Swim-up Rooms & Private Pools in La Altagracia

The swim up bar was so much fun! The animation team was outstanding. Also, it was our wedding anniversary so we had a Romance Dinner booked on the beach.

Second time visiting, food has improved since last year. Friendly staff, good food & drinks. Love the swim up suites. Excellent gym to maintain fitness routines. We will return!

The property was beautiful. The beach was always clean of seaweed. Food was adequate. You could always fine something you liked to eat on one menu. The staff were wonderful and accommodating! The swim up suites were soooo convenient.

Huge property, very clean, great amenities. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Swim up room at Colonial club side was fabulous!

Swim up room, amenities, butler Reinaldo was outstanding

Nice clean rooms, had Jr swim out, pool and swim up bar were excellent, very nice beach, butler service (Pedro) was first rate, fun evening entertainment

The pool and the swim up pool to the room

The property is modern and beautifully landscaped. The layout was well planned allowing for strolling throughout. The staff were friendly ,kind and accommodating. The swim out pool including jacuzzi were delightful! Restaurants didn’t require reservations yet you are welcome to do so.

Love it was only adults, the swim up pool, activities, drinks and people.

Many pool options, a good variety of restaurants with pretty decent food considering it's all inclusive, swim up rooms are a nice touch and add to a more private experience, beach is nice with a good private beach area, rooms are spacious, bathroom is nice, staff is friendly.

Our stay at Barcelo Bavaro Beach resort was amazing. The beach was phenomenal, pools were clean and beautiful and the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Overall we would definitely go back! The rooms were nothing fancy but they were spacious and clean, and a close walk to the pool and lobby. The pool area and bars were great. Service was quick, good quality alcohol and kind and professional bartenders. Even though the hotel was sold out we had no issues finding a lounger to sit. The main pool at the Beach adults only section was quiet and very low key. If you wanted more of a party area, the Palace property is a close walk and that pool is definitely more lively with a swim up bar and music. But they also have quieter pools over there as well if that’s more your speed. The beach was absolutely amazing and again, no problems finding somewhere to sit at any time of day. The palm trees provide lots of shady spots too and the beach was clean with phenomenal warm water and barely any waves. The restaurants were just okay, but that is to be expected at an all inclusive in my opinion. The service was great and the buffets were actually better than the sit down restaurants. We stuck to the Dominican food (rice/beans/plantains) as well as the sautéed veggies and baked chicken eggs and oatmeal for breakfast all of that was really good. Some of the fish and steaks were not our favorite but we are more on the picky side as well. Again; overall a great experience!

Where do it start? I book this resort for my 50th birthday. I stayed from May 5th to May 9th. My flight into DR on JetBlue was smooth. I arrived at the resort around 3:30pm due to the airport long line. Upon arrival at the resort. There was a wait to check in due to one person being at the resort front desk. That was a 20 minute wait. When it was my turn to check in. My room was not ready. I was told that I could get something to eat at one of the restaurants buffets until 5:30pm. By that time I’m finished eating my room should be ready. I went to get something to eat. When i reached the restaurant buffet it was closed that was at 5pm. I decided to explore the resort. The resort is beautiful. Clean, comfortable, beautiful nice large size resort. At first sight I fell in love with the beach. I knew that would be where I would be spending my time while on vacation. The pool is big. It’s clean. I notice throughout my stay they cleaned both beach and pool. In the early morning. Back to my room situation. Once I was done exploring the resort. I made my way to the front desk. My room was finally ready after 2 hour wait. There was a elevator I took to my room. The elevator was clean. My room was big. Like a master bedroom. The only thing. I was unable to enjoy the patio. I love the location on my room. I wanted to be the beach. I’m glad I wasn’t. I was tucked away nice a quiet. My room was cleaned daily. Entertainment every night. The main area of the resort was busy. In a good way.

Staff was very friendly and were able to communicate with me and my wife well. The area is also nice (no bad smells and clean conditions for all areas) the buffets were well air conditioned and food was great with lots of choices. The pools were great cool, refreshing temperature and clean, and the outside bars had great choices for drinks. The walking distance between areas was moderate but not too bad, and the nightclub as well as casino were very well air conditioned and overall a fun, comfortable experience. The room was also very nice and clean, with stocked mini bar and cable TV. AC worked very well, and the wrist room key card bracelet Vs a card you can easily lose was a cool touch. Housekeeping was also great.

