What We Love
- No reservations needed at any of the restaurants.
- Those handy, dandy liquor dispensers in the room. Cocktails, anyone?
- World-class golfing is just a short ride away.
Things to Know
- The resort is one destination within a larger complex featuring outstanding amenities and entertainment.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- Caribbean street is nearby for a wide variety of great shopping!
Thank you for choosing RIU Hotels & Resorts for your upcoming stay, we really appreciate your custom and your loyalty.
We would like to introduce you to our new feature designed to help you to navigate the new normal procedures with your health and safety as our primary priority.
Web Check in allows you to pre-register yourself starting 7 days and up to 48 hours before your arrival day.
By doing so, you will spend more time experiencing our hotels and resorts and less time in queues due to enhanced health and safety procedures and the new normal protocols.
We strongly recommend you to use this new service by following these easy steps!
Direct access to https://www.riu.com/checkin-online
Mandatory Pre-check in Online: https://youtu.be/E51G5ksTZcs
Contactless Menu: https://youtu.be/wS0_0DSX9Yw
Electronic Signature: https://youtu.be/CcIuxGTlzm4
Guests celebrating their honeymoon with us will receive the following amenities:
* Surprise welcome gift in their room
* Small bottle of rum
* King Bed ( subject to availability)
* Late Check out (subject to availability at time of departure)
* Complimentary upgrade to next available room category ( subject to availability and upon request)
* $35 Spa Credit for a selected service in "Specials for couples" category (120 min). This discount applies per couple per stay and does not apply with other promotions and discounts. Only one Spa Credit can be used per spa service.
To receive this offer, just enter "HONEYMOON" in the Special Service Request section during check-out or call our Customer Care Center and we will be happy to make the notation for you.
Important Information: Proof of marriage must be provided at check-in. Emission date of less than 90 days
Resort Credit Includes:
Renova Spa - $240 in coupons
Scuba Caribe - $190 in coupons
Weddings by Riu - $100 in coupons
Europcar Rent-a-car - $45 in coupons
Photography - $150 in coupons
Diamante Casino - $10 in coupons
Punta Cana Golf Club - $300 in coupons
Blue Mall - $615 in coupons
WBA Studio - $50 in coupons
Additional Information: Details on credits will be given at hotel at time of check in. Credits are per room, per stay. Must be 18 years or older. Resort Credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable and cannot be used for future stays. Resort credits can be used as discounts on specified select services only. Credits cannot be exchanged for cash. This promotion is subject to availability. Some restrictions apply. *Inclusions subject to changes without prior notice.
Resort Credit Includes:
Renova Spa - $240 in coupons
Scuba Caribe - $190 in coupons
Weddings by Riu - $200 in coupons
Europcar Rent-a-car - $45 in coupons
Photography - $150 in coupons
Diamante Casino - $10 in coupons
Punta Cana Golf Club - $700 in coupons
Blue Mall - $615 in coupons
WBA Studio - $50 in coupons
Additional Information: Details on credits will be given at hotel at time of check in. Credits are per room, per stay. Must be 18 years or older. Resort Credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable and cannot be used for future stays. Resort credits can be used as discounts on specified select services only. Credits cannot be exchanged for cash. This promotion is subject to availability. Some restrictions apply. *Inclusions subject to changes without prior notice.
Guest will have access to all bars, lunch and snacks at: Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Bambu.
Important information: All of the above information is subject to change at any time without prior notice. More information will be provided upon check-in. Breakfast and Dinner must be taken at the booked hotel. Transportation is not included
All meals, snacks, and beverages at hotel bars and restaurants
International drinks with top brands throughout hotel.
Snacks and drinks 24 hours a day.
Room Service 24 hours a day
Regularly refilled minibar and liquor dispenser in the guest rooms.
In-room safe.
Free sports, activities and entertainment programme as described. Activities include: beach volleyball court, tennis and pickleball courts (reservations required), kayaking, windsurfing, snorkel gear, bodyboarding, small catamaran ( max 2 pax), RiuFit program, 1 scuba tryout in the pool
Free wellness facilities as described (gym).
Drinks service at the pool
WiFi throughout the hotel.
Daytime entertainment program for adults
Free entry to Pacha discotheque at Riu Resort (drinks included)
Live music, shows, and Riu entertainment
Riu Party at the Riu Resort ( days may vary). Daytime and evening parties. Adults Only.
All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes.
RIU Land Kids Club ( ages 4-7 and 8-12)
Important Information: Redemption information will be provided by the hotel at check-in.
Resort Details
- 24 hours Sports Bar
- AgaveMexican a-la-carte restaurant with starters buffet. Dinner only.
- American CountryA-la-carte restaurant serving All-American favorites.Open for lunch, dinner and in-between snacks.
