What We Love
- No reservations needed at any of the restaurants.
- The spa, your escape-haven, with treatments that chase your worry right out to sea.
- The liquor dispensers in your room. You'll never go thirsty.
- Their mantra that rings true, "Service with Heart."
- The kids' club with a pool and a playground so you can take a much needed breather.
- The way the resort is bungalow-style and oh-so beachy. Big points for exterior style.
- The soothing sauna at the gym - perfect for chilling after your very productive workout.
Things to Know
- You can share all the cool stuff with the sister resorts except for the restaurants.
- Don't miss boating to Isla Saona Island - the water, the sand, the everything is unforgettable.
- There are world-class golf courses you can swing by any time you're craving the green.
- Epic excursions aren't too far away - Marinarium Marine Park and Altos de Chavon.
- There are two floodlit tennis courts, but if you aren't up for that, then there's table tennis.
- Check out Caribbean Street - there's a variety of shops and you can get your dance on at Pacha.
- Ride the pedaloes aka paddle boats, or ride a horse at Caribbean Cachondeo. Hop on.
- Water park with slides, tobogans, kids pool, sun terrace and snack bar.
Resort Details
- Various Lounges/Bars
- Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) available 24 hours a day
- Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
- Azúcar Lounge Bar
- La Plaza Bar
- La Arena Poolside and Swim-up Bar
- Sports bar (open 24 hours, All-inclusive service) - Various Restaurants
- Breakfast - Full American breakfast buffet and live cooking stations. Continental breakfast / snacks.
- Lunch - Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations. Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruit and salads.
- Dinner (Colonial restaurant) - Buffets and live cooking stations.
Themed buffets on special evenings.
OPTIONAL DINING- Hibachi Asian restaurant
- Kulinarium (Available till October 2023)
- Mama Juana poolside / Mexican restaurant
- Ole Spanish restaurant
- Palm Beach Steakhouse
- San Angelo Italian restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free high speed internet connection
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on-site.
- Children's program, onsite
Daytime entertainment program for children.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Hot tubThe resort has an outdoor hot tub.
- Motorized Water Sports †Parasailing
Waterskiing
Diving
Deep sea fishing - Non-Motorized Water SportsWindsurfing
Sailing
Kayaks
Snorkel gear
Aqua-aerobics
Paddle boats - PoolThere are 3 swimming pools, one with adjoining whirlpool bath.
- Golf †This hotel has negotiated a special golf agreement with Punta Blanca Golf Club to provide preferential conditions and additional value to our guests.
- Spa †
- On-site EntertainmentFree access to Riu Pool Party and Splash Water World within the Punta Cana Complex (18+)
- On-site EntertainmentDaily activities for adults, 7 days a week.
Nightly entertainment including Live Music and Riu Theme Shows.
Entertainment program 7 days a week for children ages 4 to 12.
Pacha Disco at the Caribbean Street (drinks not included) open 7 days a week.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
4746 reviews
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Apr 13, 2025Lots of fun!
Overall I had a great time at Riu Bambu. The staff is very friendly and professional. The food was pretty awesome, and the overall resort and beach is beautiful. My only disappointment was the air conditioning in the room. It was inconsistent in terms of keeping the room cold. Some nights were too cold, others too hot. Furthermore, the door to the balcony never shut properly, which when open turns off the A/C. Otherwise, a great experience. I'd go back again.
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Apr 13, 2025Amazing resort
The entertainement at the lobby at night should start 7 to 10pm with music and staff to entertaine the croud!
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Apr 12, 2025Good overall, but...
overall the resort was good, not the best but for what you pay it was good. there was some concerns about the cleanliness of the pools especially around the bars, were the was some weird smell in the water. additionally. while the food was good, there wasn't much variety between the restaurants and the main dinning area, the food was pretty much the same no matter where you went. one of the things that concerned me as a visitor was the unprofessional way that one of the staff members acted while we were there. he asked my friend and i to give him some alcohol and when she and i went to return to our rooms he tried to take my friend to a back room. I don't now what he was planning. but considering that she was drunk and unable to understand him, this made me very concerned and we felt a bit unsafe. when visiting make sure to go in pairs.
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Apr 12, 2025
Wonderful Experience
A solid 4.5 out of 5! This resort was amazing. We really enjoyed it! The food was fabulous, of course it gets repetitive but it always had something new, we tried all the restaurants and loved the Colonial! The steak restaurant was fabulous but line up an hour early, the Hibachi was my favourite with salmon to die for! Staff at this resort were always friendly and patient with our lack of Spanish! Carmen at the Colonial buffet was amazing! The shows were great, the beach beautiful and never had a problem finding chairs even if we went later, the main pool was always super crowded the one in the back by our room was never a problem. We had quite the trek to our room but the walking balanced our food and drinks. The Riu party was something to see and we were right across the street from it and had no noise issues at all! We had to call front desk twice once for a door sticking and once for water and they were there super fast! The rooms were clean and comfortable. The waterslides are within walking distance and there is a 24hr clinic. Our only complaints were no room service and the only food after 10 was at the sports bar and not very appealing it was nachos and cheese, hotdogs soaked in water that looked really old, sandwiches and fruit again that you weren’t sure how fresh. The resort also has no elevators so if you can’t do stairs book main floor! We definitely would recommend this it’s great for adults, teens and kids. The kids had their own pool area, water slides and entertainment! Such a great holiday! Thanks RIU!
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Apr 11, 2025
Overall great time!
I had an overall great time! Great staff and food was good many different options. Only issue was with my charging block for my phone not staying in their outlets very well. Be sure to reserve a chair by pool or beach early otherwise can be hard to get one later.
- AdvisoryStudent Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
- AdvisoryThe Kulinarium restaurant will be closing from 31st October 2023
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
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 - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.Minimum Age Condition: At least one person 21 years or older is required in every room during February thru May. The Hotel reserves the right of admission and may request guests show passport or official ID to prove age. During the remainder of the year, at least one person 18 or older is required in every room. Guests can and will be removed from the property at their own expense in case of any disturbance or complaint from other guests or hotel staff.
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. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
- Early Departure Policy
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26