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Reviews of Iberostar Waves Punta Cana - All Inclusive This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Bavaro, Bavaro, 0000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

#49 of 127 hotels in Punta Cana

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 42 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    8.0
    A lot of fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Tropical View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Keep the birds out of the food area

    Fresh food. Open areas very nice

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden View (2 adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only complaint was the food wasn’t that great in the buffets. And I’m not a picky eater.

    It was really clean and well kept

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent service, we thank all support staff +10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Premium Upper Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No negative about the hotel Just, the beach was not full of marine algae

    Super clean and good location and very relaxed garden ,we are ready for next vacation in November

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    8.0
    Great animation and beach vacation, but AC need to be updated
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The AC does not dry the room air, but only makes it cold. Because of this the beds were always wet and uncomfortable.

    The pulls and the beach are great. The animation is exellent. Food is also good.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    7.0
    It was good, the place was nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The variety of meals can be improved, every day it was almost the same

    The pool, the beach and the food was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic vacation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints.

    Great location, friendly staff, and good food.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful. Will be looking for another location with Iberostar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden View (2 adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I love being able to make myself a cup of coffe upon awakening. The coffee and coffee maker was excellent but no milk or creamer provided. My husband likes tea. There were teabags but no way to heat water for a cup of tea. Other than that we love Iberostar

    We have stayed at Iberostar multiple times over the years. All are great. The staff is excellent. Always impeccable clean. Looking forward to our next stay at an Iberostar

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room (3 adults + 1 child)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    In this time of the year the beach was not good because it was full of seeweed even though they cleaned it every morning The staff could be more gentle The drinks in the restaurant could have better quality

    The food for an All Inclusive hotel was very ok and the other restaurants by reservation surprised me. The parties at night including the shows were very good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    7.0
    Ok value for money. Good fpr kids. Food average
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room (1 Adult + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms a bit old

    Locatiom

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2023

    8.0
    We had a great time and lots of memories were made!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms have AC, but you can’t control the temperature. You can control the fan speed. Never the less, we were never hot or uncomfortable. Definitely bring bug spray. The tiny little devil mosquitoes are awful in the evenings. Most places where food is served is outdoors so dress accordingly. The only complaint I really have is the relentless vendors on the beach constantly stopping by to pitch their goods or activities.

    We stayed at the “Punta Cana” building of the resort. It was a good value and perfect for a family. The rooms were a bit dated BUT CLEAN. The entire resort and grounds were all really clean. Food was ok and everyone was able to find something they liked for all meals whether it was a restaurant or buffet. Beach and water was gorgeous-get there early for a shady spot. The golf course is hands down one of the best we have ever played on. Booking excursions and dinners through the hotel was easy and we had no issue. Shout out to Edina and Joseph for making everything so smooth.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2023

    8.0
    The hotel is really a great value for your money. The beach is excellent, staff is very nice. The food in main buffet wa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is older, our room definitely did not look like 5 star hotel. We had a problem with our room key almost every day and had to go to reception repetiadely.

    The beach is amazing, enough sun beds for everyone. The pools are big and water was warm enough.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2023

    7.0
    Great, but not what you expect from a five star hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food quality and overall service is poor.

    Location is amazing.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic Resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First time visiting this wonderful country and the hotel made the experience even more impressive. Great beach with plenty of seating and shade, as well as, a wonderful staff.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2023

    8.0
    I had a great time minus a few things.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Garden View (2 adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hustlers. They were everywhere and really pushy. They got really upset if you said no and tried to change your mind and show you more of their stuff that we had seen throughout the resort. Even the men grabbing coconuts from the trees right in front of the resort were trying to get you to pay for them after being cut up. The toilet in the resort leaked and by the end of our stay the sink faucet broke off due to the corrosion it had underneath. We called the front desk about it but they weren't surprised. The shower water was really dirty and left dirt marks in the bathtub. One day a maintenance man opened our door right up without knocking. I think the room service lady told him about the tub and he was coming to fix it, but you really need to tell them to knock. Luckily we were fully clothed and AWAKE. We stuck empty bottles in front of the door for the rest of the stay so we would hear anyone come in. There was only one brand of beer and they didn't have anything besides tequila at the resort. The food was ok. The best meal my sister and I had was at the Japanese restaurant. The Sushi I would not trust...avoid that. If you are staying 6 nights or so, they only let you book restaurants for two of those nights. The other nights you will be eating at the numerous buffets they have.

