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Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (U)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (Tropical View, U)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite (U)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (L)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (E)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite (L)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite (E)

  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (C)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (Tropical View | C)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite (C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (C)

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

View all photos for Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-CA)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Living area

Suite

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room Superior

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 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 - 0.5 km
  • Splash Water Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bavaro Beach - 24 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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

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. 1241 out of 2326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 527 out of 2326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 303 out of 2326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 2326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 2326 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Varun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
staff was very helpful and polite. Food was great, but we had couple of issues one the bathroom door had a crack, and rooms were clean but seemed a little old and couple of nights the fire alarm went off but otherwise we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc-André

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and modern. The staff were amazing, attentive and polite and the food was good. I’d definitely stay at another RIU.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, definitely could use some updating but everything was clean and in working order. The staff overall was Excellent!! Shoutout to David, Ariel, Javier, and many others that made us feel like family. Food was good, getting into restaurants was OK we only could get into the steakhouse. Buffets were good with a lot of variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Food was good. Amenities are fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in Okay conditions. Staff seems like they’re just there to keep the job and make tips. Nothing more
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilesh

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed sheets were not changed daily. Six or seven years ago, when I stayed at the same hotel, it was much better. They used to do daily room decorations with flowers and towels in each room. This time, there was nothing. The Christmas dinner was also just so-so, with very little decoration.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great, the pools were nice. The staff was excellent and really accommodating. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely one of the best beaches. The staff is helpful and very friendly. Definitely our favorite place to go in the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was clean and comfy.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wagih

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities and great service, even when the hotel was sold out, the staff was always happy to help us find a table wherever we were, and the fact that you can go to other Riu hotels is a plus
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole Lucia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time had by all 5 of us! We spent Thanksgiving here and had the best time! Great staff, beautiful resort!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hala

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the stay so much. Staff are amazing and friendly, they treat people with love and respect.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nileshkumar K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo fue muy bello y buenas atenciones me gustó mucho y pienso volver
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for couples!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suleika

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La limpieza estaba muy bien aunque encontramos 2 cucarachas
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paulina

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We traveled with a big group and had trouble getting dinner some of the nights. Ended up eating in the buffet. I wish they take reservations for bigger groups. Rooms are clean but need an upgrade. Overall it is a nice property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon, Oakland Gardens

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a marvelous time and they did something special for my lady’s birthday. Thank you RIU Palace Punta Cana
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

james patrick

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna, HASTINGS ON HUDSON

The rooms were cleaned ev
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geordan

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025