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    RIU Bambu

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    InBavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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    ABOUT THE HOTEL

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    The beachfront Riu Bambu really racks up the numbers when it comes to facilities.

    This place ticks off five large outdoors pools, and two of them even come with swim-up bars. A packed activity and entertainment programme means you won’t be short of things to do.

    You’re toe-to-toe with one of the Dominican Republic’s trademark scoops of butterscotch sand. Gangly palms poke up between the gardens and the shoreline, and the watersports offering is on the money.

    • Rooms: 1000
    • Buildings: 1 main building, plus annexe buildings
    • Floors: 1 or 2
    TRAVELIFE CERTIFIED

    This hotel meets global standards on how it's protecting the environment, looking after staff and supporting the local community.

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    Things you'll love

    • Beachfront setting
    • Adults-only pool parties
    • Free Wi-Fi

    Location

    • On Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana
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    FOOD & DRINK

    All Inclusive

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    • Breakfast
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    • Evening Meal
    • Drinks
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    24-hour All Inclusive. Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Option to have dinner at selected themed restaurants. Dining options at some of Riu Naiboa's restaurants. Unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, 24 hours a day. Access to the bars at Riu Naiboa. In-room drinks optic with locally-branded spirits. Snacks at set times.

    Facilities

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    • 5 outdoor pools

      These large outdoor pools make for a great swim, and two pools are complemented with a swim-up bar and in-pool loungers.

    • Riu evening entertainment programme

      The entertainment programme plays host to live music and shows every evening.

    • Mexican Buffet Restaurant

      Come the evenings, the poolside restaurant turns into a Mexican themed affair. You'll need to book to eat here.

    Rooms

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    • Double Room with Balcony or Terrace

      These double rooms come with a balcony or terrace, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, air-conditioning and a safe. You'll also have optics filled with local spirits, plus a minibar that's restocked daily with soft drinks, beer and water. They sleep up to four with two double beds.

    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony or Terrace

      These deluxe double rooms come with a balcony or terrace, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, air-conditioning and a safe. You'll also have optics filled with local spirits, plus a minibar that's restocked daily with soft drinks, beer and water. They sleep up to four with a king-size bed or two doubles.

