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Barceló Bávaro Beach - All Inclusive Adults OnlyvsJOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Bávaro Beach - All Inclusive Adults OnlyJOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
Overall
8.3
9.0
Beach
8.8
8.6
Food
7.8
8.7
Service
8.0
9.3
Rooms
8.0
8.6
Luxury
8.1
8.9
Value
8.0
8.6
Romance
8.6
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Bávaro Beach - All Inclusive Adults Only | Measure | JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (17,596) | Google Rating | 4.9 (16,776) (better) |
| (better)From $82 | Price / Night (pp) | From $251 |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 25 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Bávaro Beach - All Inclusive Adults Only | Measure | JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.6 |
| 7.8 | Food | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.0 | Rooms | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.2 | Pools | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.1 | Luxury | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.6 | Romance | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.6 | Quiet | – |
| 8.2 | Adventure | – |
| 8.0 | Wellness | – |
| 7.0 | Remote work | – |
| 8.0 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, Barceló Bávaro Beach - All Inclusive Adults Only leads on 2 and JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar leads on 9.
Vibes
| Barceló Bávaro Beach - All Inclusive Adults Only | Measure | JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Bávaro Beach - All Inclusive Adults Only | Measure | JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
Barceló Bávaro Beach - All Inclusive Adults Only
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 12 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from PUJ
JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 8 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
Pros · Barceló Bávaro Beach - All Inclusive Adults Only
- Prime Bávaro beachfront
- Huge dine-around
- Calmer pool than the Palace
Pros · JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
- Butler on every suite
- Bávaro position
Cons · Barceló Bávaro Beach - All Inclusive Adults Only
- Dated standard rooms and Wi-Fi policy
- Buffet quality and language mix
- Still a mega-complex
Cons · JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
- Sargassum season
- Rooms not newest on the strip
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