Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro Punta Cana
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Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro Review
Surrounded by coconut plantations, Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro Punta Cana features a Turkish steam room, a Turkish bath, and an outdoor swimming pool. Situated a 5-minute walk from Pasha, the 5-star hotel offers a swimming pool, aerobics and spa therapy for guest enjoyment.
A free buffet breakfast is provided daily in the restaurant.
The white Arena Gorda Sandy Beach is within 25 minutes' walk of this Punta Cana property, while Punta Blanca Golf Club is 10 minutes away by car. The Riu Palace Bavaro Punta Cana places you 5 minutes on foot from Playa Arena Gorda.
The accommodation is also within walking distance of the Caribbean Sea. Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro has a beachfront location in Punta Cana, not so far from Splash Water Park.
All of the well-appointed rooms are complete with wireless internet and cable channels as well as a minibar, coffee and tea making equipment, and some of them comprise a balcony and a terrace. Guests can also use a steam bath and a sauna, along with such amenities as hairdryers. Certain units offer views of the pool.
For those travelling from afar, Punta Cana airport is 26 minutes' drive away.
A nightclub and an outdoor swimming pool can be booked at this Punta Cana hotel at an extra charge. The luxury Riu Palace Bavaro includes a health club, a wellness area to ensure guests maximum relaxation. Activities such as kayaking and lawn tennis can be arranged by the property. There is a conference room available for corporate travellers.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Luxury small hotel with restaurants and bars.
- Located in a beach area with a park and palm trees throughout.
- Set within a 5-minute walk from the Playa Arena Gorda beach.
- Well-equipped and brand-new rooms with separate bathrooms.
- A la carte restaurant with delicious authentic fare.
- Poolside bar for alcoholic cocktails and snacks.
- Excellent service and beautiful facilities.
- Rates are good.
- Rare complaints about too hard beds.
- A few staff members might seem unprofessional at times.
Facilities
Facilities
- Cable/ Satellite television
- Telephone
Rooms
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- In-room air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Balcony
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Buffet breakfast
Services
- 24-hour room service
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Night club
- Entertainment
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Kayaking
- Tennis court
- Fitness studio
Activities for Kids
- Children's pool
- Kids club
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Legacy Disco Club 3.20 km (1.99 mi.)
- ORO Nightclub 3.14 km (1.95 mi.)
- Arena Blanca Beach 2.08 km (1.29 mi.)
- Aroma's Museum 5.14 km (3.19 mi.)
- Punta Blanca Golf Club 1.93 km (1.20 mi.)
- Iberostar Golf Course 2.75 km (1.71 mi.)
- Cave Oleg Bat House 3.04 km (1.89 mi.)
- Splash Park 2.02 km (1.26 mi.)
- Princess Tower Casino Punta Cana 3.23 km (2.01 mi.)
- Arena Gorda Beach 780 m (2559 ft)