Riu Palace Macao
Playa Arena Gorda
Punta Cana, Higey, Dominican Republic

Distance from Hotel to Punta Cana International Airport, 19 miles (31 kms). Distance from Hotel to Caribbean Street , 220 yards. Distance from Hotel to Higey, 31 miles (50 kms).  

The alluring Riu Palace Macao is situated on a 16-mile long white sand beach surrounded by lush gardens and tropical vegetation. Presenting 356 guestrooms, including the sought-after Jacuzzi suites, this hotel combines a unique atmosphere of romantic yet non-pretentious elegance. Outstanding comfort can be found all over this hotel. Indulge yourself with superior dining and entertainment options or simply explore the vast array of services, activities, and pleasures all throughout the Riu Resort complex. Riu Palace Macao is an all-time crown jewel among some of the most exclusive resorts in Punta Cana.  

Hotel Amenities (back to top)
  • Amphitheater
  • Beverage Service (poolside)
  • Casino
  • Entertainment (live, daily)
  • Gym
  • Internet Access ($)
  • Kayaks
  • Nightclub
  • Pool
  • Pool (children's)
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving ($)
  • Shops ($)
  • Snorkeling (equipment)
  • Windsurfing

Miscellaneous Amenities: ($)  

• Eternal Spa: Body and beauty treatments, massages ($); complimentary sauna and Jacuzzi (located on Caribbean Street)  

• Copacabana Amphitheater  

• Terrace Solarium Please Note: Drinks are not included at the casino or disco. ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.  

Accommodation Categories and Descriptions (back to top)

Arrival/Departure Time:  

• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy:  

• Children's age break is 12 years old.  

• Effective 11/01/12 this hotel will become an adults only hotel (no children allowed).  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• 2012 (Effective 01/02/12-10/31/02) Standard - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child. Superior - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child. Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child. Suite Jacuzzi - 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child.  

2012 (Effective 11/01/02-12/23/12) Standard - 3 adults.  

• Superior - 3 adults.  

• Suite - 3 adults. Suite Jacuzzi - 3 adults.  

Standard, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Bathroom equipped with bathtub and shower, bidet, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with garden view. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds.  

Superior, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board.  

• Bathroom equipped with bathtub and shower, bidet, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with pool view. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. View: Ocean.  

Suite, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, split-level living room area with sofa, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV and 2nd TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Bathroom equipped with bathtub and shower, bidet, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace pool view. Bedding: 1 king bed. View: Ocean.  

Suite With Jacuzzi, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, split-level living room area with sofa, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV and 2nd TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Bathroom equipped with bathtub and shower, bidet, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace pool view and private jacuzzi. Bedding: 1 king bed. View: Ocean.  

All accommodations include: bidet, telephone, balcony or terrace, mini-bar, television (satellite), ceiling fan, ironing board, 110 volt outlets, bathtub/shower combination, safe (in accommodation), turndown service, hairdryer, liquor dispenser, air conditioning and iron.  

Room Service (24-hour) 24-hour room service beginning May 1st, 2008.  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

Food and Beverage Outlets (back to top)

Chiringuito Beach Bar  

Cubano Piano Bar  

La Boheme Lounge Bar  

La Sirena Pool Bar  

El Patio, Main restaurant offering buffet style dining and on the spot cooking stations. Theme dinners served 3 times a week.  

Kabuki, Japanese restaurant open for dinner.  

Krystal(*), fusion restaurant, serving gourmet cuisine.  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Punta Cana).  

10 bars located through out the Riu Resort.  

Bonus Features (back to top)

• Towels  

• Chaise lounges  

• Complimentary Jacuzzi Umbrellas (pool area)  

Miscellaneous Information (back to top)

Honeymoon Couples:  

• Effective: 12/24/11-12/23/12  

• Honeymooners will receive a surprise gift in their room upon arrival.  

• Marriage certificate required. Spring Break Policy:  

• At least one person must be 21 years old or older in every room during March and April  

• The remainder of the year, at least 1 person must be 18 years old or older in every room.  

• No student groups under 21 or "Springbreakers" accepted all year round.