JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar
Location
- 25 km from Punta Cana airport
- Located directly on the beach
- Bavaro
Address
Hotel description
JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar is a one-of-a-kind, stylish, and unmatched hotel. A place where guests come to truly understand why sometimes the words “luxury” and “grand” go together. With it's privileged location on one of the Caribbean's finest beaches. Its sweeping gardens, lush with native species, encircling three pools with stunning ocean views, coupled with amazing dining options will have you wishing you could stay forever!
Meal and beverage plans
All Inclusive Plan
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner daily
- Domestic and International alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Enhancement of the Tequila and Mezcal offer
- Room service 24 hours a day (restrictions apply)
- Christmas Eve and News Years Gala dinner (Dec. 24 and Dec 31)
- Unlimited à la carte dining (reservations required)
Additional inclusions
- Non-motorized water sports (Restrictions apply/subject to availability)
- Introductory scuba demonstration in pool
- Aerobics, archery, basketball, tennis, yoga
- Pillow Menu
- WiFi throughout the property
- Daytime and Nightly Entertainment
- Dedicated Grand Experience Team
- Pre-online check in experience including pre-room selection
- Refreshing towel upon arrival
- Stay at one, play at more*: access to services and facilities at Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites, Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Bávaro, Iberostar Dominicana and Iberostar Punta Cana
Upgrade your stay
Butler Service in select suites
Upgrade to a Suite Ocean View, Suite Swim Out, Suite Ocean Front and receive a Butler and upgraded amenities/services!
Your butler will make you feel at home 24 hours a day. He or she will show you to your suite, help you unpack your luggage, and customize your pillow, your aromatherapy essence, and your minibar service. He or she can draw a relaxing bath for you or attend to your laundry or shoe-shining needs.
*Inclusions are subjected to change without notice
In addition guests will also receive an upgraded experience with services such as:
- Personalized pre-arrival contact to learn the guest’s preferences*
- Private check-in with a Hotel & Room orientation made by the butler
- Customized Mini bar
- 25% of discount on Star Prestige
- Butler courtesy call during stay
- Ironing service
- Complimentary late check out, Subject to availability.
*Inclusions are subjected to change without notice
Best For...
Earn more with Aeroplan
Exclusive perks
Luxury
Wedding & honeymoons
Spa
Adults-only
Perks for groups
2SLGBTQIA+ Resorts
Ecolabel hotels
Promotions
Unlimited Golf Experience
Up to $800 in Resort Coupons
Important Notes
Minimum age: 18 years.
HOLY WEEK is an important religious holiday in the Dominican Republic in April. During this time motorized water sports which are offered by independent concessions at the resorts will not be available. Alcohol will be served on the resort but may not be available at establishments outside the resort.
Please be advised that smoking is not permitted in the guest rooms and balconies. There are designated outdoor smoking areas.
Guests now have the option to use the advance online check-tool on webcheckin.iberostar.com and follow 2 easy steps anytime time before arrival.
Access to services and facilities at Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites, Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Bávaro, Iberostar Dominicana and Iberostar Punta Cana.
*Restrictions apply/subject to availability.
Suite
Lake View Suite
Upper Floor Suite
Ocean View Butler Suite
This room includes extra perks as part of this hotel’s Butler Service in select suites program.
Swim Out Butler Suite
This room includes extra perks as part of this hotel’s Butler Service in select suites program.
Near Beach Butler Suite
Ocean Front Butler Suite
This room includes extra perks as part of this hotel’s Butler Service in select suites program.
Suite Promo
Last Room Available
Restaurants & Bars
Restaurants
- Bella Vista - Buffet - International / Dominican
- La Perla Buffet - Buffet - International
- Le Tourbillon Haute Cuisine - À la carte - Gourmet
- La Tentazione Wine Cellar - À la carte - Italian
- Hashira Restaurant - À la carte - Japanese
- El Galeon Surf & Turf Restaurant - À la carte - Surf & Turf
- Casa de la Playa - À la carte - Mediterranean
- Pool Grill - Snack bar
Bars
- Lobby Bar
- Pool Bar
- Cigar Bar
- Theater Bar
Activities
Pools
- Whirlpool
- Outdoor pool
- Sports pool
Motorized and non-motorized water sports
- Kayak
- Hobie cat
- Windsurfing
- Snorkeling
Land activities
- Aerobics
- Archery
- Bocce
- Billiards
- Tennis
- Table tennis
- Dance lessons
- Beach/pool basketball
- Riffle shooting
Entertainment
- Disco
Golf
Health and Relaxation
- Fitness centre
- Spinning class
- Tai chi
- Spa ($)
- Yoga
Other facilities & services
- Boutique
- Dive centre
- Meeting facilities
- Laundry service
- Tour desk
- Medical services
- Water sports centre operated independently
Minimum age: 18 years.
