Riu Palace Macao - Adults Only - All Inclusive, Punta Cana: Room, Prices & Reviews

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4.5-star beachfront property near Arena Gorda Beach

1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Spa

Parking included

Laundry

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000

Arena Gorda Beach6 min walk
Iberostar Golf Course5 min drive
Cana Bay Golf Club7 min drive
Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)26 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite (B2C CAN)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Sea View (Deluxe, Elite Club, L)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Swim-up Deluxe Elite Club, C)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe, B2C-US)

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club, B2C)

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, B2C-US)

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (B2C)

53 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Deluxe Elite Club, C)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (C)

53 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-up, Deluxe Elite Club, B2C)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Superior, C)

31 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe, C)

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (E)

31 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Swim-up Deluxe Elite Club, E)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (L)

31 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe, B2C CAN)

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club, B2C CAN)

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-up, Deluxe Elite Club, E)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Swim Up Deluxe Elite Club, B2C-US)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, B2C CAN)

Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Deluxe Elite Club, B2C-US)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Deluxe, Elite Club, E)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Deluxe Elite Club, B2C-CAN)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Deluxe, U)

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Swim Up Deluxe Elite Club, B2C-CAN)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (B2C CAN)

53 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim Up Deluxe Elite Club, B2C CAN)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Superior, U)

31 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (U)

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Double Room (Swim-up, Deluxe Elite Club, L)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club, E)

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe, L)

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club, C)

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-up, Deluxe Elite Club, C)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

31 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-up, Deluxe Elite Club, U)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, E)

31 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club, L)

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Deluxe Elite Club, U)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (U)

52 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Swim-up Deluxe Elite Club, U)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Elite Club, U)

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Sea View (Swim-up, Deluxe, Elite Club, L)

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool

Breakfast included

All-inclusive

Spa

per night

CA $965 total

includes taxes & fees

30 May - 31 May

Pool

Hot tub

All-inclusive

Spa

per night

CA $601 total

includes taxes & fees

30 May - 31 May

Pool

Breakfast included

All-inclusive

Spa

per night

CA $526 total

includes taxes & fees

30 May - 31 May

About the area

Punta Cana

On the beach.You'll be steps from Splash Water Park and within a 10-minute walk of Arena Gorda Beach with a stay at this Bávaro property. Punta Blanca Golf Course and Iberostar Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

Arena Gorda Beach - 6 min walk
Iberostar Golf Course - 5 min drive
Punta Blanca Golf Course - 5 min drive
Cana Bay Golf Club - 7 min drive
Cortecito Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurante Colonial - 8 min walk
Daiquiri Lobby Bar - 5 min walk
restaurante la isabela - 12 min walk
La Plaza - 7 min walk
Lobby Bar Fantasia - 19 min walk

About this property

Riu Palace Macao - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5-star beachfront property near Arena Gorda Beach

Some rates at Riu Palace Macao - Adults Only - All Inclusive are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

As a guest of Riu Palace Macao - Adults Only - All Inclusive, you'll find a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 6 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 7 bars/lounges and a swim-up bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A nightclub, a spa tub, and a fitness center are also featured at the luxury Riu Palace Macao - Adults Only - All Inclusive. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Riu Palace Macao - Adults Only - All Inclusive was completed in September 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Punta Cana property.

1 building

476 guestrooms or units

4 levels

6 dining venues

7 bars or lounges

Nightclub

Deli

Beach lounge chairs

Towels for the beach

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Convenience store

Garden

Gift shop

Beauty salon

Computer for guest use

Television in lobby

Onsite shopping

Bellhop

Elevator

Smoking in designated areas

Swim-up bar

Riu Palace Macao - Adults Only - All Inclusive offers 476 accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Punta Cana property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Renova Spa has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

6 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
7 bars/lounges and 1 swim-up bar
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

18 holes of golf
2 outdoor pools
3 outdoor tennis courts
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Fitness classes
Beach volleyball
Fitness center
Free water park access
Full-service spa
Kayaking
Nightclub
Scuba diving
Shopping
Snorkeling
Spa tub
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

Cable/satellite channels
Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan

Bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels

Outdoor space

Balcony or patio

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Free minibar

Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Connecting rooms available
Electrical adapters/chargers
Energy-saving switches
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Laptop-friendly workspace
LED light bulbs
Phone
Recycling
Slippers
Turndown service
Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 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

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 and service animals are not allowed at Riu Palace Macao - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

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 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa and Mastercard. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. <

We should mention

Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Riu Palace Macao - Adults Only - All Inclusive Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with partner

14 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was wonderful for the week we spent there. The staff was amazing. I teared up when we left. There were many hugs, and we said, "Until next time." They smile all the time and are so helpful. It was our first vacation ever together, and we are still smiling from the fun we had. The only thing I wish we could have had was cooler air conditioning and the ability to adjust the fan speed. We didn't sleep well at all because we were too hot. But I still give them 5 stars because they are amazing, and I am going back. But with my own fan, haha.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

13 Feb 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

11 Feb 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

10 Feb 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

DaRezUnique

Travelled with group

9 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing resort, besides the liquor not being the best of tequila I literally have no complaints.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maya

Travelled with group

8 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was visually quite nice. Amenities were clean and worked well. The cleaning staff are among the most hard working, swift and thorough that I've ever experienced. It would have been nice to have been given a quick overview of the activities, things to look out for etc at the front desk at the time of check in, but we figured it out eventually. The hotel itself is not a party property, but the RIU Party is walking distance away (which we liked). Ample pool space and chairs, even though the property was full. In a twist, the food at the specialty restaurants was not as good as the buffet (and the buffet really wasn't that good). Lots of room for improvement there, as well as with the wine and "prosecco" selection which was the most awful swill I've ever encountered. Bartenders were good, servers were friendly. Overall a comfortable stay, but be prepared to stick with hard liquor and to eat underseasoned and overcooked meats.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with partner

6 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I was very impressed on how organized this resort is and how staff loved working there. The food & entertainment were amazing! I didn't like that our room smelled a little musty, came to the conclusion that the hotel was built closer to the ocean hence why our bed sheets and clothes felt damped.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner

3 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What I liked about Riu Palace Macao- quiet, adults only property. Easy access to the beach. Plenty of chairs and shaded areas along the beach. Food was great at buffet and specialty restaurants. Appreciated the coffee bar. Drink service was excellent with plenty of options and attentive bartenders. What can be improved- lack of functioning faucets to rinse feet after leaving the beach. This seems like a simple fix that would improve guest experience and keep the pool and common areas cleaner. Also, too many large groups in specialty restaurants created unpleasant noise and slower service. Need a better system so that a party of 12 or more cannot monopolize the restaurant and ruin the ambiance and service. There were not enough tables for the breakfast service. I recommend they open one of the specialty restaurants for breakfast since the buffet area is not big enough to accommodate the number of guests at breakfast.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

30 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Ericka

21 Jan 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

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