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Majestically set where powdery white-sands meet the lush tropical gardens of Playa Bávaro, step inside your own little corner of paradise at Iberostar Waves Dominicana. This all-inclusive resort offers a world of experiences for families and couples searching for a luxury intoxicated vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Top-notch accommodations offer deluxe bedding and all the amenities you need to enjoy the utmost comfort. Well-appointed guestrooms are broken up between 
Standard, Junior Suite or Family Rooms. Be impressed by minibars that are refreshed daily and a full bathroom equipped with a rainfall shower. Meanwhile, a private terrace or balcony will reveal fabulous garden or pool views. Request a Family – Two Bedrooms category at Iberostar Waves Dominicana, then pave the way for two connecting rooms. Plus, receive a welcome pack for kids, a free babysitting service and a PlayStation game console.
The pristine shoreline is decked out with countless loungers and palapas, combined with optimal views to help relax you. Make the most of the sun-dappled waves with water sports like windsurfing and snorkeling. For those looking to explore the deep waters, make a trip to the PADI dive center. They will get you all geared up and then scuba dive through mesmerizing coral gardens and underwater passages. Two outdoor pools at Iberostar Waves Dominicana will be ready for plenty of action. Moreover, they offer a great party scene with plenty of pool foam parties and celebratory music to keep you going. Sports fanatics will have a ball with everything from beach volleyball courts and soccer fields to a tennis center. Golf enthusiasts can vie for under par scores at a nearby 18-hole golf course designed by P.B. Dye.
Transition Into Vacation Mode
With a splendid visit to Star Camp at Iberostar Waves Dominicana, the kiddos can meet up and take part in organized activities. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, pay a visit to the escape room. Subsequently, it’s an adventure game consisting of solving riddles in order to figure out how to get out of a room before time runs out. Of course, there’s always the Coral Reef Lab (aka Noah’s Ark,) which will provide many fun-filled lessons for children. This nursery collects and studies various coral species, in order to help protect important ecosystems. Get your heart pumping at the fitness center which provides state-of-the-art equipment. 
Stay in step with cardiovascular machines, resistance machines and free weight equipment. Find your balance at Iberostar Waves Dominicana with group fitness classes including yoga, kickboxing, Boot Camp and Pilates.
Don’t miss out on Aliveness. It’s a program from Iberostar Waves Dominicana that provides you a unique opportunity to reconnect with your body and spirit. With well-over 30 different massages to choose from, let all of your worries and fears drift away as the full-service spa. Let any tension fade away with intoxicating services such as facials, body treatments and massages. Six themed restaurants and two buffets will be ready to treat you with the wonderful delicacies of unlimited dining. Whether it’s Asian, Mexican, Italian, international cuisine or Dominican specialties, an authentic journey of flavors awaits. Serving beers and cocktails to please all tastes, bartenders at four bars will captivate your taste buds free-flowing premium liquors. From magic to juggling to music and dancing – experience a variety of professional shows at Iberostar Waves Dominicana.
Elevate Your Expectations
Temp lady luck at the casino that showcases an awesome array of slot machines, along with tables and games. Get your dancing shoes, as the nightclub will keep partiers dancing ‘til dawn. Looking to say “I do?” Well, the wedding specialists will provide a spirited and affable atmosphere that will ensure your big day is unforgettable.
Now that you have all the facts, you can now imagine the possibilities with an unforgettable getaway at Iberostar Waves Dominicana.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS TO IBEROSTAR WAVES DOMINICANA
If your intention is to ‘lose yourself’ in the charm of the Caribbean, Iberostar Waves Dominicana sets a guarantee of a heavenly stay. If you are interested in other suggestions, check out our Resort Listings Page.
DIVE CENTER
Scuba dive through coral gardens and underwater passages, which are often home to nurse sharks. From the famous Astron wreck all the way down to Punta Cana, there are 20 miles of reef and an infinite number of dive sites to explore! Dressel Divers, the hotel’s own PADI dive center, offers you the option to rent equipment and book diving trips. Or make the most of being in the Caribbean and get your PADI certificate!
