- All Inclusive
- Family Friendly
- New Resort
- New Destination Wedding Packages
- Beach
- Gazebo
- 24-hour room service
- All-Inclusive
- Family Friendly
- Kids Club
- Nightlife
- Swim Up Bar
- Whirlpool In Room
Standing on the beach of Arena Gorda, the Riu Palace Punta Cana is surrounded by a garden of palm trees, where you can enjoy the very best in quality, service and luxury. No postcard does justice to the beauty of this tropical destination.
Venue Overview
Located on the idyllic Arena Gorda beach, the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana provides you with all the amenities you need for a memorable stay. This 24-hour all-inclusive hotel in Punta Cana has free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a wide range of culinary options so that you can enjoy the finest gastronomy during your holiday with RIU Hotels & Resorts.
The Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana complex is surrounded by tropical scenery that will give your stay an exotic touch. The hotel has more than 600 rooms where you can enjoy the best amenities, such as satellite TV, a safe for your valuables, a coffee maker, a minibar, a sofa, and a balcony or terrace, to name just a few. And, the hotel has three outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool with slides, and direct access to the beach so that everyone in the family can enjoy during their stay.
This all-inclusive hotel in Punta Cana has several restaurants that offer you an authentic gastronomic experience. You can savor authentic American buffet breakfasts, the best Italian, Spanish, Japanese and fusion cuisine, or enjoy a wonderful dinner at the steakhouse located in the pool area. Additionally, the five bars at the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana, one of them by the pool, have all types of beverages, snacks and appetizers available any time of day.
Entertainment at this hotel in Punta Cana is guaranteed thanks to the programme of daytime and evening activities. Adults will be delighted by the best shows and live music, and children will have fun with the RiuLand Kids' Club, the activities programme just for them. Plus, the most active guests will be able to work out in the gym or go to the beach to enjoy the most popular aquatic sports; and those looking for maximum relaxation will have the Renova Spa, where they can sign up for quality treatments to feel completely renewed.
The Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana is located inside the Riu Complex in Punta Cana, where you'll find countless amenities and facilities, like Splash Water World, with numerous aquatic attractions, or the Pachá disco for getting a taste of the best evening atmosphere. Although we offer you an endless array of amenities, we suggest you take a look at their Punta Cana travel guide so that you can visit the most spectacular spots in the area and find out about the best deals at the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. You'll find everything you need to have a fantastic vacation at this Riu Hotels & Resorts complex!
NEW THRILLS AT SPLASH WATER WORLD!
RIU Hotels & Resorts offers you the possibility of enjoying incredible facilities with numerous aquatic attractions to experience new thrills during your RIU holiday. If you stay at their hotels, you'll have free admission to Splash Water World, where you'll find water attractions, a snack bar with soft drinks, juices and water.
Resort Amenities
Restaurants, Bars, & Lounges
ALL INCLUSIVE 24 HOURS
BREAKFAST:
Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava
LUNCH:
Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations
Grill
DINNER :
Buffets and live cooking stations
Special evenings: themed buffet (three times a week)
OPTIONAL DINING (À LA CARTE):
Japanese restaurant
Steakhouse
"Krystal" Fusion restaurant
Spanish restaurant (buffet starters and dessert)
Italian restaurant (buffet starters)
Snacks are available 24 hours a day and for additional lunches and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants within the Riu resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao and Riu Palace Bavaro)
BEVERAGES:
Unlimited local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
Drinks service at pool
Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao, Riu Palace Bavaro and "Pacha" discotheque)
Minibar
Resort Amenities
- All Inclusive 24 hours
- Free WiFi in the lobby and rooms
- Located on Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana
- 25 km / 16 miles from Punta Cana International Airport
- Swimming pool with adjoining whirlpool bath
- Buffet style and themed restaurants
- Recreation and entertainment for children and adults
- Spa with assorted treatments
- Complimentary gym, sauna and jacuzzi
- Complimentary access to Splash Water World
Childrens Programs
The resort has a daytime entertainment program for children ages 4 to 12 (daily).
Rooms
Standard Room Amenities
Junior Suites - Amenities include:
- Turndown service
- Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub
- Hairdryer
- 110 V
- Telephone
- Central air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Mini-bar
- Coffee maker
- In-room safe
- Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between level, with sofa or sofa bed
- Iron and ironing table
- Balcony or terrace
- Inter-connecting rooms available
Suites - Amenities include:
- Bathroom with hydro massage bathtub, shower cubicle, bidet and bathrobe
- Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between level
- Dressing room
- Suites equipped with Jacuzzi available
Junior Suite
The Junior Suites at the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana are equipped with everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. In these 35-m2 rooms, you'll find two small double beds (125x200 cm) or one king-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, WiFi, satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, a coffee maker, and a balcony or terrace.
Junior Suite Superior
The Superior Junior Suites at the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offer countless amenities for you to enjoy your stay to the utmost. In these 35-m2 rooms, you'll find two small double beds (125x200 cm) or one king-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, WiFi, satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, a coffee maker, and a balcony or terrace.
Suite
The Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offers you its Suites, 67-m2 rooms with the best services and amenities. In these rooms, you'll find one king-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, a dressing room, WiFi, satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, a coffee maker, and a balcony or terrace.