- CandyIce cream parlor
- CapuchinoPatisserie
- Daiquiri Lobby Bar
- Elite Club Lounge exclusively for Elite Club guest
- Elite Club poolside and swim-up barExclusively for Elite Club guests
- Elite Club RestaurantA-la-carte restaurant exclusively for Elite Club guests. Dinner only.
- Food Court
Variety of choices: Wok-Pokes, Taco Station, Fried Chicken, Pizza, "Pepe's Food" grill, Ice Cream Parlor, Creperie, bar "Bacano".
- Joe`s Bar Cocktail Bar
- Krystal
A-la-carte restaurant serving fusion cuisine. Dinner only.
- La BambolaItalian a-la-carte restaurant with starters buffet. Dinner only.
- La Fiesta Lounge Bar
- La Plaza Bar
- La Yola and Naiboa poolside bars with swim-up bar
- Melao poolside bar
- Pepe´s Food GrillSnacks. Lunch only.
- TainoMain Buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, serving international cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner.
- The BakeryPatisserie
- The SteakhouseA-la-carte restaurant. Dinner only.
- ZenA-la-carte restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Dinner only.
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Accessible facilities
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free high speed internet connection
- Free parking
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Water sports†
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolOne children`s pool with pirate ship, slides and splash pad.
- Children's program, onsiteRiuLand Kids Club with open air playground and cinema
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- GeneralSplash Water World acuatic park including children`s pool with slides.
- Riu FIT activities
- Multipurpose court
- Ping Pong
- Volleyball
Entertainment:
- Daytime entertainment programm for adults
- Live music, shows and RIU entertainment
- RIU Party - 4 weekly themed parties with Drinks Included
- "Pacha" Nightclub with drinks included (open 6 nights a week)
- Non-Motorized Water Sports
- PoolThere are 9 pools on-site. This property has swim-up bars.
- Spa †
- Steam bathSteam bath at the SPA
- Tennis court3 tennis courts in the resort
- Golf †There is a golf course located within a mile of the property.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
11181 reviews
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Feb 20, 2026First Time at Rio Bavaro
The resort is absolutely stunning. Very spread out, lots of food options, it was a great choice and I would go back for sure.
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Feb 20, 2026A great family vacation!
This resort was the perfect size for our family of four (2 adults and 2 teens). There was lots of variety that kept us busy and happy every day. The resort is beautiful, clean, and immaculately maintained. The highlight was the beach and ocean, but the pools were excellent as well. Service was fantastic. The food wasn’t as good as other resorts we’ve been to in Mexico, but there were still lots of options to keep all of us happy. The nightly entertainment was sometimes great and other times just okay, but that wasn’t a big deal for any of us. This is a resort that we’d definitely return to again.
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Feb 19, 2026
Fabulous Vacation!
We had an absolutely wonderful trip to Punta Cana and give this resort very high marks! This beautiful resort is very large and very well maintained. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. What I found impressive is the wonderful customer service. The staff are professional, friendly, courteous and helpful. Several of them went above and beyond to ensure we were enjoying our visit. This was my fifth time visiting DR and this resort is by far the absolute best. Great destination for families too, there is a section that caters to young children, it’s great! My family and I agree that we will definitely return!
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Feb 18, 2026
Rosario is the BEST of the BEST!
The BEST waiter with the BEST customer service at this resort goes to Rosario! We went last year and again this year and both times he was AMAZING! He is super attentive, he is quick, he always makes certain all of our wants and needs are met. He is super polite, He is always smiling and seems so happy and eager to serve us. He keeps our glasses filled and our orders exactly how we order them. He always goes above and beyond! Both times we visited RIU Palace Bavaro..We had him at the buffet for breakfast a few times as well as at the Steakhouse for dinner a couple of times and he is just SUPERB at his job! This kid needs a raise and a promotion! He could definitely teach and train all the waiters how to be better! He’s the BEST! BRAVO Rosario you’re amazing! I will look for him EVERYTIME I go! Please tip him well, he deserves it!
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Feb 17, 2026
Overall great experience!
My stay at the RIU Palace Bávaro was great! Food was good and had a wide variety! My only negative thing was the on-site night entertainment in the theater! Didn’t have much variety and was very boring BUT the RIU Party’s were phenomenal and was a blast attending those! Employees were so nice and helpful! Bartenders were great! Overall very happy with the stay for a week!
- AdvisoryStudent Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.
Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.
Hotel Spring Break Policies: Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any RIU property, at any time during the year. RIU Hotels & Resorts, reserves the right to withhold admission to any Spring Breaker. The hotel reserves the right of admission and may request clients to show passport or official ID to prove full identification. Guests can and will be removed from the property at their own expense in case of any disturbance or complaint from other guests or hotel staff. Parties in rooms are not allowed. Spring break groups or unruly behavior is not allowed all year round at any property.
The connecting Junior Suites has a minimum occupancy of 4 in each room booked.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
- Early Departure Policy
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec26 - 31Dec50