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Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro

4.0 of 5
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana 74100, Dominican Republic
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Charleston, South Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I am writing this as I sit on the balcony on our last morning. This is the 4th annual mommy trip with the girls. This was the first time at this hotel, although the past 3 years we stayed at the RIU palace. This is newest hotel here for RIU. On our first night we were in the main building... More

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Buffalo, New York
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39 reviews 39 reviews
35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This resort was Very Nice. The room was huge with a Jet tube in it. It also had a full bar in the room. The shower was not always hot but luke warm. The bed was a little on the short side. I'm only 6ft tall but I was not able to lay out completely without my feet hanging off.... More

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Dallas, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Riu Palace Bavaro – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic We just returned on May 10th after arduous connections on American Airlines via Miami. I have to say arriving and especially departing from the Dominican Republic is long and tiring getting through customs/immigration. Just don’t forget your $10.00 per person fee for your tourist visa upon arrival! The 4 star property is... More

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chicago, ill
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

RIU PALACE BAVARO REVIEW 04.24. – 05.04.2013 My husband, I, and 2 friends just returned from eleven day stay at the RIU Palace Bavaro Dominican Republic for our wedding anniversary. It was absolutely AMAZING. We booked our reservation based on TripAdvisor reviews, as we have done for other hotels in the recent past. We travel on average three times per... More

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Bronx, New York
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

From the moment we got to the lobby, we knew we made the right choice by booking this specific resort. Riu Palace Bavaro (don't get it confused with riu palace punta cana) is by far the best resort out of the entire Riu complex. It's luxurious, modern, chic, clean, has an amazing stafff that makes you feel like you're family... More

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Baltimore
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

This was our 5th trip to Punta Cana but our 1st stay at the new Riu Palace Bavaro. The accommodations were excellent. Plenty of choices for your meals but we ate mainly in the main restaurant. These aren't 5 star restaurants, but the food is plentiful and there is always something that we liked. We've stayed previously in te Riu... More

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toronto, ontario
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22 reviews 22 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This was our first time to the Riu Palace Bavaro and we definitely enjoyed! My husband and I travelled with our 2 17 year old teen boys and a good time was had by all. The staff was exceptionally friendly, especially the front desk. We booked two rooms for the 4 of us and they were very modern and spacious.... More

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NJ, USA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I stayed here for 4 nights at the end of April/beginning of May 2013 and really enjoyed it. I'll start from the beginning with the airport. It's an open air terminal so there's a tropical feel as soon as you get off the plane. We had to walk down stairs off the plane onto the tarmac and take a bus... More

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Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This place is terrific! 1). The beach is BEAUTIFUL. It's all white sand beaches, so not hard to go in the ocean and out, which was a concern for my mom with back problems. So easy. The ocean is crystal clear. 2). It's one of the cleanest hotel/resort I have ever seen! They constantly have staff cleaning and it shows.... More

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Lakewood Ranch, Florida USA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We just arrived back from a 1 week stay (April 30 - May 7). Pros: Reception, Housekeeping, Cleanliness, Bar Staff, Servers, Entertainment Staff, Capaccino Cafe Cons: All Tile Floors are very slippery and extremely hot by pool area, Some German guests are very rude, long walk around the pool to get to lunch buffet, no bar service by kiddie pool,... More

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Address: Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana 74100, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > La Altagracia Province > Punta Cana
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
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Ranked #24 of 99 hotels in Punta Cana
Price range (per night): INR11,104 - 22,426
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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