Riu Bambu

Located on Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana, inside the RIU Resort Complex.

Distance from Airport: 19 miles
Distance from Downtown: 30 miles
Distance from Attractions:

• Distance from Beach:
• On the beach

Local Transportation Options: No
Car Rentals at Hotel: Yes
Parking: Yes, complimentary

Hotel Rating: 3.5 (First Class)
Number of Rooms: 560


Room Category Descriptions:

• RH - Run of House
  Features central air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, liquor dispenser, in-room safe, and balcony or terrace.
  Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 children and 2 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 2 queen beds
• FR - Family room (available June 13, 2010)
  Same features as the Run of House, plus, separate living room and bathroom with bathtub and shower, double sink, and amenities kit. Terrace only.
  Occupancy: 5 adults or 2 adults and 3 children / 5 total Bedding: 2 double beds and 1 sofa-bed
• JS - Junior Suite
  Features central air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, liquor dispenser, in-room safe, balcony or terrace, and separate sitting area.
  Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 children and 2 adults/4 total
  Bedding: 2 queen beds

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: No
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Bathroom Amenities: Hair dryer, bath tub, and shower
• Balcony / Patio: Yes
• Cribs: Yes, on request, no charge
• Internet Access: Yes, complimentary in the lobby
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: No
• Non-Smoking Rooms: No
• Rollaway Beds: Yes, on request
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, in-room, no charge, electronic, accommodates laptop
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes
• Telephone: Yes
• Television / Radio: Yes

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes, for additional fee
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 12:00 noon
• Child Ages: Children 2-12 years of age pay child rate; Children 1 year of age and under stay free
• Concierge: No
• Courtesy Room / Day Room: Yes, depending on availability
• Elevators: No
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes

• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors: 2 floors
• Other Guest Services: Laundry service, photo studio, and pharmacy

Handicapped rooms: Yes, not ADA standards
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: No
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: No
Wheelchairs available at hotel: No
Handrails in bathroom: No
Roll-in showers: No
Bars in shower/chair: No
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: No
Smoke detectors with flashing light: No
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed-captioned TV: Yes
Braille: No
Seeing eye dogs allowed: No

Dining Facilities:

• Colonial - International buffet with theme nights and cook-to-order stations.
• Mama Juana - Poolside, casual fare
• San Angelo - Italian dining. Open for dinner and reservations required
• Hibachi -– Asian restaurant. Open for dinner and reservations required
• For lunch and snacks, guests may also dine at Riu Taino and Riu Naiboa hotels located within the Riu hotel complex.
• Room Service No

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Azucar - Bar & lounge
• La Arena -– Poolside beverages including a swim-up bar
• La Plaza -– Terrace bar
• Sports Bar - open 24 hours

Entertainment:

• Daytime and evening entertainment
• Pacha Disco
• Casino

• Pool: 2 swimming pools 1 main pool and 1 children's pool. Plus children's waterpark. All include towels, umbrellas, and lounge chairs.
• Whirlpool: Yes
• Beach: Yes, on the beach
• Watersports: Yes, non-motorized watersports included, such as: snorkeling equipment, water polo, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, body boards, aqua aerobics, and 1 complimentary SCUBA lesson in the pool.
• Spa: Yes, full service, plus a sauna and beauty salon; additional fees apply
• Fitness Center: Yes, no charge
• Golf: 18-hole golf course nearby
• Tennis: 2 floodlit tennis courts
• Shopping: Yes, onsite gift shops, boutiques, and sundries.
• Other: Table tennis, exercise classes, and volleyball

All-Inclusive Plan Rating: Standard All-Inclusive
All-Inclusive Features Include:

• All meals and snacks
• All national drinks (non-alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, alcoholic drinks, and cocktails) in the bars and restaurants of the hotel
• Minibar and regularly restocked in-room liquor dispenser
• Sports, activities, and games such as table tennis courts, aerobics, water polo, volleyball, gym, 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool, 2 floodlit tennis courts, 1 multipurpose sports pitch, windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking

Dining Details:
Breakfast Options:

• Colonial - International buffet.

Lunch Options:

• Colonial - International buffet.
• Mama Juana - Beach snack bar.
• For lunch and snacks, guests may also dine at the Riu Taino and Riu Naiboa hotels located within the Riu hotel complex.

Dinner Options:

• Colonial - Buffet and on-the-spot cooking stations. Theme dinners are served twice a week.
• San Angelo - Italian dining. Open for dinner. Reservations required.
• Hibachi - Asian restaurant. Open for dinner. Reservations required.

