Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro – A Favorite for Families in Punta Cana
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Riu Palace Bavaro offers rooms with air conditioning, mini-bars, in-room safes, and Wi-Fi. Each room includes a balcony, ironing facilities, and a hair dryer. Cable/satellite TV and telephones are standard. Some rooms provide ocean views overlooking Arena Gorda Beach.
Dining Options
The hotel has six onsite restaurants serving fusion, Asian, Italian, Japanese, and Mexican cuisine. Breakfast includes live cooking stations. Elite Club guests have access to an exclusive restaurant with à la carte breakfast. Poolside dining is available, and all meals include local-brand drinks.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can use four outdoor pools, including a children's pool with slides and an adults-only pool. Splash Water World water park offers free admission. The beach provides volleyball, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking. A gym, spa with massages, and nightly RIU Party events are available.
Location & Nearby
The hotel is on Arena Gorda Beach, 30 km from Punta Cana Airport. Nearby landmarks include Cave Oleg Bat House (3 km), Iberostar Golf Course (3 km), and Cortecito Beach (3.5 km). Excursions to Isla Saona and Parque Nacional de Bayahibe can be arranged.
Services & Extras
Six conference rooms accommodate up to 1,000 people for events. The RiuLand Kids' Club has a children's program. Elite Club benefits include priority check-in, premium drinks, and an exclusive pool area. Room service, a spa, and a nightclub are available.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Paid Wi-Fi in public areas
- Free parking
- Free on-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Sundry/Convenience shop
- Gift/Newsstand
- Hairdresser
- Beauty salon
- Coffee shop
- Multilingual staff
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Kayaking
- Outdoor tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Fitness studio
Services
- 24-hour room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Wedding services
- Shops/Commercial services
- Bell staff/Porter
- Computer connection
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Coffee/Tea in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
Business
- Business centre
Children
- Paid babysitting/ Child services
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach towels
- Sun loungers
- Aqua park
- Night club
- Entertainment
- Garden area
- Television in lobby
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- In-room air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Balcony
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
Media
- Cable/ Satellite television
- Telephone
Location
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