Our group of 6 just returned from a week at the Catalonia Royal Bavaro (April 26 - May 3rd 2008). We read many reviews and had it narrowed down to Catalonia Royal Bavaro in Punta Cana and Paradissus Princessa in Varadero...Punta Cana won out due to lower price and better flight times. We booked with Sunwing (this was our 2nd... more

Well, my husband and I and another couple spent April 25th through May 2nd at the Catalonia Royal Bavaro and had a wonderful time. After reading review after review for months prior to our trip, I can finally say that the ones that have compliants just don't know how to relax and have a great time. The staff for the... more

If you read any negative reviews about this place then I don't understand where the people are coming from. We loved this place. This was our second time to Punta Cana. Last year we stayed at LTI and had a great time and this year found this place even better. The room was fantastic - nice and big and clean... more

We stayed at the Royal Catalonia and I read a lot of good reviews before leaving but there were a couple of bad ones that were stuck in my head. Therefore, I was really worried about what we should expect. I can now say that there was nothing to worry about. We had an absolutely wonderful time. I speak very... more

We were 3 adults (30, 36, 38 years old) staying at the Royal Catalonia. The resort is beautiful. Food is very good. All restaurants were good. The Royal side is basically a scam. The rooms are better looking, but apart that, I dont see why you would wanna stay there. Its adults only, the pool is empty all the time... more

We did a lot of research before picking the Royal Catalonia, and were very very happy with our choice. Do take the reviews with a grain of salt on here, of course things will be different from home - this is the whole reason you're travelling! If the food was the same, rooms the same, surroundings the same, then why... more

I have to say, we were a little nervous going to the Royal. There were so many mixed reviews, but all my husband and I wanted was some time away together. So it was a pleasant surprise when we arrived. We knew it was going to be bigger than most other resorts we tend to gravitate towards. We like the... more

Went the week of April 13th. At airport, if you don't want to start out tipping, don't let the guys take your luggage. They are very forward like it is what they are supposed to do, but they expect a tip. We must be closest resort to the airport, so it is only approx 15 minutes and you are first... more

Date: April 10 - 17, 2008 Review is a little lenghty We just returned from the most amazing vacation at the Royal Catalonia Bavaro. Flight from Moncton NB to Punta Cana was fabulous without a hitch, going through the airport in Punta Cana went very smoothly. Bus ride from Airport only took 20 min at most. Once at the hotel... more