The IFA Villas Bavaro Resort & Spa is situated on the fine, white sands of Playa Bavaro in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic. Providing 24 Hour All Inclusive service, the hotel offers guests a friendly, luxurious environment for sports, delicious dining with its two buffets and four a la carte restaurants, and colourful tropical shows in heart of the Caribbean. This extraordinary 4 Star vacation complex is surrounded by a stunning landscape and boasts a wide range of facilities and services especially designed to ensure an unforgettable stay. The resort is bordered by a fabulous coral reef with its white sands and turquoise-coloured waters making this an incredible and beautiful location for a holiday. Airport Distance: Punta Cana airport is just 20 minutes' drive from the IFA Villas Bavaro Resort & Spa. Local Tips: There are three fabulous Golf Courses close to the hotel: The White Sands, the Cocotal, and the Golf Punta Blanca, designed by the famous South African champion Nick Price. FACILITIES:Dining: The Hotel is booked as 24 Hour All Inclusive accommodation. The IFA Villas Bavaro Resort & Spa complex offers as two buffet restaurants Colibri and Las Velas on the beach, and 1 pizzeria snack-bar. Four fabulous a la carte restaurants offer Mexican, Gourmet, Italian and Oriental cuisine as well as regional specialities and a wide selection of international dishes. Please note dress codes apply for the restaurants. Eight bars are strategically located around de property including: Lounge bar Café Dominicano, High Beach Jacuzzi bar, Swim up bar El Mojaíto, and the brand new Azucar Chill Out Bar. Live entertainment is presented in the evenings and guests can enjoy free entrance to the new disco “Fantasy” (from 23.00 to 4.00). Activities: Two swimming pools with separate children's area, palm trees and lounge chairs by the pools and at the beach, daytime entertainment with animation crew, new IFA Corallium SPA and Medi Spa Centre with two Saunas, two steam rooms, Jacuzzi, and 8 treatment rooms for relaxing massage and beauty options, open-air massage area, fitness centre (7 am to 10 pm), tennis courts, gym (free of charge) and facilities for the following sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, pétanque, table tennis, Catamaran, windsurfing, pedal boat, snorkelling and sailing (free). Water sports such as water skiing, banana skiing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing are available with extra charge. For the kids: Kid's Club for ages 4 to 12, with Wii and relax area, and daytime entertainment with animation team. Water sports such as water skiing, banana skiing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing are available with extra charge. Additional: 24 hour reception, laundry service, babysitting service with charge, rental cars, Internet service (with charge), currency exchange, medical service, shuttle bus around the property, wedding packages with wedding coordination service, private events for leisure groups, free honeymoon package. The complex also has various gift shops, a mini market ad a pharmacy.