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Hotel overview
You can enjoy a perfect holiday by the Dominican Republic’s most famous beach. Its facilities include everything you might need to spend wonderful days relaxing.You can also enjoy the stunning beauty of Punta Cana’s beaches, considered to be among the most spectacular in the world, surrounded by the distinctive Caribbean landscape of coconut palms, sugar cane fields and amazing spots such as the Altos de Chavón, Saona Island and the Punta Cana Ecological Reserve, home to the most varied plants and animals in the area and an 8-km coral reef.
The Resort offers Weekly “RIU Get Together Party” and Free access to “RIU Pool Party” at RIU Complex (Mondays & Fridays).
Admission to the Jungle Party on Mondays and the Pink Party on Fridays includes free transportation to and from the venue as well as access to drinks and snacks while on premises. This entertainment concept is available to guests over 18 years of age.
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General policies & fine print
Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.
Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection
of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social
Packages. Consult terms & conditions.
Hotel Spring Break Policies :
1. Student / Spring Breaker Groups (21 years of age or older) will be accepted ONLY at Riu Santa Fé hotel.
2. All Student / Spring Breaker Group reservations are strictly On Request and will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the corresponding Destination Sales Department. RIU Hotels & Resorts reserves the right of admission and may reject any request at its sole discretion.
3. If a Student / Spring Breaker Group is accepted:
a. The number of rooms will be deducted from the contracted allotments
b. Minimum Age requirement: 21 years of age or older.
c. The Hotel may request proof of age in the form of passport or official ID
d. Each room must submit a signed liability agreement upon check-in.
4. At all other RIU properties Student Groups / Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year.
5. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense.
a. Parties in rooms are not permitted
6. Student / Spring Breaker Groups must comply with any protocols (hotel and government) in place at the time of stay at the hotel.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Early Departure Penalty: 1 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26
Ratings & reviews
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10027 reviews
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Jul 10, 2025Beautiful Stay
The staff were so nice, especially the women. They were all so nurturing, kind and worked hard!! The energy and vibes of the hotel were a smooth mix of peaceful and exciting. No issues, just fun and relaxation.
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Jul 09, 2025
Best hotel ever! 10/10
I was so skeptical after reading the negative reviews but I couldn’t cancel because it was already booked and I’m so glad that I couldn’t cancel because It was so amazing!!!! There was about 9 different restaurants to choose from with a variety of different options and the food was 10/10 each time. There were so many pools and bars all over the resort whether you wanted some quiet or with music and the beach is literally a 2 minute walk which was clean and sandy. The entertainment was 10/10 there was live music and stage performances. I went to the all pink party which was a blast unfortunately i couldn’t go to the jungle party because i had saona island booked. I had no complaints with my room only the room keys needed changing a few times. There were so many places around the resort to take nice pictures. Overall excellent I didn’t want to leave!!
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Jul 09, 2025Trashy Resort – Literally and Figuratively
From the moment we arrived, the staff tried to upsell us on “free” room upgrades in exchange for a tip. It was pushy and unprofessional, and it set the tone for a truly disappointing stay. The food was terrible—most of it was inedible, and flies were constantly swarming the buffet. Nothing we tried was actually good, which is shocking for a so-called 5-star resort. We ended up skipping meals or leaving the resort to find decent food. Our room was disgusting. The safe was locked open and unusable, the TV didn’t work, and even after multiple formal requests, no one ever came to fix anything. The only positive was housekeeping reliably providing fresh towels. The beach was filthy and clearly not maintained. Trash was scattered everywhere, and we actually watched a man cut his foot on broken glass in the sand. Completely unacceptable. The atmosphere felt like a beached Carnival cruise—loud, chaotic, and trashy. Party vibes everywhere, with blaring music and yelling late into the night. If you’re hoping for a relaxing getaway, this isn’t it. And somehow, at an all-inclusive resort, they still charge you to play air hockey or pool. Just another example of how cheap and poorly managed this place really is. Riu Republica was a huge letdown. Between the awful food, broken room amenities, dirty beach, and constant upselling, this place is nowhere near 5-star quality. I wouldn’t stay here again, and I strongly recommend others look elsewhere
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Jul 07, 2025Nice vacation
It was very nice vacation We stayed for two weeks and enjoyed it. The landscaping is gorgeous, the room is clean and functional. The buffet has a lot of to choose from - fresh fruits and veggies, fish, chicken, duck, meat… The food in buffet was much better this year. We are the beach lovers and we wish they clean the beach. The sand is getting dirty- garbage, cigarette buts, debris. They not not cleaning at all. Few years ago it was beautiful white sand. Very sad to see it now
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Jul 07, 2025
Whatever vibe you want, it’s here!
Great resort especially a partying is your vibe. Very large resort so even if you aren’t wanting to or need a break from the party, the backside is pretty quiet. Lots of young people from all over the world blowing off some steam and having great fun at pools, etc. Buffet was never super busy and always has a fair amount of people watching entertainment, as well as plenty of varied taste for culinary connoisseur. Room service is fantastic, our room was incredibly awesomely blessed with wonderful air-conditioning. A bunch of different pools with different vibes so you can have the kind of day that you want. Bring extra small denominations for tipping as it seems to go a long way with the staff. Checking out of the hotel is the only downside. It’s very organized, but not very well communicated. You have to proactively ask where your shuttle is which means you could easily miss your ride to the airport! Other than that, fantastic Stay and fantastic staff for a long weekend.