Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

4.5 star property

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Aerial view
7 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property entrance
Reception hall
9 bars/lounges, 3 swim-up bars, 3 poolside bars

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Playa de Arena Gorda, Higuey Riu Complex, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Place, Arena Gorda Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Water Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Blanca Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite (U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(107 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(122 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (L)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (E)

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Villa (Suite Superior (+18 yrs. Room), E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Villa (Suite Superior | 18+ | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Villa with internal view

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Villa (Junior Suite | 18+ | B2C-CA)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Villa (Junior Suite | 18+ | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Superior, E)

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Villa (Suite Superior | 18+ | U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Villa, Superior L)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | C)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | U)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | U)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | U)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Superior | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club 18+ | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Pool | Elite Club 18+ | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Pool |Front Sea View|Elite Club 18+|L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Friends&Family,Tropical View | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Room (Friends & Family, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Courtyard View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club | +18 | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club | +18 | SwimUp | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Elite Club | +18 | SwimUp | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | C)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-Up | Elite Club | 18+ | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | C)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Room (Friends & Family | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room (Friends&Family,Tropical View | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | L)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Suite Junior with Garden View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

Room Superior with internal view

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Double Room Superior with internal view

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

Family Room -5 guests- Superior with internal view

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

Family Room -6 guests-

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

Suite Premium

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Room Premium with Pool View

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Premium with Pool View

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Premium with Sea View

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Junior with Garden View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

Luxury property on the beach, with 7 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 8 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive offers 994 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

3 outdoor tennis courts, a health club and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 7 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Arena Gorda Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at Taino, one of the property's 8 restaurants and 9 bars/lounges
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the 7 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to reflexology, massages or aromatherapy at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes 3 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and a steam room
  • Guests like the room service and bar
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Arena Gorda Beach and 7 minutes by car from Cocotal Golf and Country Club
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

As a guest of Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive, you'll find a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 7 outdoor swimming pools. There are 8 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 3 swim-up bars and 9 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a health club, and a steam room are also featured at the luxury Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive was completed in September 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Punta Cana property.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Taino – This buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Krystal - Gourmet – This restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Zen – This theme restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
La Bámbola – This theme restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Agave – This theme restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Water activities

Kayaking
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball
Children's club

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 poolside bars
  • 3 swim-up bars
  • 8 restaurants
  • 9 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Agave
  • Krystal - Gourmet
  • La Bámbola
  • Taino
  • Zen

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 18 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
When a room reservation includes a return airport transfer at no charge, it's essential to respond to the supplier's message to arrange the shuttle service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1221 out of 2186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 493 out of 2186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 228 out of 2186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 2186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 2186 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica Ann

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mekhi E

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all the RIU is an absolutely amazing stay. The hotel was absolutely gorgeous, clean and the staff is top tier. The pools are always clean, the beach is stunning, swim up bars were so much fun, and the staff truly makes the place what it is. Rafiel the bartender at the swim up bar was our favorite, there were so many other staff that was just lovely. The only reason it got 4 stars I would say is the food. It needs actual Dominican food there. The American country restaurant was disgusting. The buffet had something for everyone the food was better but all in all it needs a spot that has authentic Dominican food with flavor. I went to DR with my family I want Dominican food too.
Back courtyard
Rafiel is the best!
Back courtyard
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean staff, great restaurant
Italian restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, overall a great experience and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIEMONE

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahendra K.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes thank you Room was very clean Staff/amenities were great Rooms were cleaned nicely everyday I would like to give Riu Palace Bavaro more than 5 star rating. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like the beach needed more sand, there were a lot of bushes, trees, and roots. The sand started only by the water, and the rest was covered by the trees and sun loungers. The sunloungers were old, and some had holes in them. The food was plentiful and there were a lot of options, however, many fruits were taseteless or bitter, the fresh squeezed juises were diluted with water, and thus became tasteless. Some of the food was prepared poorly, and either too raw or overdone. The whole resort uses Pepsi products, however, all Pepsi was diet, and tasted accourdingly. The veriety of sodas was diet Pepsi (no word diet on the label, however, if you read it, it said zero carbs), 7up, and orange soda. The specialty restaraunts were inconsistent, and we went to one restaraunt twice within 3 days, and it felt like we were in different restaraunt each time. The food was prepared differently, and what tasted well one night, was unedible the other. The staff spoke mainly Spanish, and as Engliah speaking guests, we sometiems struggled to communicate. The resort was clean, and the room was comfortable. The pools were well maintained, and the bars carried brand names of alcohol, however, when i asked for a margarita at three different bars, i got something that contained tequila, but it was not a margarita. The best part of the resort was the location, pools, and the rooms. The biggest disappointment was the food, and the diet Pepsi... will try again somewhere else...
Poor quality fruits. Everything was either sour or tasteless.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian Veléz

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, so clean the whole hotel incliding pools, green areas, public restsrooms are so conforting, we would defintly come back to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rondolph

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Faye

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Quincy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had some challenges checking in. Disappointed water amenities were not available.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ANTONIO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saona tours recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Puran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was horrible. Took 30min to get room sort out. Paid3 months for a room that was not sorted out. Person said he give me an up grade but lie. It was the exact room I paid for.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible food ants and cleaning lady stole money out my luggge rooms had to be changed 3 times the 1 room ready had people in it 2 room ants 3 room stolem mibey
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glorymar

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Drusille

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have been to this property in the past and enjoyed it but this time things were different and not as enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025