Iberostar Selection Coral Bavaro - All Inclusive

O hotel tem uma estrutura a atmosfera excelente, com diversas opções de restaurantes e atividades. O estilo também é aconchegante pelo estilo de acomodações espalhadas em pequenas "casas" de até dois andares. Os quartos são amplos e bem cômodos. A qualidade dos itens incluídos no all inclusive é excelente e o hotel é uma excelente opção para descanso em família. O serviço na praia e no quarto (room service) é excelente, e a comodidade de utilizar o aplicativo para poder fazer pedidos é excelente. O hotel é muito bem organizado e bem localizado em uma região muito bonita de Bavaro / Arena Gorda. Apesar do sargasso estar presente ficou claro que o Iberostar fazia uma manutenção superior aos demais resorts ao lado da sua praia e somente um dia as condições do marca não estavam ideais. Ou seja, o Iberostar se esforça muito para controlar o sargasso nessa época, permitindo que mesmo em momentos com o aumento da quantidade seja possível usufruir da praia.

A recepção do nível Coral passa informações imprecisas e não explica bem as comodidades para os hospedes. O primeiro quarto que fiquei teve um sério problema no banheiro onde a cerâmica do box/chuveiro se soltou (por sorte ninguém se machucou apesar do banheiro estar em uso no momento), e com isso notou-se que todo o revestimento da parede estava se soltando da parede, um risco alto de um acidente mais grave e um indicativo de um problema sério nesse quanto que deveria ser notado antes de colocar um hospede no mesmo. No 4 dia de viagem tanto eu quanto minha esposa tivemos uma infecção alimentar (somente comemos as refeições oferecidas pelo hotel, não saímos dele nenhum dia) e praticamente perdemos um dia da viagem passando mal, o que indica alguma falha no manuseio, controle ou armazenamento dos alimentos.

Personal atento, saludos a Fresita y a Lilo de animación, comida variada y buena

Deben mejorar los postres, un repostero dominicano que los preparen artesanalmente, son sosos la mayoría

Excelente, la pasamos super bien 👍

Todo fue muy bueno, la limpieza, la organización, la comida y las bebidas, el confort de las habitaciones y todo el staff fue excepcional

Nada, todo fue excelente exc

This was one of the most amazing resorts I’ve had the pleasure of visiting! We were there 7 days and it was like a slice of heaven. The workers put in extra effort to make sure you feel valued and special. Alphonso is the only name I remember and immediately addressed the one issue we had. The food was fantastic! My son celebrated his 23rd birthday there and seemingly, found his future wife 😂. Everything was so perfect, we booked to come back next month for my birthday. We will be staying at the JOIA this time. 5 Star everything at IBEROSTAR Selection Coral.

Iberostar Selection Coral Bavaro is excellent, our room was spotless everyday thank you to our fantastic cleaners Josie and Milena, the food was incredible in all of the restaurants including the buffet (El Faro) where the team were really welcoming. Just a really great stay at a relaxing resort with a really friendly team working here.

Our group of 13 arrived at the resort on July 17th. From the moment our feet touched the ground at this incredible place, until we said our final goodbyes we were LOVED! Ramos was our first point of contact. He welcomed us and escorted us to a place to wait in the shade while our luggage was being unloaded by the airport transport driver.. The main lobby was beautiful with its serene island colors and copper accents; visually, it was simply stunning! We were very warmly greeted by the other resort staff in the main lobby and were pleased to have cold fruit infused water at the ready. 3 separate golf carts were waiting for us within 5 minutes to take us to the ‘Inner Sanctum’ (my term for check-in). Francé (I may not have the correct spelling of his name, and if I don’t, please forgive me), was My Husband’s and my transport there (and he continued to be our transport at various times throughout our stay). Before we entered check-in, we were offered cool cloths and water and invited to sit down while everything was being finalized. Alphonso enthusiastically welcomed us and proceeded to get each room assignment and keys for each of our 5 families. From there Francé drove us to our room, carried all of our luggage upstairs in one trip (!!) and wished us a great stay… And it was! EVERYONE we came in contact with was exceptional! From Faro restaurant and bar staff (Kelvin, Ismeal, Frances, Dioris, Yomairy, Julia, Emelio, Akeny (Justin Beeber 😉) and Ramirez to Seferino (our exuberant Main Lobby amigo), Said and John (Assistant General Managers)! There was no opportunity missed to have lively conversation and lots of laughs with these folks! We always looked forward to seeing them and we always felt the same coming from them. Our housekeeper, Marhta, was so kind, warm and extremely accommodating. We had a minor issue in our room upon check in and she immediately resolved it! I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Frantz, the young man my Husband and I saw our second morning on our way to the beach. We greeted him as he was harvesting coconuts from one of the many trees on the resort. He offered us each one that he skillfully hacked open and shaved so that we had the perfect drinking vessel to enjoy the thirst quenching nectar. Each day after when he saw us, he’d tell us what time he’d be at our room and was there with two coconuts…THIS is just one example of the level of care we received daily during our stay. To say this resort is EXPERTLY well run is an understatement. The level of organization is unmatched. When one meal was over, like clockwork the entire staff falls into position to breakdown everything that’s been displayed to make room for what’s to come. To see how efficiently everyone works is like watching a masterful concerto…it’s THAT divine. As much and as hard as they work, we NEVER felt that anyone was nothing more than honored to serve us, and because of this, we tipped extremely well and made great connections. This resort owes us NOTHING! It gave us everything we were hoping to receive during our vacation and more! In closing, I’d like to give a shoutout to one of the security personnel. I never asked his name and I sincerely wish I had. He stood proudly just to the left of the road leading from the Main Lobby to the resort grounds. We saw him our second morning during our walk. We waved and as he walked towards us to greet us he had the most INCREDIBLE smile… Nuestro amigo con la hermosa sonrisa…he has blue/green braces and could very easily be a spokes person for an Orthodontist. Should you see him, tell him his American friends say ¡Hola!❣️

Las habitaciones, la decoración la vista.

Lo único que deben mejorar es la disponibilidad en los restaurantes de la noche, no pudimos ir a los que queríamos porque todos ya estaban llenos y tuvimos que repetir en el mismo y único disponible de la noche.

I had another amazing stay at Iberostar Selection Coral Bávaro. Everything was exceptional from start to finish. The resort is beautiful, the rooms are spotless and comfortable, and the atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming. A special thank you to Gheremy, who truly made our stay even more enjoyable. He was always kind, attentive, and ready to help with anything we needed. His outstanding customer service is one of the reasons we keep coming back year after year. Location: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Rooms: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Noise level: 5/5 – Peaceful and quiet. Service: 5/5 – Outstanding, especially thanks to Gheremy. Amenities: 5/5 – Excellent variety and quality. I highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for an unforgettable vacation. We can’t wait to come back!

Es muy amplia, cuenta con varios para comer, muchas piscinas, animación deportes acuáticos

Que yo pague por el coral selección y tuve que pagar extra para una mejor ubicación ya que esta se encontraba en el límite con el Babaro

Todo realmente extraordinario. La atención del personal, calidad de comidas, entretenimiento, bebidas de altísimo nivel, restaurantes y la habitación, todo ello invita a regresar.

