Santo Domingo.– Barcelo Hotels & Resorts announced that a multi-million dollar renovation is underway at the Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort located in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

Originally built in 1985, the all-inclusive resort complex includes five hotels with more than 2,000 guestrooms and suites, a casino, a golf course, a conference center, more than two miles of pristine beach, and 14 buffet and a la carte restaurants.

Phase I of the renovation is centered on the Premium Brand Barcelo Bavaro Palace Hotel which will have all of its guest rooms, suites and public spaces remodeled, as well as the addition of 488 new junior suites that are being annexed from what is presently the Barcelo Bavaro Beach Hotel.

When complete later this year, the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Hotel will feature 1,046 deluxe guest rooms and junior suites, almost all offering a sea view and balcony with a private Jacuzzi. In addition, the new guest rooms will feature large flat screen TV's, wireless internet connections, king size deluxe beds with comfort bedding, environmentally friendly light systems and large spa style bathrooms with relaxing showers that create ambience such as "Rain Dance."