Barcelo Punta Cana
Playa Arena Gorda, Carretera Macao
Bavaro, Higuey, Dominican Republic

Distance from Hotel to International Airport Punta Cana, 25 minutes.  

The Caribbean dream world with white beaches which make every sport a pleasure. The turquoise of the sea looks cool and inviting to bathing beauties. A cool breeze blows for those who like surfing and sailing. The magnificent colors of the reef will delight snorkelers and divers.  

Awaiting you on Arena Gorda Beach is your fairytale holiday home. Wind down and relax in beautiful rooms, let your spirits soar through the tropical gardens, dive into a unique waterscape, feast in restaurants for the discriminating palate. Caribbean nights are colorful and filled with fun and passion.  

Hotel Amenities (back to top)
  • Activities
  • Bars (5)
  • Beauty Salon
  • Billiards
  • Casino ($)
  • Children's Activities
  • Currency Exchange
  • Darts
  • Disco
  • Games (board)
  • Internet Service ($)
  • Land Sports
  • Laundry
  • Pools (2)
  • Shops
  • Tour Desk ($)
  • Watersports

Golf: ($) Green fee packages at preferential rates are available. However, Carts, caddies, clubs & other golf accessories are optional and, if required, must be paid to the neighbor Golf Course. Some local taxes may apply and will have to be paid locally to the Golf course. Transfers to and from the Golf course are not included either. Golf is subject to availability of tee-off times set by the Golf Club. Theater At the entrance of the hotel with a total capacity of 800 people. It has high technology equipment, one bar, LED lights and JBL audio. Watersports: ($) Introductory lessons of Scuba diving and windsurfing with instruction and equipment included. (Lessons available for a fee). Banana rides (limited), kayaks, windsurfing and sailing at the hotel beach. All activities are subject to availability and weather conditions. Activities Mini soccer court, rock climbing wall, ice-skating and circus trapeze. Beach and pool volleyball, water polo, water basket, bocce, aerobics, table tennis and other indoor games, 3 lighted tennis courts. All activities are subject to availability and weather conditions. ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.  

Accommodation Categories and Descriptions (back to top)

Arrival/Departure Time:  

• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 11:00 am  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy:  

• Children's age break is 12 years old.  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• Superior - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Superior Oceanview - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Deluxe - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Deluxe Oceanview - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Suite Club Premium - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Presidential Suite Club Premium - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

Superior, All rooms have a view of the lush gardens or the pool area. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds.  

Superior Oceanview, (formerly Standard Oceanview) Bedding: 2 double beds.  

Deluxe, 177 square feet, plasma television, balcony and upgraded amenities. All rooms are located less than 328 feet from  

• the beach.  

Bedding: 1 king bed (on request basis only) or 2 double beds.  

Deluxe Oceanview, 177 square feet, internet connection Bedding: 1 king bed (on request basis only) or 2 double beds. View: Ocean.  

Premium Club Suite, Living room with a sofa bed. Premium Club facilites. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds.  

Presidential Suite(*), There are 2 Presidential Suites on the property, both with ocean view. There is a separate living room area and separate dining area. The 2 Presidential Suites are equipped with 2 bathrooms, 1 bath with whirlpool and separate shower and the other with a bathtub and shower.  

The Premium Club with exclusive advantages and added values. This service is included for guests booking the Suite and Presidential Suite. :  

• Special service area at the Reception.  

• Personalized check-in and check-out.  

• Special area for relaxation and entertainment in the Premium Club Lounge (3rd floor of building 3).  

• Accomodation in the Suite category.  

• Guest service 24 hours.  

• Advantages in the food and service area.  

• Advantages in the laundry service.  

• Special offers on Vacaciones Barcelo services.  

• Free internet in the Premium Club Lounge and business center services.  

• Personalized services such as change or reconfirmation of flights, extension of holiday duration, etc.  

• Special services and room courtesies upon request.  

• Early check in/late check out without extra charge (upon availability).  

• Pool towels in the room.  

• Flower details in the room.  

• Local phone calls without extra cost. -4 extra hangers in the closet.  

• Barcelo Premium shopping bag as a courtesy.  

• Little box of bath salts.  

• Sponge  

• Sewing kit  

• Cottons balls and cotton buds.  

• Bottle of body milk  

• Laundry items are delivered the same day.  

• Special cover for delivery of clean items.  

• Directory of Services for the Premium Club.  

• Personal phone call from the Director or Sub-Director of the hotel at least once during the holidays.  

