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Riu Palace Punta Cana
Riu Palace Punta Cana
Riu Palace Punta Cana
Riu Palace Punta Cana
Riu Palace Punta Cana

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Customers rating: 84%
(67 reviews)
Transfer

45 minutes

From (PUJ) airport

676 rooms in the hotel

676

Rooms*

4 swimming pools at the hotel

4

Pools*

7 restaurants at the hotel

7

Restaurants*

7 bars at the hotel

7

Bars*

Description

• Popular hotel located on the beautiful white-sand beaches of Punta Cana • Several restaurants and access to Riu Bambu (some restrictions apply) • Comfortable, contemporary-style rooms with minibars stocked with premium alcoholic beverages. Nestled on the pristine Arena Gorda beach, the Riu Palace Punta Cana offers impeccable luxury getaways in the Dominican Republic. This beachfront hotel has recently unveiled a fresh new look, with modern design and striking architectural features. From the moment you enter the lobby, you'll experience the world-class service for which RIU is renowned. Spend the day relaxing in a hammock or swimming in one of the large pools, one of which features a swim-up bar, with complimentary beach and poolside beverage service. Take advantage of the Riu Bambu hotel's facilities to participate in a variety of activities, including windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, and much more (some restrictions apply), and unleash your adventurous side. At the end of a sunny day, choose from a range of delicious cuisines, including Japanese and Spanish dishes, before returning to your luxurious room, complete with a balcony or terrace.

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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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Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
74%

Entertainment

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15
9 / 10
5
8 / 10
17
7 / 10
10
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
8
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Overall look
87%

Overall look

10 / 10
27
9 / 10
17
8 / 10
14
7 / 10
2
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
1
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Bar(s)
81%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
20
9 / 10
14
8 / 10
17
7 / 10
6
6 / 10
2
5 / 10
4
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
2
Buffet(s)
83%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
24
9 / 10
13
8 / 10
19
7 / 10
1
6 / 10
2
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Room
80%

Room

10 / 10
17
9 / 10
12
8 / 10
23
7 / 10
6
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
2
Staff
88%

Staff

10 / 10
38
9 / 10
12
8 / 10
4
7 / 10
4
6 / 10
4
5 / 10
3
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Pool(s)
85%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
22
9 / 10
12
8 / 10
22
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4
6 / 10
4
5 / 10
1
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2
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1 / 10
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Beach
86%

Beach

10 / 10
34
9 / 10
12
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10
7 / 10
1
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3
5 / 10
3
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Cleanliness
89%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
36
9 / 10
17
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9
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0
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0
5 / 10
1
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0
3 / 10
1
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1 / 10
1
0 / 10
2
Restaurant(s)
77%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
16
9 / 10
12
8 / 10
16
7 / 10
5
6 / 10
5
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
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0 / 10
1

Résumé des avis

Guests particularly appreciate the hotel's magnificent and luxurious setting, as well as its impeccable cleanliness. The staff is frequently praised for its warm welcome and flawless service. Furthermore, the beach is considered superb and very well maintained, while the buffet offers a varied and high-quality selection of food. However, musty odors are sometimes reported in the rooms, which can be described as dated. The evening entertainment is occasionally perceived as lacking in appeal.

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Reviews

Sandra T.

Spouse travel, October 6, 2026
55%
Hotel that lacks a palace feel
Hôtel qui manque de palace

Outdated rooms with many broken items. Low-quality cocktails. Very ordinary and repetitive buffet. The staff is great. The hotel is clean. The beach is decent. It doesn't deserve its "palace" designation. Many illegal animals are kept tied up all day for photos, catering to the whims of tourists. The hotel washes its hands of it. Overall, a 5/10 rating.

Chambres désuètes avec beaucoup de choses de brisées. Cocktails bas de gamme. Buffet très ordinaire et répétitif. Le personnel et super. L’hôtel est propre. La plage est correct. Il ne mérite pas son titre de palace. Beaucoup d’animaux illégaux attachés toute la journée pour des photos des caprices des touristes. L’hôtel s’en lave les mains. Niveau satisfaction 5/10.

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Entertainment
4/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
4/10
Buffet(s)
3/10
Room
0/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
6/10
Beach
4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
2/10

Sylvain G.

Spouse travel, October 2, 2026
70%
Sunny week
Semaine ensoleillée

A wonderful week: the heat, the food, the pools—there wasn't a single Quebecer there when we were. The sea water was brown, and there was a sense of wisdom. A truly wonderful week of rest.

Très belle semaine, la chaleur, la bouffe, les piscines, il n'y avait aucun québécois lors de notre passage. L'eau de la mer était brune et des sagesses. Une très belle semaine de repos.

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

Ruseli C.

Friends travel, July 20, 2026
80%
Good hotel
Good hotel

Great staff at bars and pools, lots of entertainment

Great staff at bars and pools, lots of entertainment

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

Darin S.

Spouse travel, May 30, 2026
80%
Riu Palace Punta Cana
Riu palace Punta cana

It's good

C est bien

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Entertainment
10/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
9/10
Room
8/10
Staff
9/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
0/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Amira D.

Solo travel, May 16, 2026
90%
Very pleasant
Très agréable

It was my first solo trip, I was stressed, but the staff were lovely and the hotel is beautiful. There's a quieter family pool and an adults-only pool with a bar that has lots of entertainment and is a great place to meet people. The food was excellent with plenty of choices and options. The rooms weren't overly luxurious, but they were very clean and well-equipped. There was some seaweed on the beach, but that's beyond their control. For those who like to go out, there are Riu parties, a club, and even water slides. I was able to compare it with other hotels in the area, and in terms of quality, atmosphere, and price, I think the Riu Palace Punta Cana was ideal for what I needed: a mix of peace and quiet and lively entertainment. Thank you to the entire team, I would definitely go back ❤️

C’était mon premier voyage seule, j’étais stressée mais le personnel est adorable l’hôtel est très beau.
Il y a une piscine familiale plus calme et une piscine pour adulte avec un bar avec beaucoup d’animation et où faire des rencontres facilement.
La nourriture était excellente beaucoup de choix et d’option, les chambres n’était pas trop luxueuse par contre mais très propre et bien équipée.
Il y a eu des algues sur la plage mais c’est hors de leur contrôle.
Pour ceux qui aiment sortir il y a les riu party, un club et même des glissades d’eau. J’ai pu comparé avec les autres hôtels du coin et qualité ambiance et prix je pense que le riu palace punta cana était idéal pour ce dont j’avais besoin mélange de calme et d’animation.
Merci à toute leur équipe, j’y retournerait certainement ❤️

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

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