Hotel Overview
Located on the beach of Arena Gorda, Riu Palace Bavaro is the newest RIU Hotel in Punta Cana! Buildings are surrounded by lush gardens and provide amazing views. Enjoy all of the fine qualities that RIU vacationers love: excellent service, a beautiful beach location, fine dining, and the comfort of a Palace. There is no better way to relax in this beautiful beach location.
Renova Spa creates a calming atmosphere, providing body and beauty treatments, massages, and a free sauna and Jacuzzi. Looking to get your heart rate up? The gym is complimentary and features state-of-the-art equipment.
Dining options are plentiful, with buffet, Krystal Fusion, Japanese, Italian, and Grill Steakhouse available. The poolside bar with swim-up bar serves cool, tropical drinks while you mingle with fellow vacationers.
All guestrooms have free WiFi, a stocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser, and a balcony or terrace. Jacuzzi suites are available and feature a Jacuzzi on the balcony. Perfect for a romantic getaway!
Location
Punta Cana - BeachProperty Information
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Hotel Details
Hotel Advisories
General Policies & Fine Print
Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.
Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.
Hotel Spring Break Policies: Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any RIU property, at any time during the year. RIU Hotels & Resorts, reserves the right to withhold admission to any Spring Breaker. The hotel reserves the right of admission and may request clients to show passport or official ID to prove full identification. Guests can and will be removed from the property at their own expense in case of any disturbance or complaint from other guests or hotel staff. Parties in rooms are not allowed. Spring break groups or unruly behavior is not allowed all year round at any property.
The connecting Junior Suites has a minimum occupancy of 4 in each room booked.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Early Departure Penalty: 1 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10320 reviews
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Dec 20, 2024Punta Cana Vacation to Rui Palace Bavaro
We always enjoy the Riu resorts (have stayed at Bambu and Palace Punta Cana) and my wife decided to try Palace Bavaro this time due to the renovations they just completed. The resort is in excellent shape and the place is fabulous. The room was all redone and in perfect shape. We tried all the restuarants at night and each one was excellent. We are already looking at another week very soon. A few things that were a little not to our liking is the buffet lunch time at 1pm seemed a little late. We didn't go hungry we just had to plan for a later lunch is all. The theatre at night was excellent but we did have our balcony close to it so had a little noisy time after we got back to our room at 10pm. But not too bad. we did see at one of the pools where the staff gave guests glass drinks while they were in the pool. Nothing was dropped or broken but with kids swimming in that pool it seemed like they should have used plastic for drinks when in the pool.
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Dec 18, 2024
A Brilliant Experience at Riu Palace Bavaro!
I can’t begin to describe how incredible my stay at the Riu Palace Bavaro was! This over-qualified gem of a hotel exceeded all my expectations and made my first Caribbean vacation truly unforgettable. From the moment I arrived, everything was flawless—seamless transfers, breathtaking ambiance, and the warmest hospitality I’ve ever encountered. The sunny, brilliant days felt like paradise, and I can't even express how well I slept in their luxurious rooms. The food? Absolutely divine! The variety and quality were outstanding. Every meal was a celebration of flavors, and the entertainment options were endless and perfectly curated to keep everyone smiling. Whether it was lounging by the pristine pools, soaking up the vibrant Caribbean vibe, or just enjoying the serene beauty of the resort, everything about Riu Palace Bavaro screamed perfection. If you're looking for a vacation filled with unforgettable memories, Riu Palace Bavaro is the place to be. I can’t wait to return!
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Dec 18, 2024
A wonderful remodeled resort
we loved our room, the pools, the beach ! The food court Let's Wok, in our opinion had the best food of the entire resort. There could be more than 1 station, as there was always a line to get it. 2nd best was the chicken strips from RFC. We been to several other Riu's, and this one prob had the most "under whelming" dinner buffet, and Italian ala carte's compared to others. Other Riu's offered a fillet/ with butter noodles at the Italian rest/ and that was to die for. The only other complaint we had was all the open cigarette smoking everywhere. we are used to Mexico where that is not allowed.
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Dec 17, 2024
RIU Palace Bavaro
What a beautiful resort. Staff was amazing, Emily the fitness and aqua instructor was amazing. What a very nice and sweet young lady.
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Dec 17, 2024
Beautiful Property
We had a fantastic time at this hotel. There were plenty of food choices/restaurants.We found the food to be very good at all of the restaurants that we tried. The entertainment at night was so much fun. There was a pool for every type of traveler..from those who like peace and quiet to those that enjoy loud music and games. The beach and pool areas were kept clean and had plenty of loungers. We thoroughly enjoyed this hotel and all that it had to offer.
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