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Riu Palace Macao

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4 of 5 stars 424 reviews
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#13 of 73 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

( 1-10 of 424 )
Jul 18, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I were married July 1, 2008 at the Riu Palace Macao. We knew we wanted a beach wedding and we couldn’t have asked for more… the entire day was perfect! As a bride I found it difficult to find out information about a destination wedding, what needed to be done and what to expect so I decided... more

Jul 12, 2008
5/6 found this review helpful

We stayed for 2 weeks in the Macao in June and it wasgreat. The staff were so freindly and happy.The "I love my job" is something we have brought home from the staff! The room service which is 24 hours is amazing. We came back from a trip to Sona island and didnt fancy getting changed for dinner and ordered... more

2 of 5 stars
Baltimore MD
Jul 8, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Making this our 4th trip to this hotel we invited some friends to go with us. We assured them this was a great hotel. Well things can change in one year, the resort as slipped downward. To start there was no air condition in any of the rooms. It seemed to us there was less staff. On a good note... more

4 of 5 stars
Columbus, GA
Jul 4, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

This resort has received many recent reviews so I don't want to repeat what has been already stated- Everything positive that is written about the hotel common areas, beach and service is totally accurate. As you walk around the resort, you truly feel like you are their most important guest in paradise. The staff goes above and beyond, remembering small... more

Jul 2, 2008
7/7 found this review helpful

Hi . We recently returned from a stay at this fantastic property. We stayed there from June 13, 2008 until June 20, 2008. We also stayed there on Jan. 27th for one week. Needless to say, we returned to this resort because it is absolutely fabulous. We loved the size. It is much smaller than the Riu Palace, making it... more

5 of 5 stars
Anglesey
Jun 29, 2008
7/7 found this review helpful

My Boyfriend and I went to the Riu Palace Macao on 19th May for a 2 week stay. We travelled with Thomson. We went to the North of the Dominican 2 years ago and stayed at the Riu Merengue so we knew what great service we would receive again staying with Riu. The outbound flight was without doubt more comfortable... more

5 of 5 stars
Long Island, NY
Jun 27, 2008
7/7 found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I (early 20s) just returned from a 5-night vacation at the RIU Macao and had a fabulous time! This was my second trip to Punta Cana (previously staying at the Iberostar Punta Cana). We had booked through Apple Vacations, which included a transfer from airport to hotel (word of warning - once you collect your baggage and... more

Jun 26, 2008
2/6 found this review helpful

I stayed a the Riu Palace in Punta Cana, Dom Rep from June 20-24th, 2008. Do not be alarmed by the drive to a beautiful resort. The local scenery was very dirty and unattractive. However, the resort itself was very beautiful. My first impression of the room was clean but smelled like mildew because of the humid climate. Everything in... more

Jun 25, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

This will be a pretty long one (sorry)... but I utilize Trip Advisor so much and appreciate details details details... so here we go. We stayed at the RIU Palace Macao 05/08/08 through 05/14/08. I booked a package through Spirit Airlines in January '08. In March '08 my parents decided to go with us. When I saw the package price... more

2 of 5 stars
Providence, ri
Jun 22, 2008
0/11 found this review helpful

My wife and I returned on June 16, from eight nights at the Riu Macao, with no good memories. We encountered a few problems from the very start. The first room they gave us was really messed up-with various broken things throughout the room. We were able to change our room within the hour, but the second one had problems... more

Reviews of Riu Palace Macao

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Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic