Paradisus Punta Cana ResortvsHotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Paradisus Punta Cana Resort ranks significantly better than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Paradisus Punta Cana Resort comes in at #10 in Punta Cana with approval from 4 sources such as Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Paradisus Punta Cana Resort
Playas de Bavaro, Punta Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $354/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Big-league improvements, including the exclusive, family-friendly "The Reserve" section, have helped this long-established resort, which has struggled to keep pace with the newer competition." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This large, all-inclusive resort stands out by its huge lake-like swimming pool, framed by lush landscaping."
Lonely Planet
"Almost jungly and discerningly quiet, this resort feels nothing like most in the area." Full review
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
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.