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Riu Bambu
Riu Bambu
Riu Bambu
Riu Bambu
Riu Bambu
Riu Bambu
Riu Bambu
Riu Bambu
Riu Bambu

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Transfer

30 minutes

From Punta Cana International (PUJ) airport

1000 rooms in the hotel

1000

Rooms*

7 swimming pools at the hotel

7

Pools*

6 restaurants at the hotel

6

Restaurants*

6 bars at the hotel

6

Bars*


Description

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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Evaluations

Overall ratings

Ratings explanation

Excellent
81% to 100%
Very good
61% to 80%
Average
41% to 60%
Poor
21% to 40%
Horrible
0% to 20%

224
225
51
17
2

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
69%

Entertainment

10 / 10
72
9 / 10
45
8 / 10
125
7 / 10
78
6 / 10
51
5 / 10
56
4 / 10
23
3 / 10
15
2 / 10
8
1 / 10
9
0 / 10
12
Overall look
78%

Overall look

10 / 10
89
9 / 10
88
8 / 10
178
7 / 10
74
6 / 10
36
5 / 10
16
4 / 10
17
3 / 10
9
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
5
0 / 10
2
Bar(s)
77%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
114
9 / 10
69
8 / 10
157
7 / 10
65
6 / 10
43
5 / 10
36
4 / 10
11
3 / 10
9
2 / 10
7
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
3
Buffet(s)
74%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
100
9 / 10
74
8 / 10
148
7 / 10
63
6 / 10
42
5 / 10
26
4 / 10
23
3 / 10
15
2 / 10
10
1 / 10
11
0 / 10
5
Room
69%

Room

10 / 10
86
9 / 10
54
8 / 10
112
7 / 10
65
6 / 10
58
5 / 10
46
4 / 10
35
3 / 10
26
2 / 10
16
1 / 10
7
0 / 10
10
Staff
79%

Staff

10 / 10
143
9 / 10
87
8 / 10
131
7 / 10
52
6 / 10
38
5 / 10
37
4 / 10
9
3 / 10
10
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
4
0 / 10
4
Pool(s)
79%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
121
9 / 10
94
8 / 10
129
7 / 10
73
6 / 10
35
5 / 10
23
4 / 10
13
3 / 10
8
2 / 10
6
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
3
Beach
81%

Beach

10 / 10
179
9 / 10
106
8 / 10
92
7 / 10
47
6 / 10
33
5 / 10
22
4 / 10
12
3 / 10
7
2 / 10
11
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
7
Cleanliness
81%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
153
9 / 10
103
8 / 10
123
7 / 10
59
6 / 10
30
5 / 10
19
4 / 10
6
3 / 10
12
2 / 10
8
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
5
Restaurant(s)
72%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
92
9 / 10
69
8 / 10
125
7 / 10
68
6 / 10
47
5 / 10
41
4 / 10
25
3 / 10
17
2 / 10
15
1 / 10
6
0 / 10
7

Résumé des avis

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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Reviews

Nicole T.

Spouse travel, August 14, 2026
100%
Have a nice week of rest
Belle semaine de repos

Lots of algae and not cleaned every day

Beaucoup d’algues et non nettoyer à chaque jour

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Entertainment
N/A
Overall look
10/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
10/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
N/A
Beach
8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Francois L.

Family travel, August 13, 2026
70%
GOOD
Bien

Air conditioning not always working, unpleasant musty smell, bed bugs

Aire climatisé pas forcément fonctionnel, odeur d’humidité désagréable, puce de lit

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Entertainment
9/10
Overall look
7/10
Bar(s)
6/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
5/10
Staff
8/10
Pool(s)
8/10
Beach
4/10
Cleanliness
7/10
Restaurant(s)
7/10

Josee L.

Family travel, August 9, 2026
90%
Have a wonderful week!
Très belle semaine!

We had a wonderful and relaxing trip! Overall, nothing but positive things to say! The resort was very clean, the staff were friendly, the pools were perfect, and the varied food was excellent. There was some seaweed on the shore and in the water, but the beach was cleaned. We enjoyed the sea! The rooms could use some updating to make them more comfortable (e.g., the air conditioning was inadequate, the beds were very small and uncomfortable, the bathroom door was broken, etc.). Despite this, having stayed in other hotels and destinations, we were very satisfied with our trip.

Nous avons eu un très beau voyage reposant! Dans l’ensemble que des bons commentaires! Le site était très propre, le personnel chaleureux, les piscines parfaites et que des commentaires positifs sur la nourriture variée. Il y avait des algues sur le bord de la mer et dans l’eau, mais la plage était nettoyée. Nous avons profité de la mer! Pour les chambres, quelques travaux de modernisation seraient nécessaires pour rendre la chambre plus confortable (ex. Air climatisé qui était insuffisante, lits très petits et peu confortables, portes de la salle de bain brisée, etc.). Malgré cela, pour avoir voyagé dans d’autres hôtels et destinations, nous sommes très satisfaits de notre voyage.

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Entertainment
7/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
5/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
9/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Nancy D.

