Iberostar Selection Coral Bávaro - All Inclusive

Check in—We arrived at the hotel 3 hours before check in, so we knew our room would not be ready when we arrived. We arrived at the Selection hotel (main lobby) and was asked by the bellhop what hotel we stated the Coral hotel. We were told to stand by the Coral hotel sign and someone will come and pick us up to take us to check in at the Coral lobby. We waited for about 10 minutes before the golf cart came to retrieve us and our bags. The bellhop, golf cart driver, and check in lady were very nice. When we arrived we waited for another 15 minutes because a family of five was checking in and there was only 1 person to check you in. When it was our turn we were greeted with a pleasant smile and was told our room was not ready, but we can check in, go have lunch, and they will let us know when the room was ready. After we checked in, they kept our bags, and we met our concierge personnel, Alberto who was exceptional throughout our stay! He called for a golf cart and they took us to El Faro, buffet lunch. Food—We went to the lunch buffet (El Faro) when we arrived which included an array of food options including snow crab legs, lobster claws, steaks, salads, fruit, pork chops, salmon, burgers, and lots more. I was pleasantly surprised and excited, because I love seafood. The staff in the restaurant were very welcoming. For dinner, I made my own reservation on the Iberostar app for Brave the steakhouse. Brave was good and my family enjoyed it, but nothing to write home about. The Japanese and Italian restaurants, Alberto arranged for us. The Japanese restaurant, Kabuki was good but definitely not enough food if you don’t eat sushi. The hibachi itself is really a small hibachi bowl with about 4 pieces of chicken , shrimp, and steak with rice. For those of you who likes yum yum sauce—there is none not the salad with ginger dressing. It is a set menu and everyone gets the same dishes. My husband and son don’t eat sushi and the soup and hibachi bowl was not enough. The Italian restaurant, Il Forno Italian Restaurant was the best out of all 3. The food was hot and delicious and the dessert was the best dessert we had all week long. The Gala night at the buffet at the selection was amazing that including grilled lobster tails, chicken, pork, steaks, beef, fresh pizza, salad, desserts galore including different chocolate flavored desserts, and lots more food options. The food that night was excellent. We ate breakfast daily at El Faro, which was pretty much the same each day. I had made to order omelet each day. Lunch was pretty much the same as well. The room service and beach menu is limited and was just okay. The buffet food was always lukewarm and never hot except for the made to order food. I did not try the Mexican restaurant or other restaurants at the sister properties. Room—My room was on the top floor of a building that was located near the pool, beach, and El Faro restaurant. The room itself was basic and nothing spectacular. The maid ser

Great place to spend a week. Great facilities, beautiful grounds, spacious room, prompt services, tasteful foods, outstanding staff, etc. Lots of activities to enjoy for all ages, day and night. Highly recommend the coral level as it gives you access to all restaurants and amenities. Our room was within steps of the beach. Next time in Punta Cana, we'll definitely consider this place to stay !!

Angel was assigned to us on the day of our arrival. He was our Star Prestige representative. The level of attentiveness, communication and kindness he showed us was beyond expectation! Our experience during this week was phenomenal because of Angel…we got to sit back, relax and be present with each other. One of the things we love most about our membership with Iberostar is that we feel like family within minutes of our arrival. It is so nice to have one consistent contact to guide us through our time away from home. Isn’t that what it’s all about? Getting away and not having to worry? Have to give a shout out to Janaira as well! She was behind the bar in Star Prestige by the beach and took amazing care of us! Kept us well “watered”! Definitely in our top 2 for Iberostar locations visited!

We loved from Iberostar Haciebda due to ongoing construction they have there and this is a massive step up. The beach is beautiful with vistas of palm trees in either direction, aqua water, etc. we’ve found the buffet food at El Faro in the Coral area to be a step above most resort buffets. Drink preparation can be somewhat inconsistent but it’s a minor note. Would be very happy to come back.

Fantastic resort in a beautiful location and the food and service are all exceptional! The buffet is especially amazing!

Great hotel complex, with plenty to do day and night. Something for everyone. Stunning well maintained grounds with a relaxed atmosphere. Rooms Room spacious and clean! Few bits advertised missing but a call to reception and quickly remediated. Bed comfy, and comfy seating area. Mini bar stocked daily and customised with a small tip to cater for needs. Terrace areas relaxing and clean and only a few steps from pool and mobile bar. Maid service daily and rooms always immaculate with some added bed art Food Good choice of places to eat to suffice all dietary tastes! El Faro was a hidden gem! Food of good quality throughout the resort! Coffee shop 24/7 was a bonus! Only complaints was buffet had a lot of flys in the morning time. Bars Great selection of beverages all served with a smile and great hospitality Overall great stay and would return again