Caribbean Casino Vacations

We stayed at the Barcelo Beach adult only. We did the premium package. The VIP desk and lounge is a joke. They were not very helpful. No premium liquer or drinks at all. Not like other Barcelo's. The room location was great. We were on the third floor but there are two elevators and they were fast. The room itself was very outdated. We were at 1079 and it was on the end and very quite. There is a bath tub which is high and hard to get in and out. Plenty of hot water, and the bed was comfortable. The fridge had 3 mini beers and was Presidente and no light beer option. The air-conditioning was great. The bell boys were great! Very helpful. To get to the Palace resort, other restaurants, spa etc. you had to get a ride in what looked like a "train". Sometimes had to wait a long time. The lobby bar was the best! Shot out to Yovelin Montero, great bartender and spoke english! The beach was amazing! The sand was soft and not hot. The beach/pool chair situation was pretty good. The pool was smaller and no swim up bar. The only time we ate at the buffets restaurants was for breakfast and it was good. Definatley need more than one toaster for bread. Ate at the specialty restaurants the other days for lunch and dinner. Was able to prebook online before we got there being a premium guest which was nice. The Steak House, Mexico Lindo, Chez Gourmet and El Coral were terrible! Hoya 19 and Koyoto were okay. The La Brisa was the best for lunch and dinner!The Spa was nice but no auromatherapy.

Room was spotless But I asked for 2 queen beds They gave one king plus sofa I requested additional portable bed But they didn’t respond

Excellent view of pool and beautiful site. very calming.

The Barcelo is amazing & beautiful, well manicured on picturesque Bavaro beach! All the amenities you want. The staff are all very friendly; but I suggest you brush up on your Spanish, as most don’t speak english fluently. All the food we had in the multiple restaurants and buffets was very good. The drinks were great; not watered down. There’s room for improvement on cleanliness (sand in the pools, and empty cups laying around; but not terrible. Rooms were in good shape, bed was very comfortable.

I originally checked into 1602 however the room was not in the best conditions and the front desk moved me without any questions. New room was much better. Buffet food was standard for an all inclusive resort and drinks are made with very cheap liquor but learned to ask for my drinks with Brugal which made a huge difference. Also tried a couple of Al carte restaurants, Wasabi, a Japanese restaurant, was mediocre, however Gaucho was phenomenal. What i enjoyed the most was the service from Pedro, he

I originally checked into 1602 however the room was not in the best conditions and the front desk moved me without any questions. New room was much better. Buffet food was standard for an all inclusive resort and drinks are made with very cheap liquor but learned to ask for my drinks with Brugal which made a huge difference. Also tried a couple of Al carte restaurants, Wasabi, a Japanese restaurant, was mediocre, however Gaucho was phenomenal. What i enjoyed the most was the service from Pedro, he

Room was spotless But I asked for 2 queen beds They gave one king plus sofa I requested additional portable bed But they didn’t respond

The Barcelo is amazing & beautiful, well manicured on picturesque Bavaro beach! All the amenities you want. The staff are all very friendly; but I suggest you brush up on your Spanish, as most don’t speak english fluently. All the food we had in the multiple restaurants and buffets was very good. The drinks were great; not watered down. There’s room for improvement on cleanliness (sand in the pools, and empty cups laying around; but not terrible. Rooms were in good shape, bed was very comfortable.

Room was spotless But I asked for 2 queen beds They gave one king plus sofa I requested additional portable bed But they didn’t respond

Excellent view of pool and beautiful site. very calming.