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Hotel Riu Palace MacaovsHotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel Riu Palace Macao scores significantly better than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Hotel Riu Palace Macao comes in at 87 with approval from 4 sources including Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.
Hotel Riu Palace Macao
Fodor's
Star Service
Frommer's
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 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.
