Playa de Arena Gorda, Higuey Riu Complex, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
Explore the area
Arena Gorda Beach2 min walk
Punta Blanca Golf Course6 min drive
Iberostar Golf Course10 min drive
Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)21 min drive
Room options
About this area
Punta Cana
Located in Punta Cana, Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bavaro Beach and Macao Beach. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and golf lessons.
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, 18 holes of golf, and free water park access at Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive. This property is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, sun loungers, and beach towels. Indulge in aromatherapy, a body wrap, and a massage at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 6 onsite restaurants, which feature Fusion cuisine and a poolside location.
Aerobics classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include kayaking, windsurfing, and beach volleyball. In addition to a nightclub and a roundtrip airport shuttle, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide, 2 swim-up bars, and sun loungers
Free self parking
4 outdoor tennis courts, wedding services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
A billiards/pool table, a computer station, and ATM/banking services
Guest reviews give good marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive boast thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
All-inclusive details
This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities and taxes are included. Additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers
Awards and affiliations
Green / Sustainable Property This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
English, German, Spanish
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Property is disinfected with electrostatic spray
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Social distancing
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–11 AM
6 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
2 swim-up bars, 2 poolside bars and 7 bars/lounges
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Restaurants on site
Monte Cristo
Krystal
Geisha
La Bámbola
Taino
Things to do
18 holes of golf
4 outdoor pools
4 outdoor tennis courts
Aerobics classes
Beach volleyball
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Fitness center
Free water park access
Full-service spa
Kayaking
Nightclub
Playground
Scuba diving
Shopping
Snorkeling
Steam room
Tennis
Windsurfing
Family friendly
4 outdoor pools
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's club
Children's pool
Free supervised childcare
Free water park access
Grocery/convenience store
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Waterslide
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Elevator
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beachfront location
Garden
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Spa
Aromatherapy
Body treatments
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Spa tub
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property offers airport transfers through a third party company. Guests must schedule their airport transfer with the third party company directly, at least 48 hours before travel, using the emailed instructions received from the property.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
All Inclusive Bavaro
Bavaro All Inclusive
Bavaro Palace
Bavaro Palace All Inclusive
Palace Bavaro
Palace Riu Bavaro
Riu Bavaro
Riu Bavaro Palace
Riu Palace Bavaro
Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive
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Riu Palace Bavaro Punta Cana
Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive All-inclusive property
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Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Frequently asked questions
Does Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive have a pool?
Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Is Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive?
Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included.
Where is Riu Palace Bavaro All Inclusive located?
Located in Punta Cana, this beachfront property is next to a golf course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Arena Gorda Beach, Iberostar Golf Course, and Punta Blanca Golf Course. Cortecito Beach and Los Corales Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Overall score and ratings
4.1
Very good
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We stayed at this resort for 1 week during hurricane season after hurricane Fiona had passed and were lucky that the hurricane didn't really do damage to the property, or at least you couldn't really tell.
The property needs plenty of fixtures in the rooms. Our room was very outdated, chipped paint. It would of been preferable having the shower & tub enclosed in one space, than everything open space next to the beds which created excessive humidity throughout the whole room when the shower/tub were in use.
Having stayed at Riu hotel's in the past in other counties, this one in particular lacked a bit of professionalism from the employees. Many times I did encounter arguments between employees while serving guests. Or speaking in their foreign language (which they should watch out since guest like myself are bilingual and understand) making negative comments about guests giving the resort a bad image.
The beach at this resort was beautiful, well taken care of, staff were quick to clean the algee out of the sand and would usually do it in the early morning.
The pool was big, pleasurable as well. They had 3 different pool sections, all clean.
The property had a Riuland small section for children, it is a bit outdated and needs to be retouched painted.
We made use of Splash waterpark. This waterpark is shared with the other Riu properties, its a 5 minute walk from each Riu property. The waterpark also needs to be retouched, seen alot of paint chipped off.
The staff was really amazing, the hotel is beautiful, but it needs some renovations, in my room the mirrors from the bath had black spots on them and the shower wasn't working properly. But i totally recommend the facility.
Fantastic staff all around! The property was clean and comfortable. The food is what you should expect at an all inclusive in this price range. Good… not great. I would definitely go back!
I have been to several Riu Palace hotels and this one was by far in the worst condition. It was very disappointing for me. The hotel itself and rooms need to be updated. Other than that, the staff is wonderful, the beach is beautiful and the food was average.
I would highly recommend. Lots of activities you can do and good vegetarian options as well. You just have to let chef know and they will make it for you.
