Riu Palace Bavaro - All-Inclusive

Location

Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro is located on Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana. This all-inclusive hotel is 30 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport and 31 miles from Higuey. Situated on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana is home to some of the best beaches in the world.

Why Stay Here

• Completely refurbished in summer 2024
• All Inclusive 24 hours
• Located on Arena Gorda Beach
• Awarded Gold certification for the Travelife Sustainability System
• Water park Splash Water World (at the Riu Resort), open 6 times a week
• Theme parties for adults Riu Party (at the Riu Resort)
• Variety of culinary venues, including room service 24/7 with vegetarian options
• In-room TV Casting
• Mixology experience
• Elite Club by RIU rooms with exclusive services can be booked

Resort Details

Located on Arena Gorda beach, this fabulous all-inclusive hotel offers a unique experience in the Dominican Republic so your whole family can enjoy a holiday in Punta Cana. It also offers exclusive Elite Club by RIU rooms, perfect for anyone looking for a bit more distinction and some adults only time in an idyllic setting.

This fantastic resort in Punta Cana has nearly 1000 rooms designed to guarantee you have the most pleasant stay in Bavaro, Punta Cana. All rooms have been carefully designed to offer the very best amenities. There is nothing better than waking up in a white sand paradise with crystalline waters.

Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro offers 11 amazing pools, a children`s pool with slides and Splash Water World water park, which will fill the entire family`s days with fun and excitement. On the oceanfront, you`ll be able to enjoy an endless number of activities like beach volleyball, snorkelling, paddle surfing, kayaking, and much more! Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro also has a fully equipped gym and a relaxing spa where you can treat yourself to some self-care on your holiday. After an exciting day, there`s nothing better than immersing yourself in the festive experiences everyone`s been talking about: RIU Party events. The perfect combination of music, performances and fun that will make your holiday something exceptional.

Guests at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro are in for an unbeatable dining experience. Start your days with the best buffet breakfasts in the main restaurant with live cooking stations. For lunch and dinner, surprise your taste buds with a variety of exquisite dishes. In the evening, the Krystal restaurant invites you to enjoy a memorable dinner with its A la carte fusion cuisine. What`s more, you can enjoy authentic Asian, Italian or Japanese cuisine or savour delicious dishes in the Mexican restaurant. And for a unique experience, the Elite guests can enjoy the exclusive Elite Club restaurant.

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New Thrills at Splash Water World!
RIU Hotels and Resorts offers you the possibility of enjoying incredible facilities with numerous aquatic attractions to experience new thrills during your RIU holiday. If you stay at this resort, you`ll have free admission to Splash Water World, where you`ll find water attractions, a snack bar with soft drinks, juices and water. Have fun with RIU Hotels and Resorts!

All-Inclusive Details

• 24 Hours All Inclusive Resort
• All Meals Included Daily Buffet or A la Carte
• Unlimited Domestic and International Brand Drinks
• In room Servibar
• 24 Hour Room Service
• Drinks service at the pool
• Kid`s Pool and Club
• Daytime Activities
• Nightly entertainment
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Splash Water World water park
• Free entry to the discotheque (drinks included)
• Exchange Privileges: Access to the facilities of the following Riu Hotels (transfers not included) Riu Palace Punta Cana and Riu Bambu
• All Gratuities

Accommodation Details

The guestrooms and suites, reflect an upscale, modern, coastal design influenced by the colors of the caribbean. All the well appointed accommodations open to a balcony, and boast oceanfront, garden, resort pool views, or swim up access to Resort Pools. Every room comes with the standard modern conveniences. 

In-Room Amenities:

• Seating Area with Sofa
• Balcony or Terrace
• Min-Bar Restocked Daily
• Drink Dispensers
• Toiletries
• 24-hour Room Service
• Iron and Ironing Board
• Air Conditioning
• Ceiling Fan
• Flat Screen TV
• Safety Deposit Box
• Coffee Table
• Coffee Maker
• Ice Bucket and Cups
• Towels
• Closet with Hangers
• Magnified Mirror
• Wake-Up Service
• Wi-Fi

Upgrade to Elite Club Adults Only Time
Do you want an exclusive holiday? Discover the Premium service when you book an Elite Club by RIU room and enjoy all these exclusive advantages:

• Rooms with better views and locations
• Upgraded in-room liquor dispenser with premium brands
• Access to exclusive lounge area with premium brand drinks
• Priority access at reception
• Premium drinks at select hotel bars
• Exclusive speciality restaurant
• Restaurant exclusively serving breakfast with an A la carte menu
• Exclusive area on the beach with a bar
• Early check-in (subject to availability)
• Distinctive wristband
• Late check-out until 1 p.m.
• Welcome gift
• Aromatherapy in the room
• Enhanced room service
• Minibar with snacks and a bottle of wine
• Speciality restaurant dinner reservations available via the RIU app

Restaurants, Lounges & Bars

You can choose from several dining options. The hotel has a full American breakfast buffet or you can enjoy a continental breakfast. Dinner in the main restaurant offers a buffet and on the spot cooking stations with a themed buffet three times a week. There is also a variety of a la carte options available such an Italian restaurant, Krystal Fusion restaurant, Japanese restaurant, and the Grill and Steakhouse.

