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Hotel Riu Palace Punta CanavsXeliter Golden Bear Lodge
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. Overall, Xeliter Golden Bear Lodge ranks slightly better than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Xeliter Golden Bear Lodge scores 82 with accolades from 4 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
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.
Xeliter Golden Bear Lodge
Frommer's Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Cap Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
From $142/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
Frommer's "Golfers flock here to Cap Cana, outside Puerto Cana, to enjoy two state-of-the-art, Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, Las Iguanas and Punta Espada." Full review
Fodor's "The spacious one- or two-bedroom villas with dining rooms and fully stocked kitchens are excellent for families or entertaining business clients."
Travel + Leisure "It has a state-of-the-art spa overlooking the beach, access to two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, and spare, cool décor." Full review