This property is perfect for someone that has a disability & difficulty walking any distances.Rooms,though dated, were spotless & had the largest, comfortable bed we have ever seen & the Longest pillows ever!The Beach literally had NO waves in the 11 days we were there, very calm.The Adults Only pool was never crowded.The Food was quite good & had many options.The A La Carte Restaurants were all unique & had great food.Staff were attentive & always around.Entertainment (bands) was from 10-11pm & was good.The Palace next door was huge,busy & had many restaurants.We will definately Return to Barcelo Bavaro Adults Only!~~~

I love how beautiful everything is, the winding paths, the pools and palms. I love Their spa and their entertainment at the big theater. I love the cozy feel of Mamey Bar and sitting out at the low tables under the stars. I love to go for afternoon tea with treats at the Palace. I love the warm ocean water even in January. The rooms are nice and comfortable. Two sinks is nice. The buffets are great. La Brisa right on the ocean is so quiet and beautiful to have lunch at. Many activities if you like that sort of thing

We had a swim up room to the lagoon style pool and it was wonderful. The views were beautiful and the main swim up bar was close which was perfect because we love to drink!

The swim up pool was great. Love the shows and entertainment throughout the resort

The convenience of the swim up pool. Everything is within close proximity.

From the food to the staff my stay here is always amazing. The beach was the cleanest I had ever seen it. Vibe A++++++ I always stay at the Club side, with a separate lobby with tasty drinks and a butler to assist you. Love Ismael at the club Swim-up Bar ...YEAH BABY!!!!!!!

I LOVE THE FRENCH TOAST AND THE SWIM UP ROOM WAS GREAT. FOOD WAS GOOD TOO

Juan Nuñez is the best bartender! My friends and I would literally walk from the pool (which has a swim up bar) to Juan’s bar! Breathless is awesome and Juan Nuñez made daytime drinking worth it hehehe! He should train the others….seriously!

I loved the fact that I did exactly what I wanted on this trip. My goal was to eat good….drink good and hang out at the swim up pool bar. It was a much needed trip.

Liked that everything was in close proximity and that the restaurants didn't require reservations. The swim up rooms would be better if the pool came all the way up to the patio.

I went with my boyfriend gif our anniversary and loved it. We did the swim up room, which was nice but I regret not doing the Xhale vip option. We dined at the French restaurant abc had the steak…AMAZING! Overall I had a great time!

Breathless Punta Cana is a great resort. I enjoyed the spa, the Xhale Lounge, my swim up room, the night time entertainment, and the specialty restaurant "Strip Grill". I will definitely be back to visit.

My butler Ada! Swim out! Restaurants food was pretty good. 24 hr Room service!

I loved the staff, multiple onsite restaurants, swim out pool rooms, access to sister properties, food (the eggplant at breakfast is a go-to and the steakhouse restaurant was a dream) and view! I’ve never experienced an all inclusive team like at Bahia! A special thanks to Andres (from experience team) Carlos (from staff), Weindy (from restaurant staff) and Enny, Yanothan (from the bar); they kept the drinks flowing and the party going. The staff looked out for us as many of my party didn’t speak Spanish. It was the best trip of year.

Hotel is full of great staff. We really enjoyed the animation program around the pool (special thanks to José "Popeye" and Braynel). Room is large, recently renovated, and very well daily cleaned. Also, we liked the daily refill of the minibar. Main buffet restaurant Palmyra really surprised us with the wide range of selections (breakfast, lunch). But what makes this hotel extraordinary were superb a-la-carte restaurants (great food and fancy interiors, Limbo with its cocktails is a "must"). Pool has a sufficient size and is surrounded by an appropriate number of sunbeds and a good pool bar with slush cocktails and beach restaurant Las Brisas with a really nice overview of the beach and see. Beach is really nice with many palm trees. During our stay beach was rather clean thanks to well daily maintenance (in fact, much better than in neighboring resorts). Amazing sportbar (snacks, pool tables, air hockey) and coffee shop were just icing on the cake. Definitely return to Ambar on our next stay in Punta Cana.

the property is massive! but there are always little carts you can jump on to take you around. we loved how you could use all the amenities for all the hotels on the resort property. Ambar was on the breach and it was beautiful, the pool is right next to the beach and a great snack restaurant to walk into for drinks and buffer food to bring to the pool or beach. it was great value for your money considering it’s all your meals, drinks, and entertainment included.

