Upon arriving at the hotel a readily available amount of friendly staff greet and meet you with cocktails, similarly once you have attained your room key a bell boy service will drop you off at your villa - once there your luggage will follow as it is a country where tipping is expected a couple of dollars for a tip... More

We were at this resort the last wk in Jan '12 and had a great time! The staff was very friendly and helpful, the place is immaculately clean and well kept. We were very satisfied with our accomodation and most of the meals. We were not very fussy on the Italian restaurant but the rest were fine. The beach isn't... More

I came to the Royal Catalonia Bavaro and was greeted by Andres Almonte. His character and attitude is what sets him above the rest. He greeted us with a huge smile and let us know he was happy we were here. When ever we needed directions, translations, recommendations Andres had the answer. He was educated in America and speaks English... More

For our babymoon we went to the Dominican republic, to the Catalonia Bavaro Royal Resort We chose an 'adult only' hotel, since we didn't want to be surrounded by loud families & stupid animation. It was an all inclusive formula, something that I have never done before, because I like to organise everything myself & because it usually stands for... More

My girlfriend spent so much time researching resorts before we decided on the Royal Catalonia Bavaro, and then after booking we kept reading the reviews. If you read enough of the negative reviews on any resort you start to doubt your decision, and I admit before leaving I was concerned. After returning I have to say this resort exceeded all... More

This resort is a delight. My wife and I had returned to one of our favorite places in the D.R. Catalonia Bavaro, when we were bumped to their sister resort The Royal. The check-in process was very very smooth (remember to ask them about beach towels) and the staff made the whole process work. A nice cold drink met us... More

My wife and I, and two other couples recently returned from a vacation at Catalonia Royal Bavaro. Overall it was a lovely resort—I’ll list the good points later, but first, this problem Really needs to be addressed by management: MOLD and MILDEW. Upon arrival, we checked in with no problems—our Bell Captain loaded up our bags and brought us to... More

this will be a honest review from someone in the hotel trade.the staff in this hotel are faultless always smileing and trying to be of service even the guys in the garden stop and speak and the poolboys start cleaning at 6 in the morning and the gardens are kept spotless.as for the piano bar take the telly out its... More

this review is very much the same as the other reviews by the guests that stayed there at the same time as us,i must say that the service provided by all staff was second to none infact it was the best we have ever had.the pools beach and resturantes were very good and the food in all of the resturantes... More