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Hotel Riu Palace Punta CanavsParadisus Punta Cana Resort
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.
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
"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
"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.
Paradisus Punta Cana Resort
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Playas de Bavaro, Punta Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $354/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"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
"This large, all-inclusive resort stands out by its huge lake-like swimming pool, framed by lush landscaping."
"Almost jungly and discerningly quiet, this resort feels nothing like most in the area." Full review