The hotel facilities are great. Everything is very well maintained and very clean: all the buildings, the paths, the beach (which hotel staff cleaned from seagrass *every day*!). The swimming pool is big enough, even on days when there was a lot of people (such as the foam party day), there was plenty of place around to swim or relax. There were also a lot of seats around the swimming pool and on the beach - just not a lot under the shade. The breakfast and lunch staff, lead by Pablo, were outstanding and took great care of us, even setting up "our" table on the special days of our holiday (my fiance's birthday and our anniversary), decorating the table. The bartenders at Limbo, one of the on-resort restaurants, also took great care of us. Regardless, everyone on the staff is very friendly, always saying hi to us whenever we walked past them, whether they were cleaning crew, entertainment crew, whatever.

I loved everything about the hotel — the restaurants were amazing, the food was delicious, and the staff was very attentive. The bartenders were the best, especially “Chocolate.” I also loved my room with the private pool — it was perfect!

The beach, pools, and common areas are fantastic, always clean and not overcrowded. The lazy river was tons of fun with its in-pool bar. The buffet food is ok, the restaurants were really good. The staff is extremely professional and excellent, one of their best assets is definitely the staff, we got a free room upgrade to one with private pool area and it was amazing, would get the suite with the pool if I ever return.

Diamond club services and our room butler service Especially Eduardo and a beach service with Super Starling:) Our room was great and Diamond pool Great Cabanas and beach/pool chairs Great room cleaning and food was ok Great stuff and fast service at the Hibachi (ZET) restaurant

the beach, the food, the night show and the pools are perfect.

There were various food and restaurant options, plenty of things to do, gorgeous pools, great entertainment, they junior luxury suite was so spacious and we loved the double rain shower and open tub as well. We also really loved the spa massage and would totally get the spa week package if we visit again. What made our whole trip worthwhile though was the exceptional staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, always greeted us kindly with a smile, made us feel welcome, and were very accommodating.

I did not like that they refused to give one bottle of champagne to share between 5 swim out rooms celebrating 3 birthdays. I did not like having to leave our swim out pool to go to the pool bar for a cocktail every time we needed a cocktail.

Resort was really nice, we stayed in one of the master suites and it was a great room. The pools were awesome, swim up bar was a blast. The food was very good right from breakfast thru lunch and dinner with plenty of options. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be going back…

Luxury hotel on a lovely beach. Overall great holiday that met 5* expectations, food and drinks were good. Whilst staff were polite, most were not friendly and gave you the impression you were putting them out. Swim up room was lovely but pool area not very private and close to neighbours.

Quiet, clean & great food. We truly enjoyed every minute of our vacation here. We would return again! Swim up pools were amazing, beach and water incredible. A nice quiet vacation spot, limited entertainment, however that was good for us! Would certainly recommend and would return!

We loved our swim up room with pool view with full sun every morning! Resort is so relaxing and easy to navigate! There was actually more night life then I expected!

The resort was beautiful aesthetically, the rooms were well appointed and we LOVED the swim up suite! Hyatt Zilara does not disappoint.

Had a swim up pool room, very clean and spacious. Was a nice to have this room but not nessassary if looking to save some money as the pools, beach and grounds are great. The food and drinks were excellent! Often the mixers at resorts are not good, but all were great here, no complaints. We were there with another couple for big birthday celebration, 5 nights.. Had a great meal at all restaurants, favorite restaurant was Journeys, sat in the rail car. The best beach I've been to in that part of the world, it was clean, no one selling you anything because it is private, and water was blue chest deep for 25ft from the shore with no merky grass spots. Staff were super attentive and friendly. It is one of the first places I said I'd go back to versus trying new resorts. I don't write reviews but felt compelled to do so here as I was really impressed.