Nada que decir

This is an amazing resort with beautiful grounds, great restaurants, amazing entertainment, a beautiful beach and wonderful pools. The main pool area is loads of fun with activities, music, and snack bars. The staff throughout the resort are amazing, and a special shout out to Eric and Eduardo at the Coral Check-In Desk - they are so friendly and helpful. The Magic Show and the Acrobats were fantastic!! My one complaint would be the concierge Diana that I was assigned to. I wish I had just been able to see Eduardo or Eric for reservations. Diana kept trying to push a breakfast on me and my husband even after we told her we were not interested. (I knew it would be a sales pitch and wanted no part of it). She told us that she does not get a paycheck and needs us to go to the breakfast in order for her to get commission. She said "don't go for you, go for me". Really? We were expected to take time our of our vacation to go to a place we did not want to go to, so that she can get paid? Outrageous! I considered dropping a star in my rating due to this aggravation (nobody wants to be pressured on a vacation!) but it would not be fair to all the other employees who are the best. So my advice to those who are planning a trip: Deal directly with Eduardo and Eric or any of the front desk staff and your stay will be one you will never forget. It really is an amazing place. And take the half day Monkey Tour while you are there!

We were very pleased. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. Beautiful place for a vacation.

The suite, the friendly staff, pool & beach, food, service - eveything was just perfect.

I’ve stayed at the Iberostar Joia next door more than 20 times—I visit at least once a year, sometimes multiple times—and over the years I’ve brought more and more friends along. This was our first trip traveling with teenagers, so we decided to try the Coral Level resort since we are Iberostar Club members and many of the benefits apply there. This was also our final year of a short trial membership. We booked six rooms for this trip, and unfortunately, five of them had issues at check-in. One family’s room was completely mixed up, another couple did not receive the king room they had specifically requested and were placed in a double instead, despite selecting their room category and location in advance. They were told they might be able to move in a day or two, but their teenage children’s room couldn’t be relocated, meaning the kids would have been separated from their parents. Another couple sharing a room with their daughter never received sheets for the pull-out bed. Despite multiple calls and messages—and being told repeatedly that someone was on the way—no one ever came for the entire stay. They ultimately had to get sheets from another room themselves. We arrived a bit early, but check-in took an extremely long time, and we didn’t get into our rooms until more than an hour after the official check-in time. This was largely due to the room mix-ups, along with repeated attempts to have us book excursions and attend a membership renewal meeting. Given how poorly the room situation was handled, we canceled the membership meeting altogether and decided not to renew. We had actually been considering upgrading, but this experience made that decision easy. Once we made it clear that we would not be renewing our membership, we never saw our assigned representative again for the rest of the trip. The resort itself is large and takes some time to get used to. I did enjoy many of the restaurants, and the service at most of them was very good. However, room service was disappointing, with limited options compared to other Iberostar properties I’ve visited. On a positive note, our housekeeper Daisy was excellent—the best part of our stay. She was attentive, friendly, and truly stood out. I also wish there was some sort of rewards or recognition program that acknowledged returning members who have stayed many times and spent a significant amount of money with the brand. Given the number of visits we’ve made and the fact that we were up for renewal, I would have expected a much stronger effort to resolve the issues and retain our business. Overall, this was a disappointing experience, especially compared to the stays I’ve had at Iberostar Joia. While I still enjoy the Joia resort, I will likely start exploring other resort options that offer a better overall experience for families.

Estrutura do hotel, comidas em alguns restaurantes.

Atendimento terrível, parte dos funcionários extremamente mal educados, pouco prestativos, grossos. Problemas que não são resolvidos, e assim é pronto.

Tout ce qui était buffet c est très bien Les chambres sont très bien et tout est propre Le cadre extérieur est très beau

Les restaurants autre que buffet et le personnel pas très aimable et incompétent en anglais alors que la majorité des clients est anglophone

My husband and I just vacationed at Iberostar Coral Selection in Punta Cana 03/2026. It was a very relaxing time! This property is the smaller of the 3, but feels more like a community with the only 162 two story bungalow style buildings. We loved it! They have pathways to go between all the resorts or you can get picked up by a golf cart. We had a second floor ocean front room. It was really nice, and the view was perfect! Especially for a morning sunrise. The lap pool was right below, and the beach bar/buffet/ Salty Soul restaurant right next to us. Perfect for coffee run or morning breakfast. The grounds and beach are very well maintained. We are beach people so we went to our same spot everyday . Tiki huts help to get out of sun. The sand is beautifully soft, the shoreline is miles long for nice walks. Hardly any seaweed and sand is very smooth for walking along. Just gorgeous! Staying at the Coral allows you to go to the restaurants at the other resorts. Make all your reservations for the week when you get there, the spots fill up fast. We enjoyed the Italian and Salty Soul the most. The main stage entertainment is at the resort next door but a simple walk over. Overall the resort property is beautiful and we would go back in a heartbeat! There were a few cons for us that I feel I should mention: The pool water is cold!! People swam everyday, but it took my breath away! ( the ocean is warmer!) Also the in room shower floor is not pitched correctly so the water flows into the bathroom area. We put multiple towels down to soak it up. This also happens on the balcony if it rains. The drain is small so it doesn’t drain fast enough. These minor issues would never hinder us to visit again or even to get the same room. The Pros outweigh these small complaints!! Overall we loved it! We would like to give a shoutout to some employees that went above and beyond. 1. SILVIA, who was an excellent housekeeper! 2. ISMAEL, who was the BEST bartender and works so hard! So pleasant every day! 3. YONAIBI, she was so nice! 4. PABLO, from entertainment was very fun. We would definitely recommend this resort!

Shout out to our ambassador- Manny. What a wonderful, genuine , and attentive individual! Manny went above and beyond for us during our stay. Reuben from The Iberostar Club was also amazing - giving up his time off to help out in a crisis when we ended up needing emergency hospital services. Our suite location was perfect - a moment’s walk from food, 2 pools, and the beach.

I would definitely recommend the Iberostar Selection Coral Bavaro. Just back from 6 nights during a very busy spring break week at the resort. Being a part of the Coral section meant that we had a nice quiet pool to escape to (away from the very busy main pool, which had loud music and activities all day), and a small, welcoming bar at the Coral reception area with really nice drinks. Though we encountered some technical difficulties early on (not being able to connect our rooms to the Iberostar app), those didn't hinder our experience. Food: better than average for an all inclusive. Food at an resort that caters to so many international palettes is really hard. The buffet at El Faro - for Coral guests only - (breakfast and lunch) had a broad range of options, and felt more private than the huge main buffets. Our favorite dinner experiences were at Kabuki (hibachi), the Greek restaurant, and El Faro for dinner. Reservations are highly recommended for Japanese, Italian, and the steakhouse. Everything else is first come, first served. Rooms: spacious and comfortable. I had a junior suite that overlooked the Coral pool. There's a nice couch/sitting area, and a desk with minibar (the minibar came with Coors Light, a Modelo, sparking water, Coke, Sprite, and a small bottle of white wine). I appreciate that the resort does not serve water in plastic bottles, but instead has refillable stations everywhere. The bathroom was roomy and modern. The housekeeping staff was great. The location of the rooms is perfect --- very walkable to the beach and to the restaurants/main building, yet set back enough that it wasn't noisy. One note - the pillows are quite solid, so be prepared! Service: really great staff. Special thanks to Elizabeth and Dayroby, who staffed El Faro during the day and steakhouse at night. They were warm and welcoming. Location: the resort is well located on Bavaro, and has plenty of beach seating. It's a beautiful stretch of ocean/beach. Overall, I'd definitely return. A nice, relaxing week.

