Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive Detailed Information

Playa Arena Gorda
Punta Cana 23000
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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All Inclusive Amenities

The All Inclusive program includes the following amenities:

• Breakfast:

- Varied buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava

• Lunch:

- Buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts.

- Food Court with different food stalls.

- "Pepe's Food" Grill, taco station and pizza.

• Dinner (main restaurant):

- Buffets and live cooking stations.

- Special evenings (three times a week)

• Various restaurants for optional à la carte dining.

• Snacks 24 hours a day.

• For additional lunches and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants at Riu Palace Bavaro, Riu Palace Punta Cana and

Riu Bambu

• Beverages:

- International drinks with top brands 24 hours a day

- Daily signature drink

- Drinks service at pool

- Drinks at all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao)

- Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser

• Room service 24 hours a day

• In-room safe

• Sports and activities:

- Beach-volleyball court and multipurpose sports pitch

- Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (daily)

- Gym

- At the Riu Resort: 3 tennis courts, steam bath

- Windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling equipment, small catamaran (maximum 2 people) and body board

- Water park "Splash Water World" (at the Riu Resort), open 6 times a week

- 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool

• Entertainment:

- Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at "RiuLand" (daily)

- Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)

- "Riu Party", theme parties for adults, several times a week

- Riu evening programme, live music or shows (daily)

• Free entry to "Pacha" discotheque and drinks (open 6 nights a week)

• All accommodation, taxes and tips included

Important Information: All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes.

Valid Booking Dates:Now - 12/23/2026

Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

Hotel Details
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Dining
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TripAdvisor Reviews

The Riu Palace Bavaro is a fabulous 24-hour All-Inclusive beachfront hotel located on Arena Gorda beach in Bavaro, Punta Cana. Enjoy sunbathing on one of the most paradisiacal beaches in Punta Cana or take a refreshing dip in one of the 9 pools, 3 with a swim-up bar. Accommodations include brand new and spacious Friends & Family rooms as well as the Elite Club by Riu concept for Adults only with swim-up rooms in premium locations and additional perks.

The hotel offers an endless number of recreational and sports options like beach volleyball, snorkelling, kayaking, a gym and RIU Fit activities as well as 3 Tennis courts, a multipurpose sports court and the Riu Splash Water World water park in the resort.

For the little guests you will find the Riu Land Kids club with an open air playground, a cinema and a pool and also a Mini Splash with slides and a pirate boat.

There are 32 food and beverage venues with everything from a breakfast buffet to an all-American favorites restaurant, from a food court to an ice cream parlor, a coffee shop and more. For dinner you can choose one of the a-la-carte restaurants serving Mexican, Asian, Italian and fusion cuisine or the Steakhouse and of course the main buffet.

Evenings are filled with nightly shows and live music at the hotel theatre. You can dance the night away at Riu Pacha discotheque and Riu Party events in the resort or enjoy the elegant atmosphere in the Lobby bar and try a handcrafted drink from the Mixology cart.

Location: Punta Cana - Beach

Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18

General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.

Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.

Hotel Spring Break Policies: Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any RIU property, at any time during the year. RIU Hotels & Resorts, reserves the right to withhold admission to any Spring Breaker. The hotel reserves the right of admission and may request clients to show passport or official ID to prove full identification. Guests can and will be removed from the property at their own expense in case of any disturbance or complaint from other guests or hotel staff. Parties in rooms are not allowed. Spring break groups or unruly behavior is not allowed all year round at any property.

The connecting Junior Suites has a minimum occupancy of 4 in each room booked.

Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.

General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

Pet Policy

Pets Not Allowed

Early Departure Policy

Early Departure Penalty: 1 Night
Applies: Sunday - Saturday(5/1/2025 - 12/23/2026)
Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights
Applies: Sunday - Saturday(12/24/2025 - 4/30/2026)

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ): 30 miles

Year Built: 2011
Last Renovation: 2024
Floors: 4
Total rooms: 994

24-hour front desk
24-hour room service
Accessible facilities
Bell staff/porter
Children programs
Children welcome
Children's play area
Concierge desk
Elevators
Exercise gym

24-hour front desk
24-hour room service
Accessible facilities
Bell staff/porter
Children programs
Children welcome
Children's play area
Concierge desk
Elevators
Exercise gym
Free high speed internet connection
Free parking
Golf, Offsite†
Housekeeping - daily
Lounges/bars
Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
Pool
Restaurant
Safe deposit box
Spa†
Tennis court
Water sports†

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Junior Suite

Bedding: 2 queen size beds or 1 king size bed.

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy Limit: 3 adults, 1 child, Total-3

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

2 Bedroom Junior Suite

2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door

Bedding: One room with 1 king size bed, one room with 2 queen size beds.

Occupancy Limit: Minimum 4 adults, maximum 4 adults and 1 child or 5 adults. Total 5.

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

Junior Suite Tropical View

Bedding: 2 queen size beds or 1 king size bed.

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy Limit: Max Adults 3, Max Child 1, Total 3.

