What We Love
- No reservations needed at any of the restaurants.
- Those handy, dandy liquor dispensers in the room. Cocktails, anyone?
- World-class golfing is just a short ride away.
Things to Know
- The resort is one destination within a larger complex featuring outstanding amenities and entertainment.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- Caribbean street is nearby for a wide variety of great shopping!
Thank you for choosing RIU Hotels & Resorts for your upcoming stay, we really appreciate your custom and your loyalty.
We would like to introduce you to our new feature designed to help you to navigate the new normal procedures with your health and safety as our primary priority.
Web Check in allows you to pre-register yourself starting 7 days and up to 48 hours before your arrival day.
By doing so, you will spend more time experiencing our hotels and resorts and less time in queues due to enhanced health and safety procedures and the new normal protocols.
We strongly recommend you to use this new service by following these easy steps!
Direct access to https://www.riu.com/checkin-online
Mandatory Pre-check in Online: https://youtu.be/E51G5ksTZcs
Contactless Menu: https://youtu.be/wS0_0DSX9Yw
Electronic Signature: https://youtu.be/CcIuxGTlzm4
Guests celebrating their honeymoon with us will receive the following amenities:
• Surprise welcome gift in their room.
• Small bottle of Rum
• King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)
• Late check-out (subject to availability at time of departure)
• Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)
To receive this offer, just enter ""Honeymoon"" in the Special Service Request section during check-out or call our Customer Care Center and we will be happy to make the notation for you.
Important Information: Proof of marriage must be provided at check-in. Marriage must be within 90 days of arrival.
Guests have daytime use of the following Riu properties: Riu Palace Punta Cana, and Riu Bambu. Guests may use facilities at these resorts, including the beach, pools, and bars. Guests may also enjoy lunch at these properties. Restrictions apply and transportation is not included. Consult hotel upon arrival for more information.
Important Information: Exchange privileges are subject to change.
The All Inclusive program includes the following amenities:
• Breakfast:
- Varied buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava
• Lunch:
- Buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts.
- Food Court with different food stalls.
- "Pepe's Food" Grill, taco station and pizza.
• Dinner (main restaurant):
- Buffets and live cooking stations.
- Special evenings (three times a week)
• Various restaurants for optional à la carte dining.
• Snacks 24 hours a day.
• For additional lunches and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants at Riu Palace Bavaro, Riu Palace Punta Cana and
Riu Bambu
• Beverages:
- International drinks with top brands 24 hours a day
- Daily signature drink
- Drinks service at pool
- Drinks at all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao)
- Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
• Room service 24 hours a day
• In-room safe
• Sports and activities:
- Beach-volleyball court and multipurpose sports pitch
- Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (daily)
- Gym
- At the Riu Resort: 3 tennis courts, steam bath
- Windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling equipment, small catamaran (maximum 2 people) and body board
- Water park "Splash Water World" (at the Riu Resort), open 6 times a week
- 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
• Entertainment:
- Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at "RiuLand" (daily)
- Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
- "Riu Party", theme parties for adults, several times a week
- Riu evening programme, live music or shows (daily)
• Free entry to "Pacha" discotheque and drinks (open 6 nights a week)
• All accommodation, taxes and tips included
Important Information: All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes.
Resort Details
- 24 hours Sports Bar
- AgaveMexican a-la-carte restaurant with starters buffet. Dinner only.
- American CountryA-la-carte restaurant serving All-American favorites.Open for lunch, dinner and in-between snacks.
- CandyIce cream parlor
- CapuchinoPatisserie
- Daiquiri Lobby Bar
- Elite Club Lounge exclusively for Elite Club guest
- Elite Club poolside and swim-up barExclusively for Elite Club guests
- Elite Club RestaurantA-la-carte restaurant exclusively for Elite Club guests. Dinner only.
- Food Court
Variety of choices: Wok-Pokes, Taco Station, Fried Chicken, Pizza, "Pepe's Food" grill, Ice Cream Parlor, Creperie, bar "Bacano".
- Joe`s Bar Cocktail Bar
- Krystal
A-la-carte restaurant serving fusion cuisine. Dinner only.
- La BambolaItalian a-la-carte restaurant with starters buffet. Dinner only.
- La Fiesta Lounge Bar
- La Plaza Bar
- La Yola and Naiboa poolside bars with swim-up bar
- Melao poolside bar
- Pepe´s Food GrillSnacks. Lunch only.
- TainoMain Buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, serving international cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner.
- The BakeryPatisserie
- The SteakhouseA-la-carte restaurant. Dinner only.