En el hotel todo es siemplemente maravilloso

The food was amazing. The staff were friendly and the resort was clean.

The resort needs more lighting at night. The pathways were dim.

Another wonderful trip to this resort is coming to an end and I don’t want to leave! This is our second visit to Iberostar Selection Coral Bavaro, the first time we have ever gone to the same resort two years in a row, and I wouldn’t hesitate to come back a third time. The weather was fantastic, service was wonderful, and the food was delicious. The El Faro buffet for breakfast and lunch is excellent and it’s our favourite for dinner as well since we enjoy dining outdoors under the palm trees. We also ate at the Greek and Mexican restaurants and enjoyed both very much. One small disappointment is that the only restaurant with reservations available during the entirety of our stay was the Japanese. No availability at the French, Italian, or steak house. This wasn’t a huge problem only because of access to the Coral restaurants El Faro and Salt & Soul. If we were not staying in the Coral level it would have been a major issue. The Coral upgrade is very much worth it to us, and not only because of the food. The Coral section of beach never feels crowded, even though the resort is at full occupancy. There are always lounge chairs available at all times of day - no need to get up at the crack of dawn to reserve a chair unless you have your heart set on a Bali bed. The main section of beach always looks very crowded to me, and the main pool is not my idea of a relaxing vacation - crowded, busy and noisy with loud music, games, activity staff yelling into microphones, people sitting at the swim/up bar all day without ever leaving to use the bathroom (eeeew!). Both the Coral quiet pool and beachfront infinity pool are much more peaceful and enjoyable. The gym is now open 24/7, which is a nice change. It is warm, and can feel crowded at times so the extended hours are appreciated. Though small it is well-equipped and kept spotlessly clean. Our rooms were also kept beautifully clean by our housekeeper Deisey, with snacks and minibar refreshed every day. A special shout out to Ismael at the El Faro beach bar not only for his always excellent service. He has been working at this resort for 19 years!

I did not stay here long as I upgraded to the Joia, but I will say after some difficulties with email responses, the reception I received upon arrival was exceptional. Gregorio was all smiles when he met me and gave me my wrist band, he took care of any of my concerns. Diana was my butler, and she was very friendly and helpful. All the staff were very friendly, service for my short stay was overall exceptional ! If you stay at coral level you can use selection, punta cana and dominicana resorts also, so 4 resorts in one ! There is a really fun disco and casino. Location is great 25 minutes from the airport, and beach is very beautiful. My room was renovated and shower was very nice, bed was comfy. Noise levels were not an issue at all. As an avid Iberostar customer for well over a decade, I highly recommend their hotels.

Bueno tuvimos algunos inconvenientes pero se solucionaron

Presión agua caliente al principio mala pero se solucionó

The property tried to charge us us$5.000 additional, because they said booking didn’t send the correct ages of my kids. Booking ammended the reservation but they still tried to make an additional charge. This was abusive and embarrassing, even though booking confirmed once and another that the reservation was ok.

Resort facilities are great. There are plenty of options for activities around the pool or the beach

Old and small rooms (we pay for the Coral level). Water in the shower was flooding the whole room. Food options are good but not available or accessible all the time even with reservations. Resort crew are not helpful and seem to always have hidden agenda behind every interaction.

I’ve been visiting this incredible resort since 2016, back when it wasn’t even called Coral yet, and I’ve made it a point to return sometimes more than twice a year. It’s hands down the best resort I’ve ever experienced, especially for families looking to unwind, recharge, and create unforgettable memories. The pristine beaches, relaxing atmosphere, and top-notch amenities make it the perfect spot to rest and have a great time, but what truly sets it apart are the people who work here—they make every stay feel special and personal. A huge shoutout to the amazing team at El Faro restaurant: Akany, John, and Ismael. Your warm hospitality, delicious recommendations, and genuine care turned every meal into a highlight of our trip. Whether it was a casual lunch or a sunset dinner, you guys made us feel like family. Thank you for always going above and beyond! Also, a big thank you to the wonderful staff at the club reception. Your efficiency, friendliness, and helpful tips made check-in and any requests seamless and stress-free. If you’re seeking a family-friendly paradise where relaxation meets adventure, this resort is unbeatable. We’ll be back soon—can’t wait! Highly recommend to anyone planning a getaway.

They try to sell you on a timeshare at every turn and even tell you dinner reservations aren’t available unless you come back to listen to them. We are here now. Restaurants that require reservations are empty but they won’t seat you or make a reservation unless you waste your time doing the timeshare.

We arrived on 23rd December. This is our 5th stay in 18 months at this hotel. The staff we know have been very welcoming but we are extremely disappointed that we have not been acknowledged as returning guests. We are here until 6th January so will see what happens

First of all I want to thank Iberostar team for a great service from the moment we enter the property easy and fast check in from the reception team, amazing technology to be able to access the room without any room cards! Second of all staff are always welcoming Ismail at the bar area and Dissel service at lunch was excellent Modern rooms very spacious and modern really great! And finally food choice I never had seen so much of a good quality and variety of food, fruit, seafood choices! I do travel a lot across Europe and NA

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We have just come back after 11 nights in paradise. From the moment we arrived to the time we departed, this was the best holiday we have ever had around the world. The location, room, service, food and staff were first class. To be able to have the quality of food daily was excellent. We especially enjoyed the beautiful swimming pools and location to the stunning beach. We will return next year. Thank you everyone.

The location was perfect only 20 minutes away from the airport Atmosphere was excellent there was always something to do Rooms beautiful and very clean Value good for the price Cleanliness everything nice and clean room and hotel you could find a paper on the floor Hotel workers keep everything clean Noise well depends what area you go.. we stayed at coral section was nice and quite Amenities That have everything for everyone boat ride, scuba diving surfing and more Love love this place everyone were so welcoming and loving makes you feel at home

Location: My room was right next to the pool and beach so everything was quick and easy. Restraunts were all within 5 minutes walking and super kind. Atmosphere: I thought it was beautiful, super quiet in the afternoon and very accommodating to anything needed. Rooms: Beds were quite comfortable and everything worked fine. No complaints at all. Cleanliness: All bathrooms and all were clean as well as my room. Service: Service was amazing and always fast and helpful. Special shoutout to El Niño and Fresa for making my experience fun and unforgettable. Truly two of the most fun people you will never find anywhere else.

