Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront property near Arena Gorda Beach

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5 outdoor pools
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7 restaurants, international cuisine
7 restaurants, international cuisine
Poolside bar

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Place, Arena Gorda Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Water Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Blanca Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Quadruple Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Standard

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Double Room Superior

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Family Room (U)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(43 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room (L)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (E)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Room (U)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room (L)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (B2C-US)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Deluxe, U)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(103 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (Deluxe, L)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (Deluxe, B2C-US)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Quadruple Room Superior with View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Family Room (L)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (E)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room (Deluxe, E)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room (E)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (L)

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Double Room (C)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Junior Suite (C)

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (C)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (Deluxe | C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 29 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (Deluxe | B2C-CA)

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

Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (Kids Free | C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Family Room (Deluxe | Kids Free | C)

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (Deluxe | Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room -6 guests- Deluxe

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

Double Room (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(143 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Junior Suite (U)

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Punta Cana

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Bávaro property, you'll find Arena Gorda Beach and Splash Water Park. Punta Blanca Golf Course and Iberostar Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Splash Water Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bavaro Beach - 24 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mikado - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caney Buffet - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bar Piscina Hibiscus - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bahia Principe Lobby Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive

3.5-star beachfront property near Arena Gorda Beach
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.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a grocery/convenience store. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 swim-up bars and 6 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This all-inclusive property also offers a complimentary water park, a complimentary children's club, and a children's pool. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Punta Cana property is smoke free.

  • 1000 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 dining venues
  • 3 bars by the pool
  • 2 swim-up bars
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive offers 1000 air-conditioned 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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

  • 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.

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Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1130 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 549 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 421 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 236 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 240 out of 2576 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHARMAINE

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Debra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Food was not good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

yunia Fajardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maryditza Cedeno

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sergio Alberto, Revere

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rosanny

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, my stay at the hotel was very pleasant. The staff were extremely kind and attentive, the food was excellent, the pools were spotless, the beach was beautiful, and the gardens were well cared for. Unfortunately, the room did not meet the same standard. It showed signs of poor maintenance, had a damp odor, visible mold in the shower corners, a loose toilet seat, and a leaking sink that required placing a towel on the floor. Aside from the room maintenance issues, everything else was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room! Staff are redy to serve.
Room decorative.
Pastries
White Chocolate train
New year dinning welcome
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Okay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff Well trained professionals Very nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fabiola

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was mold on the mattress and cockroaches in the restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Taika

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s just not updated. The rooms are old, and the outlets are all loose, plus not properly placed. the buffet restaurant has the worst food (not the snack bar), but the other restaurants were fantastic. The staff couldn’t get a higher score because there is no higher score. I love them all, and they are wonderful. Every single person working there is a credit to your franchise. If I came here in 2005, I’d love it, but n 2025 it just isn’t up to par with other resorts on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Andel

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan Andres

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The beach was very nice and well maintained. The resort offered plenty of activities, which were fun and kept the whole family entertained. If you enjoy staying busy and spending most of your time outdoors, this was the best part of the stay. Cons: The resort is very old and clearly outdated. The bathroom cabinets were in poor condition and appeared to be falling apart. The safe deposit box in the room did not work due to missing batteries. Housekeeping was inconsistent and did not properly clean or replace the sheets after room service, which was disappointing and concerning. Additionally, several facilities and pool areas had missing or broken tiles, which felt unsafe and could easily be a liability if someone were to get cut or injured. Overall: For the amount of money we paid, this resort was not worth the cost. While the beach and activities were enjoyable, the lack of maintenance, cleanliness issues, and safety concerns significantly took away from the experience. Major updates and better upkeep are needed to justify the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Vahid

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Despite of good ambient, the room was dirty. not only bugs were found inside the closet and around the bedsheet, also mattresses and bedsheets were full of stains and dirtiness. good entertainment but with staff with very limited knowledge of English to communicate.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

sofia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We have stayed at lots of Riu hotels all around the world because we like the all inclusive service and pools. The room was clean, pool hours were more limited, the equipment in the gym is broken and have been for years. The food was not as good as most other Riu hotels. The changing room doors by the pools are on backwards so everyone can see in but you can't see out. The doors dont close anyway. We noticed a downward trend in the RIU hotels in punta cana since we started going there. It seems they are not repairing or maintaining anything. The hotel staff were nice and helpful.
Broken weights.  One pin to share for all the weight machines
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Generosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The employees were very nice. Great service . My family and I loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ahmad

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Staff was courteous, food options could be better but was good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025