Relax at World-Famous Beach at Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort - AFAR

"Opened in 2019 on Bávaro Beach in Punta Cana, this five-star, all-inclusive resort pairs miles of prime coastline with a contemporary 'W'-shaped design framed by palm gardens and flowing water features to create a restorative, laid-back Caribbean escape. The beach is widely celebrated—warm turquoise water, fine white sand, mellow waves created by a distant sea shelf, and a constant breeze—and the property offers a more than 1,000-foot private beachfront with plentiful sunbeds. Amenities are extensive and varied: seven pools including a dramatic double-level, tiered infinity pool (about 31,000 sq ft), an Om Spa with therapeutic treatments, an onsite theater and discotheque, a waterpark called Splash Island, teen and kids clubs, a modern gym, and more than a million square feet of landscaped gardens. Dining spans nine restaurants and multiple casual outlets—highlights include buffet options (Caribe and Atlántico), pan-Asian teppanyaki at Inari, French fare such as chateaubriand with Roquefort ice cream at La Boheme, a Mexican seafood-focused dish (a Northern red snapper fillet with mussels in Poblano sauce) at El Charro, Mediterranean plates like free-range chicken skewers with yogurt-cucumber and couscous at Mareas, Italian dishes such as gnocchi rustici di yucca at Gondola, and American comfort fare at The Valley—along with 16 bars (four pool bars), two beach clubs and specialty venues like a wine cellar bar. The property’s Boulevard acts as a social hub with boutiques, bowling, a casino and an arcade, while three distinct resort areas—family-friendly main sections, an Adults Only Club with its own pool and La Perla bar, and the elevated Unique by Lopesan experience with exclusive pools and beach-club dining—let guests choose between lively, social atmospheres or peaceful, adults-only tranquility. Practical perks include included taxes and gratuities and a recommendation to reserve restaurants in advance due to popularity." - AFAR