What We Love

  • No reservations needed at any of the restaurants.
  • The spa, your escape-haven, with treatments that chase your worry right out to sea.
  • The liquor dispensers in your room. You'll never go thirsty.
  • Their mantra that rings true, "Service with Heart."
  • The kids' club with a pool and a playground so you can take a much needed breather.
  • The way the resort is bungalow-style and oh-so beachy. Big points for exterior style.
  • The soothing sauna at the gym - perfect for chilling after your very productive workout.

Things to Know

  • You can share all the cool stuff with the sister resorts except for the restaurants.
  • Don't miss boating to Isla Saona Island - the water, the sand, the everything is unforgettable.
  • There are world-class golf courses you can swing by any time you're craving the green.
  • Epic excursions aren't too far away - Marinarium Marine Park and Altos de Chavon.
  • There are two floodlit tennis courts, but if you aren't up for that, then there's table tennis.
  • Check out Caribbean Street - there's a variety of shops and you can get your dance on at Pacha.
  • Ride the pedaloes aka paddle boats, or ride a horse at Caribbean Cachondeo. Hop on.
  • Water park with slides, tobogans, kids pool, sun terrace and snack bar.

Resort Details

You don’t have to go far for delicious food and drinks, these options have you covered.
OnSite Dining
  • Various Lounges/Bars

    - Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) available 24 hours a day
    - Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
    - Azúcar Lounge Bar
    - La Plaza Bar
    - La Arena Poolside and Swim-up Bar
    - Sports bar (open 24 hours, All-inclusive service)

  • Various Restaurants

    - Breakfast - Full American breakfast buffet and live cooking stations. Continental breakfast / snacks.

    - Lunch - Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations. Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruit and salads.

    - Dinner (Colonial restaurant) - Buffets and live cooking stations.
    Themed buffets on special evenings.


    OPTIONAL DINING

    - Hibachi Asian restaurant

    - Kulinarium (Available till October 2023)

    - Mama Juana poolside / Mexican restaurant 

    - Ole Spanish restaurant

    - Palm Beach Steakhouse

    - San Angelo Italian restaurant

Treat yourself to everything that this resort has to offer and more.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Babysitting,Offsite†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Elevators Not Available
  • Exercise gym
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Babysitting, Offsite†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Elevators Not Available
  • Exercise gym
  • Free high speed internet connection
  • Free parking
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Safe deposit box
  • Tennis court
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports†

† Fees may apply

Whether a land lover or a water sports fanatic, you’ll always have something fun to do.
On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on-site.
  • Children's program, onsite

    Daytime entertainment program for children.

  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Hot tub
    The resort has an outdoor hot tub.
  • Motorized Water Sports †
    Parasailing
    Waterskiing
    Diving
    Deep sea fishing
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Windsurfing
    Sailing
    Kayaks
    Snorkel gear
    Aqua-aerobics
    Paddle boats
  • Pool
    There are 3 swimming pools, one with adjoining whirlpool bath.
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    This hotel has negotiated a special golf agreement with Punta Blanca Golf Club to provide preferential conditions and additional value to our guests.
  • Spa †
On-Site Attraction
  • On-site Entertainment
    Free access to Riu Pool Party and Splash Water World within the Punta Cana Complex (18+)

  • On-site Entertainment
    Daily activities for adults, 7 days a week.

    Nightly entertainment including Live Music and Riu Theme Shows.

    Entertainment program 7 days a week for children ages 4 to 12.

    Pacha Disco at the Caribbean Street (drinks not included) open 7 days a week.

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_3.5 4602 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Stunning Beach! A Great Value Vacation!!

    We just came back from a quick getaway to this resort! Being away without the kids for the first time in forever, we just wanted a beautiful beach to sit on for some overdue R&R. This resort did not disappoint. The beach was gorgeous and the sandy bottom made bouncing around in the waves lots of fun. Great beach for walking also as you can go a great distance in either direction and it felt nothing but safe. The resort itself is older but our room was clean and fully functional. Food and drink was decent. If you go in the with the correct expectations, this is a great resort for the price!!

