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Riu Palace Punta Cana

4.0 of 5
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Riu Palace Punta Cana
Ranked #39 of 98 hotels in Punta Cana
4.0 of 5 stars 1594 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(53)
  • Musty smell(44)
  • Room service(34)
  • Steak house(25)
  • Pool area(24)
  • Palm trees(19)
  • Sports bar(16)
  • Negative reviews(11)
  • Specialty restaurant(7)
  • Great time(5)
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Miami
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Very nice resort, very nice building, excellent shows, awesome beach. I consider this hotel one of the best in the area but, we witnessed lots of roaches in top of the buffet! That was terrible, I couldn't believe it. I told that to the managers at the restaurant and they just stayed like nothing was happening. That was a big... More

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Downingtown, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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Just got back from 6 glorious days & 5 fun-filled Romantic Nights at the RIU Palace Punta Cana! The whole time I was there -- I kept thinking to myself about the people who wrote negative comments on here about this place -- I just think they are "negative people" - that nothing pleases them!! This place was fantastic!!!! I... More

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Buckinghamshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I have been to Riu hotels every year for the past 5 years, this year we booked the Riu Bambu thinking it would be the same standard as we were used to from Riu, however we were very disappointed and after looking at the Riu Palace Punta Cana we immediately upgraded and we were not disappointed at... More

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Robertville, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

This was our first time in punta cana. I had been reading a lot of the reviews from the hotel after we booked and was a little scared that there was so many complaints of food and service. Well for all those people who have a complaint about this hotel I have one suggestion for you, stay home!!! This place... More

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1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

My husband and i booked here as a last minute getaway. We were impressed with the design and layout of the hotel upon arrival. We also had no complaints about the room. To keep this short, the turn offs were: 1. The lack of food options and the reservation procedures for the restaurants. 2. The smoky casino smell (we are... More

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U.K
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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people found this review helpful

Its a bit late and a bit of a reaction to some recent reports / reviews. We stayed here last January 2012, the hotel is a proper palace and the staff were fantastic and could not do enough for you. We met some old friends from stays at the other Riu on the complex and also some of the staff... More

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shetland island scotland
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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people found this review helpful

Arrived as part of a wedding party and yes the reception staff were not the best but it improved as the holiday went on. the room was not big I was expecting 2 beds as it was meant for me and 2 sons however there was only one Double bed, sorry but for the money spent I was not sharing... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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This was my second vacation at a Riu Palace Resort. I highly recommend this hotel chain. The resorts are beautiful, the rooms spacious, clean and with very effective air conditioning. The food in the specialty restaurants is delicious and I cannot speak highly enough of the staff, both in Cabo San Lucas in Dominican Republic. I never wanted for a... More

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Atlantic City, New Jersey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
202 helpful votes 202 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

We are a couple in our mid 40's who traveled to the Riu Palace Punta Cana on 5/12/2012 for a six night stay. This hotel is almost identical to the Riu Palace Riviera Maya which we visited six months ago. Rooms, layout, restaurants etc are the similar. We had a Superior Jr. Suite which was facing the inner courtyard with... More

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Union, NJ
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We traveled with my wife's sister and her husband. This is the third time we have been to the Riu chain in Punta Cana. The first two times we were at the Riu Macau and were very pleased. However, as this property was closed for renovations, we decided to upgrade to the Riu Palace Punta Cana. We were there from... More

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Address: Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Price range (per night):* S$215 - 638

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