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Aerial view of a large beach resort with multiple white buildings next to turquoise ocean.
Modern pool with swim-up bar and palm trees in the background under blue sky.
Large outdoor pool with lounge chairs and white hotel buildings under clear sky.
Elegant hotel lobby reception with decorative plants and modern lighting.
Modern hotel bar area with stylish lighting and greenery.
Elegant restaurant with green and beige furnishings, wood and carpet flooring, and a large tree in the center.
Elegant restaurant with set tables, wooden chairs, and large chandeliers in warm lighting.
Aerial view of a beach resort with white sand and turquoise water.
Aerial view of a beachfront resort with pools and palm trees by the blue sea.
Modern ice cream shop with striped cart and ice cream display in a pastel, stylish interior.
Modern pizza restaurant with red and white tiled wall and open kitchen area.
Elegant restaurant with warm lighting, subdued atmosphere, and red-black decor.
Modern gym with various workout machines and bright wooden flooring.
Two people relaxing in an indoor hotel pool with loungers and large windows.
View of a water park with slides, pools, and tropical vegetation under a clear sky.
Colorful hotel water park with slides, water fountains, and dolphin figure under blue sky.
Kids' pirate ship playground in hotel pool with palm trees and multi-story hotel building in background
Children's playground with pirate ship and slides in front of colorful buildings under a blue sky.
Modern communal room with long table, chairs, and large windows, green wall
Modern hotel room with two large beds, wooden flooring, and access to a balcony.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and balcony with curtains.
Hotel room with two large beds, wooden floor, and view of balcony and garden.
Modern hotel room with two beds, sofa, TV, and wooden floor in warm tones.
Hotel room with two separate bedrooms, wooden floors, and modern furniture.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking outside.
Dominikanische Republik ∙ Punta Cana ∙ Playa Bavaro

Riu Palace Bavaro *****
Tour operator category

PUJ021
Fitness
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

This hotel, part of the popular RIU chain, is located on the beautiful sandy beach of Arena Gorda within the RIU resort. Punta Cana International Airport is approx. 25 km away, and the center of Higüey is approx. 40 km away.
Aerial view of a beach resort with white sand and turquoise water.
Aerial view of a beachfront resort with pools and palm trees by the blue sea.

Facilities

Elegant hotel lobby reception with decorative plants and modern lighting.
Modern ice cream shop with striped cart and ice cream display in a pastel, stylish interior.
Modern pizza restaurant with red and white tiled wall and open kitchen area.
Elegant restaurant with warm lighting, subdued atmosphere, and red-black decor.
The sprawling, luxuriously appointed complex with 994 rooms, completely renovated in summer 2024, is spread across a main building and several annex buildings with 2-3 floors. Facilities include a buffet restaurant with a terrace, 6 à la carte restaurants (incl. Fusion, Japanese, Steakhouse, new: American Country), a food court with diverse stations, an ice cream parlor, and 7 bars, including 2 swim-up bars (adults 18+) and a 24-hour sports bar. The tropical garden area now features 10 pools, including a children's pool with slides. Additionally, there is a spa, theater, RiuArt Atelier, shops, a disco, and the "Splash Water World" water park with 6 slides. Sun loungers on the beach are included.

Accommodation

Junior Suite

The modernized Junior Suites are located in the main building, are spacious, and feature a bathroom/WC with a hydromassage bathtub, air conditioning, satellite TV, flat-screen TV, safe, minibar, beverage dispenser, coffee/tea maker, ironing board, and iron. They also offer a small seating area with a sofa bed and a balcony or terrace (JS2/JS1/K3J/KJ1/KJ2). Also bookable as Junior Suite Superior with courtyard view (2JS/1JS).

Modern hotel room with two large beds, wooden flooring, and access to a balcony.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and balcony with curtains.

Junior Suite Interconnecting

Two Junior Suites with connecting door (CI2). Also bookable as Junior Suite Superior Interconnecting (JCI).

