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. 
Hotel Promotions
Honeymoon Inclusions.
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.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 06 Jan 2023 to 23 Dec 2026;27 Jun 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2025 to 23 Dec 2026;24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Up to $1426 in Resort Credits.
Guests will receive up to $1426 in coupons per room towards the purchase of Spa Services, Scuba Diving, Golf, Rental Car, Photography,Casino, Shopping and Wedding Services.  Additional details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.

Important Information: Guests will receive coupons at check-in.  The total of credits is per room for guests 21 and older.  Resort credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable, and cannot be used on future stays.  Resort credits can be used as a discount only for selected services.  Credits cannot be exchanged for cash.  Promotion is subject to availability and can change without notice.  Restrictions may apply.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Nov 2024 to 22 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Up to $2086 in Resort Credits.
Guests will receive up to $2086 in coupons per room towards the purchase of Spa Services, Scuba Diving, Golf, Rental Car, Photography,Casino, Shopping and Wedding Services.  Additional details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.

Important Information: Guests will receive coupons at check-in.  The total of credits is per room for guests 21 and older.  Resort credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable, and cannot be used on future stays.  Resort credits can be used as a discount only for selected services.  Credits cannot be exchanged for cash.  Promotion is subject to availability and can change without notice.  Restrictions may apply.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Nov 2024 to 22 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Endlessly Fun Adults Only Vacation Experience.
Endless Fun Includes:

•Friends & Social Groups Getaways

•Active weekly foam party at the pool** and weekly beach party"

•Free access to RIU Pool Party (Pink & Jungle Parties) at RIU Punta Cana Complex, transportation included"

•Weekly RIU Party on site"

•Natural sand dunes boarding the beach area"


Important Information: Inclusions are subject to change without notice.

Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 13 Jun 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 13 Jun 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
All Inclusive Amenities
All meals and snacks
Breakfast: Full American breakfast buffet and live cooking stations
Lunch: Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations . Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts, Jerk station
Dinner: Buffets and live cooking stations. Special evenings: themed buffets (three times a week)
Optional dining:

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)
 

Appropriate attire required for dinner. 

Snacks 24 hours a day

Beverages:

Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
Premium branded drinks throughout hotel
Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
In-room safe

Sports and activities:

Beach volleyball court
Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (daily)
Windsurfing, kayaking, small catamaran, body board, snorkelling equipment
1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
Water park ""Splash Water World"", open 6 times a week
Gym, steam bath, whirlpool bath

Entertainment:

Daytime entertainment programme (daily)
Live music, Riu evening programme or shows (daily)
""Riu Get Together Party"", theme parties, once a week
Free entry to ""Pacha"" discotheque and drinks (open 6 nights a week)

At the Riu Resort, 6 km away (transport included):

""Riu Pool Party"", theme parties for adults, twice a week
 
All accommodation, taxes and tips included.

All hotel guests are required to wear an ""All Inclusive"" wristband for identification purposes.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 06 Jan 2023 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2023 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

Resort Details

Various restaurants and bars serve a variety of delicious cuisines.
OnSite Dining
  • Various Bars

    - Coco's Bar on the Beach
    - Macao Bar
    - Aquatic Bar
    - Poolside bar with plaza and stage

  • Various Restaurants
    Main 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)
Bilingual staff, an exercise gym, daily housekeeping and more are available.
On-Site Amenities
  • 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

Water sports, nightlife, direct access to the beach, nearby golf and more fun activities are available.
On-Site Recreation
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Motorized Water Sports †
  • Pool
    There are 3 swimming pools on the property.
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
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.

† Fees may apply

Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 10045 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Loved it

    All the negative views were so wrong I don’t know why they even said the food was bad it was actually really good!! We enjoyed the parties and entertainment throughout our stay we met so many people from all over no one was from the same place!! I would recommend this resort a million times over!!

    Jul 16, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Horrible maintenance/ no English speaking employees

    I unfortunately was sold on this resort off tiktok. I was excited to go knowing it was a party resort after staying at RIU in Mexico and Jamaica with no issues. We stayed 5 days and changed rooms 3 times. Which did not help with the issues. The first room was extremely dirty, room 2 shower did not work. Room 3 toilet did not work.which did not get fixed until the day before we left. Unable to receive proper help since no management spoke English. The only positive was the parties and jerk chicken but I would not stay here again for free

    Jul 16, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Worst experience so far...

    Unfortunately, had the worst experience my husband and I have had traveling. Our mistake for not checking that this was a "party" hotel, we acknowledge that. However, from beginning to end, not a positive experience. We arrived at the hotel and were pretty much forced to leave our luggage with the bellman, even when we did not need help... There was a wait for check-in and the front desk agents were not attentive at all. We asked for a quiet room and were assigned on the side that seemed quieter, away from the beach but right next to the stairs and elevators. Once in our room, the AC and the fan were extremely noisy, so we had to turn them off to be able to sleep and we could still hear the fridge and anyone going back to their rooms after having a party... late at night. The beds and pillows were smelly, it was disgusting. You could smell sweat. We asked to have the sheets changed; it took a couple of requests to get them changed. We felt on high alert when coming back to the room, not being able to have the basic need of cleanliness, safety and hygiene met. We asked for extra pillows three times to different people, never received them. I unfortunately got sick after eating at one of the venues and we did not feel comfortable eating there anymore, which defeats the purpose of staying at an "all inclusive". We witnessed cooks grabbing tips with their hands, and then grabbing bread... Also, at the bar grabbing plastic cups and rinsing them at the pool before reusing them again... We had 6 nights booked, managed to stay through 3 and left. Towels at the pool, during those three days, no towels were available. We heard another guest complain about the same issue. You were told "30 minutes", but in reality, no towels came. When we checked out early, long wait, my husband wanted to drop the keys for us to leave and was told he had to wait to get an "exit pass", it did not make sense! Then I tried to have someone cut the wristband from my hand and was told I had to wait in line again... no worries, we left. The only thing I can say we kind of enjoyed was the show by one of the pools a female and male singer. Also, at the gift shop, longest process for check-out, they were handwriting out each item you bought and then charging you. Will not be back, will not recommend. Hopefully we will be able to get some sort of refund...

    Jul 15, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great Stay Overall

    Great food selection and service on resort and great location! The groups of young kids taking advantage of lower drinking age in the DR need greater supervision - that is my only negative concern.

    Jul 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Never Going Back

    I stayed at Riu Republica in Punta Cana from July 10–14, 2025, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst resort experiences I’ve had. The resort looks nothing like the photos. It’s extremely outdated and poorly maintained. Our shower was dirty upon arrival, and despite making multiple cleaning requests through the RIU app, it wasn’t cleaned until the day before we left. The WiFi was a nightmare—my phone wouldn’t connect to the free version, and when a concierge suggested I purchase the upgraded WiFi, I did—and it still didn’t work. I was still charged with no resolution. What made the stay even worse was the lack of cleanliness throughout the entire resort. The pools and restaurants were full of people smoking, which made relaxing or enjoying meals uncomfortable and unhealthy. The whole experience felt chaotic and far from the “adults-only paradise” the resort claims to be. This was not the relaxing getaway we were promised, and I would not recommend Riu Republica to anyone looking for a clean, well-run, or enjoyable all-inclusive resort.

    Jul 14, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • 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
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 :

    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

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