Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

4.5 star property

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Aerial view
7 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
9 bars/lounges, 3 swim-up bars, 3 poolside bars
Reception hall
Property entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$524
$409 nightly
$524 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19

Explore the area

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

Room options

Junior Suite (U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(107 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(122 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (L)

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

Junior Suite (E)

  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • 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

Villa with internal view

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Villa (Junior Suite | 18+ | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Superior, E)

  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Villa (Suite Superior | 18+ | U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Villa Junior Suite Superior (L)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | C)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | U)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Superior | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Room (Friends & Family, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (E)

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

Family Room, Courtyard View (E)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | C)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

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

Room (Friends & Family | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | C)

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

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

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

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

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

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | L)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Suite Junior with Garden View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

Room Superior with internal view

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

Double Room Superior with internal view

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 559 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

Family Room -5 guests- Superior with internal view

  • 559 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

Family Room -6 guests-

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6

Suite Premium

  • 462 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

Room Premium with Pool View

  • 462 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Premium with Pool View

  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Premium with Sea View

  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Junior with Garden View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Punta Cana

With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - 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 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Bavaro Beach and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Macao Beach.

What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Splash Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Bavaro Beach - 23 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Steak House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪restaurante la isabela - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

Luxury property on the beach, with 7 outdoor pools
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive offers 994 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the 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.

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 center.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 994 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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 7 outdoor pools, a complimentary water park, and outdoor tennis courts. This Art Deco property also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Taino, one of the property's 8 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wind down with a drink at one of the 9 bars/lounges or 3 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Taino - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Krystal - Gourmet - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Zen - This theme restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
La Bámbola - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Agave - This theme restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
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

Water activities

Kayaking
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball
Kids club

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 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
  • Snorkeling
  • 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 elevator

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 organized 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
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

No pets or service animals 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

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; 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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1220 out of 2184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 492 out of 2184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 228 out of 2184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 2184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 2184 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diana

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Careline Almodovar

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica Ann

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mekhi E

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all the RIU is an absolutely amazing stay. The hotel was absolutely gorgeous, clean and the staff is top tier. The pools are always clean, the beach is stunning, swim up bars were so much fun, and the staff truly makes the place what it is. Rafiel the bartender at the swim up bar was our favorite, there were so many other staff that was just lovely. The only reason it got 4 stars I would say is the food. It needs actual Dominican food there. The American country restaurant was disgusting. The buffet had something for everyone the food was better but all in all it needs a spot that has authentic Dominican food with flavor. I went to DR with my family I want Dominican food too.
Back courtyard
Rafiel is the best!
Back courtyard
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean staff, great restaurant
Italian restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, overall a great experience and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIEMONE

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahendra K.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes thank you Room was very clean Staff/amenities were great Rooms were cleaned nicely everyday I would like to give Riu Palace Bavaro more than 5 star rating. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like the beach needed more sand, there were a lot of bushes, trees, and roots. The sand started only by the water, and the rest was covered by the trees and sun loungers. The sunloungers were old, and some had holes in them. The food was plentiful and there were a lot of options, however, many fruits were taseteless or bitter, the fresh squeezed juises were diluted with water, and thus became tasteless. Some of the food was prepared poorly, and either too raw or overdone. The whole resort uses Pepsi products, however, all Pepsi was diet, and tasted accourdingly. The veriety of sodas was diet Pepsi (no word diet on the label, however, if you read it, it said zero carbs), 7up, and orange soda. The specialty restaraunts were inconsistent, and we went to one restaraunt twice within 3 days, and it felt like we were in different restaraunt each time. The food was prepared differently, and what tasted well one night, was unedible the other. The staff spoke mainly Spanish, and as Engliah speaking guests, we sometiems struggled to communicate. The resort was clean, and the room was comfortable. The pools were well maintained, and the bars carried brand names of alcohol, however, when i asked for a margarita at three different bars, i got something that contained tequila, but it was not a margarita. The best part of the resort was the location, pools, and the rooms. The biggest disappointment was the food, and the diet Pepsi... will try again somewhere else...
Poor quality fruits. Everything was either sour or tasteless.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian Veléz

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, so clean the whole hotel incliding pools, green areas, public restsrooms are so conforting, we would defintly come back to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rondolph

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Faye

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Quincy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had some challenges checking in. Disappointed water amenities were not available.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ANTONIO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saona tours recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

10/10 Excellent

Puran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was horrible. Took 30min to get room sort out. Paid3 months for a room that was not sorted out. Person said he give me an up grade but lie. It was the exact room I paid for.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible food ants and cleaning lady stole money out my luggge rooms had to be changed 3 times the 1 room ready had people in it 2 room ants 3 room stolem mibey
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glorymar

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Drusille

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have been to this property in the past and enjoyed it but this time things were different and not as enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025