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Hotel Riu Palace Punta CanavsHotel Cortecito Inn
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Cortecito Inn Bavaro ranks marginally higher than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Hotel Cortecito Inn Bavaro scores 80 with endorsements from 4 reviews like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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.
Hotel Cortecito Inn
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $42/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's "It's definitely not on the A-list of mega-resorts, but it exerts a strong appeal to independent and frugal travelers who like to keep life (and their vacation hotels) simple." Full review
Rough Guide "If you don’t want to go all-inclusive, this is the place to try. It’s on the main street, in the heart of the village, around 30m back from the beach."
OysterBudget
"Unfussy travelers who don’t spend much time in their rooms will likely still be satisfied at the prices, big pool, and convenience to the local beach." Full review
Lonely Planet "If staff is on hand, don't expect smiles or a welcoming attittude..." Full review
