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IFA Villas Bavaro

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3.5 of 5 stars 318 reviews
318 Reviews
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# 35 of 72 hotels in Punta Cana
  • Address
    Playa Bavaro-La Altagracia
    (Formerly Barcelo Villas Bavaro Resort)
    Punta Cana
    Dominican Republic
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 315 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 237 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 240 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 234 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 237 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 45 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 259 reviews Young singles
    • 60% based on 259 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 50% based on 259 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 50% based on 259 reviews Families with young children
    • 40% based on 259 reviews Older travelers

Reviews of IFA Villas Bavaro

( 1-10 of 318 )
5 of 5 stars
chicago, il
Jun 28, 2008

my sister and i went to ifa villas to lay on the beach and swim. it was the best place i could of picked. dont listen to the other reviews of this place. they are all wrong. its been totally renovated and perfect. beautiful white sand beaches w/ reddish pink flecks, 100 ft tall palm trees, clear turquoise water. the... more

4 of 5 stars
Savannah, GA
Jun 23, 2008

My best friend and I went to the IFA Bavaro Villas from 6/12-6/16 and we loved it. I read all the reviews before going, and I can't really say that any of the complaints were a problem with us. The rooms were better than we expected, the resort was beautiful, and the beach was within walking distance...must closer than we... more

Jun 13, 2008

Went down by myself, (as a single female) to relax and visit friends who moved there. Just remember a Dominican minute can take a 1/2 hour.... The front desk registration went well enough, one person (Maximo) needs to be nicer to the guests, I found him rude and demeaning. .Dinner reservations can be made starting in the morning, opposite the... more

1 of 5 stars
Lyman, Maine
Jun 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Very, Very disappointed with this resort. This was our fourth trip to the Dominican and we have loved it everytime.....except this time. This resort was a 2-star at best. First the good: the rooms were very nice. The a la carte restaurants were nice. That's about it. Now the bad: With the exception of the "Cafe Dominicana" bar, the drinks... more

Jun 3, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at IFA Villas Bavaro from May 9 to May 17 with a couple of our friends. It was by far the best vacation we ever had. The only thing that was not perfect - the A/C in our room didn’t really work – and we just never thought about asking them to put us in a different room.... more

May 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This was our second time at the IFA Bavaro. May 9-16. 2 Yrs ago my husband and I stayed and we had the best time. Had NO complaints about the resort. We brought a family of 4 w/ us this time. It was there first time in the Dominican and picked IFA for there first trip. WOW! The resort has... more

3 of 5 stars
New Jersey
May 22, 2008

The hotel was beautiful. There are 3 pools and so many bars. We stayed right outside the main pool area with the pool bar. The room was great except for issues with ants in the toilet and sink area. We complained about it several times, however nothing was done about it. Another issue was that the cleaning maids came to... more

3 of 5 stars
Connecticut
May 21, 2008

My friend and I stayed at this resort from 5/3/08 to 5/8/08, I would return to Punta Cana but try a different resort. Apparently it was a long weekend in the countries so it was mobbed around this time, check your calendars or do some research before you book! We were pleased with our stay but it does get a... more

4 of 5 stars
Knoxville, TN
May 20, 2008

Three of us stayed at IFA Villas Bavaro May 8-15, 2008. We were in our early twenties and booked the trip through a travel agent several months in advance. The resort overall was very well-maintained, most buildings looked new, pools were nice, and a few construction projects were ongoing. Our room was located near the main lobby and main pool... more

5 of 5 stars
chattanooga
May 13, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

I just got back from my honeymoon, and we loved this resort! It was worth every penny! The pools are huge, and not over crowded, the loud music was great, but they also had a smaller pool that was quiet and very shaded if you just want to chill. I did water aerobics with "Alex" everyday at noon. The room... more

Reviews of IFA Villas Bavaro

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