GOLF COURSE
The work of famous golf course architect, P.B. Dye, this exclusive course weaves through lakes, streams, desert-like areas and even through a large waterfall. The course boasts a training area where professional golfers teach private and group classes, in addition to a practice course, a chipping green and a putting green. With four teeing areas, this course is sure to be an emotional golf experience for golfers of all levels.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Star Friends entertainment team organizes activities all day long, such as fun activities, such as bingo or board games, sports including games in the activity pool and also the professional shows put on each night: magic, juggling, music and dance for all audiences. You can also take a stroll through the hotel’s mall and at night enjoy the live music, dance and magic shows. There is also an escape room: an adventure game that consists of solving riddles in order to figure out how to get out of the room before time runs out.
STAR CAMP
Star Camp is the kid’s activity program and the perfect place to meet up and take part in organized activities or simply play. Monkey is the jungle where your kids play, laugh, get in touch with nature… created with kids between the ages of 4 and 7 in mind. Children ages 8 to 12 can discover the treasures that the ocean has in store for them while they laugh and play in Dolphin. If you’re traveling with teens ages 13 to 17, never fear. They won’t be able to resist the fun and learning that Eagle offers them. Children can also dance at the kids’ club, swim in the kids’ pool, play at the kids’ park and enjoy a delicious meal from the kids’ menu offered at the restaurants.
CORAL LABORATORY
Learn about the importance of coral reefs and the work we are doing hand-in-hand with the scientific community to maintain the diversity of local coral. At Playa Bávaro, Iberostar has created the first coral laboratory as part of its Wave of Change initiative, which will be used to study the resilience of these colonial organisms when faced with climate change, protecting them from bleaching, diseases, and hurricanes.
ALIVENESS
Aliveness offers you a unique opportunity to reconnect your body and spirit and to get in touch with nature, with which we all have an instinctive relationship. You will be invited you to listen to your body, to indulge it with a relaxing treatment or spa session, to engage it with movement, and nourish it with healthy foods.
FIT & FUN SPORTS FACILITIES
If you’re looking to stay active while on vacation, the hotel has several facilities to help you keep fit. There is also have a fully-equipped fitness center, tennis courts, soccer fields and beach volleyball courts. Want to try out a water sport? they will have a variety of equipment that you can rent.
SPA SENSATIONS
At Spa Sensations, you can relax all your muscles, from head to toe. The spa features an outdoor pool, a multi-jet pool, a sensations shower, roman bath, sauna, steam room and more. After a session in the water circuit, sink into an even deeper relaxation with reflexology, a deep tissue massage, hot stone massage or four-hands massage. There are over 30 different massages to choose from, and a team of professionals to help you decide which one is right for you.
DOUBLE
The Double room provides you with all the amenities you need for an unforgettable vacation. It features a minibar, private balcony, and free Wi-Fi…. Outside, a whole world of fun awaits for both children and adults, as well as top-class gastronomy and a gorgeous tropical garden setting near the ocean.
ROOM VIEW: Garden
DOUBLE PANORAMIC VIEW
The Double Panoramic View room is located on the upper floors of the hotel, offering you stunning panoramic views of the hotel gardens. Your private balcony is the perfect spot to relax and cool off with a drink from your minibar that is restocked daily.
ROOM VIEW: Garden
DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW
In the Double Garden View, you’ll enjoy delightful views overlooking the hotel gardens. Take in their natural beauty from the room’s private balcony, while you sip on a refreshing drink from the minibar or decide which hotel restaurant you’ll try out later.
ROOM VIEW: Garden
DOUBLE OCEAN VIEW
Look out at the Caribbean each morning from your Double Ocean View room. You’ll be able to appreciate the beauty of Punta Cana’s white sand beaches each time you step out onto your private balcony. You’ll also have free access to the hydrotherapy areas at our Spa Sensations.
ROOM VIEW: Ocean
FAMILY MASTER SUITE
In the FamilyMaster Suite, kids and adults alike are in for a treat. It comes with two rooms, one with a king-size bed, and the other with two double beds. PlayStation, welcome package, and free toys make the perfect setting in which to enjoy juices and sweets from the minibar, not to mention complimentary babysitting service.
ROOM VIEW: Garden or Pool
FAMILY – TWO BEDROOMS
The Family – Two Bedrooms accommodation offers you the convenience of two connecting rooms. Each bedroom has its own private balcony and bathroom. There are fun amenities in the room for the whole family: toys and games for children, a minibar stocked with juices and snacks, a PlayStation console and a free daycare service.
ROOM VIEW: Garden
HIGUEY BUFFET
Breakfast buffet with a wide variety of fruit, dairy, bread, and cold cuts. Lunch and dinner buffet with international cuisine and Dominican specialties, featuring pasta, meat, fish and vegetables dishes and salads prepared in front of your very eyes.
