Riu Palace Bavaro, Punta Cana

Riu Palace Bávaro, an all-inclusive, family-friendly resort in Punta Cana, strives to achieve a high standard of luxury, comfort and beauty. Modern and fashionable, Riu Palace Bávaro is located in the expansive RIU Resort complex and offers a number of shared facilities — guests can enjoy large swimming pools, a plethora of dining venues, a live entertainment area, a world-class spa and fitness area, several children's programs and a number of shops. It’s the perfect place for those seeking an active getaway to paradise.

Welcome to paradise at Riu Palace Bavaro. Located on Arena Gorda beach, this fabulous all-inclusive hotel has more than 900 rooms, including Junior Suites and fabulous villas with a garden that guarantee a pleasant stay in Bávaro, Punta Cana. All rooms have been carefully designed to offer the very best amenities. What’s more, the resort has an exclusive adults-only area with swim-up rooms. It also offers the distinguished Elite Club by RIU service, designed for those who want the best in every aspect of their holiday, with an added touch of luxury and exclusivity.

There’s nothing better than waking up in a tropical paradise and cooling off with a refreshing dip in the hotel’s more than 11 outdoor pools, plus a children's pool with slides and the Splash Water World water park, perfect for the whole family and fun for the little ones. Riu Palace Bavaro has a fully equipped gym so you can keep up with your workout routine, as well as the Renova Spa wellness center, which is the perfect place to renew body and mind during your holiday and enjoy the best body and facial treatments. And that’s not all... guests can experience true relaxation with massage service on the beach.

Discover the Elite Club by RIU!
Do you want an exclusive vacation? Discover premium service when you book an Elite Club by RIU room and enjoy all these exclusive advantages:
• Rooms with better views/locations
• Priority access at reception
• Premium drinks at select hotel bars
• Exclusive specialty restaurant
• Restaurant exclusively serving breakfast with an à la carte menu
• Exclusive area on the beach with a bar
• Early check-in (subject to availability)
• Distinctive wristband
• Late check-out until 1PM
• Welcome gift
• Aromatherapy in the room
• Enhanced room service
• Mini-bar with snacks and a bottle of wine
• Specialty restaurant dinner reservations available via the RIU app

Splash Water Park
Splash Water Park is conveniently located to all hotels. At Splash Water Park, the Body Vortex, a closed body slide that shoots you towards the pool, the Kamikaze, with impressive drops from various heights, and the free-fall slide, for experiencing a unique sensation, await you. Plus, kids will enjoy the children's pool and attractions designed especially for them. Free entrance for guests staying within the RIU complex at the following hotels: Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Palace Macao, Riu Palace Bavaro and Riu Bambu.

Riu Pool Party
This area hosts large parties 4 times a week with local and international DJs, exciting lighting and sound effects and 4 poolside bars (including a poolside bar and a snack bar). Each week will offer a Jungle party, a Pink Party, a Neon Party and a White Party, and every party will have its own unique vibe. These parties are part of the all-inclusive package and are open to all RIU guests 18+ staying at Riu Palace Macao, Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Palace Bavaro and Riu Bambu, so come out and enjoy the fun!

2024 Resort Discount Credits
3-6 nights: $1,355. 7 or more nights: $2,135

Resort credits can be used at the Renova Spa, Scuba Caribe, Weddings by RIU, Punta Blanca Golf Club (PUJ), Europcar Rent a Car, Photography, Chocolateria or Diamante Casino. Booking Window: Now - December 22, 2024. Travel Period: Now - December 23, 2024

Terms and Conditions: Applies to USA. Guests can check the resort credits through RIU App. The total of credits is per room, per stay, for guests 21 and older. Resort Credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable and cannot be used for future stays. Resort credits can be used as discounts on specified select services only. Credits cannot be exchanged for cash. This promotion is subject to availability. Some restrictions apply. Inclusions subject to changes without prior notice.

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Hotel Updates


Riu Palace Bavaro will be closed for renovation from May 1, 2024 thru August 31, 2024. Reopening date is September 1st, 2024.

Casino
The casino at Riu Palace Macao is available for guests staying at all RIU hotels within the Punta Cana complex. Transportation is periodically available to the Princess Tower Casino from 8 pm to midnight.

RIU Exchange Privileges in Punta Cana
Guests staying at Riu Palace Bavaro can now enjoy the facilities at Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Bambu. Breakfast and dinner must be taken at the booked hotel. Lunch, snacks and drinks can be enjoyed at the hotels where exchange privileges are included.

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Students/Spring Breaker Policy
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.