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

All in all this hotel was the worst i have stayed at in all my travels around the world.... i met many "traveled guests who felt cheated and robbed and stuck in a Caribbean hell hole/ tourist trap... but still trying to make the best of a bad situation. i spent USD 2400 for 6 nights at the RIU Palace... More

My husband and I stayed at Riu Palace Bavaro for 6 nights for our Wedding Anniversary. It was our first trip to the Dominican and we loved it! Room: Very modern and nicely decorated, lots of space and nice layout, VERY clean...did not see one bug! Housekeepers do an excellent job! Bed is very firm and pillows are horrible, we'll... More