About the Resort

The Hotel Riu Palace Macao (24h All Inclusive) is an impressive complex located in the city of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic enjoying a beachfront location on Arena Gorda: a paradise of palm trees and turquoise water for perfect holidays in this Caribbean destination.

Sunlight, heavenly beaches, coconut palms and a relaxing atmosphere are just a few aspects to describe this wonderful Caribbean destination. Here you can relax, enjoy a calm stay in the company of your family, as a couple or with friends. You’ll find a fresh water swimming pool and a solarium-terrace. You will also find a gym, steam bath and a wellness centre Renova Spa with a range of different treatments and massages (payment services) in the Riu Palace Bavaro.

The cuisine of the Dominican Republic offers a wide variety of dishes, with flavours and colours as dominant features on its plates. Dominican cuisine has received influences from African and Spanish cooking, and includes a wide variety of fruits and vegetables that enrich dish plate with a unique flavour. In the buffet restaurant and themed restaurants you can sample the best recipes prepared by our chefs to satisfy any palate.

The Hotel Riu Palace Macao is within a Riu Resorts complex together with the Riu Palace Punta Cana, Hotel Riu Bambu, Hotel Riu Naiboa and Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro, and like its neighbours it offers an entertainment programme that you can enjoy all day long. The All Inclusive system gives you the opportunity to try out various activities and sports such as table tennis, gymnastics, water polo, volleyball, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, bodyboarding and much more.

The beaches of Punta Cana are considered to be some of the most beautiful in the world. Here you can breathe in an authentic Caribbean atmosphere with palm groves, coconut palms and a unique feeling of peace in the world. If you want to go on excursions or visit the surrounding area, you’ll have the opportunity to visit fabulous places such as the Marinarium marine park , the beautiful sugar fields of Higüey, Altos de Chavón, Isla Saona island, the Caribbean Cachondeo where you can ride a horse or many other options.

The high quality service at the Riu Palace Macao makes it a unique and incomparable place. Enjoy the best offers of Dominican Republic and spend some relaxing time at the hotel.

Highlights

• ADULTS ONLY hotel, exclusive to adults over 18 years old
• Free WiFi throughout hotel
• All Inclusive 24 hours
• Awarded GOLD certification for the Travelife Sustainability System
• On beachfront
• 25 km / 16 miles from Punta Cana Int’l. Airport
• Room service 24 hours a day
• Pools and sun terraces
• Main and theme restaurants

The Hotel offers

• Room service 24 hours a day
• Concierge service
• Welcome drink of cava
• “El Patio” restaurant with terrace
• “Kabuki” Japanese restaurant
• “Pancho” poolside restaurant / steakhouse
• “Volare” Italian restaurant
• “Krystal” Fusion restaurant
• “Cubano” lobby bar with terrace
• “Capuchino” pâtisserie & ice cream parlor
• “La Bohème” lounge bar with terrace
• “Coral” poolside bar with swim-up bar
• 3 swimming pools, one with swim-up bar
• Free sun loungers, towels and parasols by pool area
• Sun terrace
• “Copacabana” amphitheater
• Shops (kiosk / gift shop, jeweller’s, boutique)
• Use of computers with Internet access (additional charge)
• Free wireless Internet throughout hotel

At the Riu Resort:

Open air area for “Riu Pool Party” theme parties 
Exclusive to all guests over 18 years old staying at the Riu Resort

• Open air stage with pool
• Pool with swim-up bar
• Poolside bar and poolside snackbar
• Theme parties for adults several times a week

Water park “Splash Water World”
Free entrance for all guests staying at the Riu Resort

• “Splash Water World” with 6 water slides: Open body slide, Body Bowl, Aquatubo, Kamikaze, Aquaracer, Stuka. Guests must be of a height of at least 1.20m/3.9ft to be admitted.
• Children’s pool with water slides

Caribbean Street

• Jeweller’s, chemist’s, photo studio and lab, a variety of shops
• “Pacha” discotheque

At Riu Palace Bavaro:

• Free gym and steam bath
• “Renova Spa” with a variety of treatments, beauty salon, hairdresser and massages (additional charge)

