Some background info: Stayed here April 30-May 7. 25/26 year old couple from NYC. Arriving at Punta Cana airport: We were unaware we had to pay a $10 dollar each entry fee. No problem as we had cash. Greeted warmly by airport staff; they insisted on taking our bags and helping us find the right transportation (Prieto tours). To be... More

Stayed here from June 9-16, Traveled as a couple with a large group. My wife and I have stayed in multiple all inclusive resorts and this one by far is well below the rest. Transfer from airport to hotel was uneventful, check in was smooth and room was ready upon check in. Resort and rooms were very clean and well... More

This resort was hands down the worst that I have ever stayed at...First off we had 18 friends travel to get away from the hectic life in St Louis. When we arrived within the first 48 hours two rooms had $100 stolen from their safe and another room had $140 and an Iphone stolen from their room. When I spoke... More

Stayed here 1-15 June 2013. A lovely modern hotel with very friendly staff. Cannot understand people moaning about the rooms. Do they not look in the brochure or on Trip Advisor at descriptions and photos?? As with all buffet meals they can get a little repetitive but our family of 8, including our 16 month old granddaughter, were able to... More

My husband and I have traveled to many places and 98% of the time have been very satisfied. This trip left us very disappointed. While their we spoke to the hotel and service did not improve. Upon return CHEAP CARIBBEAN---NOT!!!, told us they were not responsible for the hotel. Therefore no resolution to our disappointment for a very expensive vacation--more... More

Not as great as I hoped it to be Well this is my second RIU and not really impressed with this one (highly recommended Riu Palace Las Americas Cancun) The airport transitioning from plane to customs was smooth, every tourist must pay $10 to get in the country. Make plans to already have your transportation set up from airport to... More

My husband and I decided to take a vacation here because we read so many wonderful reviews.. I am actually writing this review while still staying here. 3 days in, and I am ready to go home. We both work so much and we just needed to get away. We were so excited to finally get some alone time, relax... More

My boyfriend and I just arrived home from a wonderful week at this wonderful resort. We stayed from 6/03-06/10. I had family members previously stay at other RIU Resorts and raved about them, so I had high expectations. Also, I have stayed at many other 6 golden apple resorts so I expected the same from the RIU Palace Bavaro. My... More

I am a little late writing this as we stayed in 2012. Keep in mind that we are well traveled and had stayed in 5 star resorts. Our biggest problems here were... It felt like "what can you do for yourself?" in other resorts it felt like what can we do for you. Also having to get up early to... More