Resort Overview
Located on the idyllic Arena Gorda beach, the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana provides you with all the amenities you need for a memorable stay. This 24-hour all-inclusive hotel in Punta Cana has free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a wide range of culinary options so that you can enjoy the finest gastronomy during your holiday with RIU Hotels & Resorts.
The Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana complex is surrounded by tropical scenery that will give your stay an exotic touch. The hotel has more than 600 rooms where you can enjoy the best amenities, such as satellite TV, a safe for your valuables, a coffee maker, a minibar with a beverage dispenser, a sofa, and a balcony or terrace, to name just a few. And, the hotel has three outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool with slides, and direct access to the beach so that everyone in the family can enjoy during their stay.
This all-inclusive hotel in Punta Cana has several restaurants that offer you an authentic gastronomic experience. You can savor authentic American buffet breakfasts, the best Italian, Spanish, Japanese and fusion cuisine, or enjoy a wonderful dinner at the steakhouse located in the pool area. Additionally, the five bars at the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana, one of them by the pool, have all types of beverages, snacks and appetizers available any time of day.
Entertainment at this hotel in Punta Cana is guaranteed thanks to the programme of daytime and evening activities. Adults will be delighted by the best shows and live music, and children will have fun with the RiuLand Kids' Club, the activities programme just for them. Plus, the most active guests will be able to work out in the gym or go to the beach to enjoy the most popular aquatic sports; and those looking for maximum relaxation will have the Renova Spa, where they can sign up for quality treatments to feel completely renewed.
The Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana is located inside the Riu Resort in Punta Cana, where you'll find countless amenities and facilities, like Splash Water World, with numerous aquatic attractions, or the Pachá disco for getting a taste of the best evening atmosphere. Although we offer you an endless array of amenities, we suggest you take a look at their Punta Cana travel guide so that you can visit the most spectacular spots in the area and find out about the best deals at the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. You'll find everything you need to have a fantastic vacation at this Riu Hotels & Resorts complex!
NEW THRILLS AT SPLASH WATER WORLD!
RIU Hotels & Resorts offers you the possibility of enjoying incredible facilities with numerous aquatic attractions to experience new thrills during your RIU holiday. If you stay at their hotels, you'll have free admission to Splash Water World, where you'll find water attractions, a snack bar with soft drinks, juices and water.
Resort Amenities
Restaurants, Bars, & Lounges
ALL INCLUSIVE 24 HOURS
BREAKFAST:
Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava
LUNCH:
Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations
Grill
DINNER :
Buffets and live cooking stations
Special evenings: themed buffet (three times a week)
OPTIONAL DINING (À LA CARTE):
Japanese restaurant
Steakhouse
"Krystal" Fusion restaurant
Spanish restaurant (buffet starters and dessert)
Italian restaurant (buffet starters)
Snacks are available 24 hours a day and for additional lunches and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants within the Riu resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao and Riu Palace Bavaro)
BEVERAGES:
Unlimited local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
Drinks service at pool
Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao, Riu Palace Bavaro and "Pacha" discotheque)
Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
Resort Amenities
- All Inclusive 24 hours
- Free WiFi in the lobby and rooms
- Located on Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana
- 25 km / 16 miles from Punta Cana International Airport
- Swimming pool with adjoining whirlpool bath
- Buffet style and themed restaurants
- Recreation and entertainment for children and adults
- Spa with assorted treatments
- Complimentary gym, sauna and jacuzzi
- Complimentary access to Splash Water World
Childrens Programs
The resort has a daytime entertainment program for children ages 4 to 12 (daily).
Rooms
Standard Room Amenities
Junior Suites - Amenities include:
- Turndown service
- Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub
- Hairdryer
- 110 V
- Telephone
- Central air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Mini-bar
- Liquor dispenser
- Coffee maker
- In-room safe
- Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between level, with sofa or sofa bed
- Iron and ironing table
- Balcony or terrace
- Inter-connecting rooms available
Suites - Amenities include:
- Bathroom with hydro massage bathtub, shower cubicle, bidet and bathrobe
- Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between level
- Dressing room
- Suites equipped with Jacuzzi available
Junior Suite
The Junior Suites at the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana are equipped with everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. In these 35-m2 rooms, you'll find two small double beds (125x200 cm) or one king-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, WiFi, satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar and beverage dispenser, a coffee maker, and a balcony or terrace.
Junior Suite Superior
The Superior Junior Suites at the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offer countless amenities for you to enjoy your stay to the utmost. In these 35-m2 rooms, you'll find two small double beds (125x200 cm) or one king-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, WiFi, satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar and beverage dispenser, a coffee maker, and a balcony or terrace.
Suite
The Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offers you its Suites, 67-m2 rooms with the best services and amenities. In these rooms, you'll find one king-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, a dressing room, WiFi, satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar and beverage dispenser, a coffee maker, and a balcony or terrace.
Activities
Riu Pool Party:
Introducing Riu Pool Party, the new Adults Only entertainment concept at the Punta Cana Complex, featuring themed pool parties hosted by the area's best DJs. Fully equipped events with state-of-art lights and sound. Happening four times per week:
White Pool Party - Immersing in a Greek-style celebration
Jungle Pool Party - Transporting revelers to a tropical jungle setting
Pink Pool Party - Where everything shimmers in shades of pink
Neon Pool Party - Illuminating the night in fluorescent brilliance
Splash Water World:
Free access to the Splash Water World located in the Punta Cana Complex, RIU water park with great attractions such as aquatubes, slides and high-speed lanes for maximum family fun.
- Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (daily)
- In the Riu Resort: 4 tennis courts
- Sauna, whirlpool bath and gym
- Windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling equipment
- 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
- Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at "RiuLand" (daily)
- Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
- Live music, shows or Riu evening programme (daily)
- "Pacha" discotheque (open every night)
- Free entry to "Pacha" discotheque (excluding special evenings); drinks are not included
Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):
Various water sports available
18-hole golf course
Wedding Packages
Free Wedding Package (2019 and 2020)
The ideal option for couples looking for a stunning back drop to their ceremony without the added expense. Subject to mandatory payment of Judge/Minister, documentation, administrative and taxes fees. This payment will be made at the reception of the Riu Hotel where the wedding will be performed.
If you are travelling with your own Minister as part of the wedding Group and he/she stays in the same Hotel where the ceremony will be celebrate, the package won't have any cost.
Package inclusions are available for up to 10 guests, including the wedding couple. Extra charge per additional person applies (20 people as a maximum including the wedding couple).
Bridal bouquet
Groom Boutonniere
Ceremony location set up and decoration
Playlist for ceremony
Semi-private dinner at one of their specialty restaurants (10 people)
Wedding Cake (10 people)
Sparkling wine for the first toast to the Newlyweds (10 people)
In-room romantic decoration
Surprise spa gift
RIU wedding coordinator
Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Classic Wedding Package
This package is available just for the wedding couple.
Wedding coordinator
Decoration set up for the ceremony location
Bouquet
Matching boutonniere
Recorded music during the ceremony
Semi private dinner at one of our specialty restaurants (just for the couple)
Wedding cake (just for the couple)
Sparkling wine during the main toast only (just for the couple)
Special decoration in the room
Witnesses if required
Minister/Judge service
Marriage Certificate
Spa Surprise gift
10% discount in all Spa treatments for the couple
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Royal Wedding Package
This package is available for up to 20 persons, including the wedding couple.
Wedding coordinator
Decoration set up for the ceremony location
Bouquet
Matching boutonniere
Recorded music during the ceremony
Semi private dinner at one of our specialty restaurants (20 pax)
Wedding cake (20 pax)
Sparkling wine during the main toast only (20 pax)
Special decoration in the room
Witnesses if required
Minister/Judge service
Marriage Certificate
Complimentary room upgrade to the next category (Subject to availability upon arrival. Except Jacuzzi Suites)
Riu “T-Shirts” for the Wedding Couple
Surprise gift
Romantic Massage for the Wedding Couple
10% discount in all Spa treatments for the couple
10% discount in all spa treatments for the guests (available only if reserved online at http://www.renovaspa.com/reservations.htm)
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Caprice Wedding Package
This package is available for up to 40 persons, including the wedding couple.
Wedding coordinator
Decoration set up for the ceremony location
Bouquet
Matching boutonniere
Recorded music during the ceremony
Semi private dinner at one of our specialty restaurants (40 pax)
Wedding cake (40 pax)
Sparkling wine during the main toast (40 pax)
Special decoration in the room
Witnesses if required
Minister/Judge service
Marriage Certificate
Complimentary room upgrade to the next category, subject to availability upon arrival (except Jacuzzi Suites)
Riu “T-Shirts” for the Wedding Couple
Surprise gift
Romantic Massage for the Wedding Couple
Hairstyle for one member of the couple
Manicure for one member of the couple
Pedicure for one member of the couple
10% discount in all Spa treatments for the couple
10% discount in all spa treatments for the guests (only if reserved online at
http://www.renovaspa.com/reservations.htm)
Late check out for the wedding couple (subject to availability)
Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
Fruit with chocolate & bottle of sparkling wine
Two bags of petals
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Indulgence Wedding Package
The Indulgence package covers 20 people, cake, semi private dinner & toast.
Wedding coordinator services
Witness if required
Minister/Judge services
Marriage certificate
Decoration setup for the ceremony location
Bouquet with gorgeous flowers for one member of the wedding couple
Matching boutonniere for one member of the wedding couple
Recorded beautiful music during the ceremony
Semi private dinner at one of the specialty restaurants
Splendid wedding cake
Sparkling wine during the main toast to celebrate the blessing
Two bags of petals
Romantic decoration in the room
Surprise gift for the wedding couple
Fruit with chocolate and bottle of sparkling wine
Complimentary room upgrade to the next category, subject to availability upon arrival (except Jacuzzi Suites)
Late checkout for the wedding couple (subject to availability)
Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
Matching RIU t-shirts for the wedding couple
Aromatherapy for the wedding couple (50 minutes)
Moisturizing facial for the wedding couple (50 minutes)
Exfoliation for the wedding couple (25 minutes)
Relaxing massage for the wedding couple
Manicure for one member of the couple
Spa pedicure for the wedding couple (60 minutes)
Pedicure for one member of the wedding couple
Hairstyle for one member of the wedding couple
10% discount on all Spa treatments for the wedding couple
10% discount on all spa treatments for the guests
Rehearsal cocktail the night before the wedding
Romantic dinner for the couple
Slippers (Mr. & Mrs.)
Framed picture
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Honeymoon Package
Surprise welcome gift in your room.
Small bottle of rum
King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)
Late check-out (subject to availability at time of departure)
Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)
$35 SPA Credit in a selected couples massage for two (50 min).
Terms & Conditions Apply. Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.