Scores at a Glance
Excellence Punta CanaLopesan Costa Bavaro Resort, Spa & Casino
Overall
8.8
8.2
Beach
7.8
7.6
Food
8.0
7.8
Service
9.0
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Rooms
8.2
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Luxury
8.6
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Value
8.1
7.8
Romance
9.1
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (24,267)
Google Rating
4.9 (60,990)
From $152
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
7.8
Beach
7.6
8.0
Food
7.8
9.0
Service
–
8.2
Rooms
–
8.8
Pools
9.0
8.6
Luxury
–
8.1
Value
7.8
–
Family
8.8
9.1
Romance
–
6.8
Nightlife
8.6
8.3
Quiet
–
7.5
Adventure
–
8.7
Wellness
–
7.5
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
Excellence Punta Cana
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 45 min from PUJ
Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort, Spa & Casino
- 7 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 25 min from PUJ
Pros · Excellence Punta Cana
- Strong adults-only romantic atmosphere.
- Large tropical grounds with four pools and direct beach access.
- Broad dining plan with ten restaurants, included room service, and premium drinks.
- Service and staff receive consistently strong guest feedback.
Pros · Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort, Spa & Casino
- Seven freshwater pools and large modern junior suites.
- Water park, kids club, teen club, casino, theater and disco.
- Short transfer from Punta Cana airport.
Cons · Excellence Punta Cana
- Ocean conditions can be rough, with seaweed and red-flag days.
- Food is liked by many guests but can feel uneven for a premium adults-only resort.
- Recent feedback includes some inconsistency in room condition and housekeeping.
- Nightlife is more relaxed than party-oriented.
Cons · Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort, Spa & Casino
- Food and service reviews are more mixed than the physical resort product.
- Beach can be affected by seasonal sargassum.
- Large resort footprint may mean longer walks.