Upon entry the staff was very friendly, our room was ready early and the welcome cocktail was delicious. The room was spacious and clean and our location was quiet. The pool was gorgeous and refreshing. PLENTY of chairs. The beach is also a private short walk and there were many chairs. The staff was phenomenal- mayreni and Alfred really made you feel remembered. Also had a great sense of humor. The activities were nice, we didn’t do many but that was just a personal choice. The gym had just about everything- we didn’t use it much because we were trying to just relax. All the restaurants were clean and accommodating to allergies. I liked the lunch grille by the pool daily. We tried just about all of the restraints. Italian and Caribbean were our favorites. Cocktails were nice at the pool, restaurants, and bars. We rented a cabana which was very comfortable. Overall a very very nice stay.

From the moment we arrived at Zilara in the Dominican Republic, it was clear we were in for an unforgettable experience. Nestled along the pristine coastline, the resort offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty, luxurious comfort, and impeccable service. Location: The resort’s beachfront setting is breathtaking. Picture powdery white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters that seem to stretch endlessly into the horizon. The grounds are immaculately maintained, with lush tropical gardens that create a serene and private escape. Accommodations: Our suite was nothing short of spectacular. Spacious, beautifully designed, and featuring a private balcony with sweeping ocean views, it was a sanctuary of tranquility. The attention to detail was remarkable, from the plush bedding to the locally inspired decor that added an authentic touch. Dining: The dining experience exceeded all expectations. With multiple restaurants offering a range of cuisines—authentic Dominican dishes, fresh seafood, international favorites, and even gourmet options—every meal was a celebration of flavor. Don’t miss the beachfront grill for a casual yet unforgettable dining experience under the stars. Activities & Amenities: Whether you’re looking for relaxation or adventure, [ilara has something for everyone. The infinity pools are a dream, with plenty of loungers and cabanas to soak up the sun. Danny and other pool waitstaff were fun and helpfufl

I travel quite a bit and the Hyatt Zilara was definitely one of the nicest hotels I've ever visited for MANY reasons. Everything was perfect... the staff, the grounds, food, you name it, it was OUTSTANDING. My entire family was sad to leave. This was the FIRST large resort I stayed in where I wasn't getting up at 6am to "claim" a seat by the pool/ beach every day. Although there were many rooms at the resort (it was sold out the week we were there), it NEVER felt crowded by guests. I also loved the layout... many seating cares to choose from, different pools, etc. Another detail that made a big difference to me was the staff... they would put their hand over their hearts every time they interacted with any of us. They called the gesture "service from the heart" - loved it! I will be telling my friends to visit and will be back!

I loved my swim up pool . It was so nice and great to go to after the pool closed at 6. I liked the restaurant stayed open until 2:30am. The bartender Ariel is THEEEE BEST!

We stayed in a swim up. It was very nice for us and the pool faced the back side of the hotel so very private. The food was delicious from the buffet to the food truck on the beach to the sports bar. We had a very nice time here. We stayed at another resort prior to switching here and I wish I never booked the other resort. I’ll be staying here from now on anytime I’m back in the DR. Thanks for a great stay.

The hotel had everything we needed for that type of vacation. Nice, spacious swim out room, clean, well mentioned territory, varied food. I would like to express my huge thanks to the entire staff. Especially to Luis, Ariel, Nilda from the pool bar, main restaurant, cleaning team. Thank you, guys! We will be back.

Everything was VERY clean. I liked that everything was in easy walking distance. The beach was pretty. I loved our swim out room and our room was beautiful and a great size. We loved the buffet and the coffee shop. We also had a couples massage, the spa was clean and beautiful There was a mix up with appointment due to a language barrier as we do not speak Spanish which made our experience start a bit tense but once we got things figured out the actual treatment itself and the people were great. The property is beau beautiful in the day and at night.

- the hotel is great, with many food and drink/cocktails options - food was delicious (except for the Mexican restaurant, which is not worth your time) - nice beach in front of the hotel - nice pools - there is an online way to schedule restaurants and request amenities, etc (e.g. an extra towel if needed) - people were friendly (excluding the Xpand salespeople: stay away from them!) - almost no moskitos - Preferred club rooftop, private pool and private beach area were very nice

Gorgeous property with very friendly staff and great restaurant options with tasty food. I loved the swim up bars and the staff worked tirelessly to keep everything clean and beautiful. Clear pools and easy access to the amazing beach & bar on the beach. 100% recommend this property!

There was plenty to do on the resort, love how big and long the swimming pool was. The swim up bar was super!!

