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Hotel overview
The Riu Palace Bavaro is a fabulous 24-hour All-Inclusive beachfront hotel located on Arena Gorda beach in Bavaro, Punta Cana. Enjoy sunbathing on one of the most paradisiacal beaches in Punta Cana or take a refreshing dip in one of the 9 pools, 3 with a swim-up bar. Accommodations include brand new and spacious Friends & Family rooms as well as the Elite Club by Riu concept for Adults only with swim-up rooms in premium locations and additional perks.
The hotel offers an endless number of recreational and sports options like beach volleyball, snorkelling, kayaking, a gym and RIU Fit activities as well as 3 Tennis courts, a multipurpose sports court and the Riu Splash Water World water park in the resort.
For the little guests you will find the Riu Land Kids club with an open air playground, a cinema and a pool and also a Mini Splash with slides and a pirate boat.
There are 32 food and beverage venues with everything from a breakfast buffet to an all-American favorites restaurant, from a food court to an ice cream parlor, a coffee shop and more. For dinner you can choose one of the a-la-carte restaurants serving Mexican, Asian, Italian and fusion cuisine or the Steakhouse and of course the main buffet.
Evenings are filled with nightly shows and live music at the hotel theatre. You can dance the night away at Riu Pacha discotheque and Riu Party events in the resort or enjoy the elegant atmosphere in the Lobby bar and try a handcrafted drink from the Mixology cart.
Location
Punta Cana - BeachProperty information
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Hotel details
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General policies & fine print
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: Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any RIU property, at any time during the year. RIU Hotels & Resorts, reserves the right to withhold admission to any Spring Breaker. The hotel reserves the right of admission and may request clients to show passport or official ID to prove full identification. Guests can and will be removed from the property at their own expense in case of any disturbance or complaint from other guests or hotel staff. Parties in rooms are not allowed. Spring break groups or unruly behavior is not allowed all year round at any property.
The connecting Junior Suites has a minimum occupancy of 4 in each room booked.
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 Penalty: 1 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26
Ratings & reviews
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10473 reviews
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Feb 25, 2025Great hotel - highly recommend.
Great hotel to visit! Room 6221 was spacious, immaculately clean, and serviced daily. When the coffee wasn’t being restocked, I requested it through the app, and by the time we returned to the room, it was already there. There was plenty of space around the pools—no need to worry about towels reserving beds at 6 AM! The staff were lovely and couldn’t have been more helpful. I didn’t actually see anyone cleaning the pool at any time, but the facilities and water were spotless, so perhaps they did it when I wasn’t around. The food felt repetitive at times, but the à la carte restaurants more than made up for it. The quality there was outstanding, and the steakhouse comes highly recommended. Overall, it was a very relaxing and satisfying holiday with no mishaps or issues.
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Feb 25, 2025
AMAZING TIME AT THE BAVARO PALACE
We had a great week! The resort is BEAUTIFUL. The grounds are IMMACULATE. Zero bugs, animals, etc. etc. The rooms are spacious and clean always. We had a Junior Connecting Suite with Garden View & it was perfect for our family with (2) teens. The staff at the hotel are AMAZING & friendly always. Jesus at the Breakfast Buffet welcomed us every morning with his smile & "HOLA MI FAMILIA!" When we were leaving on our final day he chased my kids down to say goodbye and it's all they talked about the whole flight home - Jesus is missed. Esmerelda at the Steakhouse hostess station is accommodating and kind! She always got us in for dinner! The food is what you'd expect at an all inclusive resort & we had no complaints - there was always something for everyone. The beach is clean & the pools are too - we never struggled to find chairs at either and didn't have to rush down every AM to save our seats. The room service was prompt and always available & the housekeeping always provided us with clean towels, turned our beds down, made flowers out of the sheets and made us feel right at home. The resort is very big and you can walk around from hotel to hotel. WE CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN!
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Feb 24, 2025
A great Vacation at the RIU Palace Bavaro
We stayed at the Riu Palace Bavaro in February. The hotel was completely remodeled in 2024, and boy was it great. The rooms sparkled and the lobby and restaurants were awe-inspiring The food was excellent at all of the restaurants and the buffet. Ricardo, one of the baggage handlers was invaluable and even made a new band for my wife's watch after hers broke. Lucien, one of the management team was always helping travelers including us. The hotel is very lucky to employ her. We had some trouble getting home but with Lucien's help pressuring the Nexus representative, Pablo, we finally were able to leave, I would highly recommend this Hotel, but I would not recommend Sunwing Airlines.
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Feb 24, 2025Feb break with adult sons
Beautiful clean resort, friendly staff, excellent amenities. Fairly large but not overly so. We enjoyed our Elite upgrade in Villa 43 which was close to the pools and beach. Meals were very good at Zen and the Steak house. The nightly buffet was just okay. I found the meats to be quite dried out. The food court is an excellent idea and the stations were very good, esp the Wok, Tico Taco and Pizza. These ladies and men are working so hard in the heat but always have a smile. I didn’t enjoy the Sweet station but my kids did! Loved the cappuccino bar. Angela made our Capps every morning and she had the friendliest smile. The entertainment staff work very hard. In fact, I thought all staff were very busy, friendly and accommodating throughout the day. The lobby is beautiful and the grounds are very well kept.
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Feb 24, 2025
Newly renovated Palace Bavaro is the best mix of fun and relaxation
We stayed in the Villas in the Deluxe Superior Junior Suite (non elite/ no swim out) Top floor 4035. This seems the best value for the experience. Great access to the restaurants and pools. Excellent views of the ocean and pool areas. Food was very good at the buffet. We also had excellent food at the steakhouse and Asian restaurants. The staff makes you feel welcome everywhere. Don’t miss the booze cart features after dinner. Hector and the other mixologists earn their tips. “See you 5 minutes” The resort has the right mix of party and chill. A bonus was getting to see the Michael Jackson show again in the performance theater. We wouldn’t hesitate to return to this resort again.