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
- 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
- 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
- Children's poolThere 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 tubThe resort has an outdoor hot tub.
- Motorized Water Sports †Parasailing
Waterskiing
Diving
Deep sea fishing - Non-Motorized Water SportsWindsurfing
Sailing
Kayaks
Snorkel gear
Aqua-aerobics
Paddle boats - PoolThere are 3 swimming pools, one with adjoining whirlpool bath.
- 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 EntertainmentFree access to Riu Pool Party and Splash Water World within the Punta Cana Complex (18+)
- On-site EntertainmentDaily 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
Guest Reviews
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
4929 reviews
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Jun 29, 2025Amazing Hoilday
The service and the people who work at the Riu Bamboo were amazing especially the people who worked in the main restaurant. They were always really kind and welcoming. They are definitely one of the main reasons that we would not hesitate to recommend the hotel to friends and family.
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Jun 28, 2025Hotel Riu Bambu June 2025 Family Vacation
This hotel does not meet the standards of a five-star establishment; I would rate it at best as a three-star. During my stay, I encountered issues with the service, which were eventually addressed but only after multiple attempts. Additionally, I felt that there were disparities in the treatment of guests. While the staff did respond to my concerns, the overall experience was below expectations for the price paid. The rooms are outdated and in need of significant repairs. Expect two or three-star service at best; do not believe that you are going into a five-star hotel.
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Jun 28, 2025
FANTASIC HOLIDAY 2025
Just arrived back in the UK from our 2 weeks at the riu bambu. We had a great holiday. The hotel is really nice. Nice and relaxing. Loved it. POOLS = nice and clean,2 x busy/noisy. 1 over near the Spanish restaurant. Tui only pool which is quiet and where we stayed the whole 2 weeks. Kept clean and tidy, did get busy but you can get a sunbed on the beach and you don't get any hassle in the tui only part. ROOM 0410 = Comfy, spacious, balcony, shower, hairdryer, optics refilled when needed and free, fridge with water,coke,7up,beer also refilled when needed and free. Clean linen when you require. Loads of wardrobe space with hangers. A/C and a ceiling fan. Beds comfy plenty of pillows. All good, the only thing we would say is the other Riu hotels on the same resort have been updated already and Bambu definitely deserves one now. The furniture and plug sockets are dated. The lady who cleaned our room for the 2 weeks did an amazing job, probably one of the cleanest rooms we have ever had while on holiday, so a big thanks to her. They didn't walk in when we put the Do Not Disturb sign on either. RESTAURANTS = The Colonial was my favourite place to eat. As a vegetarian there was more choice for me there. Food was lovely,loads of choice at breakfast,lunch and dinner. The restaurant was open for snacks. A LA CARTE = Need more vegetarian choices, alot of meat and fish. The Asian and Spanish were nice. The Italian was awful. Could not try the steakhouse which my husband would have liked as no choice for me which is a shame, as a couple we both like to eat together. The Sports Bar does fruit, snacks,burgers,hotdogs, cake, croissant, sandwiches, all day every day. This was so handy as day trips that start early morning, we could go and grab some breakfast to take with us. Also great A/C. Evening entertainment = This was OK, bingo,quizzes need to be longer than 30 minutes. Singers were ok but mostly in Spanish which is not that enjoyable when you're there for 2 weeks and have no idea what they are singing about. Dancers were very good, they put on some good shows in the evenings. They did a audience participation one night as it was pouring with rain so quite quiet, dad dancing competition which was hilarious, so maybe some more light hearted entertainment like this. Bit more variety too. Beach is lovely, but there was lots of seaweed coming in, they did a fantastic job and placing it into piles and loading it on trucks. They worked hard for days ( and nights ). Tui Rep = Jeroen, we booked all our trips through Tui as it was our first time to the dominican. He was so helpful and friendly. Gave us good info at the meeting the first morning we were there. We did pay a little bit more probably but we were happy with that, just felt comfortable knowing it was all done by tui. The trips were small parties which was nice, no big groups. All included comfortable travel, drinks, food, great guides, and brilliant drivers. Highly recommend tui day trips. STAFF = EVERY MEMBER OF STAFF WORKS HARD AT RUI BAMBU. THEY ARE FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL,NOTHING IS TOO MUCH. THEY KEEP THE HOTEL RUNNING SMOOTHLY IN EVERY WAY. THEY ARE HAPPY,ALL SINGING,ALL DANCING LIKE EVERYONE WE MET IN THE DOMINICAN. BEAUTIFUL PLACE WITH BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE. MAKE SURE YOU BE KIND AND RESPECTFUL WHEN YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY. THANKS RIU BAMBU.
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Jun 26, 2025Awesome!
I went to the Riu Bambu with my mom and my grandpa and we loved it! The resort itself is really beautiful it was really nice and the service was good the food was great as well. The one downside of this resort are the rooms, the room rooms are very old and they look very worn down, besides the worn down room in the room you have a mini bar and some alcohol, the bed was comfortable and there were no stains on the bedsheets. The resort itself is extremely clean and so are all the restaurants. The food was really good and the drinks were also super good. We got to do two excursions which were really fun. We went in vacation inthe sargassum season which was not the best, the water was really nasty but every morning they would clean the beach which was very nice, but this to say that the sea was really nasty. The staff at Riu Bambu was really nice and they were always smiling and were just being really nice. So I would rate my experience at Riu Bambu a four out of five star and I recommend this resort if you want to go with your family.
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Jun 26, 2025
FABOULOUS HOLIDAY
Took my daughter for her 18th birthday and my 72 yr old mum came along, we all had a fantastic time and this hotel caters for all ages. Th entertainment and food was fabulous and loads to choose from. Ignore the bad reviews, honestly it was brilliant, will definitely be going back
- 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
- 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 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26