Punta Cana Setting
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Punta Cana, DO
Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive
Playa de Arena Gorda
5 stars · Guest score 8.6/10
About this hotel
Luxurious Accommodation Indulge in a stay at Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive, offering air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and private balconies overlooking the stunning garden. Abundant Facilities Enjoy a variety of facilities including an outdoor pool, fitness center, hot tub, and entertainment staff, ensuring a memorable and relaxing vacation experience. Exciting Activities From tennis matches to windsurfing adventures, there's something for everyone at this 5-star hotel in Punta Cana. Book now for an unforgettable all-inclusive getaway at Riu Palace Bavaro!
Highlights
Guest Comfort & Service
Experience attentive service and modern amenities in air-conditioned rooms with private balconies for a relaxing stay.
Exclusive Amenities & Dining
Relax in the outdoor pool, hot tub, and enjoy a variety of entertainment and activities for a memorable vacation.
Facilities
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Swimming pool
- Private parking
- Outdoor pool
- Accessible parking
- Pool bar
- Kids' pool
All 87 facilities
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Tour desk
- Golf course
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Tennis court
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Car hire
- Children's playground
- Breakfast in the room
- Massage services
- Windsurfing
- Spa/wellness center
- Barber/beauty shop
- Currency exchange
- Babysitting/child services
- Billiards
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Beachfront
- Minimarket on site
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Snack bar
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Water park
- Water sport facilities on site
- Evening entertainment
- Public Bath
- Nightclub/DJ
- Entertainment staff
- Water slide
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Wine/champagne
- Sun umbrellas
- Coffee Shop on site
- Shallow end
- Steam room
- Beauty Services
- Fitness classes
- Beach
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Food delivered to guest room
- Access to health care professionals
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Live music/performance
- Themed dinner nights
- Broadcast Live sport events
Check-in & checkout
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
Rooms & rates
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Guest sentiment
- Cleanliness7.2
Multiple reviews report dirty rooms on arrival, missing toiletries, and occasions where sheets needed changing; some praise to general cleaning exists but cleanliness is a recurring concern.
- Service9.4
Many guests praised friendly, helpful staff and specific positive interactions; however, a subset reported unfriendly or poorly trained staff and inconsistent service, producing a generally strong but uneven service picture.
- Location9.6
Numerous mentions of a large shoreline, plentiful palm trees and a nice beach; location and beachfront access are consistently highlighted as major positives.
- Room Quality7.8
Rooms are described as spacious and 'nice' by some, but several guests experienced issues (dirty on arrival, missing minibar contents, occasional maintenance problems), so room quality is mixed with room for improvement.
- Amenities9.4
Pools, multiple restaurants, children’s activities and varied resort facilities are frequently praised; some isolated issues (broken ice machine, limited wheelchair beach infrastructure) noted but amenities overall are a strong point.
- Value for Money8.4
Guests noted good variety and experiences but several commented that food quality and service did not always match price expectations; overall perceived as reasonable value with caveats.
- Food and Beverage7.0
Food opinions are mixed but trend negative in several reviews: complaints about poor quality, limited late-night options, and at least one food-sickness report, though others praised buffet variety and some restaurants.
- Overall Experience10.0
Overall sentiment is skewed positive by many guests who enjoyed the beach, pools, activities and friendly staff; significant negative comments on cleanliness and food exist, but overall many guests reported an excellent stay and willingness to return.
Guest reviews
It's quite big
It's quite big
The pools, the beach
Clean and beautiful
Clean and beautiful
Nothing
nice room
nice room
my daughter got very sick from the food
All the staff at the all areas and section was incredibly..
All the staff at the all areas and section was incredibly..
There isn't much infrastructure for people in wheelchairs to enjoy the beach. 😔
The cleanliness and the treatment of the staff
The cleanliness and the treatment of the staff