Playa de Arena Gorda, Higuey Riu Complex, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
What's nearby
Arena Gorda Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Iberostar Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Punta Blanca Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Cana Bay Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Cortecito Beach - 18 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Colonial - 8 min walk
restaurante la isabela - 12 min walk
Pool Bar - 10 min walk
Pool Bar Iberostar Bavaro - 4 min drive
Higüey Restaurante Buffet - 3 min drive
About this property
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive
At Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive, you can hit the beach to play volleyball or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll only be a five-minute drive from Iberostar Golf Course. There's plenty of fun with the 7 outdoor pools and free water park, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. Taino, one of 8 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious property include 3 poolside bars, a free kid's club and a health club. Fellow travellers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.
All-inclusive
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
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
994 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
Free children's club
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
8 restaurants
9 bars/lounges
3 poolside bars
3 swim-up bars
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Charcoal grills
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Free children's club
Free water park access
Children's pool
Playground
Free supervised childcare/activities
Local/corner shop
What to do
On the beach
Tennis
Fitness classes
Beach volleyball
Kayaking
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Windsurfing
Shopping
Pool table
Golf lessons nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
18 buildings/towers
Built in 2011
Garden
Television in common areas
Health club
Adjacent to a golf course
7 outdoor pools
Free water park
Full-service spa
3 outdoor tennis courts
Steam room
Water slide
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local culture and ecosystem education
100% renewable energy
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Art Deco architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
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.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Bavaro All Inclusive
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 7 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive?
No, this property doesn't have a casino, but Casino Avalon Princess (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and snorkelling and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 7 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive also has 3 swim-up bars and 3 poolside bars, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 8 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
Does Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive like?
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive is a short 3-minute walk from Arena Gorda Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Splash Water Park.
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Awesome!
Amazing place and service
Gerardo
Gerardo, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2024
The hotel has a good physical area. In general, the staff are polite, but at the Krystal Restaurant they were not at all helpful and seemed uninterested, especially the one at the reception. In addition, the food was cold and raw. Another criticism is the drinks served at the pool bars. They put a lot of ice in the drinks, so you end up drinking more ice than the drink.
ANDERSON D
ANDERSON D, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2024
Lorena
Lorena, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
Best spot to chill
It was amazing my first time in Dr. the staff is excellent and friendly . Make sure you download the riu app so your able to easily find activities, minbar refill request and other services.
Shane
Shane, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
7 Sep 2024
Patrick
Patrick, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
7 Sep 2024
george
george, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
22 Jul 2024
Bad service at the front desk all the time
Carlos
Carlos, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Jul 2024
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Unfortunately, our room had issues. Shower handle was broken and water temperature could not regulate. Very slippery floors at the buffet.
Ulises
Ulises, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Jul 2024
Old furniture and water leaks in the shower and bathroom.
Paul Andres
Paul Andres, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 Jun 2024
Terrible food and limited choices. Allowed thieves to harass people on the beaches and sell them lies. Awful lack of security!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Samir
Samir, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 May 2024
Nancy
Nancy, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
9 May 2024
The food was not good and there were not beverage choices. Everything in the gift shop was marked up to double the price.
Wade
Wade, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 May 2024
Nos tuvieron que cambiar de cuarto tres veces. La primera el cuarto tenía hongo en sábanas y paredes del balcón. La segunda el aire no funcionaba bien. La tercera la puerta tenía problemas con la cerradura de la tarjeta. Amerita una remodelación en general. La comida no fue la mejor tampoco. Aunque reconozco que esto suele suceder en los hoteles “all inclusive”.
Jeniffer
Jeniffer, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 May 2024
My original reservations were made for this hotel, but upon arrival we were informed that the hotel was closing, and we were switched to hotel RIU Marcos, which was a much better motel, and the facilities was exactly what we pictured goodness this hotel was closing
Shawana
Shawana, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 May 2024
Princess Sabah
Princess Sabah, 3-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
6/10 Good
2 May 2024
Sara M
Sara M, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2024
Staff at RIU is amazing, they provide excellent service. Location is great with beautiful beach 🏝️. Property is well maintained. Food is great. Spa and wellness, very good. The only thing where I would like to see some improvements are rooms that can use some updates, bed mattresses are slightly too firm for my preference.
Overall I would recommend this property to my friends and family.
Ismet
Ismet, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 May 2024
Would have given 5 stars for everything except that the entire hotel was closing the day we left for 4-month grand renovation. Should be spectacular when it reopens but during our stay they were removing art, mattresses, room fixtures etc. and halls and elevators not as clean as they could be. We felt rushed to leave.
John
John, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr 2024
I loved my stay in the resort but one thing that I feel that should be changed is that the massage is $80 for 25 min, that price is out of this world.
Dayklent
Dayklent, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr 2024
Awesome place with the nicest people ever!!
Mary Ann
Mary Ann, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Apr 2024
Good place but food can be better
Jagpreet
Jagpreet, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
29 Apr 2024
Stayed at Riu Palace Bavaro for a wedding. The only positive about my stay was there were not a lot of guests so I didn’t wait long for food, the pool was relatively empty, lots of poolside chairs to choose from and the beach wasn’t crowded with people. The negatives: lack of variety in food. The buffet areas such as Taino and montecristo had the same exact food selection. The Japanese restaurant was terrible. The Italian restaurant bampolo was used for the reception site and I was expecting Italian food. Nope… food that was served at the reception was pretty much the same food at the buffets. The rooms were older, rust seen on any metal surface. My rain shower head didn’t work in the shower so only used the handheld.
Wanted to take a relaxing bath but the water was lukewarm at best and it took almost 25 minutes to fill bc the water was coming out so slowly. I turned on the jets and water flew everywhere even onto my bed. The room was spacious for one person and the fridge was well stocked so no complaints there. Pillows were flat and uncomfortable. I had to use 3 just to feel like I was actually sleeping on any and then I woke up with sore shoulders and a stiff neck. Toilets didn’t flush well, had to stand holding the flush button down until everything actually flushed down. The pool area was decent, beach was nice. Ordered some pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris and they were gross I couldn’t drink them. This is my second time staying at a Riu resort. Never again.
NINA
NINA, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
29 Apr 2024
My stay at Riu was, by far, the worst resort experience I have ever had. One of the bartenders DRUGGED my friend and I at the Riu Party. About halfway through her drink, she realized something was wrong and we stopped drinking. She was sick for the next three days.
There was actual poop splattered on our bathroom door when we got there and the bed sheets smelled like mildew. The pools were filthy, and all the food was way overcooked.
On top of that, the service was terrible. The server around the pool area was rude. We waited 40 minutes for a drink IF we got our drinks at all. One day, he refused to take my friend's drink order at all.
When my friend contacted the hotel directly about how she was drugged, they told her she needed to contact Expedia, as if Expedia was responsible for their bartenders drugging guests.