Overview
One of the most luxurious properties in the Iberostar portfolio and part of the Iberostar Grand Collection, this adults-only resort set on a breathtaking beach exudes decadence. Enjoy the incredible dining options, the stunning oceanfront spa and the beautiful rooms with in-room whirlpools. What more could you ask for except for more time to enjoy it.
Adults Only 18+
Enjoy the “Stay at One, Play at Four” option where guests can also use the facilities of the four resorts in the complex: JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar, Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites, Iberostar Dominicana, Iberostar Punta Cana and Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites.
Check in
3 p.m.
Check out
12 p.m.
Rooms
273
Inclusions
- Daily activities
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Non-motorized water sports
- Intro scuba lessons in the pool
- Online or mobile check in available
- All taxes
Rooms
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Maximum 2 adults
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Butler service
- Ceiling fan
- Jetted tub
- Mini-bar
- Pillow menu
- 24 hour room service
- A/C
- Bathrobes
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Safe
- Slippers
- TV
- DVD player upon request
Suites include:
• Online check-in*
• Room selection through “My Room Online”
• Special welcome drink
• Refreshing towel upon arrival
• Registration at reception (not private)
• Hotel & Room orientation made by bellman
• Resort Credits
• Bottle of local wine/liquor
• Grand Experience Team courtesy call during stay
• 24 hour Guest Service
• Grand Experience Team available to assist the guest needs in the hotel areas
• 24 hour Bellman service
• 24 hour Valet parking service
• Pool Grand Experience Team service
• Resort guided tour by appointment (Grand Experience Team)
• Grand Experience Team courtesy call day before checkout
• Baggage claim by bellman in room
• $ Late check out**Subject to availability
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Maximum 2 adults
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- Maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Butler service
- Ceiling fan
- Jetted tub
- Mini-bar
- Pillow menu
- 24 hour room service
- A/C
- Bathrobes
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Safe
- Slippers
- TV
- DVD player upon request
Suites include:
• Online check-in*
• Room selection through “My Room Online”
• Special welcome drink
• Refreshing towel upon arrival
• Registration at reception (not private)
• Hotel & Room orientation made by bellman
• Resort Credits
• Bottle of local wine/liquor
• Grand Experience Team courtesy call during stay
• 24 hour Guest Service
• Grand Experience Team available to assist the guest needs in the hotel areas
• 24 hour Bellman service
• 24 hour Valet parking service
• Pool Grand Experience Team service
• Resort guided tour by appointment (Grand Experience Team)
• Grand Experience Team courtesy call day before checkout
• Baggage claim by bellman in room
• $ Late check out**Subject to availability
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- Ocean view
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- Ocean view
- Maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Butler service
- Ceiling fan
- Jetted tub
- Mini-bar
- Pillow menu
- 24 hour room service
- A/C
- Bathrobes
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Safe
- Slippers
- TV
- DVD player upon request
• Personalized pre-arrival contact to learn the guest’s preferences*
• Online check-in*
• Room selection through “My Room Online”
• Personalized welcome
• Special welcome drink
• Refreshing towel upon arrival
• Private check-in with a Hotel & Room orientation made by the butler
• Resort credits
• Customized Minibar
• Bottle of local wine/liquor
• 25% of discount on Star Prestige
• Butler courtesy call during stay
• 24 hour Guest Service
• Exclusive Grand Experience Team with butler service
• 24 hour Bellman service
• 24 hour Valet parking service
• Pool Grand Experience Team service
• Ironing service
• Resort guided tour by appointment (Butler)
• Butler courtesy call, day before checkout
• Butler support for any guest needs
• Personalized farewell of guests
• Baggage claim by bellman in room
• Complimentary late check out* *Subject to availability.
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- Pool view
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- Pool view
- Maximum 2 adults
- No more than 2 guests in the room
- Butler service
- Ceiling fan
- Jetted tub
- Mini-bar
- Pillow menu
- Swimout pool
- 24 hour room service
- A/C
- Bathrobes
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Safe
- Slippers
- TV
- DVD player upon request
Upper Grand Suites:
• Personalized pre-arrival contact to learn the guest’s preferences*
• Online check-in*
• Room selection through “My Room Online”
• Personalized welcome
• Special welcome drink
• Refreshing towel upon arrival
• Private check-in with a Hotel & Room orientation made by the butler
• Resort credits
• Customized Minibar
• Bottle of local wine/liquor
• 25% of discount on Star Prestige
• Butler courtesy call during stay
• 24 hour Guest Service
• Exclusive Grand Experience Team with butler service
• 24 hour Bellman service
• 24 hour Valet parking service
• Pool Grand Experience Team service
• Ironing service
• Resort guided tour by appointment (Butler)
• Butler courtesy call, day before checkout
• Butler support for any guest needs
• Personalized farewell of guests
• Baggage claim by bellman in room
• Complimentary late check out* *Subject to availability.
Amenities
Aerial view
Aerial view
Aerial view
Reception
Beach
Beach
Pool
Pool
Lobby Bar
Lobby Bar
Bar
Bella Vista Buffet Restaurant
La Perla Buffet Restaurant
La Perla Buffet Restaurant
El Galeon Surf & Turf Restaurant
La Tentazione Wine Cellar
Grand Cellar
Grand Cellar
Theatre Bar
Gym
Spa
Spa
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Almost perfect
sofyab829 (Feasterville, Pennsylvania) on Apr 11, 2025
My husband and I stayed at Joia Bavaro in September 2024 and overall had a great experience. The resort grounds are beautiful and very well-maintained. The food was consistently good, and our favorite was ...the Dominican restaurant — we liked it so much we went twice! The drinks there were also especially refreshing. Gala night at the buffet is a seafood lover’s dream — definitely worth planning for. During our stay, the beach buffet was closed, which was a little disappointing, and the Boat Bar wasn’t open either. The "lake" was also under renovation, which took away a bit from the scenery. We're total beach people, and one thing we really appreciated was how easy it was to find chairs on the beach — never a struggle, even in the mornings. Same goes for the pool area. However, beach drink service needs improvement. Orders through the app were rarely fulfilled, and the beach server didn’t come by often. When they did, it usually took 20–30 minutes to get our drinks, so we often just walked to the pool bar ourselves. There’s no dedicated beach bar at Joia, which is something to keep in mind. We even walked over to the neighboring Iberostar for drinks, ice cream, and just to explore a bit. Our room was clean but a bit hot — the ceiling fan wasn’t above the bed, and the AC alone didn’t quite do the job. Since we were on the ground floor, we also saw small bugs here and there. When we mentioned it to our butler, his response was, "If I see them, I just squash them," which was a little too casual for our liking. Despite those minor issues, we absolutely recommend this resort and will definitely return. We’ve been to Joia in Mexico, Jamaica, and now Punta Cana — and Punta Cana is by far my favorite, mainly because of the gorgeous Bávaro beach. If they could somehow bring Bávaro beach to the Paraiso complex, that would be the perfect Joia experience!
I love this hotel!
Larry B (Ottawa, Canada) on Apr 10, 2025
I have nothing negative to say about this resort and I am very picky. This is our second time here and it was just as wonderful as the first. The staff is very professional and accommodating. The food is e...xcellent and service is outstanding. I highly recommend this hotel. It is expensive, but you get what you pay for. The nightlife is minimal, but they try their best. I love this hotel!
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