• Private concierge service for clients' requests (information, food and beverage services, entertainment, etc.) in the Premium Club Lounge  

• Children will receive a special souvenir from Barcy  

• Sparkling wine and fruit plate with a welcome card from the General Manager of the hotel.  

• Turn down service.  

• Continental breakfast in the Premium Club Lounge.  

• Coffee and tea menus all day.  

• The Premium Club will offer some sandwiches, canapes, hot and cold snacks and fine pastries.  

• Menu of premium drinks for consumption at the Club Premium Lounge  

• Priority in the a la carte restaurants with unlimited service.  

• Special area for Premium Club guests for breakfast and lunch at the Alcazar Buffet (area of the a la carte French restaurant). This area will be identified with a special sign.  

(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.  

All accommodations include: shower (private), balcony, hairdryer, ironing board, CD player, iron, bathroom (private), internet access (wireless): ($), safety deposit box, air conditioning, coffee/tea maker and telephone.  

Television (cable) with international & national stations  

Mini Refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, beer and water  

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

Food and Beverage Outlets (back to top)

Alhambra, lobby bar  

General Opening Hours: Open 8:30am until 1:00am. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

Disco Bar General Opening Hours: Open 10:30pm until 2:00am. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

El Marlin Bar General Opening Hours: Open 10:00am until 11:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

El Sombrero Bar General Opening Hours: Open 24 hours. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

Marien, lobby bar  

General Opening Hours: Open 10:00am until 1:00am. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

Swim Up Bar General Opening Hours: Open 10:00am until 6:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

Take Five, sports bar, adults only, non smoking  

General Opening Hours: Open 10:00am until 1:00am. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

Tea Time, open from 4:00pm-6:00pm, happy hour from 7:00pm-8:00pm  

Alcazar Buffet, serving extensive appetizing buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner  

El Conuco, Featuring authentic Dominican cuisine. Non-smoking. No tank tops, shorts and beach sandals. Gentlemen:no sleeveless shirts. Upon arrival, you will receive pre-arranged invitations per room to our specialty restaurants according to your length of stay.  

Cuisine: Dominican.  

General Opening Hours: Open 6:00pm until 10:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

Dress Code: Casual Elegant.  

El Marlin, Casual setting.  

Cuisine: Barbeque, Seafood.  

General Opening Hours: Open 6:00pm until 10:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

El Marlin Snacks, Buffet brunch with champagne from 8:00am-12:00pm and midday buffet from 12:00pm-5:00pm  

El Sombrero Cuisine: Tex-Mex.  

General Opening Hours: Open 7:00pm until 10:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

El Sombrero Snacks, Continental breakfast from 5:30am-8:00am, snacks from 12:00pm-6:00pm and 10:30pm-5:30am  

Paris, Non-smoking. No tank tops, shorts and beach sandals. Gentlemen: no sleeveless shirts. Upon arrival, you will receive pre-arranged invitations per room to our specialty restaurants according to your length of stay.  

Cuisine: French.  

General Opening Hours: Open 6:00pm until 10:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

Dress Code: Casual Elegant.  

Roma, Non-smoking. No tank tops, shorts and beach sandals. Gentlemen: no sleeveless shirts. Upon arrival, you will receive pre-arranged invitations per room to our specialty restaurants according to your length of stay.  

Cuisine: Italian.  

General Opening Hours: Open 6:00pm until 10:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

Dress Code: Casual Elegant.  

Tokio, teppanyaki-style cuisine. Non-smoking. No tank tops, shorts and beach sandals. Gentlemen: no sleeveless shirts. Upon arrival, you will receive pre-arranged invitations per room to our specialty restaurants according to your length of stay.  

Cuisine: Japanese.  

General Opening Hours: Open 6:00pm until 10:00pm. General Opening Days: Open daily.  

Dress Code: Casual Elegant.  

Add-On Package (Coconut Paradise 2012) (back to top)

COCONUT PARADISE 2012  

Booking Dates: 07/26/2011 - 12/23/2012 Travel Dates: 12/24/2011 - 12/23/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Decorated seaside wedding location  

• Special amenities and bottle of sparkling wine sent to room  

• One tiered wedding cake (for up to 10 people), 1 bottle of domestic champagne (for up to 10 people)  

• Late check out until 3:00 pm (upon request, subject to availability)  

• CD player for the ceremony (recorded CDs)  

• Semi-private dinner for the wedding group at one of our specialty restaurants for an hour and a half. Restaurant selection subject to availability for groups of less than 25 people.  

