Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Room service

All-inclusive

Explore the area

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

Arena Gorda Beach
3 min walk
Splash Water Park
4 min walk
Punta Blanca Golf Course
5 min drive
Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
27 min drive

Room options

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

Room (Friends & Family | C)

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

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-CAN)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Room (Friends & Family, Tropical View | C)

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

Suite (Elite Club | 18+ | C)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Swim-Up | Elite Club | 18+ | 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, 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 and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (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 (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, B2C-US)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Sleeps 5
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 (Pool | Elite Club 18+ | L)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

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

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 5
3 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Sleeps 6
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 5
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 5
3 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite (Superior, E)

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

Junior Suite (Tropical View | B2C-US)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CAN)

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

Junior Suite (Superior | B2C-CAN)

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,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 (Swim-Up | Elite Club | 18+ | 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

Suite (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 (Elite Club | B2C-U)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Swim-Up | Elite Club | B2C-CAN)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CAN)

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Swim-Up | Elite Club | B2C-CAN)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Elite Club | B2C-CAN)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CAN)

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | Elite Club | B2C-CAN)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Room (Friends & Family | B2C-CAN)

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

Room (Friends & Family, Tropical | B2C-CAN)

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

Suite Junior With Garden View

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

Villa With Internal View

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room Premium With Pool View

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room -5 Guests-

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite Premium

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

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

Suite Premium With Pool View

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite Premium

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Double Room Superior With Internal View

Sleeps 5
4 Double Beds

Quadruple Room Superior With Internal View

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

Room Superior With Internal View

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

Double Suite Junior With Garden View

Sleeps 5
4 Double Beds

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About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

Luxury property on the beach, with 7 outdoor swimming pools

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 8 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.

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

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. 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 centre.

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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Arena Gorda Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.

Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy international cuisine at Taino, one of the property's 8 restaurants and 9 bars/lounges
Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the 7 outdoor pools
Treat yourself to aromatherapy, facials or massages at the spa
Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
On-site recreation includes 3 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and a steam room
Guests like the room service and bar
Just a 5-minute drive from Iberostar Golf Course and 7 minutes from Cocotal Golf and Country Club

Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

As a guest of Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive, you'll find a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 7 outdoor swimming pools. There are 8 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 3 swim-up bars and 9 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a health club, and a steam room are also featured at the luxury Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive was completed in September 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Punta Cana property.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Taino – This buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

Zen – This theme restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.

La Bámbola – This theme restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.

Agave – This theme restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site 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

Children's club

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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

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

100% renewable energy
18 buildings
4 floors
Art Deco architecture
Built in 2011
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

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

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 return 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

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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-authorise 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 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

Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro - All Inclusive Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Business traveller

22 Jul 2024

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

Bad service at the front desk all the time

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ulises

Travelled with partner

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Staff was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, our room had issues. Shower handle was broken and water temperature could not regulate. Very slippery floors at the buffet.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paul Andres

Travelled with family

3 Jul 2024

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Old furniture and water leaks in the shower and bathroom.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner

12 Jun 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Terrible food and limited choices. Allowed thieves to harass people on the beaches and sell them lies. Awful lack of security!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samir

27 May 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wade

Travelled with family

9 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The food was not good and there were not beverage choices. Everything in the gift shop was marked up to double the price.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeniffer

Travelled with partner

7 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Nos tuvieron que cambiar de cuarto tres veces. La primera el cuarto tenía hongo en sábanas y paredes del balcón. La segunda el aire no funcionaba bien. La tercera la puerta tenía problemas con la cerradura de la tarjeta. Amerita una remodelación en general. La comida no fue la mejor tampoco. Aunque reconozco que esto suele suceder en los hoteles “all inclusive”.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawana

5 May 2024

My original reservations were made for this hotel, but upon arrival we were informed that the hotel was closing, and we were switched to hotel RIU Marcos, which was a much better motel, and the facilities was exactly what we pictured goodness this hotel was closing

