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Playa de Bavaro Higuey  
Punta Cana  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

4.5 of 5 stars TripAdvisor Traveler Rating Based on 9228 reviews
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Welcome to a vacation that has so much to do, yet also invites you to do nothing at all. Iberostar Waves Punta Cana is the Caribbean setting of your dreams, complete with swaying palm trees and the clear aquamarine waters of the famed Punta Cana coast. And yet this resort also features every diversion imaginable, from refreshing pools to a Caribbean-style shopping street to multiple specialty restaurants and even a casino. Numerous activities are offered, including Merengue classes. Or you can simply relax and enjoy the magnificent Playa Bavaro waterfront.

Location: Punta Cana - Beach
  • Family Room: Please note when booking a Family Room, the minimum occupancy for this room is 3 adults and 1 child (12 and under). Hotel will not honor bookings if this minimum is not met.
  • Iberostar Punta Cana will be reopening on September 24th, 2021
  • Room reservation required, Dinner Reservations allowed up to 7 days before check in.
† Fees may apply
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible rooms
  • ATM/Cash machine†
  • Babysitting†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Business services†
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
† Fees may apply

Premium Room

Formerly Double effective 6/1/2023

View:  Garden

Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds- based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy limits: 3 adults, 2 children, 4 total combined.

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 2 stay free in existing beds when sharing a room with at least 2 adults. Children 3 - 12 are surcharged.

Note: The IBEROSTAR Punta Cana has 302 standard rooms distributed in two 4-story buildings.

Family Suite

Formerly Family Master Suite effective 6/1/2023

View:  Garden

Bedding: 1 king bed in first bedroom, 2 doubles in second bedroom. Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits: 5 adults, 3 children, 5 total.

Maximum of 1 child through age 2 stay free in existing beds. Children ages 3-12 are surcharged.


Ocean View Room

View:  Ocean

Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds - specific bedding requests can not be guaranteed

Occupancy limits - 3 adults, 2 children, 4 total.

Maximum of 2 children through age 2 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults


Garden View Room

View:  Garden

Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds- based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy limits :- 3 adults, 2 children, 4 total combined.

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 2 stay free in existing beds when sharing a room with at least 2 adults. Children 3 - 12 are surcharged.


Premium Upper Floor

Formerly Double Panoramic View effective 6/1/2023

View:  Panoramic View of hotel

Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy limits :- 3 adults, 2 children, 4 total combined.

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 2 stay free in existing beds when sharing a room with at least 2 adults. Children 3 - 12 are surcharged.


TWO-BEDROOM FAMILY

Bedding: 1 king bed in first bedroom, 2 doubles in second bedroom

Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy: 4 adults or 2 adults + 2 children. Maximum occupancy 6 pax among adults and children.

Last Room Available

Bedding: 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds. Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits: 3 adults, 2 children, 4 total combined.

- Iron and ironing board (on request) 

JUNIOR SUITE

Bedding: One king size.

Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children or 3 adults + 1 children.

Premium Tropical View

Formerly Double Garden View effective 6/1/2023


Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds- based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy limit - 3 adults , 2 children, 4 total.

Premium Ocean View

Formerly Double Ocean View effective 6/1/2023


Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds- based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy limit - 3 adults , 2 children, 4 total.

Premium Promo room

Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds- based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy limits: 3 adults, 2 children, 4 total combined.

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 2 stay free in existing beds when sharing a room with at least 2 adults. Children 3 - 12 are surcharged.

PREMIUM ACCESSIBLE ROOM

Bedding: one king bed or two double beds, Crib on request.

Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children or 3 adults + 1 children.

PREMIUM NEAR POOL

Bedding: one king bed or two double beds, Crib on request.

Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children or 3 adults + 1 children.

† Fees may apply
Gastronomy

The hotel has an enviable gastronomy. Guests staying at this luxury 5-star hotel can enjoy a variety of buffet theme restaurants that offer the best in local and international cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a refreshing drink at any of the hotel bars located on the beach or pool or sip a cocktail while enjoying a sporting event or an evening show.


Various Lounges/Bars

- Macao - Lobby Bar (Punta Cana)
- Quisqueya - Lobby Bar (Dominicana)
- El Patio - Discotheque Bar
- La Cana - Beach Bar
- El Conuco - Pool Bar
- Tambora - Beach Bar
- El Chiringuito - Beach Bar
- Cigar Bar


Various Restaurants

Mediterranean
- Star Rock Cafe - American Cafe
- Maria Bonita - Mexican
- La Marimba - International
- La Pagoda - Japanese
- La Sibila - Gourmet
- Higuey - Buffet
- La Hispanola - Buffet

Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel. Accept Buffet


  • Billiards
  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on-site.
  • Children's program, onsite

    STAR CAMP:


    Star Camp is free and part of the all-inclusive experience at Iberostar and features more than 140 age-based activities based on the  approach and theory of multiple intelligences, which advocates personal growth through cooperation.

    · Discover a new, artistic dimension by reproducing giant versions of works of art as a team. 

    · Use all the senses in a trendy restaurant atmosphere to guess the dishes on our sensory menu. 

    · Record short films, become a journalist, publicist or the stars of an improvised video. 

    · Discover the inner artist by working with clay. 

    · Accept (im)possible challenges and blindy cross a terrain full of obstacles with the help of team members. 

    · Perform exciting scientific experiments, such as creating snow or ice, in true frozen style despite the heat of the pool. 

    · Learn how to get a hard-boiled egg into a bottle or experiment with colors. 

    · Summer classics like darts, capture the flag or Olympic-style events.


    Monkey Star camp - 4-7 years old, Dolphin Star camp - 8-12 years old, Eagle Star camp - 13-17 years old


    STAR CAMP FEATURED ACTIVITIES: Minichef, Tie Dye, Not another drop, Olympic games, Get wet, Super hero day, Water carpet, Waterbomb, The search, Teen Disco, Games on stage, The treasure hunt & Sand castles


    Star Camp Shows:

    On the Rock, Circo, Queen, Fiesta playa, Canta bahia, Rock, Funny nights, MJ Show, Reggae beach party, Iberostar Awards, El regreso del rey Las Vegas, The circle of life Magic, Latin Funny nights, Boogie nights 

    What's New!

    Wanda’s wacky kitchen, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Save the Reefs, Star Camp Live Show


  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
    Fit & Fun Fitness Program
  • Gambling†

    Spend an entertaining evening among various games like Blackjack, Poker, Roulette and Slot Machines (bar is included).


  • General
    Other activities include: 

    Aerobics
    Yoga
    Shooting tournaments
    Archery
    Basketball
    Cycling
    Billiards
    Bocce
    Football
    Gymnastics
    Table tennis
  • Golf location (onsite/nearby)†

    There is an 18-hole course nearby.


  • Motorized Water Sports†

    For an additional fee, take diving lessons at a CDC PADI GOLD PALM RESORT diving center, run by DRESSEL DIVERS INTERNATIONAL. This center organizes numerous boat trips and scuba diving and snorkeling excursions, as well as diving lessons.


  • Nightclubs†
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports

    Kayaking
    Windsurfing
    Beach volleyball
    Catamarans
    Aqua gym
    The scuba clinic
    Snorkeling


  • Pool
    There are 3 pools on-site.
  • Sailing†
  • Sauna
  • Shopping†
    Caribbean-style shopping street.
  • Spa†
  • Steam bath
  • Teen programs†

    - Teens disco

    - Eagle Star camp - 13-17 years old



  • Tennis court
† Fees may apply

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