Located on Arena Gorda beach in Punta Cana
Complimentary sun loungers on the beach
Inside the Riu Resort, along with the Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Palace Macao, Riu Naiboa hotels and the ClubHotel Riu Bambu
Main building and 1-storey annexes
50 km / 31 miles from Higüey
100 m / 330 ft. from Caribbean Street
30 km / 19 miles from Punta Cana Int'l. Airport
Located on Arena Gorda beach in Punta Cana
Complimentary sun loungers on the beach
Inside the Riu Resort, along with the Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Palace Macao, Riu Naiboa hotels and the ClubHotel Riu Bambu
Main building and 1-storey annexes
50 km / 31 miles from Higüey
100 m / 330 ft. from Caribbean Street
30 km / 19 miles from Punta Cana Int'l. Airport
620 guestrooms
Double rooms with:
Bathroom
Most guestrooms with hairdryer
110 V
Telephone
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Mini-bar
Liquor dispenser
Satellite TV
Radio alarm clock
In-room safe
Balcony or terrace
Guestrooms with bedroom and combined living/bedroom available
Suites with:
Carpeted floor in the bedroom area
Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between level
Services
"Las Arecas" restaurant with terrace and non-smoking section
"La Yola" grill and steakhouse (non-smoking)
Non-smoking Caribbean restaurant (Asian, Mexican or Dominican cuisine)
"Italiano" restaurant (in the Riu Resort, next to the meeting point)
"La Bamba" and "Cocos" poolside restaurants
"La Fiesta" lounge bar
Swim-up bar
Swimming pool (300 sq metres)
Swimming pool (380 sq metres), with children's section
Children's swimming pool (8 sq metres)
Complimentary jacuzzi
Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool area
Sun terrace
Kiosk
Internet room (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
Sports & Leisure
All Inclusive features
Sports and activities:
Table tennis, workout, water polo, volleyball
Gym, sauna, jacuzzi
4 tennis courts in the Riu Resort
Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, pedaloes, body board, 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)
Riu evening programme, live music or shows (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
Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):
Assorted water sports available
18-hole golf course
Dining & Entertainment
All Inclusive 24 hours
All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:
Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations
Continental breakfast/snack
Lunch:
Hot and cold buffet and on the spot cooking stations
Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruits and salads
Dinner ("Las Arecas" restaurant):
Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
Special evenings: theme buffets (twice a week)
Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
Italian cuisine (à la carte; buffet starters)
"La Yola" grill and steakhouse (à la carte; buffet starters)
Asian, Mexican or Dominican cuisine in the caribbean restaurant (alternating days); (buffet)
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 (in the Riu Resort)
For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao and Riu Palace Punta Cana)
Beverages:
Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) 24 hours a day (in the Riu Resort)
Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (except the bars at Riu Palace Macao, Riu Palace Punta Cana and "Pacha" night club)
Mini-bar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
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