• Guaranteed king size bed in room  

• Bathrobes and slippers in room  

• Special decoration in room  

Package Minimum Stay: 3 nights  

Please Note:  

• This package is complimentary if a minimum of 25 room nights are booked.  

• This wedding package is subject to the following hours:  

• 11:00am, 12:00pm, and 1:00pm based on availability.  

• Services such as a flower arch or rose petals require an additional charge.  

• In case of bad weather, the wedding will not be canceled, but will be moved to a backup location.  

• Guests not staying at the resort and who are attending the wedding must pay for a day pass.  

• Priest, minister or judge services, legal documentation and other related fees are not included.  

Add-On Package (Punta Cana Ocean Scents 2012) (back to top)

PUNTA CANA OCEAN SCENTS 2012  

Booking Dates: 07/26/2011 - 12/23/2012 Travel Dates: 12/24/2011 - 12/23/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Wedding coordinator services  

• Interpreter, if necessary  

• Decorated seaside wedding location  

• Justice of the Peace or Minister  

• Marriage certificate  

• Witnesses included  

• Guaranteed upgrade to a Suite for bride and groom  

• Use of the Club Premium facilities  

• Internet access included  

• VIP status and distinguishing wristband  

• Turndown service at night -1 bottle of champagne in the room on the wedding day -3 bottles of sparkling wine during the wedding ceremony -4 wedding passes for guests not staying at the hotel  

• Justice of the Peace or Minister  

• Live music with Dominican Duo or Trio during the ceremony  

• Cocktail hour with canapes on the wedding day or the day before -3 complimentary nights on return hotel stay only for the couple during the month of their first anniversary  

Package Minimum Stay: 3 nights  

Please Note:  

• This package is free for wedding groups of 75 people or more for the duration of 7 nights or more  

• This package can also be purchased.  

Add-On Package (Punta Cana Sea Breeze 2012) (back to top)

PUNTA CANA SEA BREEZE 2012  

Booking Dates: 07/26/2011 - 12/23/2012 Travel Dates: 12/24/2011 - 12/23/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Wedding coordinator services  

• Interpreter, if necessary  

• Upgrade to ocean view room (subject to availability) for bride and groom  

• Decorated seaside wedding location  

• Fruit and bottle of rum in the room for bride and groom  

• One-tiered wedding cake  

• CD player available to play special song  

• Justice of the Peace or Minister  

• Marriage certificate  

• Special dinner in one of the a la carte restaurants on the wedding day  

• Late check-out until 3:00pm (on request, subject to availability)  

• Guaranteed king-size bed  

• Bathrobes and slippers in room  

• Bridal bouquet and groom boutonniere  

• One extra boutonniere and one corsage  

• Witnesses if required  

• Romantic candlelight dinner on the beach for the wedding couple -35% discount on return hotel stay only for the couple during the month of their 1st anniversary -2 bottles of domestic champagne for the ceremony  

Package Minimum Stay: 3 nights  

Please Note:  

• This package is free for wedding groups of 35 people or more for the duration of 7 nights or more  

• This package can also be purchased.  

Add-On Package (Punta Cana Sunset 2012) (back to top)

PUNTA CANA SUNSET 2012  

Booking Dates: 07/26/2011 - 12/23/2012 Travel Dates: 12/24/2011 - 12/23/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Wedding coordinator services  

• Interpreter, if necessary  

• Upgrade to ocean view room (subject to availability) for bride and groom  

• Decorated seaside wedding location  

• Fruit and bottle of rum in the room for bride and groom  

• One-tiered wedding cake  

• CD player available (to play special song)  

• Justice of the Peace or Minister  

• Marriage certificate  

• Special dinner in one of the a la carte restaurants on the wedding day  

• Late check-out until 3:00pm (on request, subject to availability)  

• Guaranteed king size bed  

• Bathrobes and slippers in room  

• Bridal bouquet and groom boutonniere -1 bottle of domestic champagne (up to 10 guests) -25% discount on return hotel stay only for the couple during the month of the couple's first anniversary at the same resort of the wedding (voucher to be given by the resort)  

• Witnesses if required  

Package Minimum Stay: 3 nights  

Please Note:  

• This package is free for wedding groups of 25 people or more for the duration of 7 nights or more  

• This package can also be purchased.  

