We have just arrived back from the Riu Bachata having spent the last 14 nights in a very nice hotel.Before we travelled we had read some very mixed reviews about various aspects of this hotel and here is our honest review of this hotel and the staff that work there. First of all this is not a 5 star hotel... More

Riu Bachata Our second visit to this fantastic resort, the first being back in 2004. The changes that are most noticeable are the mothballing of the Riu Mambu Hotel thereby reducing the number of locations where one can visit to eat drink and generally wander around. (I have since been informed that it is only open at the end of... More

On the 3rd of June I took my mum away for a 14 night stay to this hotel as a thank you for everything she has done for me since moving away from home. When I booked this hotel I was told it was a 4/5* hotel in the platinum collection but what we received was more like a 2*... More

Me and my boyfriend stayed here the last 2 weeks of May, After reading previous reviews i was quite wary about going ahead and booking but for what you pay we thought we would take the chance and im glad we did. Totally stress free check in, room was cleaned everyday and lovely towel art everyday which we loved :)... More

Can't believe some of these reviews. Arrived on 26 May for 2 weeks, reception no problem, room perfect from the first minute. Had no need to use the a la carte restaurants as the choice and quality in the main restaurant was excellent, the service from the waiters/waitresses is second to none. The people working the bars are the happiest... More

Visited with my cousins and it was a great relaxing trip. First off if you book directly from riu and didn't pay in advance pay with the card you booked your reservation with. If you pay with cash they will charge you in pesos which will cost you more. The room was clean but the maid attempted to steal my... More

stayed at the bachata may 19th - june 3rd 2013. 2 years ago we stayed at the sister hotel mambo. check in at the hotel is stress free and very fast. our room was right next to one of the bars, which we thought would be noisy but it wasn't to bad. lovely room, nice sized big bed really comfy,... More

We as a family recently visted (27th May - 10thJune 2013) and cannot understand bad reviews. Food choice was a good variety and cooked well. Drinks obviously local but was a variety of both alcoholic and non alcoholic. People were the nicest people and worked so hard to please. Considering the amount you pay for this holiday I would not... More

My family (family of 5) and I stayed at the resort from June 1st until the 9th. We stayed in a "Family Room" which consisted of two full beds pushed together and a twin bed, there was also a strong musty smell, fixed by airing it out, like the rooms been closed for months . Not exactly relaxing quarters in... More