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 from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10045 reviews
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Jul 16, 2025Loved 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!!
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Jul 16, 2025Horrible 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
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Jul 15, 2025Worst 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...
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Jul 14, 2025Great 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.
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Jul 14, 2025
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.
- 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