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Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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5 outdoor pools
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7 restaurants, international cuisine
Poolside bar
7 restaurants, international cuisine

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Place, Arena Gorda Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Water Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Blanca Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Quadruple Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Standard

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Double Room Superior

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Family Room (U)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(43 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room (L)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (E)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Deluxe Room (U)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room (L)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (B2C-US)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Deluxe, U)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(103 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Room (Deluxe, L)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Room (Deluxe, B2C-US)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Quadruple Room Superior with View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Family Room (L)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Room (E)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room (Deluxe, E)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room (E)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (L)

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Double Room (C)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Junior Suite (C)

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (C)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (Deluxe | C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 29 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (Deluxe | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (Kids Free | C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Family Room (Deluxe | Kids Free | C)

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Room (Deluxe | Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room -6 guests- Deluxe

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

Double Room (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(141 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Junior Suite (U)

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Punta Cana

With a stay at Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive in Punta Cana (Bávaro), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Arena Gorda Beach and 5 minutes from Iberostar Golf Course. .This all-inclusive property is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Macao Beach and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Bavaro Beach.

What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Splash Water Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bavaro Beach - 24 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caney Buffet - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bahia Principe Lobby Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yurta - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mikado - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive offers 1000 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

A private beach, a health club, and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Renova Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 1000 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and minibars.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 5 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Colonial, one of the property's 7 restaurants. Wind down with a drink at one of the 6 bars/lounges or 3 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Colonial - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
San Angelo - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. Open daily.
Hibachi - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine. Open daily.
Palm Beach - Steakhouse - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Olé - This restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included.

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and beverages included
Meals and beverages at companion properties

Water activities

Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

Access to offsite nightclubs
Theme parties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 swim-up bars
  • 3 poolside bars
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Colonial
  • Hibachi
  • Olé
  • Palm Beach - Steakhouse
  • San Angelo

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On a private beach

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
When a room reservation includes a round-trip airport transfer at no charge, it's essential to respond to the supplier's message to arrange the shuttle service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1125 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 549 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 421 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 238 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 243 out of 2576 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Taika

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s just not updated. The rooms are old, and the outlets are all loose, plus not properly placed. the buffet restaurant has the worst food (not the snack bar), but the other restaurants were fantastic. The staff couldn’t get a higher score because there is no higher score. I love them all, and they are wonderful. Every single person working there is a credit to your franchise. If I came here in 2005, I’d love it, but n 2025 it just isn’t up to par with other resorts on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Andel

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan Andres

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The beach was very nice and well maintained. The resort offered plenty of activities, which were fun and kept the whole family entertained. If you enjoy staying busy and spending most of your time outdoors, this was the best part of the stay. Cons: The resort is very old and clearly outdated. The bathroom cabinets were in poor condition and appeared to be falling apart. The safe deposit box in the room did not work due to missing batteries. Housekeeping was inconsistent and did not properly clean or replace the sheets after room service, which was disappointing and concerning. Additionally, several facilities and pool areas had missing or broken tiles, which felt unsafe and could easily be a liability if someone were to get cut or injured. Overall: For the amount of money we paid, this resort was not worth the cost. While the beach and activities were enjoyable, the lack of maintenance, cleanliness issues, and safety concerns significantly took away from the experience. Major updates and better upkeep are needed to justify the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Vahid

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Despite of good ambient, the room was dirty. not only bugs were found inside the closet and around the bedsheet, also mattresses and bedsheets were full of stains and dirtiness. good entertainment but with staff with very limited knowledge of English to communicate.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

sofia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We have stayed at lots of Riu hotels all around the world because we like the all inclusive service and pools. The room was clean, pool hours were more limited, the equipment in the gym is broken and have been for years. The food was not as good as most other Riu hotels. The changing room doors by the pools are on backwards so everyone can see in but you can't see out. The doors dont close anyway. We noticed a downward trend in the RIU hotels in punta cana since we started going there. It seems they are not repairing or maintaining anything. The hotel staff were nice and helpful.
Broken weights.  One pin to share for all the weight machines
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Generosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The employees were very nice. Great service . My family and I loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ahmad