    Feb 11, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Never Again

    Worst Experience ever!!!! I had my girlfriend that live 5 hours away coming to meet me. She was an Added registered guest that was on my reservation. Which was not a problem. However, by the time she got to the Security gate. All of a sudden, they would not let her in. We showed them paperwork that she was on the reservation and her identification. The head of security there at the time was saying that she has a record in the system or something of a bad reputation and she was banned. I questioned the However, she had never been to any Riu resort or any other property before the run identification checks. I had to book her at another Resort (Barcelo) in which she got through with no issues!! Also, I asked for a partial refund, they still charged for 2 guests after the fact she was still denied... They never gave my other friend, and I resort bracelets after checking in until later on that night. All the outlets never worked. The AC was hardly working. and food was terrible.

    Feb 07, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Overall 3.5 out of 5 - below usual Riu quality standards

    1. Beach - 5 out of 5 The beach is excellent, there is enough beach chairs, white sand, palm trees, enough shade. Beach volleyball is regular. 2. Room - 3 out of 5 Quite spacious, but with lots of non-critical defects: squeaky drawers, loose sockets, semi-plugged showerhead, TV barely hanging on one bolt and the toilet tank refilling for 30 min. Cleaning is good, but very noisy. They seem to think that it's quite normal to yell at the top of their voice in the corridor and maintain long conversation such way. 3. Buffet - 2 out of 5. Good food variety, but hit and miss quality: often dry due to overcooking and poor quality of meat. However there is always something acceptable. Poor quality coffee from the machines operating on dry milk and broken half of the time. Even in the main bar they try to serve you the same junk. You need to make a special order for real coffee from old espresso machine with real milk. Table service - mediocre. Glasses and cutlery are sometimes stained. If sitting outside, use repellent or long pants - hungry mosquitos. 4. Evening shows - 4 out of 5. Invited teams performances (not local animators) of good quality in my opinion. The only drawback is - overly noisy. For some it may be an issue with this hotel overall - there is hardly a quiet place anywhere - rhythmic music is played even at the remote pool area. 5. Animation - 3 out of 5. The team is doing their job, by without going out of the way, and without really trying to animate the crowd. 6. Restaurants - did not try, no opinion. Overall 3.5 out of 5 - below usual Riu quality standards (at least compared with Riu Yucatan, Riu Jalisco, Riu Vallarta, Riu Tequila - Mexican Riu's). The same level of quality is available from cheaper hotel chains, such as Vista Sol, for example.

    Feb 07, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Fun stay

    Visited this resort for my son birthday. My family and I really enjoyed ourselves. Especially on my son birthday, the restaurants honored my son birthday. Only two down falls, one night I ate a dish that did not have a food sign on it and turns out the dish had seafood in it. I’m allergic to seafood. Very scary moment for my family and I. Also, I’m not sure what I ate on the night of 1/28/2025 but I woke up on 1/29/2025 and was sick with a 24 hour stomach virus. Other than that, my family and I had an amazing trip. Dominique (photographer), Jose (waiter), and Edward (bartender) stood out the most. There were other employees who did an exceptional job but I didn’t get their names.

    Feb 06, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    amazing vacation

    We had a good time !!! food was OK , rooms very clean , food OK ! entertaitment by the pool wonderfull ! staff perfect very nice people and the Beach beautiful .

    Feb 06, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • 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.
  • AdvisoryThe Kulinarium restaurant will be closing from 31st October 2023
General Policy
  • 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 - 
    Student 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.

    Minimum Age Condition: At least one person 21 years or older is required in every room during February thru May. The Hotel reserves the right of admission and may request guests show passport or official ID to prove age. During the remainder of the year, at least one person 18 or older is required in every room. 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.


    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 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
    • Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

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