Todo. El servicio. La comodidad. Piezas amplias, comida variada.

Creo que se podría mejorar el área star prestige de la playa, limpiandola mas a menudo, pues a veces habian vasos del día anterior y servilletas.

So many issues! BEWARE!!! I am currently in our room just bewildered by all of the issues we’ve encountered and feel compelled to share our story. I will say that my husband and I got married at this hotel 7 years ago and all 50 guests loved it. We’ve been coming back with a large group every couple of years since and every year, the quality has gone down a little but still good enough for us to come back UNTIL NOW. The rooms are rundown, AC isn’t working in my sister’s room and no one is fixing it, we got to our room the first night and there was basically a waterfall coming down from our room ceiling. No one has come to fix the water issue. We also had our luggage lost which contained all of my 2 year old daughter’s clothes, toys, shoes, and diapers. No one at the hotel is taking any accountability and no one cares. We also reserved our room 3 months ahead of our visit and then when we arrived, we were told that they had given the room to another family. No apology, no way to make the situation better. They said they didn’t have any rooms left on the second floor and weren’t willing to upgrade us so that we could be on the second floor even though this was their error. The level of service has gone way down and the beloved place we used to boast about is no more. I’m deeply saddened at the fact that this vacation which we so desperately were looking forward to, has been one disappointment after another.

Excelente

Falta de bidet

Great place to spend a week. Great facilities, beautiful grounds, spacious room, prompt services, tasteful foods, outstanding staff, etc. Lots of activities to enjoy for all ages, day and night. Highly recommend the coral level as it gives you access to all restaurants and amenities. Our room was within steps of the beach. Next time in Punta Cana, we'll definitely consider this place to stay !!

You're going to want to read this before booking... Having just returned to the UK from the iberostar Selection Coral Bavaro I have to be honest for what we paid for a family of four (over £7k) it really wasn't worth it. The food for the most part was incredibly bland, especially at the buffets and unless you book all of the A La Carte restaurants you want to visit upon arrival you'll be lucky to get a reservation at those that require it - sadly, this was something we were not made aware of at time of arrival. Over a seven night stay only the Japanese and Greek restaurants offered anything of good quality. Our family two bedroom room was adequate at best. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean however we noticed during our stay that the fridges and snack stations weren't restocked daily which was advertised when booking. The biggest disappointment was the fact that the bed sheets and towels are NOT CHANGED DAILY. We would return to our rooms in the afternoon to find the same used towels and bed sheets had been reused. Again, for the cost of our stay this is not what we expected from a 5 star resort. The private beach was covered in seaweed and it made the area smell terrible. We are well travelled and I have honestly never seen anything quite like it. Of course this is no fault of the hotel but it is definitely something to bare in mind as I have since read multiple reviews citing this as a frequent issue. Now for the biggest 'con' of all... The entertainment staff approached us when we were checking out and asked everyone (including our children 13 and 17) to Google search the hotel from our mobile phones and then leave a 5 star review as well as mentioning the staff by name in the review. Do they make commission for every 'name drop'? Is it a competition between them to see who can get the most? I had read in previous comments during our stay the staff do this regularly to boost ratings so we all declined. This is really poor practice and very misleading to anyone who books here as it currently has a 4.9 out of 5 star rating on Google which is not a true reflection on this resort at all. Needless to say we will not be returning.

We loved from Iberostar Haciebda due to ongoing construction they have there and this is a massive step up. The beach is beautiful with vistas of palm trees in either direction, aqua water, etc. we’ve found the buffet food at El Faro in the Coral area to be a step above most resort buffets. Drink preparation can be somewhat inconsistent but it’s a minor note. Would be very happy to come back.

This resort is beautiful. I love the scent in the lobby of Iberostar resorts! Our rooms were spacious and comfortable. The staff was friendly and accommodating with an exception or 2. My only downside this a 4 rating, was the shower was difficult to regulate, either too hot or just tepid and trying to communicate to the staff without translators and a smattering of high school Spanish was challenging. The did was plentiful, and good, but not outstanding. The pools are gorgeous with plenty of seating in sun and shade. I would visit this resort again! Punta Cana is paradise!

Mostly all was perfect.

Lot of staff doesn't speak English, even basics. Also issue with booking. I paid more to get accommodation with terrace, but get without. In their system was showing without terace while my booking was saying with. Even when I showed my booking, I was refused.

I’m unsure where all the 5/5 are from. After our stay of 5 days, I could only come up with about a 3. We paid extra to stay in the Coral level. I’ll start with some pros. The resort is beautiful. The grounds and resort are generally well kept. The rooms are nice but could use a deep cleaning and some updates. Most of the staff was very friendly, but there was a slight language issue if you don’t speak Spanish. The language wasn’t a big issue because we made do. We are from the US and I would say there was a very high percentage (over 90%) of people there who were from Spanish speaking countries. We used the spa and that was a very good experience. The shows were good as well. We have a special shoutout to Pueblo. The one person who made sure we felt like we were on vacation. Also, a shoutout to “El” Nino and all the staff at El Faro and Salt and Soul. They all did a wonderful job. Here are some cons. When you check in, you are assigned a so-called concierges who is a con person only there to get you to participant in the “Presentation” (timeshare pitch). Unless you like pressure sales of a timeshare during your vacation you should say no upfront. Either way this person will disappear whether you attend or not. They are not there to help you. What’s very helpful is adding the Iberostar app to your phone. That becomes your true concierge. The AC at times wasn’t cool enough, but we found it was being controlled by some other source other than the in-room thermostat. Complain and your room gets cooler. There was a very limited supply of small towels for some reason. The food was hit or miss. Some restaurants only open on certain days making dining limited. The buffet was very limited. Use the cook to order folks. We did have some decent meals at the Salt and Soul restaurant if you stay in the Coral level. The beach was nice but the seaweed was terrible. You really couldn’t get in the water. The pools were a good alternative. Overall, I wouldn’t say don’t come here but know this is a real review and the cons can be a turn off. I would personally say we will not return. We have stayed at several Iberostar resorts and this one will rank as the lowest one. This stay also have us re-thinking the Iberostar resorts altogether. It just wasn’t the best of stays and there’s too much competition out there.

Todo perfecto

Buena atención

La diferencia entre el Coral Level y el hotel regular es significativa sobre todo en la comida. Yo me quedé en el Coral y vale la pena

Fantastic resort in a beautiful location and the food and service are all exceptional! The buffet is especially amazing!

Great Resort

Great hotel complex, with plenty to do day and night. Something for everyone. Stunning well maintained grounds with a relaxed atmosphere. Rooms Room spacious and clean! Few bits advertised missing but a call to reception and quickly remediated. Bed comfy, and comfy seating area. Mini bar stocked daily and customised with a small tip to cater for needs. Terrace areas relaxing and clean and only a few steps from pool and mobile bar. Maid service daily and rooms always immaculate with some added bed art Food Good choice of places to eat to suffice all dietary tastes! El Faro was a hidden gem! Food of good quality throughout the resort! Coffee shop 24/7 was a bonus! Only complaints was buffet had a lot of flys in the morning time. Bars Great selection of beverages all served with a smile and great hospitality Overall great stay and would return again

Staff was excellent. Transportation around grounds really efficient. Michael Jackson entertainment show was fabulous.

