Guest reviews give good marks for the family-friendly amenities, bar and beach locale
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Recycling and LED light bulbs
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans
All-inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and 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
Eco-certified property This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.
Languages
English, German, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in a common area
Restaurants on site
Monte Cristo
Krystal
Geisha
La Bámbola
Taino
Things to do
18 holes of golf
4 outdoor pools
4 outdoor tennis courts
Fitness 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
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Waterslide
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Gift shop/newsstand
Corner/local shop
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beachfront location
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Spa
Aromatherapy
Body treatments
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Steam room
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
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100% renewable energy
Beach towels
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
TV in lobby
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Outdoor space
Balcony or patio
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Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Connecting rooms available
Energy-saving switches
Iron/ironing board
LED light bulbs
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Turndown service
Water-efficient showers only
Policies
Check-in
Late check-in subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
This property does not have any lifts
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
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Frequently asked questions
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.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive?
Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.
Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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The food was not good and there were not beverage choices. Everything in the gift shop was marked up to double the price.
Wade
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Jeniffer
Travelled with partner
7 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nos tuvieron que cambiar de cuarto tres veces. La primera el cuarto tenía hongo en sábanas y paredes del balcón. La segunda el aire no funcionaba bien. La tercera la puerta tenía problemas con la cerradura de la tarjeta. Amerita una remodelación en general. La comida no fue la mejor tampoco. Aunque reconozco que esto suele suceder en los hoteles “all inclusive”.
Jeniffer
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Shawana
5 May 2024
My original reservations were made for this hotel, but upon arrival we were informed that the hotel was closing, and we were switched to hotel RIU Marcos, which was a much better motel, and the facilities was exactly what we pictured goodness this hotel was closing
Staff at RIU is amazing, they provide excellent service. Location is great with beautiful beach 🏝️. Property is well maintained. Food is great. Spa and wellness, very good. The only thing where I would like to see some improvements are rooms that can use some updates, bed mattresses are slightly too firm for my preference.
Overall I would recommend this property to my friends and family.
Would have given 5 stars for everything except that the entire hotel was closing the day we left for 4-month grand renovation. Should be spectacular when it reopens but during our stay they were removing art, mattresses, room fixtures etc. and halls and elevators not as clean as they could be. We felt rushed to leave.
Stayed at Riu Palace Bavaro for a wedding. The only positive about my stay was there were not a lot of guests so I didn’t wait long for food, the pool was relatively empty, lots of poolside chairs to choose from and the beach wasn’t crowded with people. The negatives: lack of variety in food. The buffet areas such as Taino and montecristo had the same exact food selection. The Japanese restaurant was terrible. The Italian restaurant bampolo was used for the reception site and I was expecting Italian food. Nope… food that was served at the reception was pretty much the same food at the buffets. The rooms were older, rust seen on any metal surface. My rain shower head didn’t work in the shower so only used the handheld.
Wanted to take a relaxing bath but the water was lukewarm at best and it took almost 25 minutes to fill bc the water was coming out so slowly. I turned on the jets and water flew everywhere even onto my bed. The room was spacious for one person and the fridge was well stocked so no complaints there. Pillows were flat and uncomfortable. I had to use 3 just to feel like I was actually sleeping on any and then I woke up with sore shoulders and a stiff neck. Toilets didn’t flush well, had to stand holding the flush button down until everything actually flushed down. The pool area was decent, beach was nice. Ordered some pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris and they were gross I couldn’t drink them. This is my second time staying at a Riu resort. Never again.
My stay at Riu was, by far, the worst resort experience I have ever had. One of the bartenders DRUGGED my friend and I at the Riu Party. About halfway through her drink, she realized something was wrong and we stopped drinking. She was sick for the next three days.
There was actual poop splattered on our bathroom door when we got there and the bed sheets smelled like mildew. The pools were filthy, and all the food was way overcooked.
On top of that, the service was terrible. The server around the pool area was rude. We waited 40 minutes for a drink IF we got our drinks at all. One day, he refused to take my friend's drink order at all.
When my friend contacted the hotel directly about how she was drugged, they told her she needed to contact Expedia, as if Expedia was responsible for their bartenders drugging guests.