception were very friendly and responded promptly to complaints and wishes

The animation was every day present, wether at the pool or at the beach. Of course repeated the offers (partly even daily at the same time, like for instance. Stretch or Steps) but that was no matter. Worse we found the search for self-representation of the entertainers. Somehow you should but on the sensitivities the vacationer enter, and not only show, what you can. Especially with the quilt was no plan to recognize and the movements of the entertainers very inaccurate and no building a choreography to see. If you a lounger by the pool to have wanted, you should already in place, at the beach you have always found something, even if the loungers there partly already a bit old and infirm were. Showers are at the beach sufficiently available and thanks to the many palm trees also enough shade. Evening shows in the theatre one could due to the loudness njur short time bear.

The hotel is 'split '. The top area, in which we were accommodated, is the impression a kindeferienlagers. If you are looking for a busy year at long last have a vacation would like, is a super simple furnished room opposite, that the money, that has been paid not worth it. Also we were in the bungalows bundled, had a toilet, the half an hour needed, to ' fertig'zu will, a sink, at which one not times the hands wash itself could, because the tap way too short was, a 'closet' with about 6 clothes hangers (for two people),6 minischübe for the rest of the clothes... So you had to a bed of the vaunted kingsizebetten as the storage for clothes use. Just stupid! There helps only change rooms...! Because there is also a 2. part of the hotel. The is reachable on foot and so on even the 4 designated stars worth.

Depending on accommodation varies the distance to the beach. But it constantly drives a shuttle. The beach itself is completely okay, also constantly by washed ashore sea-grass cleaned. The beach bar itself is a little further away and in the evening also as one of the designated theme restaurants use.

We had a villa, it was all great, the furniture because of the high humidity of course somewhat attacked, but as mentioned, who searches, the would also find something. In the all in all was the room very clean, spacious. Oh, hangers are practical not available. Wasn't a problem however. The bathroom enough in terms of size, clean... Mini bar filled with water - daily, the tv only english or spanish-except for a german channels, but who wants to ferngucken on vacation ☺ Like the rooms in the main building are, i can unfortunately not judge. According to from other vacationers big, clean and spacious.

There were the following theme: mexican, caribbean, chinese and italian. All including are excellent, is however also a matter of taste. It was very good, best we found the caribe and bambu. Cleanliness and hygiene were top, quality and ambiance a hit! Otherwise, you go to colibri, the 'normal' restaurant '. Here is the grill station recommended, the must try. Here daily different meat freshly grilled... A hit, as well as in the morning there are either omelets, after own desires garnish can, or ' only fried eggs, etc... Eat two thumbs up!

The service was excellent, the staff all very friendly, attentive, courteous and totally nice. You could in english and spanish with them, some understand also german. The cleaning of the rooms was fine, was always cleaned, no matter wether tip left or not. With complaints were immediately dealt with, we were not put off or other, everything was to our satisfaction.

The entertainment was not used by us. Only comment, they were not really pushy. The loungers at the beach are sufficiently available, unfortunately, some quite broken. Here i must but also the hotel in defence, if you some holiday-makers observed, what kind of things they were queue with the chairs, i am surprised not, some quite broken. The beach was cleared nearly daily from the seaweed cleaned... Top! Also the pool sparkles and shines. The loungers are here the same as at the beach, some well, others have worn out. What was strange, the loungers are sideways. You can not be adjusted, but around had the advantage, no tourists could in the middle in the way... Showers are at the beach and at the pool available, toilets there is on the complex enough, at the beach only one area, was little.

Total relaxation, resort is very spacious, but well arranged (well organized). One could relatively quickly. The described not existing cleanliness i can't understand, for me everything was spotless, the condition because of the high humidity of course not more to 100%, but absolutely sufficient. Who searches, which will also find. Who have a vacation and want to relax, the can in IFA villas bavaro beach & spa resort definitely! Guest structure was mixed, in the 2. week unfortunately mostly eastern block, but has limited.

The distance to the airport a maximum of 30 minutes, absolutely pleasant. The area is very extensive, but well organized and well arranged. If you didn't want to walk, can by shuttletaxis (larger golf carts) drive through the area do. Very pleasant... In the immediate area - about 15 going minutes-there is a shopping center including Hard Rock Café - otherwise offers the area not very much. From the hotel a free shuttle to the shopping center San Juan offered. Notification at the front desk, pick-up directly in front of the hotel and after 2 hours does this shuttle bus again to the hotel back.

Size of the bathroom

5.0

Cleanliness & linen change

4.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

4.0

Size of the room

5.0

Atmosphere & furnishings

4.0

Quality of food and drinks

5.0

Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas

5.0

Variety of food and drinks

5.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

5.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

5.0

Quality of the beach

5.0

Overall condition of the pool area

5.0

Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)

5.0

Family friendliness

4.0

Condition of the Hotel

4.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

4.0

Proximity to shopping areas

4.0

Distance to the beach

5.0

Transportation connection and available excursions

4.0

Other leisure activities available

4.0

Size of the bathroom

4.0

Cleanliness & linen change

4.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

4.0

Size of the room

6.0

Atmosphere & furnishings

5.0

Quality of food and drinks

5.0

Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas

5.0

Variety of food and drinks

6.0

Competence (handling complaints)

4.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

5.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

5.0

Staff's knowledge of foreign language

4.0

Quality of the beach

5.0

Overall condition of the pool area

5.0

Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)

3.0

Family friendliness

5.0

Condition of the Hotel

5.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

5.0

Disabled-friendly

5.0

Proximity to shopping areas

5.0

Distance to the beach

4.0

Transportation connection and available excursions

4.0

Size of the bathroom

5.0

Cleanliness & linen change

4.0

Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)

5.0

Size of the room

5.0

Atmosphere & furnishings

5.0

Quality of food and drinks

5.0

Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas

5.0

Variety of food and drinks

5.0

Competence (handling complaints)

6.0

Reception, check-in & check-out

5.0

Friendliness and helpfulness

6.0

Staff's knowledge of foreign language

4.0

Quality of the beach

4.0

Overall condition of the pool area

5.0

Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)

5.0

Family friendliness

5.0

Condition of the Hotel

4.0

General cleanliness of the different areas

4.0

Proximity to shopping areas

4.0

Distance to the beach

5.0

Transportation connection and available excursions

6.0