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LOCATION
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.
Located on a spectacular stretch of white sandy beach, this magnificent property proudly boasts 612 junior suites, all with hydro-massage bathtub and Riu's distinctive amenities, such as a mini-bar and optics. Room service 24 hours a day and 24-hour All-Inclusive (snacks and beverages) complement the wide array of gourmet restaurants and bars available. Exchange privileges entitle guests to access to the 4 sister properties in the resort.
* Located on Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana
* Inside the Riu Resort, along with the Riu Palace Macao, Riu Taino, Riu Naiboa hotels and the ClubHotel Riu Bambu
* 4-story building
* Surrounded by 63,000 m2 / 75,000 sq. yards of lush gardens
* Complimentary sun loungers on the beach
* 50 km / 31 miles from Higüey
* 30 km / 19 miles from Punta Cana Int’l. Airport
* Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners
HOTEL FACILITIES
* Room service 24 hours a day
* "Don Manuel" non-smoking restaurant with terrace
* "La Bodega" Brazilian restaurant (non-smoking)
* "Krystal" Fusion restaurant (non-smoking)
* "Yokohama" Japanese restaurant (non-smoking)
* "Luigi" Italian restaurant (non-smoking)
* "La Altagracia" poolside restaurant - grill and steakhouse
* "Perico Chicote" lobby bar
* "Los Rosario" lounge bar with terrace
* "Saona" poolside bar with swim up bar
* "La Plaza" bar
* Sports bar
* Swimming pool with adjoining jacuzzi (919 sq metres)
* Children’s swimming pool (7 sq metres)
* Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool area
* Sun terrace
* Mini-club
* Children’s playground
* "Eternal Spa" with assorted treatments, beauty salon, hairdresser and massages (additional charge)
* Complimentary gym, sauna and jacuzzi
* 2 conference rooms
* Kiosk/gifts, boutique
* Use of computers with internet access (additional charge)
* Wireless LAN zone (free of charge)
At the Caribbean Street:
* "Eternal Spa": body and beauty treatments, massages (additional charge); complimentary sauna and jacuzzi
* Pizzeria, gym, hairdresser, jeweller's, chemist's, photo studio and lab, billiards, an assortment of shops, "Pacha" night club
ACCOMODATIONS
* 612 junior suites/suites
* Turndown service
* Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub
* Hairdryer
* 110 V
* Telephone
* Central air conditioning
* Ceiling fan
* Mini-bar
* Liquor dispenser
* Satellite TV
* Radio alarm clock
* 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 with:
* Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub, shower cubicle, bidet and bathrobe
* Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between level
* Dressing room
* Suites equipped with jacuzzi available
DINING
All Inclusive 24 hours

All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:

* Full American breakfast buffet, on the spot cooking stations, fruits, juices and Cava
* Continental breakfast/snack
Lunch:
* Hot and cold buffet and on the spot cooking stations
Dinner ("Don Manuel" restaurant):
* Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
* Special evenings: Theme buffet (three times a week)
Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
* "La Bodega" Brazilian restaurant (main course with table service; buffet starters and dessert)
* "Luigi" Italian restaurant (à la carte; buffet starters)
À la carte:
* "Yokohama" Japanese restaurant
* Grill and steakhouse
* "Krystal" Fusion restaurant
Formal dress is required for dinner (main restaurant: T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen; theme restaurants: long trousers and T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen)
Snacks 24 hours a day
For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants within the Riu Resort
Beverages:
* Unlimited local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
* Drinks service at the pool
* Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding "Pacha" night club)
* Mini-bar and regularly restocked optics
Room service 24 hours a day
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
All Inclusive features
Sports and activities:

* Table tennis, workout
* Gym, sauna, jacuzzi
* In Riu Resort: 4 tennis courts
* Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling equipement
* 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
Entertainment:
* Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily)
* Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
* Live music, shows or Riu evening programme (daily)
* "Pacha" night club (open every night)
Complimentary entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino
Complimentary entrance to "Pacha" night club (excluding special evenings); drinks not included
Other sports in the hotel (additional charge):
* Billiards
Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):
* Assorted water sports available
* 18-hole golf course
ALL/INCLUSIVE
All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:
* Full American breakfast buffet, on the spot cooking stations, fruits, juices and Cava
* Continental breakfast/snack
Lunch:
* Hot and cold buffet and on the spot cooking stations
Dinner ("Don Manuel" restaurant):
* Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
* Special evenings: theme buffet (three times a week)
Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
* "La Bodega" Brazilian restaurant (main course with table service; buffet starters and dessert)
* "Luigi" Italian restaurant (à la carte; buffet starters)
À la carte:
* "Yokohama" Japanese restaurant
* Grill and steakhouse
* "Krystal" Fusion restaurant
Formal dress is required for dinner (main restaurant: T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen; theme restaurants: long trousers and T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen)
Snacks 24 hours a day
For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants within the Riu Resort
Beverages:
* Unlimited local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
* Drinks service at the pool
* Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding "Pacha" night club)
* Mini-bar and regularly restocked optics
Room service 24 hours a day
In-room safe
Sports and activities:
* Table tennis, workout
* Gym, sauna, jacuzzi
* In Riu Resort: 4 tennis courts
* Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling equipment
* 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
Entertainment:
* Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily)
* Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
* Live music, shows or Riu evening programme (daily)
* "Pacha" night club (open every night)
Complimentary entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino
Complimentary entrance to "Pacha" night club (excluding special evenings); drinks not included

