What We Love
- All-inclusive luxury services, including 24-hour room service throughout the week.
- Dabble in the flavors and smells of exquisitely prepared world cuisine at the resort's onsite restaurants.
- Spend much-needed lounge time at one of eight swimming pools, some of which feature popular swim-up bars.
Things to Know
- This adults-only hotel is suitable for guests ages 18 and older.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- The resort is 17 miles from Punta Cana International Airport.
Resort Details
- Various Bars
- Coco's Bar on the Beach
- Macao Bar
- Aquatic Bar
- Poolside bar with plaza and stage - Various RestaurantsMain Restaurant:- Breakfast: Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava- Lunch: Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations Jerk station Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts- Dinner: Buffets and live cooking stations. Special evenings: themed buffet (three times a week)
Various restaurants section:- Asian restaurant (buffet)- Italian restaurant (buffet)- Two Kulinarium restaurants (à la carte)- Indian restaurant (buffet)- Spanish restaurant (à la carte, buffet starters and dessert)- Steakhouse (à la carte)Romantic open air dinner (reservations required, additional charge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Baggage hold
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Bell staff/porter
- Bilingual staff
- Car rental desk†
- Children not allowed
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage hold
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Bell staff/porter
- Bilingual staff
- Car rental desk†
- Children not allowed
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Ice machine
- Lobby
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Water sports†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
† Fees may apply
- Direct access to a beach
- Garden
- Gym
- Motorized Water Sports †
- PoolThere are 3 swimming pools on the property.
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
- Golf †This hotel has negotiated a special golf agreement with Punta Blanca Golf Club to provide preferential conditions and additional value to our guests.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
9995 reviews
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Jun 28, 2025Ignore negative comments
Just back from 2weeks at the Riu Republica and what can we say apart from IGNORE NEGATIVE COMMENTS!!! We very nearly cancelled after reading the reviews and are so pleased we decided to give it a go. Here is our experience: Adults only - We are not party people but you can always find quiet places near one of the many pools or bars. Though the party pools and evenings seemed to have everyone enjoying themselves. Restaurants - we had no problem booking for the steakhouse, the steaks and burgers were delicious and cooked just as we asked for. During our stay we also tried the Kaori Asian, Italian, Spanish speciality restaurants and all staff were attentive and food variety very good. Both buffet restaurants were also good with a massive choice! Pool areas - clean and drinks brought to you while in the pool. Sun-beds always available in the shade or full sun. Water slides fun. Beach - the seaweed was kept cleared by staff, lovely sandy beach walks. Saw staff taking drinks round on the beach. Entertainment - varied on the two stages, also entertainment on beach with acrobats on one of the days we were there - which was amazing. The Pink and Jungle pool parties took place at nearby Riu hotels, though we didn’t go we did see queues for the free transport. Rooms - we went with friends and all our rooms were good size, massive large bed, clean, fresh towels daily and bedding changed when requested. Hot water worked perfectly in the shower. Air Con worked in all 3 rooms. Mini bar including selected spirits replenished every 2 days though you can request daily by using the Riu app. The whole hotel area had cleaners all the time so no rubbish laying around. Areas were lit at night so no problem walking back to rooms after evening drinks (we were in the quiet side by waterslides), lifts not always working but with the top floor only being the 3rd it was good exercise after all the delicious food and drinks! Holidays are definitely what you make them and this was helped by the staff and great Riu Republica resort.
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Jun 28, 2025
Riu Republica
The resort is what you make it, the negative reviews is not really true I had a pleasant stay and the food at the magu restaurant is more quality than the other buffet restaurant. I would also like to add there are two sides to the resort one is the noisy side and the quite side. You will find that the noisy side has more of the younger rowdy crowd who tend to make more mess than the quite side of the resort. The staff is really polite and friendly always trying to meet your expectations. If you are a person who complains about every little detail and don’t like to party this resort is not for you.
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Jun 26, 2025Staff attention and kindness made a difference in the week.
