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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%

225
225
51
17
2

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
69%

Entertainment

10 / 10
72
9 / 10
45
8 / 10
126
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
89
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
70
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
149
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
113
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
88
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
122
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
13
3 / 10
7
2 / 10
11
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
7
Cleanliness
81%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
154
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
70
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

Alec T.

Family travel, August 24, 2026
85%
Nice place, only problem is the seaweed.
Agreable endroit, seul probleme algue

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

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

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