Visit two dreamy islands at the heart of Cotubanama National Park. You'll set sail aboard a catamaran, stopping at sparkling natural pools before arriving at picture-perfect Saona Island for some R&R. But the real highlight? The all-new, luxurious oasis of Ron Barcelo Island. Expect tropical cocktails, a gourmet buffet and lively music. End the day in style with a DJ party and Champagne toast aboard the catamaran as the sun falls over the horizon.
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Derek
Travelled as a couple
30 August 20264.2United Kingdom
Nice place - but need more entertainement. + 3 hrs on the beach and most were looking at their time. I think it needs a little of thinking about what people can enjoy. As for the food - it was good but like the chicken , it would gain being grilled in the moment and made it this little bit more engaging and authentic Dominican. It would help elevate the Barcelo experience vs being just ok. Not like time was an issue...for everyone.
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Gina
Travelled with family
10 August 20264.6United Kingdom
The one thing I didn’t enjoy was an encounter with a photographer on the island. He asked if I wanted pictures of my daughter and myself and I said I wouldn’t purchase any photos. He said he would take some anyway. On the catamaran on the way back he kept asking me to buy the pictures. That was uncomfortable because I was clear from the beginning that I wouldn’t be buying any.
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Jim
Travelled with family
9 August 20263United Kingdom
The entire excursion was between 9 and 10 hours, but we spent less than 5 hours enjoying the water and beach. The rest of the time was spent on boats traveling to and from each location. The pool area should be skipped all together to increase time at other locations where people can relax and enjoy their day. There weren't enough food and drink options while at Barcelo beach. At the end of the day when people want to get home, you take them on the catamaran, which is the slowest possible ride.
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Dav
Travelled as a couple
1 August 20264.2United Kingdom
Bathrooms definitely need to be bettet
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Friendlytaurus
Travelled as a couple
31 July 20263.4United Kingdom
The beach had garbage all over, broken umbrellas broken boardwalk. Beach itself was beautiful.
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Unhappy traveler
Travelled with family
29 July 20263United Kingdom
We were not happy that the whole experience was not fully explained to us. We were also told we would be back at the resort by 7:20-7:30. That was not the case. We got back at 9:30-9:45. Which the guide told us as we were in the bus half way to the boat. Then we found out there were - total of 3 stops! We wanted a nice relaxing day at a beautiful beach and that is what the sales rep told us it would be. I had my elderly mother with us who was nervous the whole time and completely miserable. I