My family and I stayed at Iberoestar Selection Coral Bavaro room 2383 from Agust 4 to August 11, and we can honestly say the service was exceptional! Upon arrival, we were greeted by Francis( the bellman) who took us to the coral reception, then Alfonso checked us in and provided all the ne cessary information , he was very professional and helpful. The room was very clean and well maintained. Thank you to the room attendant. Sorry we forgot her name. Adelin from food and beverage was excellent. Everyday we met with Francis and Erik who treated us like a family . Later we met Jose from Coral reception who was also amazing and made our stay even more enjoyable. At the Bavaro reception, we had the pleasure of meeting Henry in guest services. He was fantastic and always willing to help. I even observed him assisting other guests and it is clear he truly enjoys what he does. Thank you Iberoestar selection Coral Bavaro for an unforgettable and Amazing stay. Regards, Milta Tejeda Pichardo ( Family)

La atención se las personas que nos brindaban servicio en el faro

Cuando llegamos el concierge solo nos saludó y no nos ayudó durante la estadía. En uno de los desayunos nos salió un pan lleno de moho, informamos y no pasó nada solo lo botaron y no revisan si había más panes en mal estado. Y al final programamos el transporte con el hotel y antes de irnos llamaron un taxi de la calle y el tipo de molesto conmigo porque tenía que tomar su taxi y al decirle que no empezó a tratarme mal, para sorpresa la recepción y personal del hotel no hicieron nada para cuidarnos o defendernos, dejó foto con la licencia y placa para que tenga cuidado

La atención de la totalidad del personal; comodidad de las instalaciones.

I always have a great time picking our travel hotels through Costco except for our recent visit to the Iberostar Selection Coral Bavaro. We stayed in June and were picked up at the airport with no issues getting to the resort. We got there early so our room wasn’t ready but that was expected and we were fine waiting until around until it was.  They assigned us a concierge who convinced us to attend a presentation on their travel discount service. He said we could leave whenever we wanted during the presentation and that it would take place during breakfast and we’d get a resort credit of $180 so we figured we could make that happen the next morning. Mainly we did it for him as he said he’d also get a commission if we attended, we knew going in we were not interested in their package. The next morning, they registered us, and assigned us a really sweet sales rep. We attend the presentation and didn’t finish going through the tour until 3 hours later! The sales rep was great at their job, but we were not interested and the sales rep, manager and QC persons were extremely pushy, aggressive and rude when we kept insisting we were not interested. If you’re interested in a vacation package, feel free to hear them out otherwise DECLINE this presentation because it’s a HUGE waste of time. The only pro to the wasted 3 hours was getting the credits we spent at gift shops. Outside of the first day, our concierge didn’t add any value to our trip. We asked for late check out, and he agreed to it letting us know there was a cost associated - we agreed and still wanted the late check out. I called the morning we were leaving and there was no record of the request. The front desk said they’d call us back to verify with their manager if the late check out was allowed but we never heard back and ended up leaving at the regular checkout.  My family was also staying at the resort and reported numerous cockroach sightings in their room. Obviously that was not ideal but there wasn't much the front desk could do for them. Our interactions with the staff at the restaurants, bars, pools, and housekeeping were all very positive but other than that, there weren't' too many highlights.

Great week. I would love to come back. My 2 teen daughters are celiac (gluten free) and Kayla (and Gil) really look after them with their food. Gluten free waffles and pancakes every morning. Regarding entertainment Coco Channel was great!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Iberostar Coral Bávaro – one of the best family vacations we've ever had! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth, kindness, and genuine smiles. The entire team was always one step ahead, making sure we felt comfortable, relaxed, and cared for. The atmosphere was both fun and welcoming, with staff going the extra mile every day to ensure we had a great experience. The facilities are spotless and beautiful – the rooms are spacious and modern, the gym is well-equipped, and the restaurants offer a great variety of delicious food. We would especially like to thank Keila, chef at El Faro, who went out of her way to prepare food for our baby – even on her days off. That level of dedication and heart is something we will never forget. This resort is a true example of excellent hospitality. We felt not just like guests, but like family. Highly recommended, and we can’t wait to return! Thank you, Iberostar Coral Bávaro!

Just came back yesterday from Iberostar Selection Bavaro Coral Leve. Family: 2 adults and 2 teenagers (girls). In general, we had a good time, and my girls really liked the resort. This is our third Iberostar and I have to admit, this one is not our favorite. Do not take me wrong-we enjoyed our stay, and nothing was terribly bad/wrong, but this is not our favorite one. I was not sure about the DR in general but actually, really liked it. All concerns about bad service, unfriendly people, bad airport and etc. were wrong. Prons: beautiful grounds- a lot of greens, clean and the Selection has villas that made it very private. Room was very nice-spacious (family 2 bedrooms suite), clean and seemed that was redone not a long time ago. Teens had their own bedroom, and it was very convenient. Food in Coral level was very good, and for us it worth an additional cost. A lot of seafood, fruits (mango, Papai and watermelon were amazing), and in general a lot to choose from. Service was AMAZING- people were friendly, service was fast, and they were not tip hungry as we saw at the other resorts. We did tip often, but if I forgot cash, nothing was different. Restaurants were nice (except one that I will mention later). Some were very good, some were just ok. We were lucky to try almost all of them:) It was easy to schedule it also. We liked: Greek (sea bus was the best meal), Coral level restaurant, Stackhouse (steak was a little tough but still tasty), and Italian. French was just ok. Beach is very nice, and I could see how beautiful it could be without seaweeds:( There are a lot of space at the Coral level, and 2 little pools were very convenient too. People were nice and friendly at the Coral level. We did not have one issue with the service. Surprisingly (compare with Iberostar, Jamaica), we were not "abused" with the timeshare. Yes, they approached us, but after no, they left us alone. Cons: Food at the main buffet (Selection) was just ok... We tried 3 times and were not impressed. Deserts were just ok at all levels...Compare with Mexico and Jamaica, they looked beautiful but tasted just ok.. Seaweeds... I understand that this is a natural phenomenon, but it spoiled our trip. They cleaned without stopping but I felt that the number of equipment they had was not sufficient. Only Friday, they cleaned around the Coral level... Some days the sewage smell was all around the resort...Not sure why. Asian restaurant-do not waste your time...The worst food and service we had-people are not friendly, and food was terrible... The evening shows were not the best also, and also, they were too late. Only on the last day we figured out that they had another room where Michael Jackson show was. The coral level was very quiet, and we never went to the main pool, actually. I am sure there was some actions there. There are a lot of golf cars driving on the paths. I personally, did not care too much, but my husband was not thrilled. To conclude with, we had a good time, and the Coral level worth every penny for us.

