The resort also has 4 restaurants on the premises and most of them are delicious. There’s a huge variety of food offerings at the buffett. Ricky is amazing, he seemed to love his job. Random nights of 80s videos, or popcorn, or karaoke happened. In the evening and into the night there is entertainment in the lounge areas and on the stage. There are activities planned at the pool and beach area during most of the day. There are so many opportunities for entertainment all day long. The staff was respectful, kind, seemed happy to be working there, and very friendly. The resort is extremely clean and well maintained. We hope to return soon and enjoy the hospitality of the staff once again!

Overall, our experience at Catalonia Bavaro was great, and we would recommend it to others looking for a friendly, conveniently located resort with good food options. We tried the other 18 holes up the road, but they weren't as nice or well-maintained. There are four holes in particular that require some skill off the tee, which added to the enjoyment of playing. We also appreciated the specialty coffees offered at the coffee shop in the shopping area.Īs a golfer, I appreciated having the golf course right on the resort, and it was usually in great shape. The food, in general, was quite good, with plenty of options to choose from. The new Tapas restaurant was our favorite. We mainly ate at the buffets for our meals, occasionally trying one of the four a la carte restaurants. While we used to enjoy going to the beach, we found it too windy this time around. The pool area is a great place to relax and unwind, and we spent most of our time there. The standard rooms could use some updating, as the showers are small, and the patio doors and furniture are outdated. However, we found the loud music from the nearby Pearl night club to be bothersome, so we switched back to the standard side as soon as we could. The check-in process was smooth, and the staff did their best to accommodate our room requests.ĭuring our last visit, we were offered an upgrade to the 'Exclusive' part of the resort, which had a nicer room than the standard buildings. The resort's proximity to the airport is another plus, as it's only a 15-20 minute drive away, which is a relief after a long plane ride. They always make us feel welcome and go above and beyond to ensure we have a great stay. We keep coming back because of several reasons, but the standout feature is the staff's friendliness. My wife and I recently returned from our 10-day vacation at Catalonia Bavaro, a resort we've visited seven times in the past 13 years.

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