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Alsol Del Mar

3.5★

Alsol Del Mar is a 3.5-star resort in Bávaro with 100 rooms; typical rates from about $165 a night; direct beach access.

About

Alsol Del Mar is a mid-sized resort in Bávaro with direct beach access and 100 rooms, operating on a non-all-inclusive model—unusual for the strip. The 3.5-star rating reflects a straightforward setup: you're paying for location and the sand, not elaborate programming or resort bells. The $400-per-night range positions it above budget boxes but below the luxury tier, so expect functional comfort rather than wow moments. Because it's not all-inclusive, you'll handle meals and drinks separately, which gives you flexibility if you plan to eat around Bávaro anyway. The walkability score is moderate; you can reach some nearby spots on foot, but a car or taxi opens up better options. It's family-friendly without leaning hard into kids' infrastructure—no kids' club here—so it works if your children are past the stage where they need constant supervised activity. The party score is middle-of-the-road, meaning evenings are low-key but not silent.

At a glance

Area: Bávaro
Star rating: ★★★½☆
Typical nightly: $165
Beach access: direct
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●●●○○
Walkability: ●●●○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: —

Sargassum: heavy in season

Faces the open Atlantic on Bávaro's windward coast; expect heavy seasonal sargassum May–October with daily resort raking to maintain beach access.

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