Pros
- On a large, white-sand beach with clear blue water and water sports
- Sleek rooms feature flat-screen TVs, liquor dispensers, and open bathrooms with double vanities
- Outdoor theater features nightly entertainment
- Three gorgeous pools, including a pool for VIP guests and a children's pool
- Five restaurants include an extensive (and tasty) buffet restaurant and a sushi joint
- Free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service included for all guests
Cons
- Open bathrooms aren't particularly family-friendly
- Drinks at the night club require an additional fee
Bottom Line
The all-inclusive Riu Palace is a luxe option in Punta Cana. It's part of the massive complex of Riu resorts, which are all located on a beautiful, white-sand beach. Rooms are some of the best in the area, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and liquor dispensers. Their sexy look (picture sleek lines, a pink, purple, and black color scheme, and spacious open bathrooms) seems designed with couples in mind, but the hotel does provide a kids' club as well as numerous on-site activities. With 610 rooms, its a mid-size resort for the area: Getting around the property does not require a shuttle but some amenities (such as the casino) are located farther away at sister properties in the Riu complex.
Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pool
- Spa
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Location
On a pretty, white-sand beach
The Riu Palace is part of a huge complex of Riu resorts located on a pretty, white-sand beach in Punta Cana. It is about a 30-minute drive from the Punta Cana airport but once arrived, guests mostly stay on the property: There's not much outside of the resort complex's gates.
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Also Known As
- Riu Palace Bavaro
Room Types
- Jacuzzi Suite
- Junior Suite
- Junior Suite Superior
- Ocean View VIP Superior Suite
- VIP Superior Suite
Address
Playa De Arena Gorda, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
Phone
001 (809) 221-2290
Website
Location
On a pretty, white-sand beach
The Riu Palace is part of a huge complex of Riu resorts located on a pretty, white-sand beach in Punta Cana. It is about a 30-minute drive from the Punta Cana airport but once arrived, guests mostly stay on the property: There's not much outside of the resort complex's gates.
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Beach
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Business Center
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Children's Pool
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Gameroom / Arcade
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Golf Course
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pool
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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