Spouse travel, August 8, 2026
75%
July 2026
Juillet 2026

Beautiful 2-week trip

Beau voyage de 2 semaines

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Entertainment
8/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
8/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
7/10
Staff
6/10
Pool(s)
7/10
Beach
6/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Chloë C.

Family travel, August 8, 2026
40%
Avoid moldy Riu Bambu
Évitez Riu Bambu moisissures

Our room smelled musty. When we asked to change rooms, we were shown the other one first. The air conditioning was leaking from the ceiling in that room, and the musty smell was there too. My son coughed the entire stay. Our clothes, even after being washed twice, still smelled of mold. We booked two activities: one on a catamaran for snorkeling and another to visit monkeys. The catamaran was okay but very noisy (loud music). For the monkey activity, there were two of us (a woman and a child), and a minibus took us to very poor areas and villages. We weren't warned that we would be passing through such a poor area, and the driver didn't speak English or French. I thought we were being kidnapped. The activity itself wasn't what the photos showed. Monkeys in huts (not in the wild). The animal farm was just animals in 12x12 foot cages. The "plantation" tour was just a young man explaining how they make coffee, chocolate, and coconut oil via a small path of about 500 meters between the entrance and exit of this "farm." We were supposed to see a cenote, but it was a swimming pool. The bar staff were sometimes very rude, but the restaurant staff were very friendly. The beach had sargassum seaweed (we expected it, but it wasn't too bad). The water slide was okay. The food was okay. The cleaning staff didn't always knock, or they would knock and open the door without waiting for a response. My husband and child were naked in the room when she entered. Two of the six travelers were sick for 24 hours, and we had no idea what it was. Our friend had to change rooms because the air conditioning wasn't working, the door wouldn't unlock, the safe didn't work, there was hair in the bed, and mold on the mattress. The new room didn't have mold, but the air conditioning barely worked, and the room was still 27°C (81°F). After talking with other travelers, we realized we weren't alone with the moldy smell and that changing rooms was impossible. We also realized that the family deluxe room was advertised as having a king-size bed and a sofa bed. But the sofa bed is actually a single bed. So it's not possible to have two people sleeping in the beds. We had to sleep three in the king-size bed and one in the single. Some families of five had to put two children in a single bed, creating huge bedtime problems. We also learned that the hotel will be renovated in about a year. Don't go there before it reopens. An absolutely horrible experience.

Notre chambre sentait le moisi, quand nous avons demandé de changer de chambre, nous avons visité l'autre avant. La climatisation coulait du plafond dans cette chambre et l'odeur de moisi y était aussi. Mon fils a toussé tout le séjour. Nos vêtements, même si lavé 2 fois sentent encore la moisissure. Nous avons pris 2 activités, une sur un catamaran pour du snorkeling et une pour visiter des singes. Le catamaran était correct mais très bruyant (musique forte). Pour l'activité de singe nous étions 2 (une femme et un enfant) et un mini bus nous a amené dans des lieux et villages très pauvre. On nous a pas averti que nous passerions dans un lieu très pauvre, le chauffeur parlait pas anglais ou français.. je pensais que nous nous faisions kidnappé. L'activité en soit n'était pas ce qui démontrait sur les photos. Singe en cabanes (pas en nature) ferme d'animaux était que des animaux dans des cages de 12x12 pieds, visite de "plantation" c'était qu'un jeune homme qui nous expliquait comment ils font du café, chocolat et huile de coco via un petit chemin d'environ 500 metres entre L'arrivée et la sortie de cette "ferme". Nous étions sensé voir un cenote, c'était une piscine.
Personnel au bar parfois très bête, personnel dans les resto très gentil. Plage avec Sargasses (on s'en attendait mais c'était pas si pire). Glissade d'eau ok. Nourriture ok. Femmes de ménages ne cognait pas toujours ou cognait et ouvrait dans attendre une réponse, conjoint et enfant nue dans la chambre quand elle est entrée. 2 des 6 voyageurs sont tombés malade pour 24h, incapable de savoir ce que c'était.
Notre amie a dû changé de chambre pcq la climatisation fonctionnait pas, la porte ne débarrait pas, le coffre fort fonctionnait pas, lit avait des cheveux dedans et de la moisissure sur le matelas. La nouvelle chambre n'avait pas de moisissures mais la climatisation fonctionnait à peine, chambre toujours à 27C. Après avoir parlé avec des voyageurs, nous avons réalisé que nous étions pas seul avec l'odeur de moisissures et que changé de chambre était impossible. Nous avons aussi réalisé que la chambre familly deluxe était vendu comme lit King et divan lit. Mais le divan lit est un lit simple. Il n'est donc pas possible d'être 2x2 dans les lits. Nous devions dormir à 3 dans le long et un dans le simple. Certaine famille de 5 on du mettre 2 enfants dans un lit simple créant énormément d'enjeux au dodo.
Nous avons aussi su que l'hôtel sera rénové dans a peu près un an. N'y allez pas avant la réouverture. Absolument horrible comme expérience.

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Entertainment
3/10
Overall look
1/10
Bar(s)
3/10
Buffet(s)
5/10
Room
N/A
Staff
5/10
Pool(s)
7/10
Beach
5/10
Cleanliness
2/10
Restaurant(s)
5/10

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