Accommodations

364 guest rooms
All guest rooms have:

• Turndown service
• Bathroom with shower
• Double-sink
• Bathrobe
• Hairdryer
• 110 V
• Telephone
• Free WiFi
• Central air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Minibar
• Liquor dispenser
• Coffee maker
• Satellite TV (flat screen)
• In-room safe
• Iron and ironing board
• Balcony or terrace

Junior Suites with:

• 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm)
• Some with 2 beds (125 x 200 cm)

Deluxe Junior Suites with:

• Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub and shower cabin
• 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm) or with 2 beds (125 x 200 cm)
• Sitting area with sofa

Deluxe Superior Junior Suites with:

• Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub and shower cabin
• 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm) or with 2 beds (125 x 200 cm)
• Sitting area with sofa
• Garden view

Suites with:

• Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub and shower cabin
• 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm)
• Integrated lounge area with sofa

Whirlpool Bath Suites with:

• Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub and shower cabin
• 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm)
• Integrated lounge area
• Whirlpool bath on balcony or terrace

Gastronomy

All Inclusive 24 hours
All meals and snacks

Breakfast:

• Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava

Lunch:

• Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations

Dinner (“El Patio” restaurant):

• Buffets and live cooking stations
• Special evenings: themed buffets (three times a week)

Optional à la carte dining:

• “Krystal” Fusion restaurant
• “Kabuki” Japanese restaurant
• Steakhouse
• “Volare” Italian restaurant (buffet starters and dessert)
• Romantic dinner on beach (reservations required, additional charge)

Formal dress required for dinner. Main restaurant: gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts. Theme restaurants: gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts, long trousers

Snacks 24 hours a day
For additional lunches and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Palace Macao, Riu Bambu and Riu Naiboa hotels

Beverages:

• Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
• Premium branded drinks throughout hotel
• Drinks service at pool
• Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding “Pacha” discotheque, Riu Palace Bavaro and Riu Palace Punta Cana)
• Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
• Speciality wine list (additional charge)

Room service 24 hours a day

Sports / Entertainment

All Inclusive features
Sports and activities:

• Volleyball court, workout
• Gym and steam bath
• 4 tennis courts in the Riu Resort
• Windsurfing, kayaking, pedaloes, snorkelling equipment
• 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool

Entertainment:

• Daytime entertainment programme (daily)
• “Riu Pool Party”, theme parties for adults, several times a week
• Live music, Riu evening programme or shows (daily)
• “Pacha” discotheque (open every night)

Free entry to “Pacha” discotheque (excluding special evenings); drinks not included
Free entry to “Copacabana” amphitheater and drinks
Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):

• Various water sports available
• 18-hole golf course

The RIU Group has no direct or indirect relationship with external services (especially PARASAILING) and does not assume any liability for them, any contract between them being the exclusive responsibility of the clients themselves.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive features
All meals and snacks

Breakfast:

• Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava

Lunch:

• Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations

Dinner (“El Patio” restaurant):

• Buffets and live cooking stations
• Special evenings: themed buffets (three times a week)

Optional à la carte dining:

• “Krystal” Fusion restaurant
• “Kabuki” Japanese restaurant
• Steakhouse
• “Volare” Italian restaurant (buffet starters and dessert)

Formal dress required for dinner. Main restaurant: gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts. Theme restaurants: gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts, long trousers

Snacks 24 hours a day
For additional lunches and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Palace Macao, Riu Bambu and Riu Naiboa hotels

Beverages:

• Unlimited local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
• Premium branded drinks throughout hotel
• Drinks service at pool
• Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding “Pacha” discotheque, Riu Palace Bavaro and Riu Palace Punta Cana)
• Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser

Room service 24 hours a day
In-room safe
Sports and activities:

• Volleyball court, workout
• Gym and steam bath
• 4 tennis courts in the Riu Resort
• Windsurfing, kayaking, pedaloes, snorkelling equipment
• 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool

Entertainment:

• Daytime entertainment programme (daily)
• “Riu Pool Party”, theme parties for adults, several times a week
• Live music, Riu evening programme or shows (daily)
• “Pacha” discotheque (open every night)