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Princess Sabah

3 May 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara M

2 May 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ismet

Travelled with family

2 May 2024

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

Staff at RIU is amazing, they provide excellent service. Location is great with beautiful beach 🏝️. Property is well maintained. Food is great. Spa and wellness, very good. The only thing where I would like to see some improvements are rooms that can use some updates, bed mattresses are slightly too firm for my preference. Overall I would recommend this property to my friends and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family

1 May 2024

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

Would have given 5 stars for everything except that the entire hotel was closing the day we left for 4-month grand renovation. Should be spectacular when it reopens but during our stay they were removing art, mattresses, room fixtures etc. and halls and elevators not as clean as they could be. We felt rushed to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayklent

Travelled with family

30 Apr 2024

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

I loved my stay in the resort but one thing that I feel that should be changed is that the massage is $80 for 25 min, that price is out of this world.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Travelled with family

30 Apr 2024

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

Awesome place with the nicest people ever!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jagpreet, Surrey

Travelled with family and small children

30 Apr 2024

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

Good place but food can be better

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

NINA

29 Apr 2024

Stayed at Riu Palace Bavaro for a wedding. The only positive about my stay was there were not a lot of guests so I didn’t wait long for food, the pool was relatively empty, lots of poolside chairs to choose from and the beach wasn’t crowded with people. The negatives: lack of variety in food. The buffet areas such as Taino and montecristo had the same exact food selection. The Japanese restaurant was terrible. The Italian restaurant bampolo was used for the reception site and I was expecting Italian food. Nope… food that was served at the reception was pretty much the same food at the buffets. The rooms were older, rust seen on any metal surface. My rain shower head didn’t work in the shower so only used the handheld. Wanted to take a relaxing bath but the water was lukewarm at best and it took almost 25 minutes to fill bc the water was coming out so slowly. I turned on the jets and water flew everywhere even onto my bed. The room was spacious for one person and the fridge was well stocked so no complaints there. Pillows were flat and uncomfortable. I had to use 3 just to feel like I was actually sleeping on any and then I woke up with sore shoulders and a stiff neck. Toilets didn’t flush well, had to stand holding the flush button down until everything actually flushed down. The pool area was decent, beach was nice. Ordered some pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris and they were gross I couldn’t drink them. This is my second time staying at a Riu resort. Never again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with group

29 Apr 2024

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

My stay at Riu was, by far, the worst resort experience I have ever had. One of the bartenders DRUGGED my friend and I at the Riu Party. About halfway through her drink, she realized something was wrong and we stopped drinking. She was sick for the next three days. There was actual poop splattered on our bathroom door when we got there and the bed sheets smelled like mildew. The pools were filthy, and all the food was way overcooked. On top of that, the service was terrible. The server around the pool area was rude. We waited 40 minutes for a drink IF we got our drinks at all. One day, he refused to take my friend's drink order at all. When my friend contacted the hotel directly about how she was drugged, they told her she needed to contact Expedia, as if Expedia was responsible for their bartenders drugging guests.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin Allen

29 Apr 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danial

28 Apr 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

The staff have been drugging peoples drinks.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

The property was nice. Staff was kind of you were tipping. Also pharmacy in the property be careful they try to over charge you and then insult you in Spanish if you don’t buy. If you are Spanish they treat you completely different.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kuldeep

28 Apr 2024

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

Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hana, Newark

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful property but could be a 5 star if the following wasn’t a problem….the rooms are uncomfortable, it gives motel vibes. The sheets & blanket are very uncomfortable. My sheets were not clean when I arrived and I had them change them and it was slightly cleaner but not entirely. My room overall was not ever cleaned properly. There is so much rust in the room especially the toilet and in the shower. They obviously don’t clean the walls, dressers. etc. the staff is uncomfortably flirty, they make passes at you all day. Cleanliness is priority and comfort and I felt neither.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Errigal

26 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family

25 Apr 2024

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

I dont like the lobby looks old that was my first view needs to be change to more modern. But the rooms are beutiful modern with jacuzzi the food excelent, the cleaning of room amazing every day cleaning The partys uuuufff amazing.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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Junior Suite (U)

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Junior Suite (Superior, Elite Club, 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, 2 Bedrooms (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 (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, 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)

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Suite (Pool | Elite Club 18+ | L)

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

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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)

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Junior Suite (Tropical View | C)