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Riu Palace Punta Cana

4.0 of 5
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Riu Palace Punta Cana
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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anglesey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We have been to Dom Rep many times and stayed in 5 star hotels , and to this resort 4 times The Riu Palace is by far the best we have stayed . The food is good the beach is lovely. the service is second to none. we had no problem booking the specialty s. the steake house was the... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This is where I spent my honeymoon. Lovely hotel and very pleasant staff. Very clean and the grounds are stunning. Food is ok very repetitive unless you get up at stupid o'clock and book. However when we were their, there was a big party of people keep booking out the restaurants which was unfortunate. However one night they cancelled one... More

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kentucky
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Just returned and really enjoyed the hotel, staff and activities. The Entertainment staff was exceptionally good, very friendly and made it a point to talk with all the guests. we have traveled all over the world and the staff at this hotel were the most friendly, courteous and happiest we've probably have ever met. The rooms were large, clean and... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This hotel is great if you are looking for a family atmosphere. The crowd is mostly older couples and families and not alot of 20s couple. So this hotel is definitely not a party hotel. The food was great. Lots of choices. The five restaurants were pretty yummy too. Dont expect the Japanese to be like the japanese restaurants in... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The weather was lovely and the resort was too. We arrived and found our tour operator to take us to the hotel. We checked in (we didn't have a pool view) and requested an upgrade. There were none available. Lesson: if you want more of a view make sure you book it before you leave. Rooms: were fine, furnished well.... More

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Madrid, Spain
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This hotel has been a greatful surprise: - the hotel premises have been recently reformed and improved - service is spectacular: you have waiters offering drinks at your lounger at the pool and at the beach. Waiters are excellent and always taking care of customers - food is quite good and non repetitive - specialities restaurantes are fine - the... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We been there from 18 april till 30 april 2013 for our mariage with 18 guest. The hotel is not trying to make your wedding a special day of your life. If you have lots of dollars, than you can do everything. The a la carte restaurant are also bad, noisy, forget a lots of thing, bring the wrong menu... More

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Tampa, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Went to Riu Palace Punta Cana beginning of April. One of my favorite overall vacations ever! Crystal clear ocean water, great beaches with silk like white sand. The pools are fantastic with all day staff entertainment. Throughout the day, the entertainment team comes around with sign up sheets for games around the resort. Ex. volley ball, darts, ping pong, horse... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We are used to cruising every year so this was our first All-Inclusive. 15 cruises for me and 4 for my husband. We would say it exceeded our expectations! The service was amazing and the food selection was great! So many food choices. We guess to accommodate the European guest. Everyone was nice and friendly. Try the croissant french toast!... More

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New Milton, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This was our 3rd visit to the Riu palace Punta Cana and I can only say it was just as good as the first. We did find that this year it was much busier in the area although the hotel was not as full as last year, we are not pool people so we spent every day on the beautiful... More

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What travellers say

  • Musty smell(46)
  • Very good(42)
  • Steak house(33)
  • Room service(29)
  • Palm trees(26)
  • Specialty restaurant(21)
  • Pool area(20)
  • Very nice(16)
  • Pool bar(15)
  • Great time(13)

Additional Information about Riu Palace Punta Cana

Address: Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > La Altagracia Province > Punta Cana
Amenities:
Beach Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#21 Romantic Hotels in Punta Cana
#36 Luxury Hotels in Punta Cana
#37 On the Beach Hotels in Punta Cana
#38 Top resorts Hotels in Punta Cana
#42 Family Hotels in Punta Cana
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
* Located on Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana * Inside the Riu Resort, along with the Riu Palace Macao, Riu Taino, Riu Naiboa hotels and the ClubHotel Riu Bambu * 4-story building * Surrounded by 63,000 m2 / 75,000 sq. yards of lush gardens * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * 50 km / 31 miles from Hig??ey * 30 km / 19 miles from Punta Cana Int???l. Airport ... more   less 
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