    I loved the Garden view we had. Love how quiet the resort was, everything shut down around 6 or so because that's when the beaches/pools closed down and dinner started. I really enjoyed the kindness from the staff. They were very sweet! Room service always kept our rooms tidy and kept the fridge stocked with beer and soda. No Mosquitoes!!! I loved that! AC in the room had a sensor so when you opened the balcony, it would turn itself off and when you closed it, it turned back on.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2023

    7.0
    Good value for the price, there are better ones out there, but we enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Some facility issues, broken elevator one day. There were ants in our room when we checked in, but it was quickly taken care of. It seems this is more of a mid range resort.

    Good price, location, food was pretty good standard buffet type at a all inclusive resort. Most resort employees were super nice and helpful. Huge pools to accommodate all the guests which is nice. Great location right next to a beach.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Garden View (2 adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No soap in the lobby washroom for a week, even after I complained. The shows at night were poor compared to other hotels I've been to. Service was a little slow and there were no waiters on the pool / beach, or they just ignored you

    The beach, the swimming pool, room location, food

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful country with friendly staff. Very relaxing vacation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That you couldn’t eat at a sit down dinner every night.

    The friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    10
    honesta e confortavel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    horario do bar da praia

    local

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    6.0
    Nice beach and pools
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Garden View (2 adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    constantly dirty dirty plates, some cups. Had to always search for cereal bowls, scrambled eggs were gross and very wet, should be served out of thick porcelain white pans. Soups always luke warm and lame, cooked with no skill. In general most hot food was lame compared to RUI, poor skill and execution. Cold food, desserts and breads were the stars. Garbage meat carved cooked until dead (buy good meat from Miami!!!) I did not see a lot of supervision, many standing standing around oblivious to problems. No presence of GM? 95% of staff did not speak English. Mexican, French and Asian restaurant a disgrace, did not try others. Hot food not enough variety, need more Asian dishes, noodle dishes, varied fried rice, Asian soups (but I suspect the hot kitchen is not skilled enough from what I saw, it needs a remake big time! Also needs more well executed European dished and better executed Latin dishes. Warm nachos with slices of American cheese on top?? (a new low) Fruits excellent. Need American breakfast style pork sausage with home fries and are actually browned??. employees in the small pool snack bar handling pizza and other stuff with their bare hands?? No wonder people get sick from eating resort foods

    variety of the main buffet, but lots of repitition

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    10
    The vacation was fantastic, grounds are amazing, but a bit overpriced for the value received.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Garden View (2 adults)
    • Stayed 10 nights

    1. We had requested two beds per room + two rooms adjoining and paid extra. They tried to give us rooms with one bed and a fold out couch. Then rooms on different floors. After complaining, we finally got two rooms near each other with twin beds, but not two queen beds. 2. Bring a washcloth. Apparently they don't use wash clothes in the DR.

    1. The grounds are huge and immaculate. Truly exceptional. 2. The beach, pools, chairs, etc were also fantastic. 3. The buffet for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve was outstanding in both presentation and quality of food. 4. The bars were well stocked and the drinks were tasty. 5. All the employees seemed happy and were hard working. 6. Brush up on your Spanish as most of the employees speak very little if no English. 7. The food was generally good. Some hit or miss. If you expect 5* food all the time you will be disappointed.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    10
    Nice people excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Garden View (2 adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My reservation was for iberoestar punta cana front desk put me in dominicana

    The staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    5.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food was stale, oily and the ingredients were not of quality.

    Clean, comfortable, kind staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Family with young children
    • Double Garden View (2 adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was always clean. The room’s cleaner was impeccable!!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Garden View (2 adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food was not the best. The check-in staff was very rude and unpleasant, my husband had a very bad experience with one of the staff

    The location and all the facilities

    Stayed in July 2023

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