If you are a fan of classic and elegant infrastructure designs and undisturbed beach fronts then the Riu Palace Punta Cana is the place for you. The resort is conveniently located at the Arena Gordon Beach in Punta Cana, about a 19-mile drive from the Punta Cana International Airport or approximately 31 miles from Higuey. Aside from the beach, guests will enjoy other world-class amenities including free Wi-Fi access at the lobby. Sun loungers, parasols and sun terraces as well as the pool with the adjoining Jacuzzi are made available to guests who enjoy the sun. The resort also offers non-motorized water sports, night clubs, casino, Internet-enabled rooms and waiter services by the pool and by the beach. Daily entertainment programs for the adult guests and live music and shows for children are cooked up by the hotel staff, too.
Shops, a spa, gym and a billiards area await guests at the Caribbean Street and those who avail of the all-inclusive package at the Riu Palace Punta Cana get to enjoy unlimited snacks and room service all throughout the day. Gustatory curiosity may also be satisfied with Riu’s Don Manuel main buffet, the La Altagracia poolside restaurant or the Steakhouse. The Riu offers guests a fusion of Brazillian, Japanese and Italian cuisines as well as access to unlimited local and imported drinks at the Perico Chicote lobby bar, the Los Rosario lounge bar, the Saona poolside and swim-up bar, the La Plaza bar or at the Sports Bar, which is open 24 hours. Fine dining is also welcomed at any of the a la carte restaurants in the Riu, which comes in a specific dress code and prior reservation.
What else is there to enjoy at the Riu? The guest rooms in this luxurious hotel boasts of a hydro massage bathtub, satellite TV, a mini bar complete with liquor dispensers and other room basics such as the telephone, hairdryer, central AC, ceiling fan, coffee make, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, sofa and a private terrace. Certain privileges are also given out to guests of the Riu in order to enjoy other entertainment facilities, except the restaurants, at the sister properties of the Riu Resort.
