Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive

Property class: 4

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

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
(317 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View, U)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(133 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 6 minutes from Iberostar Golf Course. .This all-inclusive property is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Macao Beach and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Bavaro 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

  • ‪Mikado - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caney Buffet - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Piscina Hibiscus - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bahia Principe Lobby Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive

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
  • Steam room
  • 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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1231 out of 2310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 527 out of 2310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 299 out of 2310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 2310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 2310 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chaven

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Esfira

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

10/10 Excellent

TRAVIS RICHARD, Reynoldsburg

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Zaphia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have been to newer RIU properties for eg RIU Ocho Rios in Jamaica and it was beautiful there. But RIU Punta Palace is nice too. But not as new as RIU Ocho Rios. Still enjoyed my time because the staff was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all the resort was great! The food was good! Customer Service was outstanding! The only thing the WiFi wasn’t that great. The Riu party was lit we definitely had a time! I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lori

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Duane

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

TOMAS, Far Rockaway

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it! Nice Resort! Food is good and much variety, nice pools and beach, 5 of 5 star I’ll be back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

amina

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel grounds beach pool were beautiful, the rooms were average, beds not that comfortable, low grade finishes in bathrooms and rooms, the restaurants were average, but the food buffet (breakfast dinner) was excellent with plenty of variety. Hotel staff friendly. New years eve Party was family friendly and a 10! Very fun and lively and free for guests. went on two excursions. Scuba caribe snorkelling was great. Overall good experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrie Suzanne

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anoop

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pretty decent property for an qll inclusive
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha Olivia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was initially given room 2010. It had a hole in the wall, paint splatter all over including, phone, night stand and headstand. It also smelled like mildew. After calling the front desk I was moved to room 1143. 1143 was better. No mildew smell but the shower drain and sinks didn't drain well, there was mildew buildup around the shower. The showerhead didn't work at all so I made attempts to change rooms again. They sent me a plumber to fix it but they couldn't so I was told to wait until the morning since they had no rooms. After formally complaining to Expedia and to Riu through their website they came knocking at 1am to move me to a nicer and apparently available room, 1179. Once there our stay improved but we were not happy about the first two rooms which honestly shouldn't be given to anyone. I have pictures of those first two rooms. They were in horrible conditions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique Martinez

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Lyle

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Evangelia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Traveled with family
The hotel was overall okay, but unfortunately it is clearly starting to show its age. I have been staying at Riu Palace Punta Cana for several years, and this was the first time I truly noticed a decline. The bathroom in my room (35) had several broken amenities and showed a clear lack of maintenance. The drawers in the room were also very difficult to open and close, likely due to damage from humidity and salt air. Service was another disappointment! Some restaurant staff seemed to forget that they work in a five star resort. On multiple occasions, I witnessed staff yelling at each other and, at times, being rude to guests. Additional training on proper five-star service standards is clearly needed. It’s in these small but important details that the hotel’s prestige is being lost. Cleanliness was also a concern. I spent a lot of time in the cafeteria next to the lobby and saw cockroaches almost daily. I often found myself having to kill them with my shoes, which is unacceptable for a resort of this category. The entertainment was also disappointing. Since guests cannot really leave the hotel at night, entertainment plays a major role in the overall experience, but it fell short. The audio quality felt cheap, and the performances were uncomfortable to sit through for more than 10 minutes after dinner. Riu Palace should seriously look at similar Mexico resorts and consider adopting some of their nighttime entertainment concepts.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, great location and a very attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay yet
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naasira

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved our stay at RIU Palace Punta Cana! The staff were amazing! They made the stay 100% better. The food at the buffet style restaurant La Isabella was pretty mild but the restaurant food was very good. Room was very clean although it had a slight smell when we first arrived. The only complaint I have about this resort which is an isolated event was that the smoke alarm went off for the first two nights multiple times. Pretty much scared me and my kids out our sleep two nights in a row and when we went to see what was going on I kinda felt dismissed (I believe it was due to the language barrier). Next day I did find out it was due to a guest smoking in their room. Overall, great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ajay

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Your typical all inclusive resort. Nice beach access. Pools are nice. The water park isn’t convenient. Staff could be trained better.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanita

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025