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Barcelo Dominican Beach

3.0 of 5
Avenida Alemania El Cortecito, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Port Jervis, New York
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This place it HORRIBLE!!! We arrived at noon they told us check in wasn't until 300 pm and that we could go eat at the buffet and walk around and check out the resort. OK no problem, we go back to the desk at 310 and they tell us the room isn't ready yet and would be a couple more... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

I don't know why these ppls are complaining so much about staying here. I had an amazing time service was on point, food was on point, staff was very lovely I had An amazing time. All my excursion were on point services and staff was also my reservations we lovely...

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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

room was in poor conditions, wholes in walls, safe not working, phone not working food mainly inatractive that for thew bad employees frendly with good humors from morning to night the specially 2 at lobster-night (called alessandro and el menor)

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

Just came back from a week vacation with my boyfriend as our first out of the country vacation. i did read all the reviews before coming here so i was aware of what others experience was and they were pretty right. This resort was pretty bad. when we got there we had to wait 3 hours for our room to... More

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Hoisington, Kansas, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

Wife and I's 1st trip to the Dominican. Booked Dominican Beach by price and picture, THEN found the reviews and started to wonder, because they are all over the place. Now that we're back, we realized that it's all about expectations. Other reviewers are right - if you want to be spoken to in clear English at all times, don't... More

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Radhames M, General Manager at Barcelo Dominican Beach, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear Guest, We are so happy to read your comments, thanks a lot. is our pleasure to serve you and do anything possible to make your vacations unforgettable. We appreciate you have choose us and have the opportunity to please your expectations,our staff, as you said, are very hard workers try to improve our services everyday. Thanks for taking the... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We got the hotel in package,and didn't excpect a lot, but wasn't thinking it would be that bad. Hotel staff didn't care about us at all. When I tried to get change at the front desk I had to follow the guy from one end to the other, while he completely ignored me. When he finally looked at me, he... More

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Radhames M, General Manager at Barcelo Dominican Beach, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your valuable comments; we have taken them as a reference to avoid a repeat in any service department. I'm surprised this is the impression you got from our staff this because one of our main tools are the good customer with warmth and friendliness at all times. Regarding the lack of English from our Staff,... More

Baltimore, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

There was a 15 inch crack in the ceiling of my room, but that's OK. I have to use two hands and a foot to close minibar door, but that's OK. No windsurfing since a mast was broken some years ago and that's a shame. Neither Barceló nor Global Divers (a provider of watersport activities for the resort) care about... More

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Radhames M, General Manager at Barcelo Dominican Beach, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your valuable feedback, we have informed all relevant departments to take actions to improve them. Respect to windsurfing we have communicated with our aquatic services responsible for this to be resolved as soon as possible. We are very sorry for these inconveniences, thanks for choosing us and we hope to have another opportunity to serve... More

Brooklyn
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Hotel services is horrible, changed rooms three times in one day. First room was in the back near the buffet restaurant where the service entry is for the hotel staff. I am not the maid I paid good money to be here.. Really bad smell, room mildewy, shower not working, no washcloth, second room, hissing noise from the bathroom, refrigerator... More

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Radhames M, General Manager at Barcelo Dominican Beach, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear Guest, Thanks for your comments, the comments were forwarded to the involve departments for their revision and also to prevent them from happening with future clients. We are very sorry you haven’t enjoy your stay with us, our staff work very hard every day in order to please all our clients. On behalf of all Barceló Dominican Beach staff... More

Jacksonville, Alabama, United States
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Just got back from my annual Girl's Trip with 5 other grown women (we leave the kids at home). First, we were dropped at the wrong hotel and left for 2 hours before someone came to pick us up. Then, spent 2 hours trying to get checked-in without food or drink. By the time were got a room, there was... More

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Radhames M, General Manager at Barcelo Dominican Beach, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for bringing to our attention the situations encountered your their stay with us. It is through communications of this nature that our customers give us an opportunity to assess and evaluate our performance, as well as to ensure we deliver the level of service expected from our hotel. Concerning the lack of... More

Heath, Ohio, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

No complaints at all, the staff all did a great job, some more than others, especially Marino, he works in the main buffet. He took amazing care of our family, we had 7 in our party and whenever we walked into the buffet, he was there and had a table ready for us, we never had to wait to get... More

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Radhames M, General Manager at Barcelo Dominican Beach, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Dear Guest, Thanks a lot for your great comments, we are very glad to know you have enjoyed your stay with us. Our staff will be very pleased to see we made our goal that you have spent a good time on your vacations at our property. Please give us the honor to visit us again we will be waiting... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Barcelo Dominican Beach Hotel Punta Cana
Barcelo Dominican Beach Hotel
Barcelo Punta Cana
Ocean Bavaro
Barcelo Hotel Dominican Beach
Ocean Bavaro Spa Beach Resort
Ocean Bavaro Spa & Beach Resort
Ocean Bavaro Punta Cana
Punta Cana Ocean Bavaro
Address: Avenida Alemania El Cortecito, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > La Altagracia Province > Punta Cana
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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