All accommodations, taxes and gratuities
All hotel guests are required to wear an "all inclusive" wristband for identification purposes

******REVIEWS FROM OUR VALUED CLIENTS******

(02/26/2012-7NTS)

Flights were good.

Transfers were good. It just seems to take forever since you have so many stops but no problems.

Beach was amazing!!! I mean absolutely AMAZING!

Pool was good.
Bar staff was AWESOME! Leo, Victor, Melo, Saul, Joselo… they are all awesome & always singing & dancing & happy to help you.

Service was awesome. Ronnie & Juan 1 are both so friendly at the buffet & all of the others that waited on us were great. All smiles & friendly!

Food was good but next time we will probably stick to the Italian & buffet because the rest were ok, but the Italian was great & the buffet always had plenty. They have “Themes” for dinner & that was fun.

Rooms were very clean. We had a 3rd floor room so didn’t notice the musty smell that we had on the lower levels. The maids were cleaning all of the time & even had turn down service when they straightened up even more.

Entertainment was ok. We really enjoyed the Nightly dances with the staff. Great time with a very friendly staff.

This was our 3rd time to Riu Palace and we will return.

I would recommend this resort to anyone that enjoys a relaxing vacation. There are plenty places in the shade to enjoy the beach or there is beach volleyball & several other games to play. The pool is more exciting especially on weekends.

I have used Discount Charter Vacations (Marcy) and have always been so impressed with their attention to detail & helpful in every way. I would never use any other travel agency to plan any of our trips.

Thanks to you ALL for all of your help with another GREAT vacation.

Sincerely,

Tammy

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Hi Guys!
We did have a great time in Punta Cana and the Riu Palace Punta Cana was beautiful.  We understand now why you have stayed there so often yourselves!
The room we had was close to the beach and the pool.  What we loved most about the resort was that everything was within walking distance.  We did stroll down to Caribbean St. a few times, but the walk was good exercise. 
We would definitely go back to this resort, we would love to have the same room we had this time. 
J(Pittsburgh)
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Hi Frank,
The Riu Palace Punta Cana was wonderful, beautiful place.  The beach was perfect as was the ocean temperature. Our room was lovely.  We would have liked the beer colder, they were having a hard time keeping things cold.  The pool was too hot to go into but the pool at the Riu Bambu and Riu Tiano were perfect (we spent a lot of time there).  The food at the ala carte restaurants was the best!   We loved the gourmet and the steak house.  If we did not have plans at home tomorrow we would have checked into staying longer, it was paradise.  We would like to return next year!  They had a beach bar and bathrooms close to the beach and pools.   Keep us posted on any deals for a return and we might try this time next year.  Thanks again for finding us this wonderful deal!
Thanks
G.S. (Pittsburgh)
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Hello!
We had a wonderful time in Punta Cana at the Riu Palace Punta Cana!  The weather was beautiful the entire week.  This resort has a great beach.  The staff were very friendly and much more attentive than we expected!  As far as we are concerned, YOU are the only way to vacation.  The representative at the hotel was very helpful.  We highly recommend the Outback Safari excursion.  It gives you a lot of insight into the way the people live and their culture.  What a great place!  I’m sure you’ll be booking more of these kind of trips for us in the future.  Also, we’ve been passing out the business cards that you sent.  Thanks for making this happen for us. NML (Philadelphia)

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Hi Everyone,

My wife, daughter and I had a GREAT time.  We loved the RIU Palace.  The beach was outstanding-the most tropical beach we ever stayed on-we loved the rows & rows of palm trees!  We had a blast on the snorkleing excursion to the marinarium!  We thought it was fantastic value!  Thanks for everything!
BHJ (Pittsburgh)

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