- ZenA-la-carte restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Dinner only.
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Accessible facilities
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free high speed internet connection
- Free parking
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Water sports†
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolOne children`s pool with pirate ship, slides and splash pad.
- Children's program, onsiteRiuLand Kids Club with open air playground and cinema
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- GeneralSplash Water World acuatic park including children`s pool with slides.
- Riu FIT activities
- Multipurpose court
- Ping Pong
- Volleyball
Entertainment:
- Daytime entertainment programm for adults
- Live music, shows and RIU entertainment
- RIU Party - 4 weekly themed parties with Drinks Included
- "Pacha" Nightclub with drinks included (open 6 nights a week)
- Non-Motorized Water Sports
- PoolThere are 9 pools on-site. This property has swim-up bars.
- Spa †
- Steam bathSteam bath at the SPA
- Tennis court3 tennis courts in the resort
- Golf †There is a golf course located within a mile of the property.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10375 reviews
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Jan 19, 2025Good times…
Overall the stay was good. Food quality could have been better. Staff was friendly, but the night we made it into the Italian restaurant was terrible. Food wasn’t good and the staff was terrible. Water and wine was never refilled, Waiter disappeared, had to track down another wait staff to get things moving so we could finally Get out of there. Room was overall clean, though we had a few instances of bugs. Also the toilet was falling off the wall and leaking. Called maintenance and someone came and took care of the leak but it kept pulling away from the wall. I have to give a shoutout to Francisco at the family pool bar. He was fantastic. We always ended up at his bar late in the afternoons and enjoyed his daily drink recommendations and pleasant conversation.
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Jan 19, 2025Beauty
Hotel is large with lots happening. The service, food, entertainment were all great. Room was musty smelling but it’s vacation and didn’t spend much time in the room.
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Jan 18, 2025
50th Birthday Celebration
I celebrated my 50th birthday. I was pleased, overwhelmed, And grateful how I got treated. The resort was clean , the staff was amazing from the time we checked in on Tuesday, January 7 until we left today January 11. I give a huge shout out to Mr. Pascual And his team…… to Angel, who greeted me with the warm smile, the first day of arrival. To Ramon Who thought that me and my sister and friend was supposed to eat at the restaurant he was at breakfast lunch and dinner 😂😂. To the housekeeping who kept our room, nice clean, smelling good to the ones who decorated my room for my birthday. I had a great experience. I was treated like a queen over there. I will be returning back to that resort. Thanks again to everyone that made my birthday special. Kudos.
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Jan 16, 2025Terrible Hotel - Giant Bugs in Room
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro Google review summary 4.4 5,562 reviews 5 ★ 4 ★ 3 ★ 2 ★ 1 ★ Reviews on other travel sites Tripadvisor 4/5 · 10,360 reviews Priceline 8.5/10 · 73 reviews Reviews Search reviews Fern Karhu 1/5 5 minutes ago on Google I'm here now and the room smells awful (like mold). The staff does not speak english. It's very difficult to communicate with the wait The buffet lunch was awful, poor choices and poor quailty. We went to the Italian restaurant for dinner and we waited over 1 1/2 hours to be served. We had kids with us and they ordered plain pasta. Again no one spoke English. When we got back to the room there was a giant bug in the Bed and when we knocked it off the bed it ran behind the dresser and we couldn't find it. We called housekeeping and they were going to send someone to help. This place is awful. Very disappointing, as this is my fourth visit to the island and all of my previous stay have been great. Everything is difficult, in order to get pool towels you need a special key. Hearing people complaining of things missing from their rooms. Would not recommend this hotel and wish I could lesve. Trip typeHoliday · Family Rooms1.0Service1.0 Food and drinksWait staff can't speak English so they can't get the drink orders correct. Tried to order a club soda and he had no idea what we were asking for. Can't wait to keave.
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Jan 15, 2025
Good and not so good
Overall after our stay at this Riu, we would recommend it. BUT the food was spotty, the buffet was not good, the food court for lunch was excellent. Our dinners were on and off too. The resort was beautiful with a nice beach and was well kept up. The staff was excellent, like usual at a Riu. All in all, I would go back.
- 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.
- 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: Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any RIU property, at any time during the year. RIU Hotels & Resorts, reserves the right to withhold admission to any Spring Breaker. The hotel reserves the right of admission and may request clients to show passport or official ID to prove full identification. 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. Parties in rooms are not allowed. Spring break groups or unruly behavior is not allowed all year round at any property.
The connecting Junior Suites has a minimum occupancy of 4 in each room booked.
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 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26