Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools
Poolside bar
Reception hall
3 outdoor pools
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Place, Arena Gorda Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Water Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Blanca Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite (U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(313 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View, U)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(125 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 732 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (U)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 731 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (L)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (E)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (Superior, E)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (L)

  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (E)

  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Tropical View | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Sea View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • 721 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Room Superior

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Punta Cana

With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive in Punta Cana (Bávaro), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Arena Gorda Beach and 7 minutes from Cocotal Golf and Country Club. .This all-inclusive property is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Bavaro Beach and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Macao Beach.

What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Splash Water Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bavaro Beach - 24 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bahia Principe Lobby Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caney Buffet - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Yurta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Batú Sports Bar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Cana Bay Golf Club
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive offers 676 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Punta Cana property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

4 indoor tennis courts and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Renova Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 676 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. Additional amenities at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the property's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 4 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive has 6 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite 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
Meals and beverages at companion properties

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing
Water fitness
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 indoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Parasailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 round-trip 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1257 out of 2361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 545 out of 2361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 303 out of 2361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 2361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 2361 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esfira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy Andra

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yohan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

alphonso, Florida City

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check-in/out is incredibly too long. Waited atleast an hour to be checked in. Rooms were smelly and bed linen were overwhelming stank. Had to contact guest services for clean bed linen and the new linen still had an odor. Roaches were throughout the room all day and night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel Antonio De La

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Georges

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Charging of transportation to the gate varied $ 5, 15, 50. White towels in the room are too old , and loosing color badly . Over all , everything was find , service is good , staff friendly , building is clean , and well maintain . That was my fourth times checking in to this hotel for the past few years .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

david

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Terrible stay overall i traveled there October 12 thru the 16th of October took my wife for our anniversary 2nd day there whole hotel had a black out started at 4:30pm on monday no TV phones wouldnt work toilet wouldnt flush properly management didnt even come to the rooms to see nor accommodate u nor inform u what was going on nothing stayed in the dark all nite next day still no one didnt come to let me no anything i had to go take a walk to the front desk dwn the stairs cause offcourse elevators was out just to see how and what they was going to do about the situation so they gave me another room on the other side of the hotel were the lights was on but the room they move me to wasnt equivalent to the room i had paid for still TV and toilet wasnt working only had one restaurant open same one smh just terrible management was terrible need to be improved very bad wit that being said bad exspirians for the first time there never again stay away from there food garbage thrumbs dwn i really need my money back or a credit for another stay at another RIU but not in the Dominican Republic
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norma

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service from the waiters were excellent! However from the moment we checked into our rooms there was no power, electricity , no biggie we were patient and understanding of the situation. There was also no running water in the sink , shower or toilets wouldn’t flush. It stinked, there was mold on the walls and bed, and roaches coming out of the fridge. Only buffet was opened for food and they had candles in order for us to see somewhat what we were eating. They kept saying power would be restore but after 2 days nothing was resolved. They proceeded to move us to different rooms, but 1/3 didn’t have power and the other 2 already had occupants. It was a disaster and a mess, people were yelling and my kids felt unsafe. The hotel manager finally moved us to a different hotel and advised us to submit a claim for a refund, now that we have submitted the claim they are avoiding us! I had previously stayed here before which is why we came back, but i wouldn’t recommend at all how they handled their customers and the situation. I shouldn’t be stressed on vacation with a group of 9!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property and room, the bathroom in the room was spotless, fully-stocked mini bar, all-you-can-eat buffets throughout the day, friendly staff... This was a great place to stay. It is overwhelming at first, but ask for a map of the facility and it will all make sense. I would absolutely recommend this resort if you are looking at these reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darell Rogerd Ramos

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very friendly, the rooms are clean, the pools were the best, it is the second time I have visited this hotel and I am always very delighted with everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

mitzy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A prolonged power outage occurred, and it was evident that the hotel was completely unprepared to manage the situation or provide a reliable backup source of electricity. Throughout this time, there was no visible presence or communication from management to address guests’ concerns or offer assistance. This lack of leadership and accountability only added to the frustration and confusion among guests. As a result, we were left without air conditioning overnight more than 24 hrs. I was forced to sleep without A/C, which aggravated my allergies , causing considerable discomfort. Furthermore, the quality of food and service was severely impacted, as the kitchen and staff were unable to maintain normal operations. This experience fell far below the standards expected of a reputable establishment. Thanks to the staff who stayed and did their best to serve us during the hotel’s power outage. Restaurant buffet and front desk sorry for our frustrations you don’t deserve it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rafaela, Des Plaines

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zekeyah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. I had a nice view from my room. Options for dining were good too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The resort food and staff were great! However, the power and water went out during our stay, leaving us without showers or AC
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Angel

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was not the best but ok, some staffers were friendly, but some of them especially in the foodcourt area, could care less if we were there or not. Hospitality very dissapointing. Outdoor pool water was dirty and alcohol drinks were the worst I ever experience, non brand and cheap, and the taste was proof of it. Beach was good, with good waves and free of seaweeds.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025