Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

4.5 star property

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
9 bars/lounges, 3 swim-up bars, 3 poolside bars
Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Reception hall

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Playa de Arena Gorda, Higuey Riu Complex, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Arena Gorda Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Iberostar Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cana Bay Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Friends & Family | C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | U)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (U)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (Elite Club | +18 | SwimUp | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club | +18 | SwimUp | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club | +18 | E)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, Courtyard View (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Family Room (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | U)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | U)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Room (Friends & Family, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite (Pool |Front Sea View|Elite Club 18+|L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room (Friends&Family,Tropical View | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club 18+ | L)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Pool | Elite Club 18+ | L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Superior | L)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (L)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (Villa, Superior L)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | C)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Villa (Suite Superior (+18 yrs. Room), E)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (E)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Villa (Suite Superior | 18+ | U)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite (Superior, E)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Villa (Junior Suite | 18+ | B2C-CA)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Villa (Suite Superior | 18+ | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | C)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Swim-Up | Elite Club | 18+ | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | C)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Superior Villa (Junior Suite | 18+ | C)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (C)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | U)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (L)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room (Friends&Family,Tropical View | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

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About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

Luxury property on the beach, with 7 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 8 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive offers 994 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

3 outdoor tennis courts, a health club and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 7 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Arena Gorda Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at Taino, one of the property's 8 restaurants and 9 bars/lounges
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the 7 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, deep-tissue massages or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes 3 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and a steam room
  • Guests like the room service and bar
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Arena Gorda Beach and a 5-minute drive from Iberostar Golf Course
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

As a guest of Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive, you'll find a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 7 outdoor swimming pools. There are 8 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 3 swim-up bars and 9 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a health club, and a steam room are also featured at the luxury Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive was completed in September 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Punta Cana property.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Taino – This buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Krystal - Gourmet – This restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Zen – This theme restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
La Bámbola – This theme restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Agave – This theme restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Water activities

Kayaking
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball
Children's club

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 poolside bars
  • 3 swim-up bars
  • 8 restaurants
  • 9 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Agave
  • Krystal - Gourmet
  • La Bámbola
  • Taino
  • Zen

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 18 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
When a room reservation includes a return airport transfer at no charge, it's essential to respond to the supplier's message to arrange the shuttle service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 899 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1706 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was terrible, but everything else was pretty good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

milena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Wilson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adamantios

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adult pools should be "adult pool" spring breakers loud and obnoxious Staff on every level are wxcellant
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ernestina

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damodhararao

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn Marie

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eli

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too expensive for a one person stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pylyp

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our vacation was great, wonderful in this beautiful hotel. I can confidently say that there are no shortcomings here, everything is just amazing. The staff is very welcoming, friendly, clean, the service is wonderful, the cleaning of the rooms is always excellent, fast and clean. Everywhere on the territory is clean, well-kept, comfortable. In all the restaurants the food is simply very tasty and varied every day, for every taste. Thank you very much to the hotel staff!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhuri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean surroundings, great resort, great dining options. Beach is so accessible and beautiful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, very big, food and drinks were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in process was a bit of an annoyance. I checked in online to avoid waiting in the line and when I got there they tried to get me to stay at another property instead of the bavaro which I booked over a month in advance. I stood my grounds and told them absolutely not this is what I booked, this is what I paid for and his response was they oversold and don't have rooms availabl. I said again no you find me a room that's it, they even offer to give me a free weeks vacation to stay at any Riu. I simply refuse. I want what I paid for that's it. what should have been a 5-minute check-in became a 25 minutes checking. They finally got me a room at bavaro palace which is where I booked and after that everything was great. The property is newly renovated grounds are really nice the restaurant food is tasteless we decided to eat at the buffet after trying three of the restaurants. The Steakhouse was subpar. The buffet tasted the best place for food. There's a lot of entertainment for every age group it was definitely one of the most fun vacation I've had. The foam party at the Riu party place is a must if you like partying. The staff are all great and friendly. Quite a lot of guests are rude to the staff so if you find them not smiling maybe just smile at them and say good morning and they're all are awesome. I highly recommend Riu palace bavaro just remember to not take the BS of them trying to get you to stay at another property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025