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Welcome to paradise. Located on Arena Gorda beach, this fabulous all-inclusive hotel offers a five-star experience in the Dominican Republic so you can enjoy your holiday in Punta Cana without limits. It also offers the distinguished Elite Club by RIU service, designed for those who want the best in every aspect of their holiday, with an added touch of luxury and exclusivity.
This fabulous resort in Punta Cana has more than 900 rooms, including Junior Suites and fabulous villas with a garden that guarantee a pleasant stay in Bávaro, Punta Cana. All rooms have been carefully designed to offer the very best amenities. What’s more, the resort has an exclusive adults-only area with swim-up rooms.
There’s nothing better than waking up in a tropical paradise and cooling off with a refreshing dip in the hotel’s more than 11 outdoor pools, plus a children's pool with slides and the Splash Water World water park, perfect for the whole family and fun for the little ones. The Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro has a fully equipped gym so you can keep up with your workout routine, as well as the Renova Spa wellness centre, which is the perfect place to renew body and mind during your holiday and enjoy the best body and facial treatments. And that’s not all... our guests can experience true relaxation with our massage service on the beach.
Guests at the Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro are in for an unbeatable dining experience. Start your days with the best buffet breakfasts in our main restaurant with live cooking stations. For lunch and dinner, surprise your taste buds with a variety of exquisite dishes. In the evening, the Krystal restaurant invites you to enjoy a memorable dinner with its à la carte fusion cuisine. What’s more, you can enjoy authentic Asian, Italian or Japanese cuisine or savour delicious dishes in the Mexican restaurant. And for a unique experience, our Elite guests can enjoy the exclusive Elite Club restaurant.
If you’re looking for activities and entertainment in Punta Cana, our hotel offers exciting activities such as beach volleyball, snorkelling, scuba diving, paddle surfing, kayaking, catamaran sailing and even scuba diving lessons. Additionally, golf lovers can find an excellent golf course just 2 km from the hotel.
Step into the exclusive world of RIU in Punta Cana. Here, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. What’s more, our travel guide gives you some tips for exploring the most incredible spots in the Dominican Republic. Don't miss out on our fabulous offers and book your holiday to have an unforgettable experience in Punta Cana with RIU Hotels & Resorts.
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Student (Spring Breaker) policies. Groups of students/Spring Breakers (over 21 years of age) are only accepted at the following hotels: Hotel Riu Santa Fe, Hotel Riu Cancun, Hotel Riu Caribe, Hotel Riu Dunamar and Hotel Riu Republica. Bookings are on request and will be reviewed by the relevant destination’s sales department. RIU Hotels & Resorts reserves the right of admission and may request customers’ passports or official documents for identification purposes. Guests who cause annoyance to other customers may be expelled from the property. Parties in the hotel rooms are not permitted. Spring Breakers must comply with the safety protocols established by both the hotel and the government.