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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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derbyshire
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 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
16 helpful votes 16 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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Ottawa, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I am here now. Many areas are sub-par, and I'm not super picky. Food and the a la cartes are a let down. Biggest fail is the fact that the disco is closed. When we spoke to management and our sunwing rep, we were told they were bringing in a Dj to play after the show, so we could dance.... More

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Barnsley, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

I have read some reviews of the ClubHotel Riu Bambu recently and am genuinely shocked at the comments I have read. My Husband and I stayed at the Riu Bambu 17th April - 1st May 2013. During that time we were joined by 12 other family members and friends as we were to be Married on 24th April. Our stay... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Just in a few words, this for sure is not a 5 star hotel but still very nice. I would rally recommend to any one as we really have a nice time. beautiful beach, nice food, amazing weather. There is few things I'm not happy with, we book this resort to spend a honeymoon and no one did any thing... More

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Washington, Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I did a square deal through apple vacations and thought how could you possibly go wrong with a 5star resort...you can and we now know this for future trips. This was our honeymoon but felt more like we were at a spring break hotel. This is a club hotel not a resort and about 30 minutes from... More

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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We stayed in Bambu for 10 nights in Deluxe room and enjoyed every minute of our vacations. This was our 5th visit to Punta Cana, but the first to RIU Bambu (several years ago we stayed in Palace Macao). We're placed into newly built 4000 block on the side of the hotel grounds neighbouring Palace Macao. Very quiet location, the... More

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Akron, Ohio
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

My husband and I purchased a 5 Apple Square Deal through Apple Vacations. We found out at the airport before we left that we would be staying at the Riu Bambu. It is about 30 minutes from the PUJ airport in the Riu complex that has 5 hotels total. This is a ClubHotel and not one of the Palace resorts,... More

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Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The Riu Bambu was an outstanding resort, and we had a great time. The food in the buffet was outstanding, and the drinks were great. If the female bartenders are working at the Sports Bar, they make an outstanding drink called "Dr Funk". I would rank this resort a 4 star, not a 5 star. It sometimes feels dwarfed a... More

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Gatineau, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

staff at the riu bambu was very helpful. we had an "out of the ordinary" incident on our first night, but Ramon did everything possible to accommodate us and ensured our stay was memorable. Ariel also provided great service when needed at the end of our stay... overall very satisfied with the hotel management!! Hotel rooms were clean, some of... More

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Additional Information about ClubHotel Riu Bambu

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
#57 Family Hotels in Punta Cana
Price range (per night): 129 AUD - 219 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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