Family Room

With the same amenities, these rooms have a king-size bed and a queen-size bed, or three queen-size beds (subject to availability) and a seating area with a sofa bed (DF2). Also bookable as Family Room Courtyard View (2FA).

Hotel room with two large beds, wooden floor, and view of balcony and garden.
Modern hotel room with two beds, sofa, TV, and wooden floor in warm tones.
Hotel room with two separate bedrooms, wooden floors, and modern furniture.

Two Bedroom Family Suite

With the same amenities, these rooms feature two bedrooms with a king-size bed and sofa bed, and two queen-size beds and a sofa bed (TFJ).

Villa Junior Suite Superior Adults Only

With the same amenities, bookable for guests aged 18 and over, featuring a king-size bed or two queen-size beds, and a seating area with a sofa (VJS).

Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking outside.

Note

In the Caribbean, most rooms are equipped with two queen-size beds (approx. 1.40 x 2m). With occupancy of 2 adults + 1/2 children/3 adults, no extra beds will be placed in the room, meaning occupancy is 2 people per bed, even if extra beds are listed on the confirmation!

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All meals served buffet-style. À la carte restaurants without reservation based on availability, national and international drinks (24 hours). Show cooking, fruits, juices, sparkling wine. Food court, ice cream parlor. Admission to the water park. Snacks 24 hours at the sports bar. 24-hour room service (menu includes vegetarian options). Sun loungers, umbrellas & beach towels at the pool & beach. Admission to Pacha disco (drinks at a charge). Wi-Fi.

Sports included

Modern gym with various workout machines and bright wooden flooring.
Subject to availability: windsurfing, kayaking, catamaran sailing, water aerobics, beach volleyball, and tennis (hard courts, floodlights for a fee). Fitness area (ages 18+).

Sports for a fee

Floodlights for tennis, scuba diving, snorkeling, coastal boat trips. Motorized water sports, 18-hole golf course, dive school (third-party provider, PADI certification).

Children's program

Kids Club for ages 4-12 with a large outdoor area featuring a pirate ship, playground, children's pool, play area, mini-disco, arts & crafts area, and video games. Baby cots are free of charge. Baby pool.
View of a water park with slides, pools, and tropical vegetation under a clear sky.
Colorful hotel water park with slides, water fountains, and dolphin figure under blue sky.
Kids' pirate ship playground in hotel pool with palm trees and multi-story hotel building in background
Children's playground with pirate ship and slides in front of colorful buildings under a blue sky.
Modern communal room with long table, chairs, and large windows, green wall

Wellness

Two people relaxing in an indoor hotel pool with loungers and large windows.
Renova Spa wellness center with whirlpool, various treatments, beauty salon, hairdresser, and massages available for a fee. The steam bath is free.

Entertainment

Varied day and evening entertainment with shows and live music. For adults, theme parties, RIU Pool Parties (several times a week) at the resort, and an in-house disco. Family area with cinema and playground.

Hotel service

24-hour room service.
Babysitter (on request, for a fee).
Free Wi-Fi.

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa, Amex.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Fitness
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Luxury Travelers
  • Massages
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Sandy Beach
  • Near the Beach
  • Diving
  • Tennis
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

Accessible rooms available on request.
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All-Inclusive guests wear a wristband.
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In the Dominican Republic, sinks or bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly into the main living area of the hotel room without a separate enclosure.
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Playa de Arena Gorda
Punta Cana-Republica Dominicana
Tel: 001 809 221 2290
Email: palace.bavaro@riu.com
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Seasonal information

For stays between April and December, an increased presence of seaweed and algae may occur due to wind, temperature, and currents. In particular, an increased amount of brown algae is often observed in the Caribbean during this period. This affects the beach and the sea. The hotel management and local authorities are naturally endeavoring to clean affected beach sections in cooperation with local authorities. However, this requires the use of appropriate equipment, which may generate some noise.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 21.04.2026 13:14