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ClubHotel Riu Bambu

3.5 of 5
Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I return from The RIU Bambu on the 18/5/13 after 14 night stay and were glad to come home for several reasons. Before I booked this hotel with Thomson I had looked at the reviews and was sceptical as the bad reviews were all made by Canadian people and reserved judgement until we had seen for ourselves.... More

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Calgary, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful resort ! RIU has 5 properties all within walking distance of each other sharing the same beach/coastline. The Bambu also offers all-inclusive to Naiboa (a smaller hotel, a little further inland) plus access to the gyms in both the 'Palaces' and the weight gym on Calle Caribbean and the casino in Macao is opened to all... More

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uk
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Just reiterating the majority of the uk community who have stayed at this hotel, check-in quick and easy, room spacious and clean, buffet varied, beach and swimming pool areas clean. Hotel staff friendly. Colonial breakfast buffet is the main breakfast buffet, Mama Juana is an overspill for late risers for breakfast so doesn't have totally the full selection but lunch... More

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Rayleigh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This complex was very large and spotlessly clean. Our room was very big with a huge bed. Above the mini bar there were 4 bottles of spirits with optics (changed every two days if you needed it). Food was plentiful and edible but not very exciting. All the staff were very friendly. The two things that were not perfect was:... More

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Moncton, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Riu Bambu resort the week of May 4th, 2013. Pros : The resort itself is beautiful, very clean and well kept We opted for the deluxe room which was perfect, again clean and very well maintained. Well worth the 50$ cost of upgrade Beach, beach , beach! It's picture perfect, miles of white sandy beaches and... More

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Darlington, England
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I read the mixed reviews prior to our holiday at the Riu Bambu and we went there with an open mind. We simply couldn't fault anything. Our room was just a couple of blocks away from the main areas and was always kept so clean by the friendly maids. We had a fantastic easy check in - didn't have to... More

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Lichfield, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I have just come back from Riu Bambu and it looks like someone has beaten me to it on the review anyone who complains about this hotel needs to stay at home It is a sort of club resort but they cater for everybody im in my 60s and it was great to see all those youngsters having a good... More

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derbyshire
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

well folks im back having today just fly back home from the riu bambu punta cana 18th may 2013 what can i say there must be some people out there, who was after a refund, as when i read some of the reveiws on this place thought id made a mistake on booking this hotel but guess what i went... More

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lake district
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Like other people on here we also read some bad reviews about this hotel and can not understand why .ok we were lucky and were in the newly refurbished rooms fantastic .We booked through first choice and I would class the hotel 4 star and good value . Everywhere is clean with lots of hard working staff nice well kept... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Riu Bambu--Punta Cana---April 2013. 14 Wonderful women away for a weeks vacation to celebrate a 50th birthday. We arrived at the resort and were welcomed with a fruity drink, some beautiful weather and a fairly painless check in. Rooms were not ready so our bags were set aside and we were actually taken straight to the buffet for some lunch.... More

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Also Known As:
Riu Bambu
Riu Bambu Punta Cana
Riu Bambu Dominican Republic
Address: Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > La Altagracia Province > Punta Cana
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#47 On the Beach Hotels in Punta Cana
#52 Top resorts Hotels in Punta Cana
#56 Romantic Hotels in Punta Cana
#56 Family Hotels in Punta Cana
Price range (per night): 131 AUD - 221 AUD
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
* Located in Punta Cana * Situated on Arena Gorda Beach * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * Within the Riu Resort, along with the Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Palace Macao, Riu Taino and Riu Naiboa hotels * Main building and 1-story bungalow complex * Surrounded by 46,000 m2 / 50,300 sq. yards of palm groves, adjacent to the beach * 50 km / 31 miles from Higley * 600 m / 1,980 ft. from Caribbean Street * 30 km / 19 miles from Punta Cana Int€™l. Airport * Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners ... more   less 
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