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Riu Palace Macao

4.0 of 5
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Riu Palace Macao
Ranked #26 of 99 hotels in Punta Cana
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Kanata, Canada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We just returned from Riu Palace Macao (D.R) where we stayed for 2 weeks. Riu Palace Macao, exclusively for adults, is absolutely wonderful resort, newly renovated in 2012. Check-in was easy and quick. Nice surprise : familiar face of the Reception Manager Mr. Ramon Garcia, we remembered him from previous stays in this resort. Since the first moment in this... More

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oxfordshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Stayed at the Macao from the 25th April for 15 nights. Very clean, beds comfortable and loved the walk in shower. Food was the best we have ever had at a Riu hotel and we have visited 12 of them to date..however agree with some comments about dishes not being labeled. Visited the Steak House, Italian and Fusion and all... More

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Foz do Iguacu, PR
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27 reviews 27 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I work and hotel and specially in Food and Beverage Department. So I am very picky with everything related to hotel and food and beverage. Riu Palace Macao is a good hotel for the price its charge. Pros: The service everywhere in the hotel is good. People work smiling all the time, but a tip it is always welcome. The... More

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Scotch Plains, New Jersey
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We had an incredible time.. so clean!!! Bed was comfortable.. clean.. clean .. clean!!! I wasn't a fan of the key to enter the room..Meaning if you lost your key.., your room # is on there. Second.. the did not have lots of the top shelf alcohol they claimed. Food was good... after a few days it go to us... More

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Newport, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
171 helpful votes 171 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I stayed at the Riu Palace Macoa 3/5-17/5 and the size of the hotel is ideal big enough to have space however not too big that if you meet someone you won't see them again for 2 weeks The refurbishment is fantastic and the rooms with optics and coffee machines were large and airy. The bathroom was particularly good with... More

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Ottawa, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

it was our first time there, and i will definitely go back (with a lot of US$). room is nice and clean. fridge wil be refill and room will be clean daily. and if you want to sleep in, put out the "no cleaning needed" sign before you go to sleep. it's a nice aera to walk around in the... More

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Menasha, Wisconsin, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

We stayed at the Riu Palace Macao for seven days and it was incredible! The service is very personable and the really make you feel welcome. It is an open concept hotel with an awesome pool and a swim up bar. The buffets were great with different food every night, and the other restaurants being just as good. The beaches... More

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Poulton Le Fylde, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

we went to this hotel first 2 weeks in may and enjoyed it. No kids which we knew when we booked it (that's why we booked it). Too many loud americans though. The room was excellent with a dual shower room. The fridge was always stocked and the room cleaned sometimes twice a day. The entertainment could have been better... More

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Sussex, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Traveled with two other couples. The front desk staff kept us together on the first floor, we upgraded our rooms as we were put down in the far back corner behind the shops but with a small fee, 3 oceanview rooms became available. The beach is amazing, water a bit rough. Shops are about 10-15 min walk down to the... More

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london
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

my husbsnd and myself stayed here fron 2nd till 16th April. we had a quick checkin and the room looked just like the pictures, food was good and you would find it hard not to find something to eat! 2 pools but we stayed at the 'quiet' pool as the 'noisy pool was mainly filled with loud Americans a flock... More

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What travellers say

  • Pool bar(20)
  • Very good(19)
  • Great time(16)
  • Palm trees(16)
  • Room service(15)
  • Very clean(11)
  • Air conditioning(9)
  • Pool area(8)
  • Japanese restaurant(6)
  • Steak house(6)

Additional Information about Riu Palace Macao

Address: Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Region: Caribbean > Dominican Republic > La Altagracia Province > Punta Cana
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#19 Top resorts Hotels in Punta Cana
#21 Luxury Hotels in Punta Cana
#23 On the Beach Hotels in Punta Cana
#36 Family Hotels in Punta Cana
#46 Romantic Hotels in Punta Cana
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located on Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana. Complimentary sun loungers on the beach. Within the Riu Resort, along with the Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Taino, Riu Naiboa hotels and the ClubHotel Riu Bambu. 3-storey building. Colonial style architecture. Surrounded by 30,000 m2 / 36,000 sq. yards of palm groves alongside the beach. 50 km / 31 miles from Higey. 200 m / 660 ft. from Caribbean Street. 30 km / 19 miles from Punta Cana Int'l. Airport. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex. ... more   less 
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