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Hotel Riu Palace Punta CanavsExcellence Punta Cana
Both Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana and Excellence Punta Cana are endorsed by writers. On balance, Excellence Punta Cana ranks significantly higher than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Excellence Punta Cana scores 87 with approval from 5 reviewers like Fodor's, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
Fodor's
Star Service
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $386/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "By night this megaresort decorated with Arabian-style domes looks like a fairy-tale palace and its generally older clientele are a departure from the other Riu resorts in the vast complex." Full review
Star Service "This humongous all-suite property stands out, literally, from the crowd in Bavaro for being four-stories high." Full review
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Expect little attention from management for special requests because of the large size of the property, though staffers are as friendly as can be.
Excellence Punta Cana
Frommer's
Jetsetter Star Service Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Playas Uvero Alto, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $413/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This is a romantic getaway for adults only, a classic colonial-style hideaway in a cliché setting of palm groves opening onto a white sandy beach." Full review
Jetsetter "Romance rules at this all-inclusive resort on a pristine white sand beach with eight restaurants and 10 bars." Full review
Star Service "This breathtaking island jewel is designed expressly for monied couples seeking a romantic retreat away from the other crowded resorts." Full review
Fodor's "Known to be a sumptuous lovers' lair, this adults-only all-inclusive is particularly appealing to couples (honeymooners, for sure) and wedding parties." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Known for conjuring romantic vibes, this all-inclusive resort is plucked straight from the Colonial era." Full review
Frommer's "The Excellence is a nicely isolated property hemmed by palm trees, a series of small, interconnected three-story hotel blocks fronted by lawns and the small, shared pools of the swim-out suites" Full review