This is the second time in Iberostar. First one was 10 years ago and we loved our staying and now we decided to upgrade to the Coral Level section ehhh WOOWW! I would recommend it to everyone, yes it is more expensive but worth it! Everything was cleaned, we had some tiny problems with the tv and the safety box missing batteries and they came in no time to fix it and to assure everything was ok. Food super good, good quality and good variety always fresh and well made. Pools never crowded , beach was plenty of sargassum sadly but we walk for 45 min on the beach and we found a nice spot to take a swim. Our cleaning lady was the best! Her name is Yajaira de Jesus and she was super kind and always attentive about details when organizing the room, you’ll be lucky to have her. So if you’re hesitating about this hotel, dont hesitate more and go!!

No shoes, no shirt... only Mamajuana! This was my family's 1st time in the D.R. We were skeptical about the food and water concerns on an island. However, we LOVE Iberostar resorts. Having past GREAT experiences in Cancun, we knew Iberostar Punta Cana would not disappoint. We were right! This location is truly paradise, especially the Selection Coral Bavaro Suites. From the location, the rooms, the attention, to the food, the drinks and the hospitality, this resort is EXCEPTIONAL! I would be remiss if I did not mention specific Iberostar employees that made our experience truly a dream. These people treated us like family. So, kudos to all of the employees at Iberostar Bavaro Punta Cana that made our vacation EXCEPTIONAL! Especially our new family: 1) Samuel (great concierge rep. At Coral Bavaro), 2) Felix (Coral Bavaro pool bartender - my man kept the drinks flowing and within minutes made my requests a reality (lighter and ashtray for a daytime cigar)), 3) Torres (lifeguard - kept my family safe while in the pool), 4) the excursion team: Ruben - my man is a genius with the drone out at sea, Felipe - great coordinator and Miguelito - this man kept the drinks and mamajuana flowing while out at sea. Last but not least, a special call out to the restaurant team at Coral Bavaro Seleccion. Our dining experience from breakfast to dinner at El Faro and Salt & Soul restaurants would not have been what it was without my new brothas: Pirón, Ismael, Ekeney and Jimmy (sommelier). Keep up the good work.. You guys are the best! We will certainly return. Note: although there was sargassum on the beach, it is mother nature. Iberostar does a great job of trying to clear up. We did not let a little weed ruin our vacation. We still got into the water past all the weeds, took excursions into the beautiful turquoise waters and the hospitality and overall experience made up for the sargassum. I HIGHLY recommend this upgrade section of the Iberoster Punta Cana resort.

The hotel was amazing and the staff was super friendly. This was a birthday trip for my wife and everything was excellent! We enjoyed every second of our stay here. Some reviews were concerning regarding staff continuously offering a presentation for time share. This only happened once when we arrived, we were never approached again. Definitely recommend this hotel and would book here again.

Iberostar bavaro was amazing and exclusive! Love the staff and the food ! Will come back for sure

I stayed at this resort for 1 week in May. I wanted to do something really special for my daughter and grand daughter. We stayed in the coral section and everything was perfect. The entire staff was awesome and the resort absolutely beautiful. This will be a return place for us in the future. I have stayed at several of the Sandals and I think this resort exceeds Sandals at a much more reasonable price.! The beach and the infinity pool were exceptional and we always had a wonderful chair without having to go early to save one. The food was also delicious.....

Great trip and great place. We stayed here at what is the Selection Suites 22 years ago and the DR has definitely changed and filled in. Really liked the Coral upgrade, private lobby and location and exclusive restaurants and infinity pool. That made it worth the upgrade for us. We arrived around noon, checkin smooth, room not ready, but they got us wristbands, to the beach bar and food. Started things off awesome. Concierge was helpful, but of course the push for the "Special Breakfast" - NO NO NO. Have stayed at Iberostars 5 times and I wish I could pay $20 to not have that pitched at me. I don't want your timeshare - let me enjoy your resort and leave me alone. They werent as pushy as Mexico, but more tricky in trying to get that to happen, but you have to be persistent with the "no" or they try to weave deals into getting you to that. If you don't do that, good luck getting the concierge to get you any dinner reservations at steakhouse or Italian. He did help us book golf, which was nice - great course, affordable and fun day. Golf carts were everywhere and they bussed you around anywhere you needed if you needed up to main lobby and a dollar or two went a long way. Restaurants - food was good - iberostar quality. We loved Salt and Soul with the upstairs and view of the beach and open air and El Faro as well. We wanted to eat at the Italian and couldnt get in which was a shame. Kinda frustrating that in 5 nights it is already booked up. But having El Faro and Salt and Soul as you exclusive options works great in my opinion. Food was always fresh, didnt see any food/health risks that have seen at some other AIs. Drinks - were great...they have topshelf alcohol and siplay it proudly. But unless you specify it each time, and watch, you will not get. They are a bit slow on making drinks....might be the culture, but compared to mexico where I saw 3 bartenders hustling and serving 20 people fast at a beach/pool bar, I saw them mixing drinks at a snails pace w 3 bartenders and 2 people at the El Faro bar. Once you relax and get on island time and realize you can have as many as you want, it is fine. Service was so-so - yes tipping helped, but sometimes it just wasn't there. Sometimes at dinner, I got three drinks....one night one and they never even came back for our dessert course so we just left and went to the buffet for the dessert. So be prepared to tip and also just know, sometimes you don't know what else is going on and service can be inconsistent. Room - fine in my opinion - love the location of the coral ones - we had adjoining family rooms for our teens which was great and were so close to beach/pool/restaurants. Ac worked, minibars full, secure, etc. Beach - is beaituful and soft sand and so close to inifnity pool and bar....and then it drops off to the water where sargassum is coming in every day. AND TONS OF IT. Got worse while we were there....the first day the ocean was swimmable, the second, only in the morning. Rest of the trip huge mats of seaweed constantly coming in and then stacking up and blocking even walking along the water. It si crazy and so sad this has changed - I used to snorkle in front of this resort! But it is not Iberostars fault!!!!! They work all night and day long and clean it up - the winds and currents were just against them while we were there. It is a problem for ALL of Punta Cana and getting to be in Mex as well. Awesome thing about Iberostar was the way the beach dropped off you coldnt see the seaweed - it was just out of view and you coudl be on the beach and watch the waves and not be hindered by it....if you are looking for a beautiful beach to go to - go to the locals beach up in Macao - it is beautuful, so gradual, so calm and no seaweed. Again, the seaweed sucks, will only get worse through the summer, but the resort is doing all they can do. Activities - we found the Coral level to be calm...almost too calm especially for my teens. And with our timing May 25-31, there were NO other US teens there. Star Friends seemed a bit less active and a bit less engaging than with other resorts, but they had less to work with. We played golf one day and went on a tour with Punta Cana Mike one day (do that - any of his tours to see the real Domincan culture and get toured around by what feels like a family member). Pools - Inifinity pool was awesome - location, view, breeze, right next to bar/rest/beach. Inner pool is very quiet. We went over to the main Selection pool and it was pretty busy. Language - do learn some Spanish - it is the language. Some of our service would've been better I am sure IF we could speak better Spanish. Broken Spanglish wasnt cutting it....sometime resulting in "No problem" which meant "I don't understand you gringo, but I am gonna make this drink my way, and you should enjoy it"

