Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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5 outdoor pools
Boating
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
6 bars/lounges, 2 swim-up bars, 3 poolside bars
Private beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • All inclusive

Explore the area

Map
Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Arena Gorda Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Iberostar Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cana Bay Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (U)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Room (L)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (U)

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room (U)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (B2C-US)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Double Room (C)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Family Room (C)

  • 355.8 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room (Deluxe, B2C-US)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (L)

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room (C)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (Deluxe | C)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (Deluxe | B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Deluxe, L)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Family Room (Deluxe, E)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room (E)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (U)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room (E)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Room (L)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room (L)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (Deluxe, U)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (E)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Sofa Bed(s) and 2 Full Bed(s)

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

Quadruple Room Superior With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Sofa Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s)

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Full Sofa Bed(s) and 1 Queen Bed(s) OR 2 Full Bed(s)

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s) OR 2 Full Bed(s)

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About this property

Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive

3.5-star property in Bávaro
Catch some rays on Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive's private beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 7 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive offers 1000 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

A private beach, a health club, and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Renova Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.
Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Simply step outside to unwind on the property's beach. At Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive you can cool off in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the property's 7 restaurants. The property also offers a grocery/convenience store. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 2 swim-up bars and 6 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This all-inclusive property also offers a complimentary water park, a complimentary children's club, and a children's pool. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Colonial - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
San Angelo - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. Open daily.
Hibachi - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine. Open daily.
Palm Beach - Steakhouse - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Olé - This restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine. Open daily.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included.

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and beverages included
Meals and beverages at companion properties

Water activities

Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

Access to offsite nightclubs
Theme parties

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 swim-up bars
  • 3 poolside bars
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Colonial
  • Hibachi
  • Olé
  • Palm Beach - Steakhouse
  • San Angelo

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On a private beach

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
When a room reservation includes a round-trip airport transfer at no charge, it's essential to respond to the supplier's message to arrange the shuttle service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 885 out of 2162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 489 out of 2162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 347 out of 2162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 215 out of 2162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 226 out of 2162 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at several RIU’s all over the place and I will say this one was a disappointment. At the pool during the day there was very little activity and the rooms were rather outdated which wasn’t a big deal for me but some of our group didn’t care for it. This resort is huge though and spread out so check where your room is prior to arrival. Biggest complaint was the food at the buffets selection was slim, not marked properly what was what and just no flavor. Everything was very bland. We will not come back to this report in the DR again truthfully.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Property was beautiful but the food was absolute crap! The food was bland and tasted awful. The plates, glasses and silverware were always dirty. We barely ate the whole 10 days we were there. We talked with other vacationers at the resort and at other RIU resorts and they had the same horrible experience with the food as we did. I do NOT recommend staying at a RIU resort. Restaurants and bars were only open certain times. There was nothing to do at the resort. The website didn’t mention that the casino and water park were at a different resort.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hodan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The layout and greenery of the resort, it's breathtaking. The staff are exceptional.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort but shouldn’t have to pay to play pool and ice hockey games. Also, nightly shows aren’t very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Candace

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is ran down, mold and dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of variety of things to do on the property. Felt no need to leave the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vianel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean, staff friendly and helpful. Buffet changes for every meal and everyday. Ocean beautiful and close to pools. Lots of activities. We loved Riu in Punta Cana!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lorenea Teresa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
It was a nice stay staff very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good excelent nice everybody
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
NOT a five star by a loooong stretch. I’ve traveled all over the world, including the Caribbean every year and seen motels in third world countries that provide more consistent amenities. Where do I start…check-in…the guy was clueless, slow and almost forgot to give us wristbands for the hotel. It took about half an hour even though we had checked in online. The towels were frayed, stained and absolutely disgusting. Both room and pool towels were probably the worst I have seen anywhere. Disgusting. The blankets were also stained…and didn’t look like they had been washed since there was hair from the previous occupants. Then…if you want your water and coffee replaced, you better be up by 9 am in some areas. They only do it once a day. I’m at a fricking resort and not a boot camp that I can’t get even water replaced. If you call the front desk, they don’t even offer to send it to you. Basically say come by and pick it up. Mind you, the front desk was a 10-15 minute walk away and carrying those bottles wasn’t easy. Any other place, they’d send it to you. My sons had a tv in their room which didn’t work. When you go to the front desk, it’s comical how they pretend to take your room number down on a random piece of paper…but absolutely nothing gets done. 4 days and it never got fixed. The food is iffy. Not many choices and even the “specialty” restaurants are primarily buffets. Can’t get a margarita in the Mexican restaurant? Only cheap wine and beer. Worst ever
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donica Lashae Phillips

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is amazing!!!! Jus need to updates rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shyam Sunder

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very old, no elevator, rust on all fixtures like door handles, bathroom knobs, shower is not clean, shower handle has rust, safe doesn’t work, power plugs don’t work, refrigerator makes horrible sound all night, beds are old and make creamy noise all the time, staff doesn’t answer phones at all, staff were not friendly at all, rude behavior, once the check-in is done, the staff doesn’t behave nice at all, food options are limited, food quality is poor, same food is served most of the time, overall experience has been awful for the price paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

frances

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The experience was good overall. The buffet and the mexicam restaurant were very good. The only orobkem the rooms were very very cold with not enough sheets to use at night to cover. Also the tv stop working and we had to go to the reception 4 times to get somebody to the room to fixed it because the room phone did not worked either. Took 4h, we where at the far end of the hotel which was a pretty long walk. The activities were nice. The beach was pretty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calayshia

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots to do…. We had such a great time for my birthday/anniversary trip
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff… great restaurants… beautiful pools and beach… terrible Wi-fi. Couldn’t plug iur phones to charge. Old electrical plugs. Nice if you want to disconnect from the world and enjoy, but do not plan to work with yr computer because it does not work.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JAGDISHBHAI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall ok
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Madhukar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What would have made this property more fun: - More vegetarian options. - At least one hot pool - jacuzzi. - More night shows
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Israel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is nice well maintained specially on the landscape area, beach and pools are nice. Drinks are horrible Food is really bad some food wasn’t cooked well, some was burnt. Overall food is no good
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very good vacation, specially the beach front area with all the palm trees
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ive been to the Riu Republika and thought that was bad. Boy was i wrong. Riu Bambu is a dump. Its at best a 3*hotel. Our room was ready just to get inside and see it wasnt. It was old and dirty, the bathroom sliding door you couldnt close at all. The towles smelled like old vomit, sheets had dirt and grime on them. Floor was covered in hair. The property itself is outdated and poorly kept up. The steak house was a joke( 1 waiter to take orders for 60 tables). Ive traveled slot between 4* and 5* hotels and this was was just horrendous. Food was OK for the most part, service from staff was okay. Beach was nice, pool was okay (dirty often). I will not return. Id rather pay $200 more and go to Bahia Ambar.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024