HISPANIOLA BUFFET
Breakfast buffet with a wide variety of fruit, dairy, bread, and cold cuts. Lunch and dinner buffet with international cuisine and Dominican specialties, featuring pasta, meat, fish, and vegetables dishes and salads prepared in front of your very eyes.
LA PAGODA ASIAN RESTAURANT
Japanese, Thai and Chinese specialties. Starters like sashimi, sushi, soups, salads, and a cured meat buffet. Different varieties of wok with beef, chicken, salmon, and more. It also features different types of curry and teppanyaki, along with a selection of pastries.
MARÍA BONITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Mexican recipes such as tortilla soup, a wide variety of tacos and fajitas, and cochinita pibil or seafood in a clay pot.
LA CANA ROTISSERIE RESTAURANT
À la carte dinner with the best cuts of beef such as skirt steak, picanha, or petit filet with an array of sides and sauces to choose from.
LA SIBILA GOURMET RESTAURANT
Recipes inspired by French haute cuisine. You can try some specialties like chicken and crab casserole, rosemary beef tenderloin or warm apple tarte Tatin and vanilla coulis.
LA MARIMBA MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT
Discover all the best tastes and dishes of Classic Italian, which features specialities such as caprese salad, pizza, pasta, tiramisu and panna cotta.
STAR ROCK AMERICAN RESTAURANT
American-style dishes that the whole family will love: Louisiana salad, cheese empanada, crispy wings, chicken club sandwiches, hamburgers, BBQ ribs and so much more.
QUISQUEYA LOBBY BAR
Open all day and into the early hours, this is the perfect spot to have a mid-morning coffee or smoothie or a soft drink or classic cocktail in the evening.
EL CHIRINGUITO
El Chiringuito is the closest bar to the beach, which makes it the perfect spot to rest when you need a break from the sun. With plenty to choose from on the extensive drinks menu, there’s something for everyone.
LA TAMBORA POOL BAR
Located by the pool, you can grab a soft drink, cocktail or cup of coffee and relax at one of the terrace tables while you get ready for your next dip.
EL PATIO BAR
You can keep up with the biggest sporting events on the big screens at this sports bar, which opens in the evenings.
DC-6 DISCO
The nightclub awaits adults over the age of 18 that want to keep dancing ‘til dawn, while everyone else goes to bed, with music, cocktails and fun.
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SOME OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN PUNTA CANA
1. 5 IN 1 TOUR — What could be more perfect than combining five tours into one? Visit a ranch where can jump in the saddle for a horseback riding adventures. Next, get ready to soar like an eagle as you zip-line over a river with the most scenic panoramic views. Be ready to roar as you take on a dune buggy excursion that will provide many thrills. Cap your busy day off at Macao Beach to relax then end with a visit to a local cave.
2. HOYO AZUL & SCAPE PARK — A good time is to be had for all with a combo tour from Scape Park at Cap Cana. Explore ancient caverns, jumping from water zip lines, riding in the splash hammock and more. Tucked inside the park, come face to face with an amazing ecosystem, called Hoyo Azul. This water-filled sinkhole is best described as a “blue hole” cenote. Additionally, you can cruise on a catamaran to a beautiful beach and snorkel.
3. FULL-DAY EXCURSION IN SAONA ISLAND — Situated on a protected nature reserve, Saona Island is the Dominican Republic's largest coastal island. Hop on a catamaran and set sail to the legendary Natural Pool. Thereafter, retreat to the magic of Saona Island. At that point, take part in underwater expeditions such as snorkeling or scuba diving.
4. DUAL ZIPLINE SIDE-BY-SIDE ADVENTURE— Fly effortlessly through a rainforest, over river canyons and across mountains, combined with stunning views below. You're in for double the trouble, as your companion will in effect, race you to the end of the line. Showcasing some of the longest zip-lines in the Caribbean, you can choose from 12 zip-lines that will take you high above the lush tropical landscape.
5. MARINARIUM SNORKELING CRUISE — A modern catamaran will transport you to a nearby reef filled with exotic marine life. Amid eye-popping scenery, come upon a variety of colorful corals and exotic fish. You'll also get to swim with many other marine life suchlike nurse sharks and stingrays. Follow up your memorable experience by making a stop by the Natural Pool in Bávaro Bay.