Add-On Package (Punta Cana Under The Stars 2012) (back to top)

PUNTA CANA UNDER THE STARS 2012  

Booking Dates: 07/26/2011 - 12/23/2012 Travel Dates: 12/24/2011 - 12/23/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Wedding coordinator services  

• Interpreter, if necessary  

• Decorated seaside wedding location  

• Justice of the Peace or Minister  

• Marriage certificate  

• Witnesses included  

• Upgrade to a Club Premium Suite (subject to availability) for bride and groom  

• Bottle of sparkling wine in the room on the wedding day  

• Special Stars Package at the Spa (make up and hairstyling on the wedding day, manicure and pedicure) -3 bottles of domestic champagne during the wedding ceremony  

• One table top flower arrangement  

• Breakfast in bed morning after the wedding  

• Live music with Dominican Duo or Trio during the ceremony -2 wedding passes for guests not staying at the hotel -3 hours for private dinner with exclusive waiters (1 buffet menu, 1 option of a selection of 3) -30 minute massage for bride and groom  

• Romantic candlelight dinner under the stars for the wedding couple -50% discount on return hotel stay only for the couple during the month of their first anniversary.  

Package Minimum Stay: 3 nights  

Please Note:  

• This package is free for wedding groups of 50 people or more for the duration of 7 nights or more  

• This package can also be purchased.  

Add-On Package (Punta Cana Vow Renewal 2012 ) (back to top)

PUNTA CANA VOW RENEWAL 2012  

Booking Dates: 07/26/2011 - 12/23/2012 Travel Dates: 12/24/2011 - 12/23/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Wedding coordinator services  

• Interpreter, if necessary  

• Free room upgrade for bride and groom  

• Decorated seaside wedding location  

• Fruits and bottle of rum in the room  

• One-tiered wedding cake  

• CD player available to play special wedding song  

• Special dinner in one of the a la carte restaurants on the wedding day  

• Late check out until 3:00pm (on request, subject to availability)  

• Guaranteed king size bed  

• Unlimited number of guests staying at the resort included for ceremony and dinner  

• Bridal bouquet and groom boutonniere -1 bottle of domestic champagne up to 10 guests  

• Witnesses if required  

Please Note:  

• This package is free for wedding groups of 10 people or more for the duration of 7 nights or more  

• This package can also be purchased.  

Documents Needed For Weddings:  

• The following applies to non-Dominican nationals wishing to get married in the Dominican Republic.  

Guests who have never been married before:  

• Original birth certificate or legalized copy of original translated into Spanish  

• Notarized declaration of single status or copy of original translated into Spanish and legalized by the Dominican Embassy or Consulate  

• Name change document, if necessary  

• Copy of couple's passports or driver's license or copy of original only  

• Copy of witnesses' passports or driver's license  

Guests who have been married before:  

• Birth certificate (only translation required), copy of original and translated into Spanish  

• Notarized declaration of single status or copy of original, translated into Spanish and legalized by the Dominican Embassy or Consulate  

• Divorce judgment  

• Name change document, if necessary  

• Copy of couple's passports or driver's license or copy of original only  

• Copy of witnesses' passports or driver's license  

• The couple must bring all original documents. If all documents have to be translated into Spanish and legalized by the Dominican Consulate or Embassy in their home country, see above. (The Consulate or Embassy charges for these services).  

• Countries that are part of the Hague Agreement do not need legalized documents, only Apostille. Please check http://www.hcch.net for more information.  

• The couple needs to be in the Dominican Republic 48 hours prior to the wedding date.  

• The marriage certificate will be issued with the name indicated on the birth certificate, unless a name changed document is provided.  

• In case of a prior marriage the divorce process has to be completed 6 months before the remarriage.  

• Relatives cannot be witnesses.  

• The wedding or renewal fee and service charge has to be paid to the wedding coordinator.  

• The marriage certificate will be sent through a courier service to the couple's mailing address.  

• Services such as extra flowers, DJ services and pictures that are not included in any of the packages have an additional cost.  

• In the event of bad weather, the wedding will not be canceled, it will be moved to a backup location.  

Package inclusions are subject to change.  

Miscellaneous Information (back to top)

Spring Break Information  

• Every room has to have at least 1 person 18 years or older to be responsible for that room and the other guests in the room under 18 years old.  

• They do not need to leave a deposit or give a credit card however all people within the room are responsible for any damage caused to the room.  

Minimum Check In Age  

• The minimum age for check in at the hotel is 18 years old.  

Children's Program  

• Mini Club (4-12 years old), open daily from 9:00am- 6:00pm. children's pool available. Mini disco is held daily from 8:00pm-9:00pm at the Theatre.