HOLY WEEK is an important religious holiday in the Dominican Republic in April. During this time motorized water sports which are offered by independent concessions at the resorts will not be available. Alcohol will be served on the resort but may not be available at establishments outside the resort.
Smoking policy
Please be advised that smoking is not permitted in the guest rooms and balconies. There are designated outdoor smoking areas.
Advance check-in
Guests now have the option to use the advance online check-tool on webcheckin.iberostar.com and follow 2 easy steps anytime time before arrival.
Stay at one, play at more!
Access to services and facilities at Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites, Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Bávaro, Iberostar Dominicana and Iberostar Punta Cana.
*Restrictions apply/subject to availability.
Earn more with Aeroplan
With our new way to earn, in addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn extra Aeroplan® points on packages to this resort/hotel.
- A minimum 7-night stay is required on the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Florida, London, Lisbon and Rome; a minimum 4-night stay is required on Las Vegas, San Francisco and Portland.
- Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.
- Valid for travel completed by December 31, 2025
Exclusive perks
This resort comes with exclusive perks. Perks vary by resort and are subject to availability. Certain conditions may apply.
This resort includes the following perks:
- Early check-in/late check-out (Check-out until 2:00 p.m.*)
- Bottle of sparkling wine
- 20% spa discount
- 20% discount on wines
- 25% discount on paid drinks at à la carte restaurants
Valid for travel completed by October 31, 2025. Added values vary by resort. Not applicable to groups. Subject to availability. Conditions may apply.
Luxury
Treat yourself to luxurious features like gourmet dining, 24-hour room service, spacious rooms, free WiFi, and more.
Wedding & honeymoons
This resort offers wedding and/or honeymoon packages and the services of a wedding coordinator.
To secure your wedding date and arrange wedding details at your chosen hotel, please contact the hotel directly.
Spa
Focus on mind, body and soul at this resort with spa facilities, fitness centre and various daily physical activities.
Adults-only
This resort accommodates guests aged 18+ or 21+ only.
Perks for groups
Book a group package of a certain size and some guests pay only the taxes*. *Discount is not available if booking hotel only. Discount is applicable on the base fare and does not apply to surcharges, charges and taxes. Subject to availability at time of booking. Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion, unless otherwise specified. Restrictions can include but are not limited to: type and size of group, booking and travel periods, minimum number of nights, age restrictions, and availability. Subject to availability at time of booking. Terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice. Contact our groups department for details.
2SLGBTQIA+ Resorts
All members and allies of the community are welcomed at this 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly resort.
Ecolabel hotels
This hotel has declared its commitment to one or more ecolabels endorsed by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Unlimited Golf Experience
Enjoy unlimited rounds of golf at the Iberostar Bavaro Golf Club for only $89.00 USD per person, per day!
Included in the golf package:
- Unlimited rounds of golf
- Transportation to the Golf Camp (For Bavaro hotels only)
- Shared golf carts
- Use of driving range/practice area prior to tee time
- Drinks and snacks from the beverage cart
Rates, inclusions and availability are subject to change without any prior notice.
Up to $800 in Resort Coupons
Receive up to USD $800 in the form of US$25 coupons, depending on length of stay:
- USD $600 for stays of 3-5 nights (24 coupons valued at $25US each)
- USD $800 for minimum of 6 nights (32 coupons valued at $25US each)
Each coupon must be used with minimum purchase of US$100
Applicable for new bookings and for travel until October 31, 2025 (subject to change). The discount coupons are digital and available on the Iberostar APP, credits are activated the day after arrival at the hotel. Resort Coupons may not be redeemed for cash and there is no cash reimbursement if unused. Discounts are not transferable and must be used during the length of stay. Resort Coupon Discounts are not valid for groups. Valid for the purchase of an item, product or service with a minimum purchase of $100 USD per USD$25 coupon at all internal and external* points of sale of the hotel. Morpho Shops Mexico, Avis Car Rental Mexico, except Iberostar Waves Cozumel and Iberostar Selection Playa Mita), Photo Shop Mexico – Paraíso Complex, Cancún Complex), HDC Photo, Bávaro Complex - Punta Cana) and Slot Machines Jamaica Complex). Blackout dates, additional restrictions, or exclusions may apply. Iberostar reserves the right to withdraw offers and change conditions at any time without notice. Please note Resort Coupons are soley at the decrection of the hotel and subject to local restrictions.