This hotel forms part of the Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort, Convention Centre, Golf Course & Casino resort that comprises 5 separately managed units. The Barceló Express train regularly travels through the complex, providing a link between the various hotels and most important facilities. The holiday complex comprises a total of 600 rooms housed within many 2 to 4 storey housing units that lie amidst wonderfully kept, tropical gardens. In the central area is an open foyer with a 24-hour reception area, a lobby bar, a safe and a currency exchange bureau. There are also various boutiques, a bank, a jeweller's shop, a supermarket, a beauty and hair salon, a chemist, several handcraft shops and a casino within the complex. Dining options include a buffet restaurant, an air-conditioned à la carte Mexican restaurant, a steakhouse, a Spanish gourmet restaurant as well as 3 different bars. There are also 2 nightclubs open to guests as well as medical assistance, a bicycle hire service (for an additional fee) as well as room and laundry services. There are car park and garage facilities for those arriving by car. Location This sprawling holiday complex is located in wonderful surrounds directly beside the expansive, palm tree-lined fine sand private beach of Playa Bávaro that counts amongst the most beautiful in the world (sun loungers and parasols available for use). Punta Cana airport can be reached in just 45 minutes by car. Rooms All rooms lie in the complex that lies directly beside the beach and come with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a balcony or terrace, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a minibar, a hire safe and individually controllable air conditioning. Sport In the outdoor complex is a swimming pool with integrated children's pool, a pool bar, a sun terrace and a snack/ beach bar on the beach. Guests may make use of the sun loungers and towels beside the pool and on the beach at no additional charge. The sports offers are extensive and include table tennis, football, baseball, badminton, beach volleyball, minigolf, bocce, water ball, tennis (6 sand courts, floodlighting for an additional fee) and an 18-hole golf course. It is possible to play billiards on payment of an extra charge and guests may make use of the gym as well as take part in gymnastic and aerobics sessions. Horse riding trips depart from the hotel ranch (charges payable) and various water sports may be tried out on the beach including banana boating, windsurfing, sailing, water skiing and diving (fees apply). The daily-varying entertainment programme with games, sports activities and shows for guests both young and old (kids' club for those aged from 4 to 12 years of age) mean that there is never a dull moment. Meals Guests may be served their breakfast or may alternatively select it from a buffet. The midday and evening meals are also available in a buffet form or may be taken à la carte or chosen from a menu. Special dietary requirements as well as individual-specific dishes may be prepared. Payment American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.