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
10027 reviews
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Jul 09, 2025Best hotel ever! 10/10
I was so skeptical after reading the negative reviews but I couldn’t cancel because it was already booked and I’m so glad that I couldn’t cancel because It was so amazing!!!! There was about 9 different restaurants to choose from with a variety of different options and the food was 10/10 each time. There were so many pools and bars all over the resort whether you wanted some quiet or with music and the beach is literally a 2 minute walk which was clean and sandy. The entertainment was 10/10 there was live music and stage performances. I went to the all pink party which was a blast unfortunately i couldn’t go to the jungle party because i had saona island booked. I had no complaints with my room only the room keys needed changing a few times. There were so many places around the resort to take nice pictures. Overall excellent I didn’t want to leave!!
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Jul 09, 2025Trashy Resort – Literally and Figuratively
From the moment we arrived, the staff tried to upsell us on “free” room upgrades in exchange for a tip. It was pushy and unprofessional, and it set the tone for a truly disappointing stay. The food was terrible—most of it was inedible, and flies were constantly swarming the buffet. Nothing we tried was actually good, which is shocking for a so-called 5-star resort. We ended up skipping meals or leaving the resort to find decent food. Our room was disgusting. The safe was locked open and unusable, the TV didn’t work, and even after multiple formal requests, no one ever came to fix anything. The only positive was housekeeping reliably providing fresh towels. The beach was filthy and clearly not maintained. Trash was scattered everywhere, and we actually watched a man cut his foot on broken glass in the sand. Completely unacceptable. The atmosphere felt like a beached Carnival cruise—loud, chaotic, and trashy. Party vibes everywhere, with blaring music and yelling late into the night. If you’re hoping for a relaxing getaway, this isn’t it. And somehow, at an all-inclusive resort, they still charge you to play air hockey or pool. Just another example of how cheap and poorly managed this place really is. Riu Republica was a huge letdown. Between the awful food, broken room amenities, dirty beach, and constant upselling, this place is nowhere near 5-star quality. I wouldn’t stay here again, and I strongly recommend others look elsewhere
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Jul 07, 2025Nice vacation
It was very nice vacation We stayed for two weeks and enjoyed it. The landscaping is gorgeous, the room is clean and functional. The buffet has a lot of to choose from - fresh fruits and veggies, fish, chicken, duck, meat… The food in buffet was much better this year. We are the beach lovers and we wish they clean the beach. The sand is getting dirty- garbage, cigarette buts, debris. They not not cleaning at all. Few years ago it was beautiful white sand. Very sad to see it now
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Jul 07, 2025
Whatever vibe you want, it’s here!
Great resort especially a partying is your vibe. Very large resort so even if you aren’t wanting to or need a break from the party, the backside is pretty quiet. Lots of young people from all over the world blowing off some steam and having great fun at pools, etc. Buffet was never super busy and always has a fair amount of people watching entertainment, as well as plenty of varied taste for culinary connoisseur. Room service is fantastic, our room was incredibly awesomely blessed with wonderful air-conditioning. A bunch of different pools with different vibes so you can have the kind of day that you want. Bring extra small denominations for tipping as it seems to go a long way with the staff. Checking out of the hotel is the only downside. It’s very organized, but not very well communicated. You have to proactively ask where your shuttle is which means you could easily miss your ride to the airport! Other than that, fantastic Stay and fantastic staff for a long weekend.
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Jul 07, 2025
Great time!
Very nice resort. A little older but well maintained and clean. Anyone with AC complaints, note the slider doors have to be closed tight for the AC to turn on. There are sensors. The buffet food was great! The Japanese restaurant was not bad but nothing amazing. The sushi was very good! Edwaul our waiter in the Buffet and Sanot the poolside bartender really made our trip memorable. I would recomment this location and will be back.
- 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