Room Service: No
In-room Food Options: No
Restaurant Reservations Required: Yes, in specialty restaurants
Dining Restrictions or Limitations: Riu Bambu guests receive exchange privileges for lunches, snacks, and drinks at 7 bars and 6 restaurants at 2 partner hotels (Riu Naiboa and Riu Taino) surrounding the Riu Bambu; dinner restaurants are not included in the exchange privilege.
Dining Surcharges: No
Beverage Details:
Drinks Included:

• Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) available 24 hours a day

In-room Beverage Options:

• Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser

Beverage Restrictions or Limitations: No
Beverage Surcharges: International brands and wine by the bottle
Entertainment Details:
Daytime Entertainment Options:

• Daily entertainment program for adults

Evening Entertainment Options:

• Daily Riu evening program with live music or shows
• "Pacha" night club (open every night)

• Complimentary entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino
• Complimentary entrance to "Pacha" nightclub (excluding special evenings); drinks not included

Children's Activity Program: Daily daytime entertainment program for children ages 4-7 and ages 8-12 at RiuLand

• For details on the Children's Activity Program, please see the Family Program section for this hotel

Activity Details:
Daytime Activity Options:
Activities and games such as table tennis courts, aerobics, water polo,
volleyball, gym, 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool, 2 floodlit
tennis courts, 1 multipurpose sports pitch, windsurfing, sailing, and
kayaking
Activity Restrictions or Limitations: 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
Other Services or Amenities Included:

• Wireless Internet in the lobby area, complimentary
• Taxes and gratuities

Exchange Privileges:

• Riu Bambu guests may also use the 7 bars and 6 restaurants at neighboring Riu Naiboa and Riu Taino for lunches and snacks (dinner not included).

Hotel Services or Amenities NOT Included in the All-Inclusive Program:

• Transfers to partner properties, motorized water sports and offsite excursions, scuba diving and certification courses, drinks at Pacha nightclub and the casino, spa and beauty treatments, medical services, photo and video services, laundry and dry cleaning, and babysitting.

• Minimum check-in age: 21
• Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: Yes

Other Restrictions:

• 3-night minimum stay required
• Springbreak students not allowed

• Year Built: 1999
• Current Construction: Spring 2010.

• Offers a wide variety of activities and sports options

• Very large hotel, facilities are spread out
• Active resort
• Dinner reservations are required for a-la-carte restaurants; they may only be made that same morning.

• Child Ages: Children 2-12 years of age pay a reduced child rate; Children 1 year of age and younger stay free
• Children's Activity Program: RiuLand Kids Club. Daily, daytime entertainment for children 4-12 years old
• Babysitting Service: Yes, on request for a fee
• Children's Amenities: Children's pool and waterpark

This hotel is not currently part of the Delta Vacations luxury program. For luxury hotel packages, please visit the LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Luxury.

Honeymoon packages are not currently offered at this hotel. For hotels that offer honeymoon packages, please visit the LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Romance.

Available only through the Romance program

The following wedding package is available for purchase by guests staying at the Riu Bambu:

Highlights of the Classic Wedding package include:

• Services of an on-site wedding coordinator
• Services of a minister or judge to officiate the wedding ceremony
• Classic decoration set-up for the wedding ceremony location for up to 10 people
• CD or recorded music during the wedding ceremony
• Wedding cake for the couple and up to 10 people
• Semi private dinner for the couple and up to 10 wedding guests at one of the specialty restaurants
• 10% discount on all spa services for the bride and groom (restrictions apply)
• Surprise spa gift
• Wedding certificate
• And more

Highlights of the Royal Wedding package include:

• Services of an on-site wedding coordinator
• Services of a minister or judge to officiate the wedding ceremony
• Royal decoration set-up for the wedding ceremony location for up to 40 people thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Decoration set-up for the wedding ceremony location
• CD or recorded music during the wedding ceremony
• Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
• Sparkling wine for the couple and up to 40 wedding guests thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Sparkling wine for the couple and 15 wedding guests or less
• Wedding cake for the couple and up to 40 wedding guests thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Wedding cake for the couple and 15 wedding guests or less
• Semi-private reception dinner for the couple and 40 wedding guests at one of the specialty restaurants thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Semi-private reception dinner for the couple and 15 wedding guests or less at one of the specialty restaurants
• Romantic massage for the bride and groom
• Wedding certificate thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Marriage certificate
• And more

Highlights of the Caprice Wedding package include:

• Services of an on-site wedding coordinator
• Services of a minister or judge to officiate the wedding ceremony
• Caprice decoration set-up for the wedding ceremony location with natural flowers thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Decoration set-up for the wedding ceremony location
• CD or recorded music during the wedding ceremony

• Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
• Sparkling wine for the couple and up to 60 wedding guests (during the main toast only) thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Sparkling wine for the couple and 40 wedding guests or less (during the main toast only)
• Wedding cake for the couple and up to 60 wedding guests thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Wedding cake for the couple and 40 wedding guests or less
• Semi-private dinner for the couple and the wedding guests at one of the specialty restaurants
• Romantic massage for the bride and groom
• Strawberries with chocolate and a bottle of sparkling wine for the bride and groom thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Fruit with chocolate and a bottle of sparkling wine for the bride and groom
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding for bride and groom
• Wedding certificate thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Marriage certificate
• And more

  For complete details see the Wedding Package information listed under the 'Activities+More' tab in the Destination section of our website for this destination.

  Restrictions and conditions may apply. Specific documents are required to get married in the Dominican Republic. Details on how to confirm the date, time, and location for your wedding will be provided to you by a Romance travel specialist after your reservation is confirmed with deposit or final payment.