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Staff was courteous, food options could be better but was good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Las comidas aunque sean en los restaurantes especializados son buffet, en sabor es ok pero algunas estaban fria, cuando te sentabas a comer en el salon principal habian moscas y si te sentabas afuera eran las palomas. En los pasillos por las mañanas el personal de housekeeping literal gritaban y se escuchaban en el cuarto. Los cuartos necesitan mantenimiento el aire acondicionado la primera noche no funciono. El drenaje de la ducha estaba tapado lo dijimos y siguio igual bajando bien lento. La ultima noche se fue la luz a las 3 de la madrugada y al parecer no tienen generador porque estuvo media hora sin luz luego volvio y se fue. Para que lo tengan en cuenta si dependen de maquina C-PAP para dormir. El personal del hotel Habian personal amable y otros para nada amables. Los shows solo una noche hubo un buen show.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought housekeeping was very clean. I notice a big water bug roach on the hallway floors. I put a towel under room 3009 front door to keep any bugs out. Maybe weather striping under door will help. Room was cleaned every day. Resort personnel was always helpful, good food, good choices. Planning our next year vacation with my 19 and 22 years for the same week next year. They loved the Riu party and activities. Bars and pools is the reason, they wanted to come. The Riu party was a big suprise. I was concerned that the Disco had no security staff inside on Saturday night 12/20/25. Overall, the price was good for the money and is the main reason we are coming back next year. Thanks to your staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, friendly and always entertaining!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taneisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok. Staff works hard and even though they don’t all speak English, they try to accommodate. Smith at the front desk was exceptional. He helped me every time. Beautiful place to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and food was good. Electrical sockets didn't work, mini bar was never refilled as promised and all TV entertainment was in Spanish only. Nice entertainment and friendly staff.
RIU Pink Day Party
RIU Pink Party
Pool side Bar
RUI Stage
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The swim up bar was amazing. Food wasn't good to me at all.Entertainment could have been more diverse. Should have been a mixture of all cultures far as music .Staff was very nice. Rooms needs a make over. I had no hot water throughout my hold visit. That was disappointing. Need elevator,my room was on 3rd floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Disliked: Amenities
The overall room i.e. the telephone didn't work our entire stay, ants in the room, no pool for adults only
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

vadym

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were not in condition, mold in the 2nd room and caused me to have an asthma attack and the next 3 of the rooms also had mold. The last room was not too humid, but the bathroom had a septic fowl smell every day, the shower door could not be open completely to avoid the water from coming out, my husband had to kill a roach and the towel rack was falling out of the wall.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrii

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

YANNET ASTRID ORTIZ

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Willie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far one of the worst all-inclusive resort experiences I’ve ever had. On Monday between 11:00am–12:30pm, every restaurant was closed, leaving guests with nowhere to eat. We went to Chili’s at 7:36pm and were told they were done taking people, despite posted hours of 6:00pm–9:00pm. Being turned away from food at an all-inclusive resort is unacceptable. The amenities were just as bad. All pools close at 7:00pm, which is extremely early for a vacation resort. Our room had constant issues: the shower drained painfully slow, the toilet ran all day, every day, the drawers were broken with only one that opened properly, and there was rust around nearly every light fixture. The room toiletries were bare minimum — only hand soap and body wash, no shampoo, conditioner, or lotion. Shockingly, there were no washcloths provided at all. The most disturbing issue of all was seeing cats walking freely through the buffet dining areas. This is a major sanitation and health concern and completely unacceptable for any food service establishment, let alone a resort. RIU Bambu is rundown, poorly managed, and nowhere near the standard advertised. This resort needs serious upgrades, better staffing, and improved hygiene practices. I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere unless you want constant frustration and disappointment on your vacation.
Cat right next to our dinner table
Rust on the light fixture
Rust on another light fixture
Alcohol dispenser broke and door broke
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Viviana Alejandra Mora

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025