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Dates

April 2025

May 2025

9 bars/lounges, 3 swim-up bars, 3 poolside bars

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast included
All-inclusive

Explore the area

Playa de Arena Gorda, Higuey Riu Complex, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000

Arena Gorda Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Iberostar Golf Course
‪5 min drive‬
Cana Bay Golf Club
‪7 min drive‬
Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Friends & Family | C)

Sleeps 4
3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-CA)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | C)

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | C)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | U)

Sleeps 4
3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (U)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-US)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (Elite Club | +18 | SwimUp | E)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club | +18 | SwimUp | E)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Elite Club | +18 | E)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club | +18 | E)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, Courtyard View (E)

Sleeps 4
3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | B2C-US)

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Family Room (E)

Sleeps 4
3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | U)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | B2C-US)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-US)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | U)

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Room (Friends & Family, B2C-US)

Sleeps 4
3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-US)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite (Pool |Front Sea View|Elite Club 18+|L)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | U)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room (Friends&Family,Tropical View | B2C-US)

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | C)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-CA)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club 18+ | L)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Pool | Elite Club 18+ | L)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Elite Club 18+ | L)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room (Superior | L)

Sleeps 4
3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior | L)

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (L)

Sleeps 4
3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (Villa, Superior L)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | C)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Villa (Suite Superior (+18 yrs. Room), E)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (E)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Villa (Suite Superior | 18+ | U)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Sleeps 6
3 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (Superior, E)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | L)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-US)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Villa (Junior Suite | 18+ | B2C-CA)

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Villa (Suite Superior | 18+ | B2C-US)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | C)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (C)

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Swim-Up | Elite Club | 18+ | C)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | U)

Sleeps 2
2 King Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | C)

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Superior Villa (Junior Suite | 18+ | C)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (C)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | U)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | U)

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | U)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (L)

41 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | B2C-CA)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-CA)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | B2C-CA)

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-CA)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | B2C-CA)

Sleeps 4
3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room (Friends&Family,Tropical View | B2C-CA)

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Double Beds

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About the area

Punta Cana

With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive in Punta Cana (Bávaro), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Arena Gorda Beach and 7 minutes from Cocotal Golf and Country Club. .This all-inclusive property is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Bavaro Beach and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Macao Beach.

What's nearby

Arena Gorda Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Iberostar Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Cana Bay Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Casino Avalon Princess - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
Cortecito Beach - 18 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬8 min walk
‪restaurante la isabela - ‬12 min walk
‪Pool Bar - ‬10 min walk
‪Pool Bar Iberostar Bavaro - ‬4 min drive
‪Higüey Restaurante Buffet - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

Luxury property on the beach, with 7 outdoor pools

Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive offers 994 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

3 outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 7 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 994 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 7 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary water park, and outdoor tennis courts. This Art Deco property also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.

This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy international cuisine at Taino, one of the property's 8 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wind down with a drink at one of the 9 bars/lounges or 3 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Taino - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Krystal - Gourmet - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

Zen - This theme restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

La Bámbola - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

Agave - This theme restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included

24-hour room service

In-room minibar (all beverages included)

In-room liquor dispensers

Water activities

Kayaking

Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Volleyball

Kids club

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
3 poolside bars
3 swim-up bars
8 restaurants
9 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Agave
Krystal - Gourmet
La Bámbola
Taino
Zen

Things to do

18-hole adjacent golf course
3 outdoor tennis courts
7 outdoor pools
Beach volleyball
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Fitness classes
Free children's club
Free water park
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot tub
Kayaking
Playground
Scuba diving
Shopping
Snorkelling
Steam room
TV in common areas
Waterslide
Windsurfing

Family friendly

7 outdoor pools
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free children's club
Free supervised activities for children
Free water park access
Grocery/convenience store
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Waterslide

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Hair salon
Luggage storage

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Garden
On the beach
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

Aromatherapy
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Steam room

Accessibility

No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

When a room reservation includes a round-trip airport transfer at no charge, it's essential to respond to the supplier's message to arrange the shuttle service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

This property uses a grey water recycling system

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Kelsey

24 Jan 2025

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Travelled with family and small children

22 Jan 2025

Disliked: Amenities

I recently stayed at the RIU in the Dominican Republic and, unfortunately, my experience fell far below expectations. I booked my entire vacation package online, clearly indicating two adults and two children in the reservation. Upon arrival, however, I was told the hotel had only listed two adults for the room. Despite showing paperwork proving I had paid for four people, I was forced to pay an additional $900 for my children to stay—otherwise, we were threatened with being turned away. This was an incredibly stressful and unwelcome start to our trip. The room itself left much to be desired. It was not consistently stocked with basic toiletries, towels, or even water. I had to repeatedly ask for essentials that should have been readily available in an all-inclusive resort. As for the food, it was just okay—nothing memorable or particularly enjoyable. Having stayed at dozens of all-inclusive resorts, I’d rank this one in the lower 10. The drinks were another disappointment, as they were consistently watered down and lacked the quality one expects from an all-inclusive experience. While the Dominican Republic itself is a stunning destination, and I have always loved visiting the country, this hotel does not reflect the hospitality and standards I’ve come to appreciate elsewhere. I will not be staying at this property again and would advise future travelers to proceed with caution.

