My friend and I both used the spa at the Riu Palace and paid on our credit cards. After we were home about a few weeks we BOTH noticed charges at gas stations in Florida. Neither one of us has used our credit card for anything else during or after the stay at RIU. Not sure if there is a... more

This was the best vacation EVER. We went with a large group. As you can imagine, traveling with a large group can be cumbersome but to our relief, they had everything together. You will need to speak at least a little Spanish and listen carefully to their English but it’s totally doable with repetition. They went out of their way... more

We stayed at the Riu from June 23rd-June 30th. We had booked the 6 golden apple square deal through our travel agent. We did not know where we were staying until we landed. We had heard that 90% of those who book the 6 golden apple square deal stay at Dreams so we were looking forward to staying there. Well,... more

Returned from the Palace on June 23rd. A fantastic place to stay. Having read other reviews before we went we were wondering if we had booked the right hotel for us. But on arrival we were not disappointed. We really enjoyed very this hotel had to offer. Having been to the Dominican Republic 4 times we felt like we were... more

We just returned from the RIU Palace and it was amazing. I think it is very helpful if you speak Spanish as a lot of the help doesn't speak English and they can be Standoffish. Look for Froggy and Danella for dancing and the nightly shows. I recommend Sir Oscar for dinner and don't even bother with the rest. The... more

The hotel is absolutely beautiful and the beach is to die for. The pool is great and the pool bar is good. The rooms are fantastic and kept clean. The lobby is huge and all the employees at the hotel treat you great. Bring lots of cash because the closest ATM machine is far away at another hotel and will... more

Just returned from Riu-Punta Cana on 06/19/08. My husband and i were there for 8 days. Upon finally getting to the hotel, the front desk was chaotic,no sense of order. People standing everywhere trying to get attended. Front reception staff hardly spoke any English, so we were lucky because i happen to speak Spanish, my husband does not as other... more

If your looking for a romantic getaway or just a nice family reunion, Riu Palace is the place to do it! This is a very nice hotel situated right on the beach. The best part is it's all inclusive! Never paying for drinks at the bar is the best. The pool is a nice big pool featuring a swim up... more

Went for a 5 day trip. the hotel was more majestic and beautifull than in the pictures on their website. Everything was included, and they mean it. The food was very good. There were 2 buffetts, and 4 other restaurants to choose from. You have to get in line at 0830 hrs to book the reservations for that night, but... more