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4895 reviews

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  Outstanding Resort very happy 😊

  Last week of May memorial weekend we went to DR punta cana and stayed at Riu Bamboo 8 days and we had a fantastic week no regrets. We had 3 people and 2 rooms in 2 separate building very clean and had no issues with rooms. I would say fairly well stacked with water bottles and alcohol, beer, mini bar. The weather was fantastic sunny upper 80s and the ocean was okay due to seaweed season but no ones fault nature unfortunately. The workers clean it daily and tried there best. Overall the resort is clean from room service to property grounds. We had no issues at all. Everyone works very hard from bartenders to cleaning staff. One thing to note and point out is check in was slow unfortunately and there wasn't much people in line. Each couple took like 15 minutes to check in the line move so slow. Besides that everything was great and fabulous definitely a return in the future. The shows are great every night, the food variety is great and clean, we basically try everything from seafood to meats / steaks. Fruits are fresh served and everything was super 👌. The tour to the country side and Coco beans plantation by amstar was fantastic as well right on site at Riu Bamboo. I rate this Resort a full 10. Loungers and shade was always available throughout the property. Activities are great as well for couples and families throughout the resort. The party are fantastic and well packed.

  Jun 12, 2025
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  Great time...Great food...Great stay

  Had a great time here while celebrating my birthday...the food was great...the beach and the pools were great...no complaints here.

  Jun 11, 2025
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  Amazing !!!!!

  Please don't believe all the bad reviews. We went as a couple and loved every second of our holiday. All the staff were friendly, amazing and worked really hard. When we arrived check in was quick and easy as we checked in online. The rooms were clean and had everything we needed, the air conditioning was a godsend. The food was really nice, you could never go hungry as there's plenty of restaurants to choose from so it doesn't matter how fussy you are. The steakhouse and Asian restaurants are definitely worth a go. The main pool and swim up bar was really busy everyday, so we decided to stay at the tui only guests pool and bar, which was lovely and peaceful and always got a sunbed. The riu app was really good for restocking the fridge or any maintenance issues, was resolved really quickly and notified on app when completed. We went to the white party, which was really good but once it was busy you waited a while to be served for drinks but that's to be expected . The entertainment of an evening could of had more variety, the karaoke could of been on for longer or more nights, the Michael Jackson tribute was really good. The shops on site were really expensive. We went on a day trip to Saona Island, through TUI , all I can say is STUNNING !!! . We were out all day from 7 till 7, our tour guide Obama was really lovely and made the trip fun, the boat crew were really fun and friendly too. The boat trip to the island was long but the views were amazing, the stop off in the natural pool was gorgeous. That clear Caribbean water was something else. When we got to the island, we were a bit disappointed with the food and drinks but that's the only downside. We had about 2 hours on the island just to chill or swim, then took a speedboat back to the coach. This was our first time to the Caribbean and I think we fell in love with the Dominican Republic and the people. I really hope we get to go back one day and we'd definitely would go back to this hotel.

  Jun 07, 2025
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  Ended up hospitalised after a visit to this hotel. AVOID ESPECIALLY WITH KIDS!!

  My 20 month old son developed Gastroenteritis and was severely ill leading to hospitalisation this was from the pools that are never cleaned and people are able to go in them at all hours we saw people in there at 1am. TUI have this listed as a five star resort it couldn’t be further from the truth it is barely a 3, I have an investigation open with TUI in regards to my poor stay at this resort. I wish I took the time to read reviews toguys save your money and heartache , you couldn’t pay me to stay here. We were treated very poorly and due to the language barrier getting help seemed impossible as a Brit. We were moved hotel due to multiple complaints made about broken AC, inedible food , filthy pools and unsanitary rooms such blood and unidentified stains in our room upon arrival, half drunken bottles, the list goes on. The hygiene and health and safety measures are non existence , this is not a hotel fit for a family. After speaking to many people they share a similar testimony.

  Jun 06, 2025
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  American family of 5

  This is the third Riu resort we’ve stayed at and our family had a wonderful week long vacation. The resort is safe with lots of amenities. It is gigantic, particularly when you include the water park, shopping areas and neighboring Riu’s. There are five of us with kids ages 9, 13, 15. We got the family suite, which is two separate hotel rooms off of a connecting vestibule. The vestibule has a card reader lock, so you can keep the doors open between the rooms if you’d like. We were in building 50 which is in the back of the resort facing the swim up bar pool. The Spanish restaurant is next door. Bar stays open late and the pool even later. Our suite was a little beat up with the kids AC not working the first few days. The room also had a mildew stench. No bugs or rodents, running water didn’t make us sick, mini bar was stocked regularly, cleaning crew did an excellent job. No elevator. The walk from building 50 to the main activity area and beach takes about 10 minutes, I enjoyed the walks but leaving something at the room was annoying. There is a gate at the end of bldg 60 with a card reader that you use to walk to the water park (5mins) or Riu Party (🤮). There are some turtles, birds, lizards and even a small snake in the wet lands along to walk way to either of these areas ( there are no poisonous snakes in DR). Food was good, don’t listen to picky people unless you are one, in which case you won’t be happy with the food anywhere you go. Most restaurants are buffet. The Kulinarium & Steakhouse are order only and quite tasty. Asian and Mexican are order/buffets. My favorite was the Spanish. Shoutout to the breakfast crew at the Colonial!!!!! These guys are so helpful, energetic, and friendly!!! Try the Passion fruit, pineapple and churros also good. We snorkeled, sailed the Hobbie cats, and wind surfed (lessons, didn’t get the hang of it). Scuba Carribe guys were friendly and helpful. You have to sign up for times to use the equipment so do it early in the week. We used our own snorkel gear, no aquatic life to see but we like just looking around. Water is murky except out by the rope. Beach was full of sargassum but they worked each day on clearing it. Lots of vendors on the beach, they are nice generally. The people pushing parasailing got on my nerves. Night entertainment - the three days they had actual shows were good. Thongs are the norm so be prepared if you have kids. The promote Riu Party waaay too much, there’s so many other things to do besides that. Entertainment is one area the resort could improve on. More kids movies and programming from dinner until the main show. Three nights the ’main’ show was a lone singer or duet in the from of the stage, in a corner singing boring Spanish dinner music. Overall, really good value. The rooms could use new HVAC and plumbing but we didn’t spend much time there other than sleeping. The amenities, cuisine, staff, beach, and the experience are all great. Ours kids met friends from the UK and Canada and the wife and I had an enjoyable trip.

  Jun 04, 2025