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.
Resort Details
- Various Bars
- Coco's Bar on the Beach
- Macao Bar
- Aquatic Bar
- Poolside bar with plaza and stage - Various RestaurantsMain Restaurant:- Breakfast: Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava- Lunch: Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations Jerk station Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts- Dinner: Buffets and live cooking stations. Special evenings: themed buffet (three times a week)
Various restaurants section:- Asian restaurant (buffet)- Italian restaurant (buffet)- Two Kulinarium restaurants (à la carte)- Indian restaurant (buffet)- Spanish restaurant (à la carte, buffet starters and dessert)- Steakhouse (à la carte)Romantic open air dinner (reservations required, additional charge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Baggage hold
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Bell staff/porter
- Bilingual staff
- Car rental desk†
- Children not allowed
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage hold
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Bell staff/porter
- Bilingual staff
- Car rental desk†
- Children not allowed
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Ice machine
- Lobby
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Water sports†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
† Fees may apply
- Direct access to a beach
- Garden
- Gym
- Motorized Water Sports †
- PoolThere are 3 swimming pools on the property.
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
- Golf †This hotel has negotiated a special golf agreement with Punta Blanca Golf Club to provide preferential conditions and additional value to our guests.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
9527 reviews
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Jan 19, 2025Excellent
I have stayed at several RIU resorts primarily in Mexico. The service is outstanding! The resort was very clean. This was my first time to the Dominican Republic. I would highly recommend staying at the RIU. I will never stay at another all inclusive resort but the RIU.
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Jan 19, 2025Good overall
hotel very well located on the beach with many palm trees,the main restaurants are good, spacious, varied and plenty of food.a la carte restaurants poor especially french and steak house ,jerk chicken excellent ,good alcoholic drinks if you know what to ask for,and a lof of drinks in the room.Nice pools and good music.Many thanks to Smil, the best bartender from the beach bar.A lot of clean sunbeds.the main restaurant should be much cleaner and the wait staff much friendlier , all the time need tips.
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Jan 18, 2025
BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Honestly I had been skeptical of coming due to the bad reviews but I received the total opposite upon arrival! They even accommodated us with giving us a bigger room. I feel if you’re going to stay at any branch of the Riu you HAVE to know it is a party resort!!!! Don’t come expecting it to be the most silent place ever when it’s adults only. I absolutely had a blast for my birthday, they even placed gifts in my room! <3 I even look forward in returning 🥰
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Jan 17, 2025Do Not Recommend
I went as part of a group of 5 people to the Riu Republica Punta Cana for a week. Cannot say I will be back. For context: We went post Christmas and celebrated NYE there. For Food - The breakfast options were okay. The coffee machines had a smell at the smaller buffet option, overall breakfast options were fast but unfortunately the quality control is not amazing. For Lunch - The Jerk Chicken was the best part of the food experience! The jerk chicken from grill was flavorful and consistently a crowd-pleaser. Best lunch options. The Buffet was the optimal choice for dinner which is a terrible indicator as one would expect the speciality à la carte restaurants to shine. That being said, when polled, our group rated the buffet a solid 6 from three people and 5 from one, not amazing but reliable and diverse options. Get what you know is good and you will not be disappointed. Entertainment- Beach Parties: The beach parties were lively and entertaining, adding to the resort’s fun atmosphere. Beaches were rough, not clean but one would expect Life Guards to be present. We witnessed an event where a patron encountered rough waters and had to be rescued by his family members, no life guards on duty, and pleas for help from the staff. Very unfortunate that a resort cannot afford life guards, considering the vast amount of alcohol and food that is consumed on premises. Alcohol was cheap - not surprising but don’t expect amazing selection, you will be find. Service - as you can expect, no tip - poor service. Tip and you will be treated appropriately. Lots for the Hotel to improve: Foul Smell across the various parts of the Hotel, HVAC system in buffets smell moldy. Our group had one room that smelled like a sewer and had to wait 24 hours to change rooms, another had a room with no Air Con for the whole trip. Truly terrible customer service in the managing of this. Our group was disappointed with Gym : It lacked basic equipment, had only one yoga mat for everyone to share, and not enough treadmills, which made working out a challenge. The swimming pools were okay, they didn’t stand out compared to other resorts, poor maintenance and quality of pool experience. The shows and parties ending at 11 PM felt far too early. Extend to 12/1. Extending it would have made for a more memorable night. Charging $20 for a billiards/pool table felt ridiculous The towel shortage was frustrating. Running out of towels at a resort of this size is unacceptable. Mosquitoes: Mosquito repellent is a must. Be prepared, as they’re relentless. One would expect the Hotel would do a better job of managing this. Lastly - if you want to experiment and need a fun trip: go for a short trip (5 days MAX) and go off season. This resort is not equipped for large crowds and more importantly paying for this at off peak seasons (cheaper prices) will ease the blow of poor service. 1.5/5 stars - do not recommend.
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Jan 17, 2025
VERY NICE HOTEL
Hotel is very Nice and on par with other all Inclusive resorts. Do wish there was more than one a la carte restaurant. over all food was good and we had a very enjoyable kid free stay.
- AdvisoryAll 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. Guest disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not allowed. If a Student/Spring Breaker Group is accepted a. Minimum Age requirement: 21 years of age or older. b. Hotel may request proof of age in the form of passport or official ID
- 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 :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 Policy
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26