Located on the stunning Arena Gorda Beach, the Hotel Riu Bambu offers top-notch services to help you make the most of your stay. This family-friendly Punta Cana hotel with 24-hour all-inclusive service features free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, pools for children and adults, and a wide range of activities for an unforgettable vacation with RIU Hotels & Resorts.
The Hotel Riu Bambu boasts 1,000 rooms equipped with top-notch amenities, including a minibar, vending machines, satellite TV, a living area, and a balcony or terrace to enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscape. Guests can also enjoy a variety of sports at the hotel's facilities and gym , or opt for the Renova Spa at the Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro, located just steps away, for rejuvenating treatments.
At this family-friendly Punta Cana resort, both children and adults have their own dedicated space to enjoy themselves all day long. At the RiuLand Kids Club, younger children can participate in numerous activities and have fun in the pools, while teenagers aged 13 to 17 can make the most of their vacation with the RIU4U program. Adults can also cool off in the hotel's five pools , enjoy live shows and concerts, or head to the Pachá nightclub for a festive evening.
The Hotel Riu Bambu also distinguishes itself through the quality and variety of its cuisine. You will enjoy authentic culinary experiences in its Spanish, Italian, Asian, and Mexican restaurants, and can savor the finest meat at the grill restaurant. In addition, its five bars , including two swim-up bars and a lounge bar, will serve you delicious snacks and refreshing drinks throughout your stay.
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The magnificent, expansive beach, with its numerous sun loungers and palm trees, is a major highlight. The staff is highly praised for their friendliness, hospitality, and quality of service. The hotel's overall cleanliness and the variety of its buffets are also noted, contributing to a positive experience, complemented by the activities and attractive swimming pools. However, the hotel is sometimes perceived as not meeting five-star standards. Furthermore, it is occasionally mentioned that the rooms appear dated and could use renovations.
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Sylvie L.
Family travel, November 8, 2026
A very good experience despite the negative comments which in my opinion are false.
Très belle expérience malgré les commentaires négatifs qui a mon avis sont faux
Beautiful place
Belle endroit
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Sabrina B.
Solo travel, November 5, 2026
Disappointing
Décevant
I had to change rooms three times. I had a venomous millipede ant in my first room, and a huge swarm of ants in the second when I woke up in the morning. They told me I would receive compensation. Their compensation was a bottle of Raid spray, telling me that if I saw any more insects, I just had to spray them with it… It took two days before I got my second room. To finally get my last room (the third one)… I packed and unpacked my bags several times and had to wait for several hours at reception, where they told me to come back in two hours because there was nothing they could do at the moment!
J’ai dû changer de chambre 3 fois. J’ai une des fourmis avec milles pattes venimeux dans ma première chambre, dans la 2ieme grosse croquelles en me réveillant le matin. Il m’ont dit que j’aurais une compensation. Leur compensation à été une bouteille de Raid en me disant que si je voyais encore des insectes que j’avais juste à asperger avec cette bouteille … ça pris 2 jours avant que j’aille ma 2ieme chambre. Pour finalement avoir ma dernière chambre (la 3ième)… j’ai fais et défait mes bagages plusieurs et j’ai du attendre plusieurs heures à la réception, où on me disait de revenir dans 2h que pour le moment il n’y avait rien à faire!
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Sophie B.
Spouse travel, November 5, 2026
October 2026
Octobre 2026
The beach is a major plus, offering long walks and a hard, firm surface. The water is beautiful but not crystal clear. A major drawback is the noise level at night and in the morning, with the cleaning staff shouting to each other. There's plenty of entertainment and parties! The food is good and varied, and the bars are too. However, there's a lack of restrooms.
Point fort, la plage et pouvant marcher longues distances et surface de la plage dure. L'eau est belle mais pas cristalline.
More... Less...Point faible, très bruyant la nuit et au matin femmes de chambre qui se parlent en criant.
Beaucoup d'animations et party!
La nourriture est bonne, diversifiée et les bars aussi.
Manque de stations sanitaires.
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Simon V.
Family travel, October 31, 2026
family trip
voyage en famille
The toilets in the hotel complex were often unsanitary. The bathroom in my room had a strong sewage smell, so I had to block the drain holes with paper and keep the door closed at all times with the fan running constantly.
Les toilettes du complexe de l’hôtel étaient souvent insalubre. La salle de bain de bain de ma chambre dégageait une forte odeur de drain donc j’ai été obligé de bloquer les trou de drain avec des papier et de laisser la porte fermé en tout temps avec le ventilateur fonctionne en tout temps
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Mathieu B.
Solo travel, October 25, 2026
A beautiful first trip
Un beau premier voyage
Ideal for families travelling for the first time
Idéal pour familles qui voyagent pour la première fois
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