Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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5 outdoor pools
Property amenity
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
6 bars/lounges, 2 swim-up bars, 3 poolside bars
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • All-inclusive

Explore the area

Map
Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Arena Gorda Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Iberostar Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cana Bay Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(115 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Room (L)

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

Junior Suite (U)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room (U)

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

Family Room (B2C-US)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

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

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Double Room (C)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Family Room (C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room (Deluxe, B2C-US)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite (L)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room (C)

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

Family Room (Deluxe | C)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (Deluxe | B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Deluxe, L)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Family Room (Deluxe, E)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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

Family Room (U)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room (E)

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

Standard Room (L)

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

Family Room (L)

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

Family Room (Deluxe, U)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(93 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (E)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Bavaro Beach and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Macao Beach.

What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cana Bay Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cortecito Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar Fantasia - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪restaurante la isabela - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Garden Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Larimar Restaurante Buffet - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive

On private beach with 5 outdoor pools, near Iberostar Golf Course
Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive offers 1000 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 swimming 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.
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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 (climate-controlled)
  • 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
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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 965 out of 2297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 521 out of 2297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 366 out of 2297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 218 out of 2297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 227 out of 2297 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julio

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

jeremy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn't like the hard mattress, all the food, puke in the pool
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Denitza I, Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
the beach and the surrounding area are amazing, food was just ok and the room was not good at all. The rooms need some updates, for a five stars hotel lack of shampoo and conditioner and mold is unacceptable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelvin

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

YAMILKA, SAN JUAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
I overall had a good experience with my friends, however this resort can improve on cleanliness and food choices. There are only a few restaurants, in which the variety was the same everyday. The rooms also lacked cleanliness even after housekeeping came.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in this property for 4 days - food need a lot of improvement, hotel is dated , depending on the location of your villa prepared for long walks , beach is great , pool and bar Great .night shows could get boring , Riu party is great , Pacha disco not great but ok . Look at your options..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muchísimas Gracias ! Samuel, Anthony y Padilla Best bartenders !!! Housekeeping hard workers excellent service
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What I enjoyed the most was the accessibility to the beach and pools
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property overall was beautiful. The food was nothing to rave about but was sufficient, the steakhouse was by far the best meal there. The maintenance upkeep needs attention. A/C and exhaust fan in room not working well, sink drains barely draining. The language barrier for English translation was a big barrier. Restocking on room supplies was not the greatest, the Riu app was not always working. Overall it was a good trip other than small items
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The views food grounds and music is great. I was surprised that Riu rents rooms out like mine. Balcony screen with a hole and broken, refrigerator casing on one hinge hanging, mirror surface worn and stained, sheets dirty and smelled like the person who used them before me, dry blood splatter on sink wall, shower door hinge out of place. I had to keep reminding myself that it’s only 5 days. When I did get a working remote after asking for 3 days; the screen on the tv was distorted so you couldn’t even make out faces on the screen. I was disappointed with the room. I tried to use the liquor dispenser and black debris came out in the whiskey. It took me 2 days to get a blanket. Be careful moving on the bed because it’s unattached. It’s huge though and mattresses were really comfortable. The accent pillows were flat - that was interesting. The walk to the room was like the twilight zone. It was really far from the resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Annette

Stayed Hotel Rui Bambu PuntaCana March 1 - 6 room 303. The minute we entered the room it smelled moldy. I checked the Mattress and it was filthy and had mold on it. They change the mattress but the the room still smelled. We asked for our room to be changed but was that they were fully booked. Bathroom door was falling off and bathroom sink was leaking. It took them two days to fix it. There was no ironing board this also took two days before we got one. Room door malfunctions on separate days took 30 minutes before we could get back into the room. DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Destiny

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MAYOLIN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall my stay was great, except had to wait for an available room and was offered to be sent to another hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriela, Far Rockaway

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like this resort! This resort needs more professionals this resort needs better customer service the food is NO GOOD! AT NIGHT THRRE NO SERVICE YOU HAVE TO GO GET EVERYTHING YOURSELF EVERYTHING IS A MESS, COMPARE TO OTHER RESOETS I BEEN TO IN PUNTA CANA THIS IS TRASH! BEING HONEST YOU GUYS NEED BETTER ASSISTANCE GOOD FOOD AS WELL & MORE TRANSPORTING, AS WELL I HAD TO PICK UP MY UBER EATA FOOD ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT OF THE RESORT EVEN THOUGH I ASKED IF SOMEONE CAN GET IT FOR ME AND ILL PAY THEM AND THEY SAID NO OR IF SOMEONE CAN TAKE ME THEY SAID NO THERE JUST NO GOOD! I PAID LOTS OF MONEY FOR PEOPLE TO BE THIS WAY! YOU GUYS NEED TO IMPOROVE WAY MORE! ALOT ! I DONT RECOMMEND THIS RESORT BUT IT WAS A EXPERIENCE FOR ME NOT TO EVER GO BACK OR RECOMMENT TO ANYONE!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raluca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort for a family with adult kids. We were able to enjoy all activities and RIU parties. Pools are open 24/7 which I have never encountered, Surroundings are not luxurious but very practical and pretty, without feeling the need to go to that one spot, plenty pools, chairs and smart shade, no need to wake up early for umbrellas. Not a 5 star food choice but plenty healthy, fresh option, and to be fair, I don’t pick all inclusive if food is my main attraction. Breakfast is the best and Tania made it even better, every morning greating us with a smile and taking care of us. Overall we had a blast and would come back here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis Nicole

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime, miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy my stayed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025