We’re proud to be repeat visitors to Iberostar Coral, and every time we come back, our experience is even more memorable than the last. This resort is stunning, but it’s the warmth and care of the staff that truly sets it apart. John and Akeny at El Faro always go above and beyond. This time, we were thrilled to enjoy their new BBQ night—delicious grilled meats under the stars made for an unforgettable evening. Mornings began with a warm welcome from Ramon Casa Blanca, who greeted us with cafecito and mimosas while we enjoyed breakfast with breathtaking ocean views. It’s a small gesture that starts the day off beautifully. A highlight of our trip was dinner at Salt and Soul. Chef Ramon and his outstanding team prepared a meal that we’re still dreaming about—tender short rib, juicy skirt steak, perfectly grilled rib eye, a rich seafood casserole, fresh avocado, and crispy tostones. Every dish was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The service and presentation were just as exceptional as the food. The Iberostar Coral is a truly special place, made even more remarkable by the people who work there. We’re already counting down the days to our next stay!

We had a great time

Last week we went on vacation to Iberostar Selection Bávaro Coral, and it was truly spectacular. The hotel is absolutely beautiful, with impeccable facilities and well-maintained gardens. The food was delicious and varied — each meal felt like a new experience. The rooms were spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. I especially want to highlight the amazing staff, who made our stay even better: Milena, who kept our room perfectly clean La Baby, Fresita, and Sid from the entertainment team, who made us laugh, dance, and enjoy every moment. Jhon, who helped us with all the restaurant reservations so kindly. And Carlos, the chef who made the most delicious mussels I’ve ever had. In general, all the employees were incredibly kind and welcoming, always with a positive attitude and a smile. Thank you for such an unforgettable experience. We hope to come back soon!

Foods are not exceptional other than the stackhouse restaurent. I expected to delicious foods for being a 5 star resort. Drinks are also okay, nothing crazy. Stuffs are good and friendly. Coral level experience with the pool access and ocean front room is amazing. Lots of activities for kids too. Beach is also super clean.

Just returned from this AI and was overwhelmed by how great it was. The food was plentiful and good. Service was always good. The rooms were also great. Stayed in 2379. The A/C was not that hot but put in a request on the app and within 90 minutes it was fixed and the room was constantly cold. We had Milena as our room stewardess. She was awesome and put fancy flowers in our bathroom and on our bed. Esterlin near the beach burger place always greeted us with a BIG smile and also helped serve us at the Brave restaurant. Another great person we encountered was Franchy who took us to our room on arrival and also picked us up for checkout. We went to the show the night they had the Queen tribute band and the entertainment staff was awesome. It was packed and we didn't have a seat. When a couple people left they grabbed the chairs and brought them over for us. They were so accommodating. When we go back to Punta Cana we will book the same resort for sure as it was spacious, quiet,and the beach was great. They awesome came down the beach with a tractor and cleared away the seaweed which wasn't that bad. Beware of the golf carts if you are walking as they zip around and are very quiet and hard for me to hear,

Everything was amazing, from the moment we got there till the moment we left, staff were attentive and helpful at all times. From Margarita the beautiful and sweet lady that cleaned our room, Angelica the lady at the coral beach bar that made me around 40 tequila shots throughout my stay, Glady's la dura de Los masajes that restarted my life with a 50 min massage by the beach, to the shuttles guys, security guys. Everyone was nice, attentive and respectful. Food was great and the little activities they had on different days were also a highlight, will definely come back.

excellent

We loved having the opportunity to avail ourselves of all of the facilities and the resort, despite staying in one of them. The grounds are meticulously maintained—they look even more beautiful since my trip nearly exactly 2 years ago. The staff is virtually the same, too—and that speaks volumes for the company. The staff make it their daily focus to insure every guest is pleased with their service.

The ice/water machines never had any ice. I know it’s a challenge keeping it cold, but there should be a way to access it without requesting it from the bars. The “oceanfront” rooms didn’t really feel as if they are on the beach due to their significant distance from the water. Getting reservations for the few restaurants was a challenge that never ended for us. Being Coral level and having an assigned concierge for 8 nights made zero difference. It shouldn’t be my second job. The concierge was useless.

Excellent service, food, beverages, clean! Love everyone & everything there!

Jose arias Our stay at the Iberostar Selection Coral Bávaro to celebrate our honeymoon was exceptional. We didn’t spend much time inside it, but our villa was lovely and the housekeeping staff surprised us with lovely designs on our bed everyday made with palms and flowers from right outside our door. They were very creative and I wish I could name them here but we never crossed paths. Our personal concierge, Samuel Avelino, was attentive and helpful and we appreciated his check ins to be sure everything was going smoothly. He made sure to have champagne sent to our villa on my husband’s birthday too. We loved our time in the Star Prestige beach area. Jose Arias provided great and friendly beach service always making sure we had drinks in our hands. We enjoyed the food and there are so many options to eat from various buffets to a la carte restaurants. Our favorite dinner was at the Gala night at El Faro. There appeared to be a lot of management in attendance and they made sure everything was delicious and running smoothly. We were thrilled with this being our last dinner at the resort and it was complete with a violinist for entertainment while enjoying our food. We are already talking about our next trip back!

The people make all the difference here! Luis, Jose and Zulekia are the most attentive to every detail! Scheduling the best dinners, our massages, with our favorites Marisol and Cleo; they are the best! We come here each holiday because they make us feel like family! Gracias! Until November…

The good— the resort grounds are well maintained, the rooms were large and clean, it was easy to get around the massive resort with the plentiful golf cart service and the food was very good for an AI. The bad— with the exception of the house keeping services, most customer service was awful. A bartender at the Coral beach bar rolled his eyes at my friend because she didn’t order her frozen drink at the same time I did and he had to make another. The concierges at the Coral level were very unhelpful and unpleasant, except for the woman I met upon check out. Restaurant staff were only friendly on the day they were doing guest surveys in the restaurant where they begged for five star reviews. Shows were not as good as some I’ve seen at other resorts and there was not a lot of other activities happening, even though they were listed in the app. Our kids had a great time, and the good parts made for an overall enjoyable trip, but with the service we received we won’t be back. I’m kind of surprised at all of the positive reviews considering our experience.

I love it. Thank you so much.

Over all not bad. Iberostar Selection Bavaro Coral is a lovely hotel. And the site is beautiful. But is this a five star resort? Rooms are comfortable but need upgrading (fabric soiled or fading). Room service is uneven. We could not find a bottle opener. Bottles in fridge require one. Some days you get a face cloth but not on others. Shell fish is not always properly cooked and beware of lobster! Overcooked or undercooked. And one last thing : although Dominicains are lovely friendly people, they are loud! Staff streaming from one side of the dining room to the other.

