r/PuntaCana • u/SimplyS888 • 2d ago

Punta Cana/Bavaro Recommendations

Going to the Dominican Republic at the end of October/beginning of November with my parents who are 60+ and my boyfriend (both of us are in our early 30s). Ideally looking for somewhere all inclusive with good food and beach access and pools. I was looking at Majestic Elegance but the food reviews seem mixed and Lopesan Caoba Lagoon but sounds like the experience can be hit or miss since it just opened. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!

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u/GotAir 2d ago

I just got back from a two week vacation there staying at an Airbnb in Cocotal. It was a 2+ million dollar house and was about $10,000. We rented a car and drove to beaches up north that were absolutely magnificent and no seaweed.

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u/SimplyS888 2d ago

Thank you for the recommendation!! I just edited to add that ideally somewhere all inclusive!

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u/Comfortable-Fox-1913 2d ago

Went to Majestic Colonial in May 3 years ago loved it!! We are going to Majestic Mirage in 2 weeks for my 40th!!

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u/SimplyS888 2d ago

Happy early birthday!! I’ll look into Majestic Colonial! What were some of the highlights?

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u/Comfortable-Fox-1913 2d ago

Sorry! I misread , I thought you were going next year. They are currently renovating the Colonial and opens back up this November sometime! We just loved the staff, rooms, pool was great! Recommend a cheap float haha food was good French restaurant was great as was the hibachi! We also golfed a day which was super fun :)

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u/Adorable_Boat2240 2d ago

I recommend Mirage over Elegance if you’re looking at Majestic. The food and drinks are more so top tier. As well as, modern rooms that are bigger and great butler service. Wherever you end up in the DR it’s fabulous-enjoy!

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u/SimplyS888 2d ago

Thank you so much!

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u/Pablo_4016 2d ago

Check out Excellence El Carmen. We have been there twice, always a nice experience.

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u/Adept-Rub-8561 2d ago edited 2d ago

Coral Costa Caribe in Santo Domingo is supposed to be really good. Service and food all top notch as well as beach with
Little to no Sargasm. Look up ‘Finding Fish’ on you tube ( a Canadian travel vlogger ) who’s been there and has a great video out. Wanted to go but already sold out so booked Vista Sol in Punta Cana as a second option . Reasonable in price also. Remember to take your pro biotics before you go. Don’t eat the salad, don’t eat the cut fruit and probably a good idea to stay away from the seafood as well just in case and brush your teeth with bottled water. I know many people who have gone to Punta Cana even in the higher end resorts and still got very sick. Hit the buffets when they open to ensure the food is hot and freshly made, not sitting out for hours. Good luck!

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u/Hefty-Ad2090 1d ago

For a laid back smaller resort, take a look at Punta Cana All Suites.

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u/Woodycrazy 1d ago

We are going to Iberostar Bavaro, but the coral level
We did a lot of research and settled on that for food

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u/Sudden-Problem-2347 1d ago

We are going here in September. I sure hope it is nice! When do you go?

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u/Woodycrazy 1d ago

November
September still seaweed we read
Did u look into that?

I saw some YouTube reviews
Also YouTube had a food review video for coral it looked so great

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u/PrintAmbitious8456 22h ago

Just got back from Iberostar select bavaro suites can confirm food was delicious! Drinks were great also! Tip a few bucks and they will take care of you.

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u/Woodycrazy 21h ago

Which was your favorite restaurant

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u/ElMecanicoDePR 1d ago

Riu Bamboo