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

2 Bedroom Junior Suite Tropical View

2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door

Bedding: One room with 1 kings size bed and one room with 2 queen beds.

Occupancy Limit: Minimum 4 adults, maximum 4 adults and 1 child or 5 adults. Total 5.

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

Friends & Family Room

Bedding: 3 queen size beds and sofa-bed or 1 king size bed plus 1 queen bed and sofa-bed.

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy Limit: Minimum 2 adults plus 3 child or 3 adults plus 2 child, 4 adults plus 1 child, Maximum 4 adults .Total 5.

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

Friends & Family Room

Bedding: 3 queen size beds and sofa-bed or 1 king size bed plus 1 queen bed and sofa-bed.

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy Limit: Minimum 2 adults plus 1 child or 3 adults. Maximum 3 adults plus 1 child or 4 adults. Total 4

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

Two Bedroom Family Suite

Bedding: One room with 1 king size bed and second room with 2 queen size beds and sofa-bed.

Occupancy Limit: Minimum 2 adults plus 2 children or 3 adults. Maximum 5 adults and 1 child or 6 adults. Total 6.

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

Junior Suite Superior - Elite Club

Bedding: 2 queen size beds or 1 king size bed

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy Limit: 3 adults

Adults only room category

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

Swim-Up Junior Suite - Elite Club

Bedding: 1 King bed.

Occupancy Limit: 2 adults.

Adults only room category

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

Suite Ocean View- Elite Club

Formerly Suite - Elite Club effective 12/19/2024.

Bedding: 1 King bed

Occupancy Limit: 2 adults

Adults only room category

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

Beach Front Swim-Up Suite - Elite Club

Formerly Swim-Up Suite - Elite Club effective 12/19/2024.

Bedding: 1 King bed.

Occupancy Limit: 2 adults

Adults only room category

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

Villa Junior Suite Superior

Bedding - 2 queen size beds or 1 king size bed

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits - 3 adults.

Adults only room category

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

Friends & Family Room Tropical View

Bedding: 3 queen size beds and sofa-bed or 1 king size bed plus 1 queen bed and sofa-bed.

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy Limit: Minimum 2 adults plus 3 child or 3 adults plus 2 child, 4 adults plus 1 child, Maximum 4 adults .Total 5.

Friends & Family Room Tropical View

Bedding: 3 queen size beds and sofa-bed or 1 king size bed plus 1 queen bed and sofa-bed.

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy Limit: Minimum 2 adults plus 3 child or 3 adults plus 2 child, 4 adults plus 1 child, Maximum 5 adults .Total 5.

Two Bedroom Family Suite

Bedding: One room with 1 king size bed and second room with 2 queen size beds and sofa-bed.

Occupancy Limit: Minimum 2 adults plus 2 children or 3 adults. Maximum 4 adults and 1 child or 5 adults. Total 5.

Additional Amenities: - Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked.

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available.

24 hours Sports Bar

Agave

Mexican a-la-carte restaurant with starters buffet. Dinner only.

American Country

A-la-carte restaurant serving All-American favorites.

Open for lunch, dinner and in-between snacks.

Candy

Ice cream parlor

Capuchino

Patisserie

Daiquiri Lobby Bar

Elite Club Lounge exclusively for Elite Club guest

Elite Club poolside and swim-up bar

Exclusively for Elite Club guests

Elite Club Restaurant

A-la-carte restaurant exclusively for Elite Club guests. Dinner only.

Food Court

Variety of choices: Wok-Pokes, Taco Station, Fried Chicken, Pizza, "Pepe's Food" grill, Ice Cream Parlor, Creperie, bar "Bacano".

Joe`s Bar Cocktail Bar

Krystal

A-la-carte restaurant serving fusion cuisine. Dinner only.

La Bambola

Italian a-la-carte restaurant with starters buffet. Dinner only.

La Fiesta Lounge Bar

La Plaza Bar

La Yola and Naiboa poolside bars with swim-up bar

Melao poolside bar

Pepe´s Food Grill

Snacks. Lunch only.

Taino

Main Buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, serving international cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner.

The Bakery

Patisserie

The Steakhouse

A-la-carte restaurant. Dinner only.

Zen

A-la-carte restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Dinner only.

Children's pool

One children`s pool with pirate ship, slides and splash pad.
Children's program, onsite
RiuLand Kids Club with open air playground and cinema
Direct access to a beach
Fitness center on-site
General
Splash Water World acuatic park including children`s pool with slides.

- Riu FIT activities

- Multipurpose court

- Ping Pong

- Volleyball

Entertainment:

- Daytime entertainment programm for adults

- Live music, shows and RIU entertainment

- RIU Party - 4 weekly themed parties with Drinks Included

- "Pacha" Nightclub with drinks included (open 6 nights a week)
Non-Motorized Water Sports
Pool
There are 9 pools on-site. This property has swim-up bars.
Spa†
Steam bath
Steam bath at the SPA
Tennis court
3 tennis courts in the resort

† Fees may apply

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