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 at time of check-in)
• Late check-out (subject to availability at time of departure)
• Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)
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. Marriage must be within 90 days of arrival.
Guests have daytime use of the following Riu properties: Riu Palace Punta Cana, and Riu Bambu. Guests may use facilities at these resorts, including the beach, pools, and bars. Guests may also enjoy lunch at these properties. Restrictions apply and transportation is not included. Consult hotel upon arrival for more information.
Important Information: Exchange privileges are subject to change.
The All Inclusive program includes the following amenities:
• Breakfast:
- Varied buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava
• Lunch:
- Buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts.
- Food Court with different food stalls.
- "Pepe's Food" Grill, taco station and pizza.
• Dinner (main restaurant):
- Buffets and live cooking stations.
- Special evenings (three times a week)
• Various restaurants for optional à la carte dining.
• Snacks 24 hours a day.
• For additional lunches and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants at Riu Palace Bavaro, Riu Palace Punta Cana and
Riu Bambu
• Beverages:
- International drinks with top brands 24 hours a day
- Daily signature drink
- Drinks service at pool
- Drinks at all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao)
- Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
• Room service 24 hours a day
• In-room safe
• Sports and activities:
- Beach-volleyball court and multipurpose sports pitch
- Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (daily)
- Gym
- At the Riu Resort: 3 tennis courts, steam bath
- Windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling equipment, small catamaran (maximum 2 people) and body board
- Water park "Splash Water World" (at the Riu Resort), open 6 times a week
- 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
• Entertainment:
- Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at "RiuLand" (daily)
- Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
- "Riu Party", theme parties for adults, several times a week
- Riu evening programme, live music or shows (daily)
• Free entry to "Pacha" discotheque and drinks (open 6 nights a week)
• All accommodation, taxes and tips included
Important Information: All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes.
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
10828 reviews
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Aug 27, 2025Family vacation
RIU Palace Bavaro was great! Very family friendly & good food! Most of my drinks were top shelf liquor. They also offer roundtrip transport- which is a plus. The only thing they need to work on is the room service menu. It is very limited, please add pancakes and eggs for breakfast. Also, the kids and parents would enjoy chicken nuggets and fries.
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Aug 27, 2025Service doesn’t live up to the Riu brand
The customer service was horrible. This was my bachelorette party trip and most of the employees working in the buffet or the restaurant were very rude or they had a very negative attitude. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel just because it. Also the AC in rooms doesn’t work properly. I was sweating at nights! Very uncomfortable. They did have a lot of food options and the asian restaurant was very tasty!
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Aug 27, 2025Exceptional Palacial Experience
Amazing. This was our second all-inclusive resort experience and we were impressed. Airport transfer was perfect - although getting this reserved wasn’t clearly outlined on the RIU website when I booked. Only found out about it when I called the RIU reservations and asked about it. The resort was huge and impeccably maintained. Had two connecting rooms which were large and well equipped. Comfy beds. Several pools that were very well maintained with lots of chairs. The buffet for lunch and dinner was exceptional - food being cooked right in front of you. The specialty restaurants were also very diverse - we had no issue getting in to any of them. The Candy store with ice cream and cupcakes (no candy) was terrible - don’t bother. Otherwise all the bars were great and I was able to get my drink made the same way no matter where I went. Evening entertainment was also nice. Beach was well maintained. Overall a lovely stay!
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Aug 26, 2025
Ok. To visit once.
The rooms were clean and roomy. The staff was nice. The food was good, nothing special. The steakhouse was disappointing. The bar staff were friendly, never much of a line. Pools seemed clean. No evening adult entertainment. Every night at 8pm was Rui Land and baby shark children song and dance by staff. There were after hours parties for those interested. Walking from one facility to another for activities after dark was creepy. The gift shop and sundries is overpriced. $30 for a small sunscreen.
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Aug 26, 2025Big Dissatisfaction
Not safe for family vacation! Drunk people everywhere, random people doing “maintenance inside room” . Thank God I was in the room both times ! One time they man came to do lock maintenance ( lock was working ) second time man came to fix bathroom faucet ( again faucet was working ) we did not call for it ! Unbelievable! Food undercooked! Only Asian restaurant was good! No security cameras on hallways only by elevators! Very bad experience! Resort is beautiful! Needs better management! So disappointed RIU !
- 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