6/10 Okay

Diana

Travelled with family

21 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The restaurants weren’t up to par. The food wasn’t that great. The entertainment could’ve been better. You hear music all night because the stage is surrounded by the rooms and the staff needs to learn English. I talk to them and they didn’t understand what I was saying other than that it’s a beautiful place

6/10 Okay

Pink

Travelled with family

20 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Same food items every day. Could do better by adding morechoices

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Allen

Travelled with family

20 Jan 2025

Liked: Amenities

Review: The property and beach were very nice and comfortable, providing a relaxing atmosphere throughout our stay. The food at the cafeteria was also good, with a decent variety of options to enjoy. However, I found it inconvenient that you cannot make reservations for a big party at the restaurants. Their setup isn’t designed to accommodate large groups, and it took over 60 minutes to get our food, which was frustrating. Another challenge was communication. While the staff at the front desk spoke English, the rest of the team did not, which made it tough to communicate. I had to rely heavily on translation apps to translate from English to Spanish. That said, the staff were incredibly warm and always smiling, which added to the resort’s charm. Despite the challenges, their friendliness made the experience more enjoyable. With some improvements in accommodating larger groups and more English-speaking staff, this could be an even better place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reuven

20 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very good service

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John

20 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Nobody understood English. It was hard to talk to somebody.Music was too loud.You could hear it in your room at night

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

19 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas francis oprandy

Travelled with family

19 Jan 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

No, not many English-speaking.Workers very slow entertainment throughout the day

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandrashekhar

17 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

STACY

16 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

15 Jan 2025

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Julien

Travelled with family

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Travelled with family

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great experience, amazing hotel with very helpful and friendly staff!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly Grace

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a great stay at the Riu Palace Bavaro everyone was very welcoming and attentive to all our needs. I also was happy that the restaurants come on a first come first served basis so no need for reservations however I wished they had a actual Dominican restaurant in the resort I would highly recommend this resort to friends and family

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUKA

Travelled with family and small children

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Didn’t like the late noise and expected more different foods or a second buffet area

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family

11 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed 6 nights at RIU Palace Bavaro. Received excellent service - especially at the buffet and the steak restaurant! Loved having three double beds in the room. Towels looked a little worn (as a previous reviewer mentioned) and having to keep track of a towel card all week was a minor inconvenience. We had no issues with bugs and had our room cleaned daily and minibar restocked. My family loved the pool bar by the RIUland. We would not hesitate to book another trip to RIU Palace Bavaro.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

LeAnne, Clear Lake

10 Jan 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana, coventry

Travelled with family

10 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Its very modern and easy access to the beach

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bianca Montibeler

Travelled with partner

9 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I stayed there for 5 days. The place is fantastic, the staff is terrific, and the food is excellent. The beach is warm and clean, perfect for adults. My only complaint is how hard it is to get a restaurant other than Taino/buffet or the food court. You have to be ready to eat dinner at 6/7 pm and get in line around 5:30 before the restaurant opens. Because they close very early, like 9:30 pm, and only the elite can reserve their spots on the app. I just wished the restaurant stayed open longer to accommodate more people. The steakhouse is perfect, and the food on Taino is also excellent. My experience at the American Bites restaurant was negative; the small portion and the wait for the food was 1 hour long.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid, Vero Beach

Travelled with family and small children

7 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was good. I think the food was good and had a lot of options. The staff is really nice, Dominican people are extremely kind I feel bad because i witnessed some of the hotel guest acting rude… definitely an embarrassment. I went for the new years holy day and boy that hotel was at full capacity. The buffet that night was outstanding and the celebration was a lot of fun. I went with a group of 12 people, all family member all ages and there are plenty of activities for all of us around the facility. Beach is good, beautiful water and I did take long walks every morning at sunrise. I’d go back ☺️ make sure you visit the spa… I didn’t know it was so go into the last day lol

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zaida Enid Cintron

Travelled with partner

7 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

This property overall was great! I would visit it again. I do recommend to check rooms on third floor of elite building. Our room had mold on the wall behind the bed and sides, the mold smell was strong. The main lobby also has that particular odor. But really you have such a great time and food and people wer so great that those monir things could be ignored during the stay. Best restaurant the steak house! Best bars: joes and la yola! Maintenance of common facilities qas great!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Travelled with family and small children

6 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

The best part of this hotel is the beach. The hotel also gets a plus for it's recent renovations. However, the service was well below average and the experience did not come close to 5 stars as it's advertised to be. The food was the worst I've ever experienced at an all-inclusive resort. To add insult the hotel states that reservations are not needed for its restaurants however we were turned away from our restaurant of choice on several nights of our stay due to the long "waiting list". we were told to come early which we did (7pm) and again was told that they could not accommodate any additional guest since we were not on the list, and which was too long to be added to. When we were able to eat at the restaurants the food and service were subpar, with many items on the menu not available because they "ran out". Aso entertainment options were limited and what they did have was not very entertaining at all. I would not stay here again unless these issues are addressed.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

6 Jan 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

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Room (Friends & Family | C)

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Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-CA)

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

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Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | C)

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Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | C)

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Room (Friends & Family | U)

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Junior Suite (U)

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Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-US)

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Suite (Elite Club | +18 | SwimUp | E)

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Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club | +18 | SwimUp | E)

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Suite (Elite Club | +18 | E)

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Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club | +18 | E)

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Family Room, Courtyard View (E)

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

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Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View | B2C-US)

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Family Room (E)

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Junior Suite (Tropical View | U)

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Suite, Beachfront (Swim-Up | Elite Club | B2C-US)

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

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Junior Suite (Swim Up | Elite Club | 18+ | B2C-US)

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | U)

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Room (Friends & Family, B2C-US)

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-US)

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Suite (Pool |Front Sea View|Elite Club 18+|L)

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Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | U)

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Room (Friends&Family,Tropical View | B2C-US)

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Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | C)

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-CA)

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Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club 18+ | L)

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Junior Suite (Pool | Elite Club 18+ | L)

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Suite (Elite Club 18+ | L)

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Family Room (Superior | L)

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

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Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

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Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior | L)

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Family Room (L)

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Junior Suite (Villa, Superior L)