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Riu Palace Macao

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4 of 5 stars 444 reviews
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#13 of 75 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 438 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 294 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 294 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 289 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 294 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 80 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 325 reviews Older travelers
    • 60% based on 325 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 40% based on 325 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 325 reviews Families with young children
    • 20% based on 325 reviews Young singles

Reviews of Riu Palace Macao

( 1-10 of 444 )
Sep 2, 2008

This was my first trip to the DR, and also my first all-inclusive. My bride and I stayed 8/23-8/30/08. From the moment we entered the spacious lobby and were met with drinks, we felt very special. I don't know where some of the criicisms came from from other travelers. We had a standard room, which had a small terrace. It... more

5 of 5 stars
Toronto, Ontario
Aug 31, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Riu Palace Macao the first week of August. We have been there already 2 times before and we absolutely loved it, so we went back again this year for the 3rd time. There was a group of us who went down, 15 people in total. There were 7 kids between the ages of 12 - 18... more

2 of 5 stars
South Carolina
Aug 29, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

This was our second trip to Punta Cana and the Riu Palace Macao. We picked this hotel because we had been there In November with another couple. Our first visit was fabulous. None of us could find any thing about which to complain, We had read all the reviews and kind of knew what we were getting., Our second trip... more

Aug 29, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We had a wonderful two week vacation at Riu Palace Macao. This was our second time at this resort and we enjoyed it even more than the first time! The kids (7 years old) had a great time and are already asking when we are going to go back. - Beach. Never crowded and it has both sunny and shaded... more

1 of 5 stars
Buffalo, NY
Aug 28, 2008
1/4 found this review helpful

We just returned from Riu Macao Palace in Punta Cana and out of 17 people that went with us 13 came home with a severe cold and 11 with diarreah and needed a perscription from the Dr.'s. The rooms and not just one smelled like a combination of mildew, backed up sewer. The food was ok nothing to right home... more

4 of 5 stars
Toronto, Ontario
Aug 23, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

If you're looking for the best beach in the world, look no further. Warm water, wide and long, underpopulated sandy beach with a large portion under palm trees. Shade and ocean breeze, with all inclusive drinks that you can either pick up yourself or wait to be delivered right to the beach to you. This was our third trip to... more

Aug 21, 2008
5/7 found this review helpful

We checked the apple vacations web site and found a last minute deal to this resort. The reviews are mostly on the positive side so we gave it a try. Our stay was SHORT...but more on that later. Arriving at the Punta Cana airport, we grabbed our luggage and headed outside to find our Apple Representative. You can't miss the... more

Aug 17, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

Just back from a fun filled week in the DR. This was our first trip to Punta Cana and while I must say we really enjoyed our vacation but encountered a big problem with the mold in the hotel and in our rooms. The hotel is beautiful, and well maintained. Overall, the staff does a good job at seeing that... more

3 of 5 stars
North Yorkshire
Aug 12, 2008
3/8 found this review helpful

We have just come back from two weeks at the Riu Palace Macao, Punta Cana. Check in was good and the reception staff were great. Room was ok,large enough but smelt foisty. The pool was cleaned every morning but still appeared dirty. The beaches were beautiful and if you get a sunbed under the palm trees, with the breeze off... more

Aug 12, 2008
4/8 found this review helpful

HOTEL, This was our second time in the riu palace Macao, food - really nice staff - really friendly especially Super John rooms - cleaned twice a day really nice pool - very clean and easy to find beds beach - picture post card. entertainment - the kids loved it. drinks - really nice BEWARE WITH YOU BAGGAGE AT THE... more

Reviews of Riu Palace Macao

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Address: Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic