Playa Bávaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Rating8.2Rating8.1Non-motorized water sports (kayaking, windsurfing, snorkeling), beach volleyball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, table tennis, archery, and fitness classes are all included. The pirate-themed waterpark is included for families. Golf (18-hole P.B. Dye course), scuba diving, motorized water sports, horseback riding, and babysitting are extra charge.
Large central freshwater pool. Sun loungers fill at peak occupancy — position early.
Children's pool connected to the water park. Shallow, safe entry for young children.
Outdoor pool adjacent to the SPA Sensations facility. Generally quieter than the main pools.
Restricted to Coral Level guests. Adults-only or premium access — confirm current policy at booking.
Second Coral Level pool. Same access policy as Pool 1. Both offer a quieter alternative to the main resort pools.
Direct access to the nine-mile white sand beach. Calm Caribbean water with minimal surf — good for swimming and snorkeling. Loungers and umbrellas provided. Non-motorized water sports available from the beach. Seaweed (sargassum) can be an intermittent issue — staff work to clear it but it's a regional phenomenon not specific to this property.
Kayaking, windsurfing, and snorkeling from the beach. Included.
Courts included. Lessons available at extra charge.
Court access. Included.
Organized and self-play. Included.
Courts available. Included.
Walk-up. Included.
Supervised sessions. Included.
Three-story fitness center — unusually large for an all-inclusive. Full equipment plus daily classes. Included.
Kangaroo Club (0–3), Mini Club Monkey (4–6), Mini Club Dolphin (7–12), Eagles (13–17). The Kangaroo infant program is rare in Punta Cana. Included.
On-site water park with slides and pirate theme. Included. The main attraction for families with children under 12.
Outdoor playground and a dedicated movie room for children. Included.
Professional shows at the main theatre nightly. Included.
Evening live music at various venues. Included.
On-site displays of Dominican crafts and local products. Included.
Show cooking stations at the main buffet. Included.
Bocce ball. Included.
Supervised sessions. Included.
Full PADI certification courses and dive excursions available. Extra charge.
Jet skiing, parasailing, and banana boat rides from the beach operators. Extra charge.
Off-site through the excursion desk. Extra charge.
18-hole P.B. Dye course on-site. Extra charge. One of the better resort golf courses in Punta Cana — book through reception to guarantee tee times.
Extra charge (complimentary one night for Two-Bedroom Family Junior Suite guests, 7–10 PM).
On-site casino and DC-6 nightclub. Included for access. Casino charges apply to games.
Extra charge through excursion desk. Saona Island, Catalina Island, and Altos de Chavón are the most popular from Punta Cana.