Activities
Riu Pool Party:
Introducing Riu Pool Party, the new Adults Only entertainment concept at the Punta Cana Complex, featuring themed pool parties hosted by the area's best DJs. Fully equipped events with state-of-art lights and sound. Happening four times per week:
White Pool Party - Immersing in a Greek-style celebration
Jungle Pool Party - Transporting revelers to a tropical jungle setting
Pink Pool Party - Where everything shimmers in shades of pink
Neon Pool Party - Illuminating the night in fluorescent brilliance
Splash Water World:
Free access to the Splash Water World located in the Punta Cana Complex, RIU water park with great attractions such as aquatubes, slides and high-speed lanes for maximum family fun.
- Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (daily)
- In the Riu Resort: 4 tennis courts
- Sauna, whirlpool bath and gym
- Windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling equipment
- 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
- Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at "RiuLand" (daily)
- Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
- Live music, shows or Riu evening programme (daily)
- "Pacha" discotheque (open every night)
- Free entry to "Pacha" discotheque (excluding special evenings); drinks are not included
Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):
Various water sports available
18-hole golf course
Wedding Packages
Free Wedding Collection
As its name implies, the Free Collection offers everything you may need for an intimate event with an attractive set of mint-colored features that will be available for you, just for enjoying a pleasant stay at RIU Hotels and celebrating this unique occasion in one of the beautiful venues.
Wedding Collection includes:
CEREMONY
- Standard mint-colored setup.
- Recorded music.
- Bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere.
RECEPTION
- Semi-private dinner at one of our restaurants.
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast.
FOR THE COUPLE
- Romantic room decoration on wedding night.
WELLNESS
- 10% discount for the couple in all spa treatments and spa gift.
Includes Up to 10 guests
HIGHLIGHTS FREE COLLECTION
- No minimum rooms required.
- Eligible with the purchase of any room category.
- Add-ons available for customizing your special day (ask your wedding planner).
- Valid for the USA and Canada markets.
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Classic Wedding Collection
Traveling to an oceanfront setting for the beginning of your new life together is a big moment and you want the most important people for you and your significant other to be present, becoming the accomplices of this long-awaited moment of aquamarine romance lulled by the ocean whispers.
Wedding Collection includes:
CEREMONY
- Upgraded aquamarine-colored decoration.
- Recorded music.
- Bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere.
- Minister for symbolic ceremony.
RECEPTION
- Semi-private dinner at one of the restaurants.
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast.
FOR THE COUPLE
- Romantic room decoration on wedding night.
WELLNESS
- 10% discount for the couple in all spa treatments and spa gift.
Includes Up to 10 guests
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Royal Wedding Collection
Celebrate love the way it is meant to be with the perfect combination of a setting by the sea, exclusive benefits and special attention for a royal wedding in paradise.
Wedding Collection includes:
CEREMONY
- Upgraded light pink-colored decoration.
- Recorded music.
- Bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere.
- Minister for symbolic ceremony.
RECEPTION
- Private dinner at select restaurant or location.
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast.
FOR THE COUPLE
- Romantic room decoration and surprise gift.
WELLNESS
- 20-minutes romantic massage for the couple.
- Surprise gift for the couple and 10% discount for the couple and guests in all spa treatments.
Includes Up to 20 guests
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Caprice Wedding Collection
Our Caprice Collection is perfect for you to feel like the main characters in this outstanding love story. All your dreams will come true at a gorgeous ceremony in lavender shades near a blue setting, followed by a private dinner and a private cocktail experience.
Wedding Collection includes:
CEREMONY
- Upgraded lavender-shades decoration.
- Recorded music.
- Bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere.
- Minister for symbolic ceremony.
- Additional small bouquet for maid of honor and boutonniere for best man.
RECEPTION & COCKTAIL
- Private dinner at select restaurant or location.
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast.
- Private cocktail after dinner with option of rum or tequila tasting experience.
WELLNESS
- Beauty Parlor Package with hairstyle, manicure and pedicure for 1 person.
- 50-minutes romantic massage for the couple.
- Surprise gift for the couple and 10% discount for the couple and guests in all spa treatments.
FOR THE COUPLE
- Romantic room decoration and surprise gift.
- Room upgrade and late check out (both subject to availability).
- Wedding night turndown service with chocolate-covered fruit and sparkling wine.
- $150 USD photo session credit (pre-post wedding day).
- Newlyweds breakfast in bed.
Includes Up to 30 guests
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Indulgence Wedding Collection
Everything must be perfect and that is why our Indulgence Collection offers the most complete wedding experience featuring a six-hour private event made up of an ivory-colored ceremony, a private cocktail and a private four-hours reception for you and your guests.
Wedding Collection includes:
CEREMONY
- Upgraded ivory-colored decoration
- Recorded music
- Bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere.
- Minister for symbolic ceremony.
- Additional small bouquet for maid of honor and boutonniere for best man.
RECEPTION & COCKTAIL
- 4-hours private reception event.
- Special menu and open bar.
- DJ with lighting set up.
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast.
- Private cocktail event
- 45 minutes of live music (sax, violin or solo guitar).
FOR THE COUPLE
- Complimentary one-night stay for first anniversary.
- Romantic room decoration and surprise gift.
- Room upgrade and late check out. (both subject to availability)
- Wedding night turndown service with chocolate-covered fruit and sparkling wine.
- $150 USD photo session credit. (pre-post wedding day) Newlyweds breakfast in bed.
- Romantic dinner with special set up and decoration.
WELLNESS
- Beauty Parlor Package with hairstyle, manicure and pedicure for 1 person.
- 50-minutes romantic massage for the couple.
- Surprise gift for the couple and 10% discount for the couple and guests in all spa treatments.
Includes Up to 40 guests
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.