General Information:The Barcelo Dominican Beach is ocean front property and is located on the beautiful beach of Bavaro, from Higey and 200 km from Santo Domingo.Immersed in the green and freshness of the tropical trees , its whole structure merges perfectly with the surrounding environment.Location:The four-star all inclusive Barcel Bvaro Beach**** hotel boasts an exclusive locale on Bavaro Beach, 3 kilometers of fine, white sands in the Punta Cana region on the east coast of the Dominican Republic . Area:Only 20 kilometers from Punta Cana International Airport, this hotel is part of an exclusive 5-hotel resort complex, the only one of its kind in the area.On Dominican beach, right in front of the Barcel hotel complex, there are various shops selling typically Dominican, handcrafted goods. These include "guayaberas" (a light, comfortable shirt made from pure linen) various clay figures jewelry made from amber, larimar and corals ceramics and mahogany furniture. Shops are usually open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Recreation:With an infinite array of activities and facilities, guests can move freely between the 5 hotels of the complex and enjoy the restaurants, bars, discotheques, casino, bingo, shows and sporting facilities, including tennis, mini-golf, snooker, basketball, soccer, football and golf, not to mention shops and much, much moreRooms:This hotel offers 600 comfortably-appointed guestrooms . Each room features air conditioning, terrace or balcony, High speed internet access,clock radio, mini bar, rom service, telephone, hairdryer, private bathroom, and iron with ironing board. **Beginning October 16, 2006, the Bahia Restaurant and the swimming pool #2 will be closed for a period of 25 days for remodeling and maintenance.**