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Riu Palace Macao

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4 of 5 stars 424 reviews
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#13 of 72 hotels in Punta Cana
Description: Striking all-inclusive beachfront hotel housed in a colonial palace-style building which is surrounded by palm trees.
  • Address
    Playa de Arena Gorda
    Punta Cana
    Dominican Republic
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 421 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 278 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 278 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 275 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 278 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 80 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 309 reviews Older travelers
    • 60% based on 309 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 40% based on 309 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 309 reviews Families with young children
    • 20% based on 309 reviews Young singles

Reviews of Riu Palace Macao

( 11-20 of 424 )
3 of 5 stars
Brooklyn, NYC
Jun 20, 2008
6/11 found this review helpful

My boyfirend and I styed at the Riu Macao from June 13th to June 19th. The overall stay is a 31/2 out of 5. We stayed at 2 other Riu hotels and we are fans but after our stay at this resort we ready for a change. Hotel /Room Decor: OK, Style needs a little update. We had the best... more

5 of 5 stars
Yorkshire
Jun 15, 2008
11/12 found this review helpful

We stayed here from 36th May - 9th June. The hotel was faultless . We couldn't have picked a better hotel I'm sure. We moved rooms after the first 2 nights as the air con wasn't working and the 2nd room was much better. The staff are lovely, happy smiley people who can't do enough for you. look out for... more

Jun 14, 2008
5/9 found this review helpful

This was my third stay at a RIU resort, so I am a RIU fan; however, this was my first negative experience. Let me start with the positives: Overall the resort was nice. The food was good and plentiful, the beach and grounds were beautiful and well-kept. The staff were friendly and helpful. Caribbean Street and the option to go... more

Jun 11, 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

Wow what an amazing holiday! I cannot believe anybody could possibly find anything to complain about when it comes to the Palace Macao! The food was awesome, massive amount of different main meal choice every evening in the buffet and the ajoining restaurants offered 3/4 choices each. The staff where incredibly friendly and couldn't do enough for you. We reported... more

Jun 9, 2008
9/9 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at this resort in early May, along with 11 other friends in our group,some of them had been at the Macao before and loved it, my husband and I had never been to the DR, but had heard great things about this resort, so it had a lot to live up to. We were not... more

1 of 5 stars
New Jersey, USA
Jun 7, 2008
0/8 found this review helpful

Absolutely a mess! Arrived to this "resort" got to our boxy room and the toilet was broken and didnt flush, took 3 hours for someone to fix it, so finally fixed. The bed was barely covered with a sheet which did not fit exposing a nasty mattress which the springs are buldging out, making for restless nights- the solution was... more

5 of 5 stars
bedfordshire
Jun 7, 2008
9/9 found this review helpful

Just come back from two wonderful weeks at this hotel, we went for our 25th wedding anniversary and spent a lot of time deciding on this hotel and looking at other reviews. We cannot fault the place, hotel fantastic, had top floor room with pool view, never had to use the air conditioning as had a high ceiling and fan... more

May 24, 2008
2/9 found this review helpful

We went to Riu Palace Macao in April. The beaches were wonderful and absolutely beautiful with palm trees everywhere! Pool was nice and clean. Staff was great and friendly Buffet restuarant is the overall best place to eat as the other restaurants were not so good. Same food each day for the breakfast and lunches. Had an awful experience parasailing... more

4 of 5 stars
wisconsin
May 23, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

Originally we were booked at the Rui Bambu May 14-21 for a family vacation. I realize you are on vacation and things are not like at home but come on people. The pool was filthy . The rooms were moldy and no air conditioning. Attitude very poor. The best thing that happened was that they had no other rooms to... more

5 of 5 stars
Nova Scotia
May 17, 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

My wife and I spent a wonderful week at this resort from Arpil 20th - 27th. We have had the pleasure of staying at some great resorts in Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic including other Riu's and this was by far our favorite. It seemed to offer the best aspects of the others in one resort, the great food... more

Reviews of Riu Palace Macao

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