What We Love
- All-inclusive luxury services, including 24-hour room service throughout the week.
- Dabble in the flavors and smells of exquisitely prepared world cuisine at the resort's onsite restaurants.
- Spend much-needed lounge time at one of eight swimming pools, some of which feature popular swim-up bars.
Things to Know
- This adults-only hotel is suitable for guests ages 18 and older.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- The resort is 17 miles from Punta Cana International Airport.
By any standard of measure, Punta Cana is a traveler's paradise. Featuring an abundance of unique local culture, natural beauty and unforgettable ambiance, Punta Cana is the perfect backdrop for the indulgent luxury found at the all-inclusive Riu Republica resort.
Nine on-site restaurants create an eclectic array of dining opportunities for guests who are passionate about their palate. Combine these unique culinary offerings with swim-up bars, lounges and in-room minibars, and you have an undeniably indulgent vacation just waiting to become a reality. After a day spent exploring the vibrant hustle and bustle of Punta Cana, you can unwind at any one of the eight pools located at the resort. Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort will help you stay connected with friends and family during your stay.
All-inclusive means stress-free getaways: drinks, food and activities at your resort are included in the price of your vacay! If you've been searching for an all-inclusive Dominican Republic resort, you've come to the right place!
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General Policies & Fine Print
Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.
Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection
of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social
Packages. Consult terms & conditions.
Hotel Spring Break Policies :
1. Student / Spring Breaker Groups (21 years of age or older) will be accepted ONLY at Riu Santa Fé hotel.
2. All Student / Spring Breaker Group reservations are strictly On Request and will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the corresponding Destination Sales Department. RIU Hotels & Resorts reserves the right of admission and may reject any request at its sole discretion.
3. If a Student / Spring Breaker Group is accepted:
a. The number of rooms will be deducted from the contracted allotments
b. Minimum Age requirement: 21 years of age or older.
c. The Hotel may request proof of age in the form of passport or official ID
d. Each room must submit a signed liability agreement upon check-in.
4. At all other RIU properties Student Groups / Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year.
5. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense.
a. Parties in rooms are not permitted
6. Student / Spring Breaker Groups must comply with any protocols (hotel and government) in place at the time of stay at the hotel.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Early Departure Penalty: 1 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec24 - 30Apr25
- Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
9370 reviews
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Nov 17, 2024Not Please
No wash clothes, food was okay, room was clean but this is an old hotel, tv never worked. Tech came 10:45 pm checked on it left and never returned. AC worked at times. My buddy had bed bugs in his room. We seen a lot of sand ants in our room and bath..
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Nov 13, 2024Trash!
Terrible service. Food was lousy and always cold. Room air conditioner not working. No hot water to shower. Rooms smelled like sewage. They did not stock the fridge the entire week. Ice machines didn't work. Very dirty environment. Pools were dirty. Bartenders were good. Do not book here. Needs an entire renovation. No room.servuce.
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Nov 12, 2024
Decent party place for younger crowds
Travelled to Riu Republica from Toronto on Nov 3 through sunwing vacations for one week. Price was $1650 CAD including flight and transfer. This resort is geared towards the college spring breaker type. You'll enjoy it if you are young and looking to go to various parties where wild things do happen. Access to pretty much everything is easy. If you have some extra cash and want more elegance/relaxation/luxury I recommend riu palace Macao instead. It is a very large property with 6 pools and tons of places to eat and get drinks. The food is decent and lots to choose from. The jersey hut is great. The specialty restaurants are OK but are mostly repurposed food from the buffet. The beach is nice with many small palm trees and places to get shade. You can walk in either direction for miles. The waves are very strong in the water which is fun but also dangerous.The water slides are a lot of fun. The entertainment shows are OK. If you are drunk all the time with friends it's a fun place and you'll barely notice the pain points. But there are a lot of pain points to mention...The college aged visitors are loud and scream all night long which you can hear from your room as they parade down the halls. The resort is weathered down and poorly maintained. The towels, bed sheets, furniture, is all pretty worn. There is a nasty stink in certain areas of the resort. There is poor customer service. We had a problem with the fire alarm in our room which kept blinking red and they were never able to fix it even after we mentioned it 3 times. I just had to cover my eyes with a tshirt as i was too lazy to change rooms by that point. Some days there was no hot water in sink and shower. Some days there were no pillow cases available so we had to use our tshirts to cover them. One day I got sick and threw up in the night, not sure if it was from the food or if I just caught a bug from someone. The pools are quite nasty, but that's expected when everyone is drinking in the pools nonstop and nobody seems to get out to go to the toilet. Overall it's about a 3 star resort. Better to spend the extra cash and opt for a riu palace instead.
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Nov 11, 2024
Riu Republica is the worst
Went here for a girls trip and had a horrible experience. This is a major party resort. When we arrived we had to step over multiple piles of vomit to get to our room. We couldn’t get any sleep at night because of the noise of the drunk people in the hallways. The room didn’t have any towels and I got locked in the bathroom because the handle was broken. There was garbage all over the resort because of the drunk people but the staff did a great job cleaning it up. The resort didn’t feel clean but that could be because it is older and not updated. There were no a la cart menus only buffets. The buffet food was decent but not hot. The majority of staff especially at the front desk you’re not friendly. We eventually got transferred to another resort (Riu Bavaro) but we got strong along by the front desk staff and Sunwing staff for 2 days. There were pools that were quieter but at nighttime the resort is loud and crazy. This was the worst travel experience!!
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Nov 11, 2024Read first and then go if it fits your purpose
The vibe is perfect if you wanna party and dance, and all out have a great time! The resort is a straight shyt hole! Smells like a project from all the people throwing up from the lowest end of the lowest alcohol (buy a bottle when you land and take it with you), food sucks, same trash everyday! How do you have salad, but no salad dressing. Staff is absolutely wonderful. So if you are young, or on a budget, or just wanna party, then this is the spot for you.