Family of four with two kids (5 & 3). We had TRULY the best time. We started every day at the main pool because the zero entry pool was best for our kids. Lunch we had every day at the coral buffet. And then we would nap the kids on the lounge chairs at one of the quieter coral-only pools in the afternoon. Lastly, finishing each day with dinner and a walk around the resort. Food: You can eat every meal at the coral buffet restaurant. Truly, don’t even bother with anything else. We did the Mexican one night, it was okay, and the Italian another night, again just okay. The meals we enjoyed every time were at the Coral buffet. Breakfast and lunch every day was absolutely outstanding; rotating each day with the most amazing selection of foods. Our favorite dinner was the Dominican night at this same restaurant. Incredible. Rooms were great, nothing wildly amazing or wildly bad. Standard rooms with restocked mini bars. The bathroom sink was really high so we called and requested a kids foot stool and they brought one right away. Beach was fantastic, water was great, hotel grounds were beautiful, staff (especially at the Coral area) were welcoming. No one ever expected a tip. Sometimes I gave one, sometimes not, more so just when I remembered to bring some bills with me. But it was never an issue. If you’re looking for a great quality, low fuss, luxurious vacation then I couldn’t recommend this resort more. ONLY con, as I’m sure others have said, was the person selling a ‘members breakfast’ was really pushy about it. But I had read enough on here to know I was not interested and I just politely but firmly said we are not interested and they never mentioned it to us again.

Enjoyable relaxing visit. We stayed at this resort for 10 nights, late January into early March, my husband and I, and another couple. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Room was good - comfortable king bed, mini-fridge stocked with beverages (beer and pop). Plenty of storage in closet and drawers. Safe was of a good size. Bathroom was okay, but would have preferred 2 smaller sinks instead of the one very wide one. Only complaint would be that it took 3 days to get umbrellas and it did rain almost every day, although only sprinkles for most part. We felt that the upgrade was worth it, as we had access to 2 extra pools and 2 restaurants in addition to access to the pools at the adjoining resorts (except for JOIA). We ended up eating mostly at the coral buffet for breakfast and lunch. Although not that large, this buffet had a very good selection of food, with different items each day, so didn’t get boring. Some of our favourites were the pizza, fried chicken, and the desserts. ice cream was really good too. For dinner, we ate at a variety of restaurants throughout the whole resort complex. Reservations needed to be made for 3 of the restaurants - Italian, steakhouse and Japanese. Our favourites were: La Sibila (French) in the Dominicana resort, Salt & Soul (seafood) in coral level and El Faro (international) in the coral level. On our last night, we tried the buffet El Tapatio in the Bavarian suites area, and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food there. With all this good food, we all put on a few pounds of course.. The beach was beautiful, sandy all the way into the water, no rocks at all, but it did tend to be a bit windy most days. So no need for water shoes. You could walk in both directions for quite a way. It was fun bouncing in the waves, but not ideal for children. Not sure if it was the time of year, but it did get quite windy some days. We did tend to put towels down to reserve loungers with palapas before breakfast, as on the first full day there, we couldn’t find any, of course this tends to be a common problem at many all inclusive resorts these days. One thing we appreciated was not being limited to one towel per person, and the towel hut was right there on the beach, and close to the infinity pool. We liked the 2 pools in the coral section, the infinity one right on the beach and the more squarish one nestled among some of the coral buildings further back. The water temperature was perfect for cooling off, and swimming laps. As coral level guests, we were able to use the spa water areas for a one-time visit with a reservation made ahead of time. We enjoyed this too - there were a few whirlpools, an outdoor pool, steam room and sauna. Massages were way too expensive though.. Golf carts were easy to get if you just went up to the small coral lobby. We preferred to walk most r the time, but we did get rides a couple of times when needed to get somewhere fast. No real complaints from us, but since we like to try different resorts, doubt that we would return.

Iberostar Selection Coral Bávaro was a perfect match for our needs: not too crowded beach, easy to reserve a cabana, El Faro restaurant with better food than specialty restaurants.

Where to start… My biggest, most upsetting thing about this vacation happened after we left and returned home. Within 1-2 days I noticed that a pair of sunglasses, $100 USD was missing from my wallet and also $60 worth of antibiotics that we purchased had been taken from our hotel during our stay. I’ve sent 2 messages about this and have had NO response back! Food was not that great (buffets) but the restaurants were better. Our TV did not work well in our room and was never fixed. Some of the toilets DID NOT have toilet seats on. There was also not any music playing by the pools and when we asked about it they said they would look into it, but never heard anything back. There also was not many entertainment/activities during the day. Especially for teens. Multiple water bottle & ice stations not working. Also, we were supposed to get resort coupons upon registration but we did not receive anything. The same thing for getting a private dinner with an upgraded wine selection. Last but not least we were really pressured to go to the “breakfast meeting” and listen to your talk about the time share even after saying no multiple times. I’m just totally disgusted that we were violated like this! Absolutely disgusting! I will NEVER come back and come to one of your hotels EVER!

I have back and knee issues and there were no benches to sit and rest along the pathways, very few ashtrays for us smokers along the pathways, public washrooms at the beach and pool ,toilets were missing the toilet seat, not every room got bath robes, some rooms not cleaned until the evening, and no Canadian or US rye whiskey, and the pools were cold. Positives the food was great with a good selection of food, staff were friendly and helpful and the grounds overall were clean. Lots of shuttles to get around

The food, drinks and the staff was very good

Loved the beach

Problems with the suite - found hair in the bathroom sink, broken shower handle and not working phone which required three visits to the reception before it was fixed.

We had an amazing time. The property is beautiful and we were treated special everyday!

The outside bathrooms near the pools can use some updating and better maintain

My son and I spent 6 nights and had an amazing time. Lots of things to do. Food options at the Coral Level were great. Staff was super friendly and happy to help. Would definitely recommend.

We had a great experience. The coral level feels like a boutique hotel within a much larger hotel. Definitely appreciated the coral only dining options and pools / beach spaces - allowed for an air conditioned breakfast / lunch buffet which was nice when it was so hot out. There was also more space between the pool / beach chairs compared to the other areas of the hotel, and plenty of chairs available (in mid-May). It was worth the additional charge for coral level (for us at least). The food was consistently good (perhaps just a little too salty), and some meals were particularly exceptional. The hospitality was great, everyone had a smile on their face and was so friendly. We would happily come back to the coral level Iberostar properties in the future!

Amazing resort. Great food options. Friendly staff

Loved it have a casino and night club. The Golf Course was in great conditions.

Great stay!

The hotel is gorgeous, and the staff is amazing. They are very friendly and always greet you with a smile, which instantly makes you feel happy too. The staff consistently checked in about our experience with the food, room, amenities, etc. Any issues we reported to any member of the staff were promptly resolved. Overall, it was a great experience! Definitely worth it.

Great family spot with fantastic service. Our concierge Samuel added a really nice personal touch making sure we had a great time. The food options are fantastic, especially the buffet. The beach is wonderful But it is the friendly staff who really make experience stand out.

The staff was amazing The beach was excellent The evening shows for the kids could be better. It felt rushed