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Riu Bambu

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4 of 5 stars 651 reviews
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#27 of 73 hotels in Punta Cana
  • Address
    Playa Arena Gorda
    Punta Cana
    Dominican Republic
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 647 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 432 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 433 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 428 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 431 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 163 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 457 reviews Families with young children
    • 50% based on 457 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 50% based on 457 reviews Older travelers
    • 50% based on 457 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 40% based on 457 reviews Young singles

Reviews of Riu Bambu

( 11-20 of 651 )
Jun 17, 2008
9/9 found this review helpful

My husband and I just returned yesterday from a 5 night trip to the Riu Bambu. I just don't understand how some of the reviews can be so very negative. Just so you know something about us - I travel in the States extensively for work (Federal Gov't), so I don't get to stay in hotels that are considered, by... more

5 of 5 stars
Swindon
Jun 15, 2008
9/11 found this review helpful

Just got back from the Riu Bambu after a fantastic week at this resort. Food Buffet to a high standard with plenty of choices, however after two weeks could get repetative Rooms Looked and looked for the hard beds, never found one in our room, pillows however were flat, solved that one by putting one on top of another/ Air... more

4 of 5 stars
Washington, DC area
Jun 14, 2008
8/9 found this review helpful

Just back from my first trip to Punta Cana. Stayed at the Riu Bambu from May 26 - 30. Overall, had a great, relaxing & fun time. I will definitely visit Punta Cana again & Riu Bambu is definitely a good location. Me - single female, late 40's, went alone, mostly interested in hanging out at the beach & a... more

4 of 5 stars
South Dakota
Jun 13, 2008
5/6 found this review helpful

My parents booked us this trip for a honeymoon after our wedding. The Riu Bambu was a beautiful resort, very clean, nice vegetation, and the beach was incredible - powder sand, fair amount of shade via palm trees and a relatively calm sea. The swimming pools and poolside areas were also clean and fun. We arrived at the beach/pool at... more

1 of 5 stars
Milford, Delaware
Jun 9, 2008
2/7 found this review helpful

Myself , wife, daughter and friend just returned from a week at this hotel. I should start by saying that we got less than what we expected. I should give kudos to Apple Vacation personnel, who were very helpful. However, I am not sure where to begin. We got to the room to find it very small for two adults... more

2 of 5 stars
Alabama
Jun 8, 2008
3/7 found this review helpful

11 of us just got back from a 4 day stretch from this place. First of all I will say the service and staff are MUCH better than Cancun or Cosumel, maybe a little better than Jamica, but too many other things are wrong. First of all our room was bad, I know most people do not stay in the... more

1 of 5 stars
Cheshire
Jun 4, 2008
3/7 found this review helpful

The clue is in the title!!!!! Me & my girlfriend (both 22) stayed at the Riu Bambu for 2 weeks from 19 May - 02 June 2008. First impressions were good the lobby is nice and the room was fine. We went for dinner in the buffet resturant on the first night and trying to be optimisic i would describe... more

Jun 2, 2008
5/11 found this review helpful

Ok :First the flight usa3000 was good,we landed in punta cana and the rep.at airport was nice,spoke ok English.Takes about 25 45min.bus trip to Resort.We go up to check -in desk and and the 2 guys there were rude to start with,said we needed to speak Spanish{which we speek alittle}.We asked about our room on beach which we didn't know... more

1 of 5 stars
bambustinks
May 30, 2008
5/11 found this review helpful

The Bad: *The room* It was disgusting. We stayed on the first floor which was a bit of a hike from the lobby. The bathroom/room was infested with little ants and had a bad odor. The beds are hard as rocks and the pillows are flat and equally as hard (kinda felt like resting your head on a notebook). The... more

4 of 5 stars
Dumfriesshire, Scotland
May 29, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We stayed at Riu Bambu from 11 to 25 May 2008. Previously we have stayed at Riu Tequila, Mexico and Riu Bachata, North Dom Rep. The Bambu is a typical Riu Hotel, well kept grounds and very very attentive friendly staff who are eager to please. The rooms are typical of all Riu hotels. Pillows are hard as you will... more

Reviews of Riu Bambu

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Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic