Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Junior Suite (U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(112 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(135 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (L)

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

Junior Suite (E)

  • 41 sq m
  • 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)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 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

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 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)

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Villa (Suite Superior | 18+ | U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Villa, Superior, +18, L)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 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)
  • 41 sq m
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | U)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Beachfront (Elite Club | +18 | SwimUp | U)

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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)

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

Family Room (Superior | L)

  • 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)

  • 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)

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

Room (Friends & Family, B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Single 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Suite, Beachfront (Elite Club | +18 | SwimUp | 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 Single 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 | +18 | 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 | +18 | 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)

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

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | +18 | 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 | +18 | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Suite Junior with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

Room Superior with internal view

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Double Room Superior with internal view

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

Family Room -5 guests- Superior with internal view

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

Family Room -6 guests-

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

Suite Premium

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Room Premium with Pool View

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Premium with Pool View

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Premium with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Junior with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Splash Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Los Corales Beach - 18 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Bavaro Beach - 27 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Cubano - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Steak House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Marimba - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 lift

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 organised 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1351 out of 2363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 523 out of 2363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 243 out of 2363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 2363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 2363 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mihai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time there,the renovated rooms look fenomenal ,great place and wonderful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julio Jesus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness and the staff are excellent; however, there are things like the elevator floors, which were worn and damaged, and some paint details on the walls and on the exterior part of the hotel. I don’t know if they overbook, but there is an enormous number of guests. Despite that, the staff makes a huge effort and attends quite quickly. There was only one incident at the French restaurant where we waited more than an hour to get in. The person in charge of receiving guests and assigning tables was a bit rude, and since we were a group of seven, it seemed like we were left for last. I feel that this was not managed well, and perhaps people who arrived after us were seated first. In addition, we ordered five desserts and only two were brought to us, so we left because the delay was enormous and the rest never arrived — that was at the Krystal restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cvija

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Fernando Andres, Buenos Aires

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel in resume. Great and spacious two bedroom for a family of 5. Clean and pretty new or refurbished room. Some issues with housekeeping like leaving 2 towels for 5 people twice or empty containers for shampoo and conditioner. Nothing very important but makes you have to call reception several times on several days to ask for missing basic things. Perimeses are well maintained. Nice beach with plenty of sun loungers. Used the diving services on site with excellent services. Water park is free and a great plus when traveling with young children.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were so beautiful and very well kept! The staff were always cleaning yet not intrusive. They had so many activities and food options. The room was spacious abd clean as well. Have a problem with shower pressure but they fixed next day! Beach and pools were beautiful and well kept. The only thing i wished they didnt have was Elite Club upgrade. All-inclusive shoud be same for all guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ergest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and location was perfect. Christian, the affairs hotel manager helped out to resolve an issue professionally and decisively. Level of professionalism was 5 stars all around, with staff, airport pick up driver and management.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George M., Alton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was beautiful the rooms were clean and very well done. The staff at the hotel were wonderful always acommadating. The restaurant food was wonderful everyone was so helpful. I would definitely come back here for another vacation. Thanks RIU Bavaro for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeffery Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great. The pools and grounds are amazing and well kept along with the rooms. The downside is the food it could be better. They no longer have a omelette station at the breakfast buffet and the Agave needs much improvement. The Elite bar is a very nice addition but does not serve a very good grade of wine as is the case throughout the resort. Having said that we really enjoyed our stay and plan to return .
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Germán

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lisa Marie

Travelled with partner
We stayed for 5 days and the room and parties were great however the staff was probably the worst I’ve experienced at any RIU. Not only did the hotel cleaning mix 7up with our open water when she cleaned the room to not “waste It” but the staff harassed my fiancée countless times about not speaking Spanish and tried to charge us 250 for wanting our wrist band removed to be tightened so It does not get lost. None the less we got engaged on the resort but to this specific location I’d avoid. All the RIUs meet at one location for the parties anyway and you’d probably get better service elsewhere with less attitude.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lavasia

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Julian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall good food, beach and decent entertainment. But lots to improve on. ❌ Our double bedroom family suite should have had two bathrooms and only had one. If this is the case it should be made clear on booking. The cleaning of the room and the resort was almost immaculate. Some weird things though like a broken glass from a staff member was left in the hallway for a few hours. The renos were great and the resort feels fresh. Only saw one major issue which was a overhead leak in the gym. ❌ Total failure of the kids club. 10-1 and 3-6 but only if they care to open on time or show up at all. One day no one even opened the club. Don't get me wrong - we only wanted them in briefly on a couple of days (like 2 hours) so we weren't relying on it but it was NOT reliable even for that. And then we asked them to not show TV to our kids (who were the only ones there that day.) but they still did!! Definitely can't be relied on if you need to do an excursion. ❌ Failure of fitness classes. No shows multiple times of instructors. Class is only 20 mins instead of 30. It's disgraceful. Just don't bother if there is no one to run it. ✅ Fun splash pad and beautiful beach. Waterpark needed updating and ❌ some safety issues in the kids section. ✅ Buffet had good selection of food and mostly fresh and well cooked. ✅ Excellent service at restaurants, especially the steak house. EXCEPT horrible slow slow slow service on Feb 1st at Krystal. ❌ We waited 90 mins without getting dessert, asking 3 peop
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and facilities. Polite people food was good. Female bartender in the lobby should be replaced. Not friendly, not polite. Give the appearance of being quite rude at times. A poor image for your place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Witold Cezary

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Xochitl

Woke up after first night stay with bed bug bites
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, beautiful resort. Complimentary Expedia transports were a great surprise! Only complaint is that some of the hotel workers were making fun of guests in Spanish thinking we couldn’t understand them. It was only two girls from the coffee shop. All other waiters, bartenders and housekeepers were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kryss-Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Max Gennadyevich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a clean room. I like the food a lot. The staff was helpful and nice. it was a very entertaining. thank you for great experience
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gressel Denise

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and even better, the staff. Everyone was so welcoming and hotel was perfectly located right on the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanesha Emma

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful, the resort was very clean. Great selection of drinks. More late night food options would have been nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026