Located close to Arena Gorda Beach and Iberostar Golf Course, Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive provides a free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and a nightclub. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or hydrotherapy at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine at one of the 7 on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include parasailing, rowing/canoeing, and surfing/body boarding. In addition to 2 swim-up bars and 3 poolside bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located on a private beach, Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive is in Bávaro, a neighborhood in Punta Cana. Iberostar Golf Course and Cana Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arena Gorda Beach and Cortecito Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Sirenis Aquagames Water Park and Splash Water Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Punta Cana travel guide
23000, La Altagracia, Punta Cana, Playa Arena Gorda
What's nearby
Arena Gorda Beach
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Los Corales Beach
19 min drive - 11.5 km
Bavaro Beach
27 min drive - 15.2 km
Splash Water Park
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Punta Blanca Golf Course
15 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ)
31 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
11 min walk
Mashua Nikkei Restaurant
7 min drive
Coffee Shop
8 min drive
Bar Piscina Hibiscus
18 min walk
Bahia Principe Lobby Bar
6 min drive
About this property
Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive
Property highlights
Arena Gorda Beach and Iberostar Golf Course are located near Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive, which provides a free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and a nightclub. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and hydrotherapy at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine at one of the 7 on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include parasailing, rowing/canoeing, and surfing/body boarding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 swim-up bars and 3 poolside bars.
Other perks include:
5 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide and 2 swim-up bars
Free self parking
Tennis courts, babysitting (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
Wedding services, a billiards/pool table, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 1000 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
Yes, this property has 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Is Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive?
Check-out is at noon.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive?
Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and more.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive Reviews
7.8
Good
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Overall nice hotel. Outdated hotel which needs a facelift. Main pool bar very dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Luis
Oct 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are clean but not in great condition, they need some maintenance.
The staff is super friendly and helpful. The pools close early and missing floor tiles. The environment at the pool is great. The breakfast and most food are good.
Everything about our stay was absolutely wonderful! Riu Bambu is a fantastic resort with top-notch service. The staff everywhere — from the front desk to the restaurants and housekeeping — were always incredibly friendly, welcoming, and smiling. Any request was fulfilled instantly!
The food at the restaurants was delicious, the rooms were spotless, and the facilities were great. We loved the clean pools, the fun water park, and the pristine beach with plenty of sun loungers available at all times.
There was only one downside — my vacation ended way too fast! 😜 Two weeks flew by in a heartbeat in such an amazing place.
I highly recommend Riu Bambu to everyone!
The pools were amazing. 2 men were especially helpful to us, and were tipped well before we left.
Didn’t like the food that much. Very catered to Spanish patrons. Was nearly impossible to get service at the pool bar if you were white skinned. Spanish people came after us and most got served before us. Two men working the pool bar git very angry when I told them they made us wait 10 minutes when we were there before others.
The room cleaners wouldn’t wash the bathroom floor unless we asked them to. Swept, yes but not washed.
Overall, my stay was great! The pool options were fantastic. The food options were good but the food could be seasoned a bit or have spices on the side.
The rooms were clean and a good size. Properly is easy to navigate and safe. Parties are fun and rowdy but other areas are calm and relaxed- best of both worlds.
All good, the staff do a great job, they were always in the best disposition to serve. The only thing I had comments is in the A/C at the rooms, sometimes feels hot. Thats the only thing you need to improve.
Rene at the front desk was amazing. Santana at the excursion desk was amazing.
The room was a disaster. Room 3003 had a bolt missing from the toilet and the room smelled like a sewer. The gym did not have adequate work machines. The FOOD was horrible.
Stay at Riu Bravo.
The room was cleaned amazing every day. The food wasn't something special. The resort is mostly for party people not like a family resort for quiet time and joyful stay. Every night drunk people yelling on hallways banging doors and trashing rooms. Overall not a great vacation experience.
Dominican Republic is beautiful! The rooms here are basic but spacious! Complimentary liquor bar in your room and all inclusive is awesome! The resort is lively , playful and exciting! We also ventured over to the other Riu Resorts which were high end and a you get the best of both worlds. There are limited things you can do because of your wrist band status but overall the staff try to give you the best experience. Loved it! I would definitely go back and experience all the Riu hotels
The pictures were misleading. The amenities were not that great. The rooms were old and dated. The food didn't seem fresh at the buffet. The pools were dirty.
First room on first floor balcony door didn't lock..went back to desk..they changed my room to a 2nd floor and closer to the front.every need I had was met..desk staff was pleasant and helpful..Emily in colonial dining room a dream .but most of staff...just there .asked that my room not be serviced and still went on daily..only complaint..
Food was not good at all not even traditional Dominican dishes. Roaches in the sports bar near the late night snacks. People smoking cigarette's and cigars all around including in the pool. Room was outdated (light fixtures broken and dresser drawers broken) not much entertainment at all compared to other Riu resorts.
Staff were friendly and useful however my room only had one working plug which i had to share back and forth with my roommate to charge my phone. Breakfast finished way too early and the food was no where near good. One of my beds was near broken and gave me a bad back. There’s also no golf carts. The Riu jungle party is advertised online as every Monday however when I arrived I learned that it’s every Tuesday
The hotel does not have golf carts to move around. You have to do a lot of walking in the heat to get to beach and restaurants. The restaurant staff are amazing. The resort also has a business with their own drivers ans so not let you order taxis or have anyone pick you up unless its someone thats paying them. They make guests walk miles to the entrance to meet their rides. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.
There was a cockroach on my bed . I ask for 2 connecting rooms and it was not provided . The beach was filled with sea weed . We had no wifi for over 36 hrs . The only positive thing at the resort is the food and staff.