Our family was spoiled and pampered (even when the tipping was not obviously intended). There was a disabled elderly in our group, and Main (captain) waiter and waiter David on the Steakhouse were beyond accommodating and focused on her, which made the family very happy. For a birthday celebration, we just mentioned it to the Maitre Pedrito and Buffet waiters Jazmine and Feliciano, and they made the birthday person very happy, going beyond their duties to make her feel special. In general service was outstanding. Beach has lots of chairs and resting spaces. We did not have to go early to get a good spot. No rocks on the sand. We had lots of algae on the sand, but that is not related to the hotel. Be cautious of the food identification tags on the buffet since most of the time it doesn't match the items. I found the furniture, towels and beach chairs to be either stained or wore down. But the sheets in the bed were clean. Pillows are fluffy and clean as well. Mini Bar can be easyly restocked and water bottles are fairly big and available. Entertainment choices were available but I didn't find activities promotion: if you want to participate or join activities you must ask for the schedule. Souvenir store is nicely stocked. Customer Service rep Stephanie is highly efficient and fast finding solutions for a room issue. Pool bartenders (Specially Yani or Yuni) are always interacting with customers and actually listening to your drinks request.
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Jun 25, 2025Total Disaster - Take me back to Playa del Carmen!
Worst vacation! A/C stayed constantly on high making room unbearably cold especially at night. No blanket was found in closet and it took almost 2 days to get one after I requested on portal like they asked. Had to confront them at front desk...twice! Bath towels were dingy white with no wash cloths. Floors were disgusting as if they don't sweep or mop. Shower was moldy with rust on shower. Two of the liquor bottles were empty when we arrived and they only restocked the mini fridge every two days. They were always out of pool towels and when we finally got some, they smelled like mildew. I counted 3 cats roaming around the resort. The trash cans around the resort were constantly full and no one ever picked up the dirty dishes that got stacked on the trash can which is probably the reason the cats roam around. The beach was trashed and actually had chicken bones scattered which I assume are from the jerk chicken shack. The vendors on the beach didn't make things better. Finally, the food was horrible except for the fresh fruit. I could tell they recycled lunch food for dinner too. The dining facility though was the only part of the resort where the workers were friendly. Otherwise, everyone was rude and needs customer service training. We've always used Riu resorts for our vacations but after this trip, I'm going to re-think it.
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Jun 25, 2025Very bad experience.
Would not recommend this resort. We had 3 rooms 6 girls. #1 Had no air or hot water in all 3 rooms. They did accommodate us to change two rooms but the one room still had no air or hot water. #2. Some one that were staying there smashed the elevator door in could not use the elevator for 3 days. #3 some kids sprayed the fire extinguishers fire alarm went off and the floor had to be evacuated at 2:00 a.m. in the morning. #4. When we moved into the room the second day they were painting the walls when we were walking in I don't know why there were painting to cover the walls I didn't want to know.And when I was packing yesterday I noticed the paint was all over my suitcase. Very very dirty resort.
- AdvisoryAll Student/Spring Breaker Group reservations are strictly On Request and will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the corresponding Destination Sales Department. Guest disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not allowed. If a Student/Spring Breaker Group is accepted a. Minimum Age requirement: 21 years of age or older. b. Hotel may request proof of age in the form of passport or official ID
- 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 :1. Student / Spring Breaker Groups (21 years of age or older) will be accepted ONLY at Riu Santa Fé hotel.
2. All Student / Spring Breaker Group reservations are strictly On Request and will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the corresponding Destination Sales Department. RIU Hotels & Resorts reserves the right of admission and may reject any request at its sole discretion.
3. If a Student / Spring Breaker Group is accepted:
a. The number of rooms will be deducted from the contracted allotments
b. Minimum Age requirement: 21 years of age or older.
c. The Hotel may request proof of age in the form of passport or official ID
d. Each room must submit a signed liability agreement upon check-in.
4. At all other RIU properties Student Groups / Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year.
5. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense.
a. Parties in rooms are not permitted
6. Student / Spring Breaker Groups must comply with any protocols (hotel and government) in place at the time of stay at the hotel.
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. - Early Departure Policy
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26