Riu Palace Punta Cana
Playa de Arena Gorda
Punta Cana
Higuey, Dominican Republic

Distance from Hotel to Punta Cana International, 21 miles (34 kms). Distance from Hotel to Higuey, 31 miles (50 kms).  

The very latest addition to our outstanding resorts in Dominican Republic, Riu Palace Punta Cana achieves an even higher level of luxury, comfort, and beauty. Resting directly on a spectacular white-sand beach stretch, this magnificent property proudly presents 612 junior suites and suites, all with hydro-massage bathtub and distinctive Riu amenities, like mini bar and liquor dispenser. Continental breakfast, room service and 24-hour all- inclusive (snacks and beverages) complement the extensive array of gourmet restaurants and bars available with the exchange privileges throughout the entire resort complex with 4 sister properties. Riu Palace Punta Cana is a new diamond shining among the Riu jewels in Punta Cana.  

Hotel Amenities (back to top)
  • Babysitting Services ($)
  • Bar (poolside)
  • Bar (swim-up)
  • Bars (5)
  • Beauty Salon
  • Beverage Service (poolside)
  • Billiards ($)
  • Billiards (nearby)
  • Boutique
  • Children's Playground
  • Gym (nearby)
  • Hairstylist (nearby) ($)
  • Internet Access (wi-fi in lobby area)
  • Internet Access (wireless, lobby)
  • Internet Center ($)
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry Services ($)
  • Massage Services ($)
  • PC Service ($)
  • Pharmacy (nearby) ($)
  • Photo Studio/Lab (nearby) ($)
  • Pool
  • Pool (children's)
  • Safe (front desk)
  • Shop (jewelry, nearby) ($)
  • Shop (souvenir) ($)
  • Shops (nearby) ($)
  • Watersports

Disco  

• Drinks are not included in the disco. Conference Rooms: (2)  

• Conference rooms equipped with complimentary wireless internet access. Miscellaneous Amenities  

• Venus Spa: Body and beauty treatments, massages ($); complimentary sauna and Jacuzzi  

• Pacha 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: 11:00 am  

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

Children Policy:  

• Children's age break is 12 years old.  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• Junior Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child. Superior Junior Suite - 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 with Jacuzzi - 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child.  

Junior Suite, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, split-level living room area with sofa or sofa-bed, 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 hydromassage bathtub and shower, double-sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with garden view. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds.  

Superior Junior Suite, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, split- level living room area with sofa or sofa-bed, 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 hydromassage bathtub and shower, double-sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with courtyard view. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds.  

Suite, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, split-level living room area with sofa or sofa-bed, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, walk-in closet. Bathroom equipped with hydromassage bathtub, extra shower cabin, bidet, double-sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with courtyard or ocean view. Bedding: 1 king bed. View: Courtyard or Sea.  

Suite With Jacuzzi, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, split-level living room area with sofa or sofa-bed, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, walk-in closet. Bathroom equipped with hydromassage bathtub, extra shower cabin, bidet, double-sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with courtyard or ocean view and private jacuzzi. Bedding: 1 king bed.  

Suites with bathroom with hydro-massage bathtub, shower cubicle and bidet, living room area, dressing room.  

All accommodations include: ironing board, iron, mini-bar, mirror (vanity), safe (in accommodation), sinks (double), sofa or sofa bed, television (flat screen, satellite), 110 volt outlets, turndown service, air conditioning, balcony or terrace, bathroom, bathtub (hydro massage), ceiling fan, hairdryer and liquor dispenser.  

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)

Lobby Bar  

Lounge Bar With Terrace  

Pavilion Bar  

Pool Bar, pool and swim-up bar.  

Sports Bar General Opening Hours: 24 hours General Opening Days: Daily  

Brazilian Theme Restaurant(*) General Opening Hours: Dinner  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

Grill Steak House(*) General Opening Hours: Dinner  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

Japanese Theme Restaurant(*) General Opening Hours: Dinner  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

Krystal(*), restaurant specializing in fusion cuisine.  

General Opening Hours: Dinner  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

Luigi, Italian restaurant.  

Main Restaurant, With no-smoking area and terrace, offering buffet style dining and show cooking stations. Theme dinners served 3 times a week.  

Pool Snack Bar & Restaurant  

Package inclusions are subject to change.  

Bonus Features (back to top)

• Complimentary sun loungers on the beach -Complimentary gym, sauna and Jacuzzi -Complimentary entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino  

Honeymooners  

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

• Marriage certificate required. Travel Dates: 12/27/2011 - 12/23/2012  

Miscellaneous Information (back to top)

General  

• At least one person of 21 years or over in every room during March and April. The remainder of the year at least one person of 18 years or over in every room.  

• No student groups under 21 during March and April.