Hotel Riu Palace MacaovsHotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Riu Palace Macao is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. Hotel Riu Palace Macao comes in at #8 in Punta Cana with approval from 3 reviewers like oyster.com, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Hotel Riu Palace Macao
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $485/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"A beautiful fountain beckons you into the pool at the heart of this resort, one of the prettiest spots in the sprawling Riu complex of five hotels." Full review
Star Service
" It is still looking as good as new and is already seeing increased interest for its renewed focus on mature relaxation." Full review
Frommer's
"The best value all-inclusive in Punta Cana, a solid four-star resort at an all-in price barely above that charged by the budget entries...its modern rooms done in white with black and magenta accents" Full review
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Punta Cana 74100, Dominican Republic
From $515/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"A family favorite, it's a high-energy place, with an engaging staff. Most of the well-furnished accommodations open onto panoramic views of the beach and the ocean beyond." Full review
Star Service
"On the edge of this sprawling seaside enclave in Punta Cana—home to four other RIU all-inclusive brands—looms a towering white-walled castle better known as the RIU Palace Bavaro." Full review
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Frommer's
"The family-friendly Riu Palace Bávaro is the newest property (opened in 2011) in this five-resort Riu complex on Arena Gorda beach at the north end of the Bávaro coastline. Though the..." Full review
Frommer's
"It remains one of the better value all-inclusives in Punta Cana...the decor is done as funky modern modular, all starkly white edged in black with bright splashes of purple and pink." Full review