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.
By any standard of measure, Punta Cana is a traveler's paradise. Featuring an abundance of unique local culture, natural beauty and unforgettable ambiance, Punta Cana is the perfect backdrop for the indulgent luxury found at the all-inclusive Riu Republica resort.
Nine on-site restaurants create an eclectic array of dining opportunities for guests who are passionate about their palate. Combine these unique culinary offerings with swim-up bars, lounges and in-room minibars, and you have an undeniably indulgent vacation just waiting to become a reality. After a day spent exploring the vibrant hustle and bustle of Punta Cana, you can unwind at any one of the eight pools located at the resort. Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort will help you stay connected with friends and family during your stay.
All-inclusive means stress-free getaways: drinks, food and activities at your resort are included in the price of your vacay! If you've been searching for an all-inclusive Dominican Republic resort, you've come to the right place!
We are proud to support the Punta Cana Promise as part of our ongoing commitment to ensure that True Beach Lovers are safe while traveling to one of the top beach destinations in the Dominican Republic. The Punta Cana Promise reaffirms our commitment to a set of security standards in one of the safest spots in the Caribbean.
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General Policies & Fine Print
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policies - At least one person 21 years or older is required in every room February through April. 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.
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.
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
6392 reviews
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Apr 02, 2020Best vacation ever
This was our 3rd vacation at this resort. We stayed in room 3089 and had a lovely view of courtyard , the ocean and beautiful sunsets.The room was always clean and well kept with good sup ply of cold curves. The steak house and buffet offered a wonderful selection of food and drinks. The grounds were groomed and in beautiful condition. There was lots of room at any pools and lots of chairs. The jerk chicken shop was a big hit with good barbecue food. Special mention to Wandy and Gregorie at Coco,s beach bar. Great friendship from great guys. The beach is beautiful although wind and surf. A special mention to our policeman amigo Henry. The staff were all very friendly and helpful from Omayra , Fausto, Isaura and Catherine. Thanks to Junior , Jorge and Persiauo in the buffet. Wonderful vacation.
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Mar 27, 2020
Fun for Everyone
We have been to other RIU hotels in Punta Cana numerous times. This year we decided to give a RIU Republica a try. The resort is large and gives a feeling of two resorts joined in one. The newer part is farther away from the beach but not a problem. Maximum 5-10 minute walk from the farthest part, and there is a golf cart taking people to the beach if they don't feel like walking. Overall we enjoyed our vacation. There was always enough space in the restaurants and on the beach, no towel shortage. All the staff was courteous helpful and smiling. The food in the main buffet restaurant was excellent and had a lot of choices. We did not go to any of the specialty restaurants even that there was not a problem to get in, and without reservations. Most were buffet anyway. There was also a jerk chicken shack for lunches at the entrance to the beach with very good food. The entertainment during the day was just OK. Evenings were good and bad depending on the night. It was hard to find out what is on, and there were two theatres to choose from. After few days, we discovered the there is a program inside the elevator but we walked up and down the stairs. Not a good place to post it. The best part of this resort is the variety of everything, and many choices how to spend your day. Three pools (2 with swim up bars) in older section and another three in the newer ones. All with different atmosphere: rowdy, quiet, Latin etc. For each its own. Latin pool was our favorite. There were also huge waterslides in the newer section. Trips to other RIU resorts were offered twice a week to join pool parties there, and some people enjoyed this. We have seen it in the past so we did not go. The average age of guests was younger than in other resorts. But there were also people in their 60s and 70s also enjoying themselves including "body sliding" on the swim up bar counter! The theatre has very good sound system, but the stage is far back and has a low ceiling. The layout is poorly designed so theatre becomes crowded quite fast. The second theatre is much smaller and only good for some live music performances. The beach is great as everywhere on this 20 km strip. However the beach was crowded over with palapas so a bit squashy. Seems the resort planted some palm trees there so in future it can open up and still provide shade, but this may take another 10 years to happen. The waves were very strong and there was some undercurrent - not for weak swimmers. The beach was actually the weakest point of the resort due to its separation by dunes and crowdedness. We will definitely return to this resort if the price is "right".
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Mar 27, 2020Sub Par Food and Bottom of the Barrel Alcohol
We went on a group trip and stayed at this all inclusive resort. The staff was attentive and responded to just about all of our issues in a timely manner. Aesthetically the resort was appealing, however here were a number of things that we simply didn't enjoy about this resort. Including the following: 1. The shower was clogged upon arrival and the electricity went out twice while we were there. 2. The in room mini bar was NOT restocked upon arrival. The alcohol dispenser had empty or half filled bottles in it. 3. Third and most importantly, the food, with the exception of the jerk chicken stand, was NOT GOOD at all. The seafood tasted day old and the there wasn't much variety in any of the menu's.
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Mar 26, 2020
Fantastic trip!
The service was incredible, the room was great with a fantastic view, and the food was really good! There was a warning about the inadequate beach chairs, but we found that there were plenty of chairs on the beach. Don't forget to try the very good chicken place next to the beach.
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Mar 22, 2020
Vacation 2020
This is the second time we have stayed at this resort. Angel, Jose, Rocky and Dennis made our stay a very memorable one. We have gone to the Dominican 5 times. The people are the most gracious and kind we have encountered. We have been all over and have not bee as pleased with our service. I am sure we will be back. My husband is a very picky eater but he had no trouble finding something either at the buffet or one of the specialty restaurants to eat. We were in the midst of this virus and the employees there didn't even flinch. They made sure they were doing what they could to make our vacation a good one. Even with all the uncertainty of what was going on at home and around the world.