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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

The hotel, part of the popular RIU chain, is situated within the RIU resort on the beautiful Arena Gorda sandy beach. Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 25 km away, and the center of Higüey is about 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.
This sprawling luxury resort, completely renovated in summer 2024, features 994 rooms spread across a main building and several annexes with 2-3 floors. Facilities include a buffet restaurant with a terrace, 6 à la carte restaurants (including Fusion, Japanese, Steakhouse, and 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 boasts 10 pools, including a children's pool with slides. Additionally, there's 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/toilet 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 available as a 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 an interconnecting door (CI2). Also available as Junior Suite Superior Interconnecting (JCI).

Family Room

With similar amenities, these rooms feature either one king-size bed and one queen-size bed, or three queen-size beds (subject to availability) and a seating area with a sofa bed (DF2). Also available 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 similar amenities, these rooms feature two bedrooms with one king-size bed and a sofa bed, as well as two queen-size beds and a sofa bed (TFJ).

Villa Junior Suite Superior Adults Only

With similar amenities, bookable for guests 18 years and older, 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). For a 2 adult + 1/2 child or 3 adult occupancy, no extra beds will be placed in the room, meaning 2 people per bed, even if extra beds are listed on the confirmation!

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All meals in buffet form. À la carte restaurants without reservation subject to availability, national and international drinks (24 hours). Show cooking, fruits, juices, sparkling wine. Food court, ice cream parlor. Entry to the water park. Snacks 24 hours in the Sports Bar. Room service 24 hours (menu includes vegetarian dishes). Sun loungers, umbrellas & beach towels at pool & beach. Entry 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, diving, snorkeling, coastal boat trips. Motorized water sports, 18-hole golf course, dive school (external 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, game corner, mini disco, arts & crafts area, and video games. Baby cots are free.
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 (for a fee). The steam bath is free.

Entertainment

Varied daytime 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 Traveler
  • Massages
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Sandy Beach
  • Beach Proximity
  • Diving
  • Tennis
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operational practices, actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

More information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Ecostars

Hotelhinweis

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

During stays between April and December, increased seaweed and algae may occur due to wind, temperature, and currents. In particular, brown algae are frequently found in the Caribbean during this period, affecting the beach and sea. Hotel management and local authorities are of course making efforts to clean affected beach sections in cooperation with municipal administrations. However, this requires the use of appropriate equipment, which may generate some noise.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 22.05.2026 01:49