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Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro

locationBavaro, Punta Cana

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About Hotel Riu Palace BavaroAbout Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro

Location

This hotel lies on the east coast of the Dominican Republic just 200 m from the nearest sandy beach. Transfer to the airport takes about 50 minutes and links to the public transport network may easily be reached on foot.

Facility

244 double rooms are located on 3 storeys and can be reached by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, cash machine and drinks machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service (for a fee), a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus.

Rooms

Air conditioning and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. For guests' convenience, units include a microwave and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a TV and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and include a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

Sport

The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. Thrills on the waterslide, refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a soothing soak in the hot tub – the pool area has a little something for every state of mind and body. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis, volleyball and golf are available. A wide range of sports are available, including water sports such as windsurfing, paddle boating, sailing and snorkelling or, for a fee, banana boat rides. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, table tennis, billiards, darts, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments. Additional leisure activities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, live music, a dance club, a casino and a nightclub.

Meals

The dining area includes a non-smoking restaurant and a bar. All-inclusive is offered as a catering option. Special extras await all-inclusive guests – snacks as well as a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A generous breakfast buffet, a lunch buffet and dinner offer plenty of delicious variety. The chefs prepare delicious specialities during the show cooking.

Payment

The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.

Amenities at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro Amenities at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Casino

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      Cloakroom

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      Conference Room

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      Currency Exchange

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      Disability-friendly

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      Garage

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      Hairdresser

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      Hotel Safe

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      Kids Club

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Medical Assistance

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      Newspaper kiosk

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      Nightclub

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      Playground

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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      Small supermarket

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      TV Room

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      Waterslide

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Health checks on staff

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      Mandatory mask-wearing

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      Packaged meals

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective equipment for guests

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      All inclusive

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      Breakfast Buffet

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      Drinks Included

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Aerobics

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      Aqua aerobics

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      Banana Boat

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      Beach Volleyball

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      Billiards/Snooker

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      Catamaran

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      Children's Pool

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      Diving

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      Golf

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      Gym

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      Indoor Pool

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      Jacuzzi

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      Massage

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      Number of Pools

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      Outdoor Pool(s)

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      Parasols

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      Sailing

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      Sauna

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      Steam bath

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      Sun loungers

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      Sun terrace

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      Swimming Pool

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      Table Tennis

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      Tennis

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      Water Skiing

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      Windsurfing

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Beach

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Centre

40 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

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Excellent

4608

Very Good

3280

Average

1679

Poor

833

Terrible

961

Recent Reviews: 11361

  • User:DonB03

    Trip type:

    Great Stay!

    rating05 May 2026

    I would stay here again. My only complaint are the kids in the bar areas and at the adult bar pools.

  • User:Cassidy H

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Perfect resort for big groups!

    rating05 May 2026

    This resort exceeded my expectations. I visited RIU Palace Macao last year and loved Punta Cana so much I wanted to try another RIU resort there and I’m glad I chose this one. The resort has so many options as far as lounging, pools, bars, and food. My room was very clean and well kept, they even decorated it for my birthday which was a sweet surprise. The staff were very friendly, warm, kind, and welcoming, and they even helped me practice my spanish! The check in and check out process was very smooth, and staff made these processes super quick. Waterpark was so much fun and brought out everyone’s inner child. There were 15 people in my group and everyone enjoyed themselves. I would say to get the full experience of the resort give yourself at least 5 days! We stayed 4 and I could’ve easily been there 3 more days. I had hardly any waits for food/restaurants despite the heavy population of guests. I’ve been to 4 RIU properties and this has been my favorite so far. I will definitely be returning to this property in the future.

  • User:Hector2437

    Trip type:

    Happy staff

    rating05 May 2026

    This was my 3rd time in this hotel. Here you will find the most friendly staff. Special thanks to Mayve and Lucy from the lobby bar and Joan, Anthony and Victorino from the pool bar.

  • User:Eatpraywander

    Trip type: Family

    Punta Cana Bávaro

    rating03 May 2026

    I had such a lovely stay at RIU Bávaro with my sisters. The adults only setting made the experience feel especially relaxing and the hotel itself is absolutely beautiful, with well maintained grounds and a very calm, inviting atmosphere from the moment you arrive. We didn’t plan to visit during spring break, but it honestly wasn’t too overwhelming. There was still a fun and lively energy around the resort. It felt like there was something for everyone, depending on the kind of experience you’re looking for.The food was a highlight for me, especially the variety of seafood options. With 11 restaurants available, it was very easy to find somewhere to eat and we really appreciated how accessible most of them were. The only exception was the steakhouse, which was quite difficult to get into, but the other restaurants more than made up for it.The beach in front of the resort was very clean, which I really appreciated as I know that isn’t always the case at every resort in Punta Cana. It made the experience even more enjoyable. The property overall was clean, well kept and very comfortable throughout our stay. The location is also a great advantage, as it is close to activities like ATVs, buggies, cenotes, and places where you can try traditional Dominican food.The only thing I would mention is that the reception staff were not always the most helpful when it came to exploring outside the resort. They didn’t seem very open to the idea of us going out for shopping or leaving the property. They gently steered us away from it, which felt a bit unusual. It may be related to safety, but we decided to go out anyway and had a great time.

  • User:ruthkV7487RF

    Trip type: Couples

    Wonderful stay

    rating03 May 2026

    We have just checked out and wanted to post a review of our stay here, buckle up its a long one. We were hesitant to come here due to some of the reviews. This trip and hotel has completely blown us away and far exceeded our expectations. ROOMS - we were at the back near to the children's pirate pool, perfectly happy, 2 large beds for us as a married couple, was heaven having seperate beds for 2 weeks 🤣 cleaned every day, we was on the ground floor and it was generally quiet, we left things in the safe and our kindles, tablets etc out and nothing went missing. FOOD - you won't go hungry, we loved the food courts at lunch, buffet at breakfast and dinner, special shout out to Elruso who was so happy, friendly and attentive. We tried the Italian, American and steakhouse and it was all lovely. Unfortunately didn't get chance to visit the Asian or krystal restaurant.POOLS/SUNBEDS - We stayed around the adult pool mostly and it was great, you could come at 1 in the afternoon and there will be plenty of available beds.BEACH - Absolutely gorgeous, no seaweed, water lovely and warm once you're in.We did a trip to saona island and the adventure buggies which I thoroughly recommend, booked through our TUI rep.Overall this has been a wonderful holiday and I am so happy we picked this hotel over the other RIU's

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