Iberostar Grand Bávaro
Adults Only
Environmental Focus
Butler Service
Quick Facts
- Location: 17 miles from the Punta Cana airport
- 5 miles from Playa del Macao
- 7 min walk to the Arena Gorda Beach
- 14 min walk to the Iberostar Golf Course
- Clientele: Adults Only
- Style: Greco-Roman Inspired

Cleaning Standards
Iberostar's CleanComplete Verification program is a 360-degree quality, safety, and hygiene system enabling the ultimate peace of mind. The program was also enhanced with CleanComplete+, providing guests free COVID-19 antigen testing & quarantine reassurance.
Overview
This majestic hotel is located just 20 minutes from the Punta Cana airport on one of the Dominican Republic’s most famous beaches. Its lush gardens surround central lake, where guests will find a sailboat that has been converted into one of the Caribbean’s most unique a bars.
During your stay, enjoy a few rounds on the resort’s golf course, attend a variety of classes or seek some stress-relief at the full-service spa. Services include: facials, body treatments, aromatherapy & mani pedis. You can also relax in the Turkish bath/hammam. Then, indulge your senses at one of the seven internationally-flavored restaurants.
In the evening, retire to one of the 273 rooms to enjoy your jetted tub & balcony. Your butler & concierge service will see to whatever you may need.
Commitment to the Environment
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts are dedicated to responsible tourism & committed to the health of the ocean. Their Wave of Change movement focuses on science-based, action-driven initiatives, including: eliminating single-use plastics, moving to 100% responsible seafood consumption by 2025 & running an on-site coral reef laboratory to improve ecological health.
In 2019, Iberostar Grand Bávaro opened its first on-land coral reef laboratory. Located directly on the beach, you can visit the lab & learn more about the science being used to improve the health of our oceans. They are also working to become carbon-neutral by 2030 by planting mangroves. As of 2021, they planted more than 1,500 trees.
Property Features
- 8 restaurants & 5 bars
- 3 pools
- Fitness room
- Aerobics & yoga
- Shooting tournaments & archery
- Basketball
- Cycling
- Billiards & table tennis
- Bocce
- Gymnastics
- Nightclubs
- Non-Motorized Water sports: Kayaking, windsurfing, beach volleyball, catamarans, aqua gym, the scuba clinic & snorkeling
- Sauna
- Tennis Court
- Golf *
- PADI - certified Diving Centre *
- Spa *
* Fees may apply.
Other Inclusions
- Round-trip airfare
- Round-trip airport transfers
- All-inclusive accommodations at the Iberostar Grand Bávaro
- Complimentary on-site COVID testing (for guests who stay more than 3 days) & guests traveling to the U.S. who test positive will receive quarantine stay coverage for up to 14 days at no cost.
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Optional Excursions

Monkeyland
Time to monkey around! This 5-hour excursion will start with a visit to a traditional country house where you'll meet a local family & learn about life in the Dominican while enjoying some regional coffee & cocoa. Then, it's time to meet the squirrel monkeys at the 5-acre nature sanctuary they call home. You'll get to feed, pet, play with & maybe even hold them. Suitable for everyone, except pregnant women.

Higüey City Tour
Get to know Higüey, one of the Dominican Republic's largest cities, on this 5-hour excursion. Learn about the country's history through its art & jewelry at the Altagracia Museum; marvel at the architecture of Our Lady of Altagracia; & step back in time at the Church of Saint Dionysius (one of the first churches on the American continent). Then get a feel for the city as you walk past street vendors on your way to the marketplace to shop & watch the master craftsmen hand-roll the island's famous cigars. Suitable for all ages.

Saona Island
This full-day excursion starts with a trip to the friendly fishing village of Bayahibe, where you'll hop aboard a speedboat or catamaran to Saona Island. Stop at a hidden natural pool for a peaceful swim. Then, look for bird & marine life as you pass the ecological reserve on your way to Saona's gleaming white sands. Dance to the tropical music, play some beach volleyball or swim in the warm Caribbean Sea. Massages available for an extra fee. Suitable for everyone, except pregnant women.

Scape Park
With so much to do at this 247-acre nature park, you can choose the activities that interest you. Options include: Hoyo Azul eco-tour, Iguabonita cave expedition, zip line eco-tour, freshwater sinkhole swim at Cenote Indigena Las Ondas, Xenote Taino, zip line eco splash, Cultural Route, Iguanaland, Xenotes Azules, 'El Rancho' farm animal encounter & a beach getaway. Minimum age requirement: 2.