All Inclusive 24 Hours

Food Court Buffet
Food Court offers a first-class experience at each of its interactive stations. It has an open kitchen concept that allows you to participate as ingredients are mixed before your eyes. The modern hot and cold plates showcase the food in an original way. Resort offers dishes according to the theme of each season: Oriental, Mexican, Italian, seafood, vegetarian dishes, grilled specialties, fruits, salads, and beverages, as well as a wide variety of desserts.

Breakfast
Varied buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava.
Exclusive restaurant for breakfast for Elite Club by RIU guests

Lunch
Buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts
Food Court with different food stalls
Pepe`s Food Grill , taco station and pizza

Dinner
Main restaurant. Buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts
Special evenings, three times a week

Optional A la Carte Dining
Krystal gourmet restaurant
Asian restaurant
Steakhouse
American Country restaurant with All-American favorites
Italian restaurant (buffet starters)
Mexican restaurant (buffet starters)
Elite Club Restaurant, for the guests staying in Elite Club by RIU rooms

All Restaurants and inside bars require appropriate attire for admittance (No bare feet or wet clothing).

Snacks 24 hours a day

For additional lunches and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants at Riu Palace Bavaro, Riu Palace Punta Cana and Riu Bambu.

Bevergaes

International drinks with top brands 24 hours a day
Daily signature drink
Drinks service at pool
Drinks at all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao)
Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
Lobby bar
Lounge bar
Cocktail bar Joe`s Bar
Sports bar
Patisserie
Ice cream parlor
Poolside bar with swim-up bar (Access to the swim-up bar is restricted to guests over 18 years old)
Poolside bar with swim-up bar Naiboa (Access to the swim-up bar is restricted to guests over 18 years old)
Poolside bar Melao (Access to the swim-up bar is restricted to guests over 18 years old)
Elite Club Lounge Exclusively for guests staying at Elite Club by RIU rooms.
Elite Club poolside and swim-up bar Elite Club Pool Exclusively for guests staying at Elite Club by RIU rooms

Room Service 24 hours a day. Vegetarian options included.

For the Family

Children`s pool, Splash children`s playground, Infants pool, RiuLand kids` club and Children`s playground.

Splash Water World with 6 water slides: Open body slide, Body Bowl, Aquatubo, Kamikaze, Aquaracer, Stuka. Guests must be of a height of at least 1.20m/3.9ft to be admitted. For safety reasons, the minimum recommended age is 12.

Pools & Spas

Four swimming pools and two swimming pools with swim-up bar. Free sun loungers, towels and parasols by pool area. Sun terrace.

New Renova Spa ($)
Newly renovated Renova Spa with a variety of treatments, beauty salon, hairdresser and massages (additional charge). Free steam bath.

Weddings

The goal is to ensure that you enjoy each and every day of your very special trip. At this 24-hour All-Inclusive resort, you`ll be able to live a romantic and fun-filled experience in Punta Cana. And if you like strong emotions, you can also enjoy the incredible Splash Water World park at no charge.

Golf

Punta Blanca Golf Club ($)

This is the first Golf Course in the Caribbean designed by the famous player and golf course designer Nick Price, he created a masterpiece golf course, cultivated with the Paspalum grass variety, surrounded by dense vegetation, wet lands and lakes. It is a very interesting golf course for all level of players.
Holes 18
Par 72
Distance from the hotel 8 minutes by car.

Entertainment & Activities

Those seeking nighttime entertainment will enjoy live music, and shows every evening, a complimentary entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino, and a complimentary entrance to Pacha night club.

• Beach-volleyball court and multipurpose sports pitch
• Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (daily)
• Gym
• At the Riu Resort: 3 tennis courts, steam bath
• Windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling equipment, small catamaran (maximum 2 people) and body board
• Water park Splash Water World (at the Riu Resort)
• One introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
• Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at RiuLand (daily)
• Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
• Riu Party, theme parties for adults, several times a week
• Riu evening programme, live music or shows (daily)
• Free entry to Pacha Discotheque and drinks (open every night)
• Activities programme at the RiuArt atelier (several times a week)
• Scuba diving school (PADI certified, $)
• Various water sports available ($)
• 18-hole golf course ($)