Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools
3 outdoor pools
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Reception hall
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Place, Arena Gorda Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iberostar Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cana Bay Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite (U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(305 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View, U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(122 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (U)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

Junior Suite (L)

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

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

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

Junior Suite (E)

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

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (Superior, E)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 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)

  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Room Superior

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

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 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 - 0.5 km
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Casino Avalon Princess - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cana Bay Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bahia Principe Lobby Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yurta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Larimar Restaurante Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caney Buffet - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Iberostar Golf Course
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 swimming 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 organised 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
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

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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Reviews

Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1234 out of 2330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 540 out of 2330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 308 out of 2330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 2330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 2330 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and service wer
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

demetrius c

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was bad, made me sick. Wasn't happy with my room, Wasn't clean when I got there and couldn't get clean towels.other than that ok
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lester

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
As much as we’d like to leave a 5 star review because of the kindness of the staff, the property condition, the smell and the poor dining options won’t allow it. PEOPLE - The people were very helpful. Check in was easy and convenient. The housekeeping team was delightful and left fresh flowers in our room ROOM - We had two rooms. One for my wife and one for our older kids. We had bugs. We asked to change rooms but the property was sold out. Other customers we met on the trip had similar concerns. There was a constant mildew smell in both room that was offset just outside our door by the kitchen grease smell. The shower in the kids room had a constant loud squeal when the water was on. The sheets on the bed was just a fitted and top sheet. No duvet. No comforter. TARGET CUSTOMER - The RIU Palace Punta Cana resort is for adults seeking a college spring break environment. The main pool area has constant loud music with drunk adults from 11am to 8pm when it closes. There are foam parties at night and all the things that come with that from spring break. FOOD - La Isabella is the main buffet dining venue. Breakfast is the same menu every day. Our family rated it as below average. However, the dinner there is exceptional. The menu rotates nightly and was one of our favorite experiences. - The Sports Bar is the only 24 hour dining venue and never changes its food offerings. Burgers, hot dogs premade ham sandwiches and bowls of chili with a small salad bar. It’s
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Paige

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This all-inclusive was exactly what we were looking for! I highly recommend booking the transportation to and from the airport. Not once did I feel unsafe both on and off the resort. We decided on the buggy and snorkeling package as an excursion which was also one heck of an experience, working with locals who were incredibly helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELE, Chelsea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except for room service they took hours to come and sometimes marked requests completed when they didn’t even come to the room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

miriam, STOCKTON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and respectful staff
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and rooms are old. Roaches in the room. Wardrobes were missing handles and the mirrors in the bathroom were peeling off.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO F

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jucilene Ferreira

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was great, small but included to the other RIU hotels so access to a lot. The restaurants were okay, we decided to eat at the buffet majority of the times. Be mindful it is not adults only when booking, a lot of kids and families which not a bad thing but good to know before booking. Service and people were great! Made some good friends there as well
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The RIU staff was excellent. The facility was immaculate. I would go again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesenia Veronica, Somerset

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty sheets weren’t changed and honestly I asked for 2 beds couldn’t sleep on sofa bed had bugs and was very dirty had to ask housekeeping to clean more then once and ask for things to be constantly clean even tho they claimed to be cleaned . Food was alright staff was ok. The electrician just came in room with out knocking told him next time knock he was a bit rude.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLAS

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good was amazing, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Rated a three as we found some rodents in our room the first night and one of the other rooms flooded but they were very attentive and moved us. One of the best customer service and will come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and clean Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Our room smelled like sewage and they kept filling the toilet brush holder with really strong cleaning solution to mask it, after I kept dumping it every day. The smell was so bad that my eyes were burning. The cleaning solution smells where through the building you could smell it everywhere. The food was okay massive amounts of food and choices. The staff was amazing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorenda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the food. There’s no options for people who don’t eat pork. I suggest they have fish for morning breakfast throughout the day. The room was clean however the roaches were unacceptable. The staff was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food at the property was horrible
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sabirah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food was nasty compared to the other Riu hotel I have been to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adalberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amo ese hotel fue de lo mejor me trataron como a un Rey, Grasias
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel Betancourt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was dirty and staff was not friendly. Food was not good at all
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025