    Lovely Winter Break.
    12 Dec , 2019 Cheryl S, 186454
    Had booked to go to Cuba where we normally go but because of TC had to go to Dom Rep. After reading reviews wondered if we did the right thing....yes we did. Ordered De Luxe room as partner disabled. Checked in late, but very swift as we were only people on bus. Got taken to room 9005. Thought what a long way...not so...room was amazing huge King bed and brilliant shower room, very clean and welcoming.a min to beach and quiet pool outside.Beach was amazing and no getting up early for sunbeds as there were plenty everywhere. No water shoes needed here, sandy beach and sea although snorkelling was disappointing.Lovely walks along beach. to the left around 30 mins walk beach shacks where you could enjoy haggling.No problems with beach sellers, in fact, if you build up a daily rapport with them they came to talk to you not to sell. Cigar man Alberto was lovely as was the hat and bag man Benjamin. Ladies selling bikinis and dresses also a joy to speak to, all reasonably priced(haggle). Edward at beach bar very pleasant and quick. Towel hut boys could do with customer relations course , not pleasant at all. Bar and Restaurant staff on the whole were lovely and didnt look for tips all the time, room maid was lovely and kept room spotless. Food was good, could always find something to eat in many of the diff restaurants although mainly used Italian and Colonial. Queued to get into Steak house for 1.1/2 hr one day was disappointed, Steak was good but felt rushed into eating. This was the only waiter served eatery, all others self serve.Thought booking system was poor as had to stand in sun for the whole time and certainly not worth the effort. Italian staff always found us a table... Food in general plentiful and you could always find something to eat, although on weekend all places got busy with locals, but hey, they live there.There was a lot of people with wheelchairs in the resort and getting around appeared to be easy. There are a lot of pool parties here, which not everyone wants to go to, when these were on especially on a Sat there was no entertainment in the hotel, which was extremely poor. The shows were ok, not not exceptional, have seen better. The beach sports were available but not directly on our beach. On the whole enjoyed our stay and if we could be assured of room block 9000 s would go again. Take dollar bills for tipping.....but they are not all looking for tips. Its nice to do so though.
    Amazing Family Vacation!
    11 Dec , 2019 695artemk, 60763
    I visited Riu Bambu with my wife and three kids in November. We had a wonderful time at this resort, which is located right on the beautiful beach. The weather was great! Angelo made our Checking-in hassle-free and fast, he was very courteous and accommodating. Our Room was nice and clean. Maid service was excellent. Restaurants were very good. Plenty of food choices and service was excellent. We tipped graciously. This is a perfect place to take a family with children. Water park was fun for kids as well as for adults. Kid’s club’s girls were very nice and entertaining. Our daughter was very excited to stay at the Kids Club and go to the Mini Disco each night. We would particularly like to thank: -Angelo at the lobby -Greudy at the Colonial buffet -Kid’s Club It was our first time to stay at this resort and we are definitely coming back!
    The Truth
    11 Dec , 2019 Karl L
    This place is awful. Its dirty, there was human poo in the pool and the staff didn't even close it to clean. The entertainment is appalling when they bother. Animation staff offer to sell you drugs. They allow prostitutes in the 24 hour bar. The management don't about your hard earned holiday. My wife and I flew home 3 days early on a 10 night stay costing us a further £350. That's The Truth. If you book a holiday here you will be very disappointed believe me.
    nice hotel in paradise with issues that should be sorted
    11 Dec , 2019 whatever2000
    When I booked this hotel it said 5 star no way is it a 5 star I'd say a 4. when I arrived there was no welcome drink, check in went smoothly Was left to find room on own with a map that looks like a maze. Until a guy(the bellboy seen us he was pushing a trolley and helped with our cases and helped us to our room him pushing heavy cases on a trolley why don't the resort invest in a gold cart? Paid for deluxe room, lovely room mum has walking difficulties and I have a bad foot we are both waiting for operations only to be put in block 70 by the ole restaurant to far to walk from all amenities, did explain this to reception when I asked for the room to be changed so its closer I was told that it would not be possible as the closer rooms which are deluxe only have one bed. Such a huge resort and no bellboy to take you from place to place if needed, even if the resort invested in a golf cart and charged a dollar or two I'm sure they would get used. Couldn't fault the cleanliness of the place and the cleaner Odalis did a fab job at cleaning the room. Found staff at breakfast and lunch in colonial restaurant rude and ignorant asked them for stuff and they would walk away and not acknowledge you. mamajuana restaurant at lunch time was better and the staff we much nicer. ate at the steak house three time lovely food and the staff couldnt do enough for you. Locals coming at the weekends staff cannot cope with them, they are overly loud animation told them to be quieter at one point, they come in tribes, and are spoiling it for the tourists, as staff cannot cope with them and tourists end up with poor service at weekends. Kids in surfin swim up bar especially young ones in inflatables, theres people who get wasted in that pool bar not exactly a safe area for children to be in, there should at least be some rules and regulations put in place. People throwing rugby balls from one side of the pool to another this should be banned as it hit my mum on the head did report it to reception but nothing got done about it as the next day rugby ball was being thrown again. Seen some adults send there kids to the bar and the bar for there drinks and the bar tenders gave them alcoholic beverages. I do not get which part of this is ok? No pool life guards, or beach life guards witnessed two people getting into difficulty in the sea and the scuba diving guy went in literally pulled them out. Wasn't expecting evening entertainment seen a few posts that there was hardly any thing that goes on in the evening but seen a few good shows, Michael Jackson show was good, circus show was good also and riu pool party's the amount of work that gets put into them it was fascinating to see the white party and neon party all well thought of, entertainment work hard during the day and work the evening too, shout out to Alex and Joel had some right laughs with them. Not every one can attend pool party's so would be nice if the hotel could put some thing on for ones who are unable to attend. No parasols on the beach always got to move bed under palm trees if you want shade limited parasols around the pool which a lot of them are broken. found the pool had a lot of bugs, flys, and wasps in did mention it to the pool towel guys on week 2 of my stay and it must've been cleaned as it look better the next day. Ate at the ole restaurant one night ate some fish it tasted bitter sour and not cooked properly told the guys and they didn't care in theory it should of been tasted by them as some one could've ended up poorly. the hotel and grounds are lovely just a shame there was issues these are issues that could be easily rectified by staff. Is my third visit to punta cana i do hope issues can be resolved as i may return in the future.
    Returning To The Bambu After 7 Years And WOW!!!
    10 Dec , 2019 frankp42, 13818573
    Well it was 7 years since the last time my wife and I were at the Riu Bambu. We didn't recognize it! It was totally renovated. ROOM we had in the 1600 block was like brand new. Was cleaned every day and mini fridge restocked upon request. No issues with the room except the pillows were too soft for me. Oh well cant please everyone. The 1600 block was a short walking distance to everything. Nice layout. FOOD. Some was excellent (steak house). Some poor (Oriental A la Carte). Some closed while we were there (I think they rotate them during low season). Good for the most part. POOLS. Clean, not overly busy. BEACH. BEAUTIFUL!!! Cleaned seaweed daily. Not an issue. SERVICE. Didn't need much but overall very friendly and accommodating. No problems. GROUNDS. Usually very clean but in the mornings you can see how ignorant some of the guests were as their were glasses and general debris left all over. SHAME ON YOU! Grounds crew were quick to clean up. Had a great time at a very reasonable price. YES I would return in a heartbeat. I've been a Riu Class Member for 20 years and I've been to Riu's all over the world and have always come back with fond memories.
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    This property is generally suitable for those with reduced mobility. Having said that, we understand that everyone has different needs, so feel free to contact our Customer Welfare team if you have any questions.


    Our Customer Welfare number is 0203 451 2585. Lines are open Monday to Friday 09.00-19.00, Saturday 09.00-18.00, and Sunday 10.00-17.00. Calls from UK landlines cost the standard rate, but calls from mobiles may be higher, so please check with your network provider.

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    Star Rating: 5
    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 /5 based on 1949 customer reviews

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