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!
Hotel Promotions
Optional Online Check-in.

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

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 12 Jun 2020 to 31 Dec 9999
Travel Dates: 12 Jun 2020 to 31 Dec 9999
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Honeymoon Inclusions.

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. 

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Jun 2022 to 23 Dec 2026;27 Jun 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2025 to 23 Dec 2026;24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Up to $1426 in Resort Credits.
Guests will receive up to $1426 in coupons per room towards the purchase of Spa Services, Scuba Diving, Golf, Rental Car, Photography,Casino, Shopping and Wedding Services.  Additional details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.

Important Information: Guests will receive coupons at check-in.  The total of credits is per room for guests 21 and older.  Resort credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable, and cannot be used on future stays.  Resort credits can be used as a discount only for selected services.  Credits cannot be exchanged for cash.  Promotion is subject to availability and can change without notice.  Restrictions may apply.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Nov 2024 to 22 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Up to $2086 in Resort Credits.
Guests will receive up to $2086 in coupons per room towards the purchase of Spa Services, Scuba Diving, Golf, Rental Car, Photography,Casino, Shopping and Wedding Services.  Additional details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.

Important Information: Guests will receive coupons at check-in.  The total of credits is per room for guests 21 and older.  Resort credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable, and cannot be used on future stays.  Resort credits can be used as a discount only for selected services.  Credits cannot be exchanged for cash.  Promotion is subject to availability and can change without notice.  Restrictions may apply.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Nov 2024 to 22 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Elite Club Amenities.
Premium branded drinks at the exclusive bars
Exclusive lounge bar
Elite Club Restaurant
Exclusive breakfast, including a-la-carte menu options
Exclusive pool area with bar
Dedicated check-in area and Elite Club wristband
Early check-in depending on availability
Late check-out until 01 p.m.
Welcome gift
In-room aromatherapy
Exclusive room service menu
Upgraded in-room liquor dispenser (Premium brands)
Upgraded minibar with snacks and a bottle of wine or cava
Dinner reservation available for the a-la-carte restaurants

Important Information:   Amenities are subject to change.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 25 Jun 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 25 Jun 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Exchange Privileges.

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.

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Jun 2022 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
All Inclusive Amenities

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.

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 16 May 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

Resort Details

Various restaurants and bars offer outstanding a la carte and buffet-style dining experiences.
OnSite Dining
  • 24 hours Sports Bar
  • Agave
    Mexican a-la-carte restaurant with starters buffet. Dinner only.
  • American Country
    A-la-carte restaurant serving All-American favorites.
    Open for lunch, dinner and in-between snacks.
  • Candy
    Ice cream parlor
  • Capuchino
    Patisserie
  • Daiquiri Lobby Bar
  • Elite Club Lounge exclusively for Elite Club guest
  • Elite Club poolside and swim-up bar
    Exclusively for Elite Club guests
  • Elite Club Restaurant
    A-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 Bambola
    Italian 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 Grill
    Snacks. Lunch only.
  • Taino
    Main Buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, serving international cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner.

  • The Bakery
    Patisserie
  • The Steakhouse
    A-la-carte restaurant. Dinner only.
  • Zen
    A-la-carte restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Dinner only.
Enjoy a variety of wonderful amenities, including a children's play area, housekeeping, and gym!
On-Site Amenities
  • 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

Tennis, golf, water sports and more fun activities are available, along with access to the beach.
On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool
    One children`s pool with pirate ship, slides and splash pad.
  • Children's program, onsite
    RiuLand Kids Club with open air playground and cinema
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • General
    Splash 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
  • Pool
    There are 9 pools on-site. This property has swim-up bars.
  • Spa †
  • Steam bath
    Steam bath at the SPA
  • Tennis court
    3 tennis courts in the resort
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    There is a golf course located within a mile of the property.

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 10439 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Must Stay!!!

    I love love lovedd this property. The staff was very friendly and fun to be around. The rooms were huge and super clean. Only issue was that not all buildings have elevators. Be prepared to be drunk and go up and down stairs. But besides that 10/10 experience!

    Feb 19, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great value for the money!

    I thought this resort would just be average, but it was great! Awesome service at all the bars and restaurants, the rooms were renovated and really nice, beautifully maintained grounds, and fun entertainment. The Riu parties are always a blast if that is your thing. Easy to walk to everything we wanted. Would stay here again in the future.

    Feb 19, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great experience

    Dominican Republic is not for beginners. That being said: Family had a great time. With the abundance of pools and the water park was right there so no one place was overcrowded. The buffet was basically the same thing every day depending on if it was breakfast, lunch or dinner. The specialty restaurants weren’t anything special but the steakhouse was excellent. There was a lunch area down by the beach that was setup like a mall food court and they had hibachi and fried chicken places that were good. Jesus the waiter in the buffet seating area was amazing with my daughter and we couldn’t appreciate him enough. Overall we had a great experience and would recommend this Palace. Only thing i would complain about is the medical center on the hotel grounds. While it was appreciated in our time of need the doctors weren’t transparent about pricing and we wound up overpaying for basic antibiotics. I asked for the cost upfront before any service was rendered and they said $180 plus medication. Thats not terrible in a time of need but in the end they billed me $475 because they added an after hours fee to it $200 (6pm). Thats a significant price hike and borders scam territory. Had they been honest we would have waited or got antibiotics in town.

    Feb 17, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Holiday in Dominican Republic

    We stayed at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro the beginning of February and really enjoyed the time there. The service we received was good and the staff are very accommodating. There were lovely views from our room and the room was clean and comfortable. I would definitely go again. The only down side was the location as there wasn't any shops nearby and the shop onsite was extremely expensive. The buffet style food was average but they did have a. food mall at lunch time which did an excellent stir fry.

    Feb 17, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Lovely renovation

    The renovations are lovely.Nice to have more dining choices.our check in was a disaster.we had a confirmed suite in the villas, only to be put in the main building & moving to villas next day.Seemed a bit shady & unprofessional.a new family area has added a lot more people & children, so property much busier.we’ve been coming to this resort for 8 years & will probably be looking for an adult only in the future.It has lost its quietness.probably great for families.

    Feb 17, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • 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.
General Policy
  • 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 01May25 - 23Dec26
    • Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

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