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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%

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221
50
16
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Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
69%

Entertainment

10 / 10
72
9 / 10
44
8 / 10
122
7 / 10
77
6 / 10
50
5 / 10
56
4 / 10
21
3 / 10
14
2 / 10
8
1 / 10
9
0 / 10
12
Overall look
78%

Overall look

10 / 10
87
9 / 10
88
8 / 10
175
7 / 10
71
6 / 10
36
5 / 10
16
4 / 10
17
3 / 10
9
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
2
Bar(s)
78%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
111
9 / 10
69
8 / 10
156
7 / 10
65
6 / 10
41
5 / 10
34
4 / 10
11
3 / 10
8
2 / 10
7
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
3
Buffet(s)
74%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
96
9 / 10
74
8 / 10
148
7 / 10
60
6 / 10
42
5 / 10
25
4 / 10
23
3 / 10
15
2 / 10
9
1 / 10
11
0 / 10
4
Room
69%

Room

10 / 10
85
9 / 10
54
8 / 10
111
7 / 10
64
6 / 10
57
5 / 10
44
4 / 10
35
3 / 10
24
2 / 10
16
1 / 10
7
0 / 10
9
Staff
80%

Staff

10 / 10
140
9 / 10
87
8 / 10
130
7 / 10
52
6 / 10
36
5 / 10
35
4 / 10
9
3 / 10
10
2 / 10
3
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
3
Pool(s)
79%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
119
9 / 10
94
8 / 10
127
7 / 10
71
6 / 10
33
5 / 10
23
4 / 10
13
3 / 10
8
2 / 10
6
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
2
Beach
82%

Beach

10 / 10
179
9 / 10
105
8 / 10
90
7 / 10
47
6 / 10
31
5 / 10
21
4 / 10
9
3 / 10
7
2 / 10
10
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
7
Cleanliness
81%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
149
9 / 10
101
8 / 10
122
7 / 10
58
6 / 10
30
5 / 10
19
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
12
2 / 10
7
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
5
Restaurant(s)
72%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
90
9 / 10
69
8 / 10
123
7 / 10
66
6 / 10
46
5 / 10
40
4 / 10
25
3 / 10
17
2 / 10
14
1 / 10
6
0 / 10
6

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

Philippe L.

Family travel, August 1, 2026
80%
Beach
Plage

They do a remarkable job collecting seaweed on the beach.

Ils font un travail remarquable pour ramasser les algues sur la plage.

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

Mélanie P.

Family travel, August 1, 2026
65%
Not impressive for a RIU
Pas impressionnant pour un RIU

The activities, the location of the water slides, and the bar were just average. The service from the hotel staff was decent, nothing more. We won't be returning...and I don't know if we'll stay at another RIU hotel either.

Juste moyen pour les activités, l'emplacement des glissades d'eau et du bar.
La qualité du service des employés de l'hôtel est correct, sans plus.
Nous n'y retournerons pas...et je ne sais pas si nous allons retourner dans un RIU non plus.

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

Stéphanie R.

Family travel, August 1, 2026
80%
Have a great vacation
Belles vacances

The hotel is clean and the pools are very well maintained. We were disappointed that the à la carte restaurants were actually buffets. The children loved the water slides; we went on them every day. There are plenty of chairs available, both at the beach, the water slides, and the pool. We always had a spot. All the rooms are in small buildings, making the whole place feel like a small village. So you have to walk a lot, but everything is within walking distance. We loved our holiday!

L’hôtel est propre et les piscines sont très bien entretenues.
Nous avons été déçus que les restaurants à la carte sont en fait des buffets.
Les enfants ont adoré les glissades d’eau, nous y sommes allés à tous les jours.
Beaucoup de chaises sont disponibles, autant à la plage, aux glissades d'eau qu’à la piscine. Nous avons toujours eu de la place.
Toutes les chambres sont dans des petits bâtiments, le tout ressemble à un petit village. Il faut donc marcher beaucoup, mais tout est à distance de marche.
Nous avons adoré nos vacances!!

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

Marie jessie R.

Family travel, July 30, 2026
80%
More like a 4-star than a 5-star
Plus un 4 étoiles qu'un 5

We had a great week, however, it's not a 5-star hotel. The room was clean and the air conditioning worked very well. The food was decent; the à la carte restaurants are buffet-style, except for the steak.

Nous avons passé une excellente semaine, cependant ce n'est pas un 5 étoiles.
La chambre était propre et la climatisation fonctionnait très bien. La nourriture était correct, les restaurants à la carte sont sous forme de buffet sauf le steak.

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

Micheline P.

Friends travel, July 26, 2026
75%
GOOD
Bien

Outdated room

Chambre desuete

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

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