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Royalton Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection Resort & Casino vs Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. Royalton Punta Cana Resort & Casino ranks #34 in Punta Cana with endorsements from 3 sources like oyster.com, Fodor's and oyster.com.
Royalton Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection Resort & Casino
Star Service
Frommer's
Oyster
Fodor's
Arena Gorda, Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
From $158 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Star Service
"This sprawling, family-friendly resort has everything at one's fingertips from beachfront."
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i
The swim-up bar keeps many fully occupied and quenched, but there are numerous bar options around the resort that satisfy even those that choose not to spend their vacation submerged in chlorinated water.
Frommer's
"The Royalton is a solid mid-range all-inclusive in Punta Cana."
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Oyster
Upscale
"This 485-room upscale all-inclusive resort serves as the newer, pricier sister to the Memories Splash next door."
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Fodor's
"Most rooms are lovely, with luxe bedding and contemporary furnishings, but not spacious."
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Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Frommer's
Star Service
Frommer's
Frommer's
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."
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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."
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i
It's best to avoid rooms by the ice maker and the elevators.
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..."
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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."
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