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JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana
Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Five-Star·Adults Only

Quick Stats

JOIA Bávaro by IberostarMeasureSecrets Macao Beach Punta Cana
9.0Overall Score–
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.9 (16,961)Google Rating–
From $292Price / Night (pp)From $187 (better)
YesAdults OnlyYes
Not applicableKids' ClubNot applicable
Near coastBeachfrontOceanfront
Mid-sizeResort SizeGrand
25 minAirport Transfer20 min (better)

JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Hashira Japanese Restaurant. Confirmed walk-in: La Perla, La Tentazione Wine Cellar. La Tentazione Wine Cellar: Current official Italian restaurant card; exact wine-pairing and premium-bottle charges are unverified. Hashira Japanese Restaurant requires a hotel reservation; La Tentazione and La Perla list no reservation requirement. All Inclusive includes buffet meals, unlimited specialty dinners and 24-hour room service. Guests have restaurant and bar access at Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites, Iberostar Waves Dominicana and Iberostar Waves Punta Cana; confirm participating venues and current hours in the Iberostar app.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite; Swim-Out Suite. Adult limit unverified.
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Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included. 24-hour room and concierge service
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. La Casa del Cacao: Guide hours remain TBD; current operation and any product or experience charges are unverified. Olio: Breakfast and lunch are for Preferred Club guests, per July 2026 guide. Confirm current meal access; the guide lists dinner hours separately. Rosewater: Listed as a Preferred Club restaurant in the July 2026 guide; confirm current access and service. Preferred Club Bar: Preferred Club guests only. Don George Cigar Lounge: Guide hours remain TBD; current operation and any product or experience charges are unverified. La Trastienda Speakeasy: Guide hours remain TBD; current operation and any product or experience charges are unverified. Pre-opening (2026): nine restaurants incl. farm-to-table venue in an organic garden, nine bars incl. sports bar, cigar lounge and Coco Cafe; dine-around at adjacent Dreams Macao Beach The pre-opening description is historical announcement material, not confirmation of present operations. The July 2026 guide and saved directory differ from the older nine-restaurant/nine-bar summary; existing counts and outlets are retained pending reconciliation. Romantic private candlelight dinner requires advance concierge reservation and costs extra; exact price is unverified. Preferred Club meal/venue access applies separately, and restaurant openings rotate.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite Tropical View - King or Double (2 queens); Junior Suite Pool View - King or Double (2 queens); Junior Suite Partial Ocean View - King or Double (2 queens); 11 more categories at this capacity. Adult limit unverified.
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JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 3 pools
  • 8 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service

Why choose it

  • Butler on every suite
  • Bávaro position

Keep in mind

  • Sargassum season
  • Rooms not newest on the strip

Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana

Highlights

  • 406 rooms, adults only, with free-flow access to the adjacent Dreams Macao Beach
  • 111 swim-out suites, 13 of them panoramic, up high over the Atlantic
  • Nine restaurants and nine bars, plus a rooftop pool for Preferred Club
  • Three pools, including a beach-club-style main pool

Of the 2 measures we call, JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar leads on 0 and Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana leads on 2.

Vibes

JOIA Bávaro by IberostarMeasureSecrets Macao Beach Punta Cana
YesRomanceYes
–QuietYes

Activities

JOIA Bávaro by IberostarMeasureSecrets Macao Beach Punta Cana
YesSpaYes
YesGolf–
YesWater sportsYes
–DivingYes
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