We had a wonderful stay at Majestic. We stayed at the Elegance 2 years ago and now we stayed at the Colonial with our family. The restaurants, bars, swim up bar, entertainment, staff, resort and staff were wonderful!

We stayed in a room with pool access and really enjoyed the convenience of have access to the pool right out of our door. We did have one issue with getting small towels to bath but other than that the stay was great.

Everyone is really nice, the property is clean and the outside of the hotel is absolutely beautiful. They have activities every day, multiple swimming pools and swim up bar. I would say the best part about this hotel is that it is family oriented. I stood in the colonial club which is for adults only and it was. I had a fantastic experience with my husband at this hotel and I highly recommend it. Also our butler Luis took the time to book activities and reservations for us and the finest restaurants in the hotel .

Amazing staff and gorgeous property. Spectacular beach. Came to celebrate my honeymoon and felt pampered. Got the Swim-Up garden view with the Butler. Aqua club has all the top shelf liquor and private check in entrance.

Very clean resort with beautiful scenery. It is not overcrowded and has plenty to offer. Very much suggest a swim out room. Staff was awesome especially Salvador, Jhony, Red, Santiago, Alex, Carlos, and Pedro.

It was a good service. The swim up room was fantastic. The butler David was helpful and kind. I recommend the hotel and the butler. It was a very great experience.

Absolutely fabulous vacation with my wife! Everyone treated us so well, our room with the swim out suite was amazing, restaurants were good, and just a great all-around experience.

Had a swim up and was excellent. Everyone was very nice and helpful - would recommend a stay. Alexis was our butler and he was fantastic throughout our stay.

Staff was amazing pools so clean and relaxing..food good..stayed in swimout and loved it!

The location of the hotel was perfect, right in the middle of Bavaro beach. Each day there were multiple activities and the staff was very friendly and professional. The hotel itself was beautiful and we had a lot of fun going around the swim up bars and beach.

Excellent experience at the swim out room....very relaxing! Food was good. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. Had a good experience with our butler, which is the first time that has been a good experience. Will definitely be coming to stay again and would recommend to anyone.

We really enjoyed the feel of the place. It was very relaxing which is what we enjoyed the most. The private swim up and cabana were very much enjoyed. There were two employees that were particularly amazing, Isaa the bartender in the preffered club lobby and Marcelo our concierge. Isaa was just so pleasant to be around and made very amazing drinks for us. He was really great! Honestly we arent sure what we would have done without Marcelo. He went above and beyond with everything! He told us he would take care of anything we needed and he really did. He made things so easy for us. Thankyou Marcelo! We will see you again!

We had an amazing expierence at dreams royal beach! We stayed in the master suite with private pool in the preferred section. It exceeded all my expectations! Our concierge, Billy, was amazing! He went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were met. The entire staff was warm and welcoming and all made it a point to acknowledge our children and make them feel special as well. The resort is clean, our room was very comfortable. The entertainment both day and night is fun and family friendly. The food is OK, it’s not great but it’s not bad. However I do not go to an all inclusive with the expectation of 5 star food. The preferred breakfast buffet has many options and a great omelette station. The burgers were great everywhere! And the hibachi was fun. My favorite dinner was the fajitas at the Mexican restaurant. Overall we had a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone!

My husband and I went for a destination family wedding. We stayed in a preferred level room and enjoyed the adult only pool area, swim up bar and butler service. Zoro helped to make every day better! We also enjoyed the use of Breathless, particularly the French restaurant.

We enjoyed our time here and the staff was amazing! Breilin, our concierge was always quick to respond and provided us with any answers we needed. The grounds were clean and we loved the swim out room

We LOVED our experience! The place is very clean and the people are wonderful! If you’re looking for a great time and great food this is the place for you! Our room was a swim out to the bar which was pretty cool! We loved our mini fridge! The pool was very nice; we loved the lazy river that went around the pool slides!

The property was wonderful. But the staff made our trip. They were so friendly and accommodating. The people who serviced our room went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. There was always someone coming by when by the swim up pool, community pool or beach asking if we needed anything. Kudos the staff for making sure we were catered to.

Amazing holiday at Dreams Onyx. Service was great and staff are very helpful and friendly. Great food and a la carte restaurants. Pool is amazing and we loved having a swim up. First time in DR so we didn't know what to expect but it surpassed our expectations. We would highly recommend. Will be returning next year.