Riu Palace Punta Cana

Located inside the RIU Resort complex on Arena Gorda Beach.

Distance from Airport: 19 miles
Distance from Downtown: 30 miles
Distance from Attractions: 30 miles
Distance from Beach: On the beach
Local Transportation Options: Yes
Car Rentals at Hotel: Yes
Parking: Yes, complimentary

Hotel Rating: 4 (Deluxe)
Number of Rooms: 612


Room Category Descriptions:

• JS - Junior Suite
  Each room features a split-level sitting area with a sofa or sofa bed, liquor dispenser, minibar, turn-down service, central air conditioning, and ceiling fans, as well as a TV, balcony or patio with table, and 2 beach chairs with a view of the hotel garden.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 queen beds
• SJ - Superior Junior Suite
  Each room features a split-level sitting area with a sofa or sofa bed, liquor dispenser, minibar, turn-down service, central air conditioning, and ceiling fans, as well as a TV, balcony or patio with table, and 2 beach chairs with a view of the hotel courtyard.
  Occupancy: 3 adults/ 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 queen beds
• SU - Suite
  Each room includes a separate bedroom with walk-in closet, liquor dispenser, minibar, turn-down service, central air conditioning, and ceiling fans, as well as a TV, balcony or patio with table, and 2 beach chairs with a courtyard view or view of the ocean.
  Occupancy: 3 adults/ 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed
• JU - Jacuzzi Suite
  Each room features a split-level sitting area with a sofa or sofa bed, liquor dispenser, minibar, turn-down service, central air conditioning, and ceiling fans, as well as a TV, balcony with whirlpool, and 2 beach chairs with a view of the ocean.
  Occupancy: 3 adults/ 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: Yes
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Bathroom Amenities: Shower, hydro-massage bathtub, and hair dryer
• Balcony / Patio: Yes
• Cribs: Yes, complimentary and upon request
• Internet Access: Yes, for a fee; complimentary wireless access is available in the reception area and conference center
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: No
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes
• Rollaway Beds: No, sleeper sofa
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, complimentary
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes

• Telephone: Yes
• Television / Radio: Yes, includes stations from the U.S.A.

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes, for a fee
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 12 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, based on availability
• Elevators: Yes
• Housekeeping Service: Daily and turn-down service
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors: 4 floors
• Other Guest Services: Laundry service, photo studio, beauty salon, and pharmacy

Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through our reservations sales staff. All ADA handicap room requests must be processed through our reservations center on a special request basis with the hotels to confirm availability of rooms prior to arrival. Please call for details.

Handicapped rooms: Yes, 4 rooms
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: Yes
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: No
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: No
Bars in shower/chair: Yes
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:

• Don Manuel - Features buffet and cooking stations where food is prepared fresh to order. Special theme buffet evenings occur 3 times a week.
• Yokohama - Japanese à la carte restaurant
• Grill and Steakhouse - À la carte restaurant
• La Bodega - Brazilian à la carte restaurant
• Luigi - Italian à la carte restaurant
• Altagracia - Snack bar
• Krystal Restaurant - Fusion à la carte gourmet restaurant

  For lunch and snacks, guests may also dine in the restaurants at all of the other RIU Resorts in the complex.

• Room Service – Yes, 24 hour

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Perico Chicote - Lobby bar
• Los Rosario - Lounge bar with terrace
• Sports Bar
• Saona - Poolside bar with swim-up bar
• La Plaza Bar

Entertainment:

• Pacha Night Club - Open every night (complimentary entrance, excluding special evenings); drinks not included
• Daytime entertainment
• Live music, shows, or evening program
• Complimentary entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino

• Pool: Swimming pool with adjoining whirlpool and children's swimming pool; complimentary sun loungers, towels, and parasols are available by the pool area and sun terrace
• Whirlpool: Yes
• Beach: Yes
• Watersports: Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, snorkeling equipment, and 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
• Spa: The Eternal Spa offers assorted treatments, including massage, plus a beauty salon and a hairdresser
• Fitness Center: Yes, complimentary
• Golf: 18-hole golf course nearby
• Tennis: 4 tennis courts
• Shopping: Caribbean street and Plaza Colonial within complex

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 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 lit tennis courts, 1 multipurpose sports pitch, windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking
• Snacks 24 hours a day
• Access to all bars within the RIU resort complex (includes access to Pacha night club, but drinks not included)

Dining Details:
Breakfast Options:

• Don Manuel - Main restaurant with breakfast buffet and cooking stations where food is prepared fresh to order.

Lunch Options:

• Don Manuel - Main restaurant with lunch buffet and cooking stations where food is prepared fresh to order.

Dinner Options:

• La Bodega Brazilian restaurant (main course with table service; buffet starters and dessert)
• Luigi - Italian à la carte restaurant, features buffet starters
• Yokohama - Japanese à la carte restaurant
• Grill and Steakhouse - À la carte restaurant
• Krystal Restaurant - Fusion à la carte gourmet restaurant

Room Service: Yes, 24 hours
In-room Food Options: No
Restaurant Reservations Required: Yes, La Bodega Brazilian and Luigi Italian restaurants
Dining Restrictions or Limitations: No
Dining Surcharges: No
Beverage Details:
Drinks Included:

• All national drinks (non-alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, alcoholic drinks, and cocktails) in the bars and restaurants of the hotel
• Drinks service at the pool
• Access to all bars within the resort (excluding Pacha nightclub)

In-room Beverage Options:

• Minibar with soda, bottled water, domestic beer
• Liquor dispensers

Beverage Restrictions or Limitations: No
Beverage Surcharges: Yes, on premium brands and wine by the bottle
Entertainment Details:
Daytime Entertainment Options:

• Daily daytime entertainment program for adults

Evening Entertainment Options:

• Daily live music, shows, or evening program
• Pacha night club (open nightly)

Children's Activity Program: Daytime entertainment program for children 4-12 years of age

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

Activity Details:
Daytime Activity Options:

• Sports
• Table tennis courts
• Aerobics
• Water polo
• Volleyball
• Gym
• 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
• 2 lit tennis courts
• 1 multipurpose sports pitch
• Windsurfing
• Sailing
• Kayaking

Evening Activity Options:

• 2 floodlit tennis courts

Other Activity Options:

• Motorized watersports, available for a fee
• Golf, available for a fee

Activity Restrictions or Limitations: No
Activity Surcharges: Billiards, motorized watersports, and golf
Other Services or Amenities Included:

• Entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino
• Entrance to Pacha nightclub (excluding special evenings); drinks not included
• All taxes and gratuities
• Internet access

Exchange Privileges:

• Guests receive exchange privileges at the nearby Riu Palace Macao, Riu Bambu, Riu Taino, and Riu Naiboa (themed dinner restaurants excluded)

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

• Drinks at Pacha nightclub
• Spa services
• Laundry
• Telephone calls

• Minimum check-in age: 18
• Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: Yes

Other Restrictions:

• Springbreak students are not allowed
• Minimum 3-night stay required

• Year Built: 2006

• Upscale resort
• Offers a wide range of activities

• Great for couples and families

• Active resort
• Reservations are required at all à la carte restaurants for dinner, and may only be made on the morning of the day the guest wishes to dine

• Child Ages: Children 2-12 years of age pay child rate; children 1 year of age and under stay free
• Children's Activity Program: Daily daytime entertainment for children 4-12 years of age
• Babysitting Service: Yes, available upon request for a fee
• Children's Amenities: Children's pool and children's club

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

Complimentary wedding package includes:

• Services of an on-site wedding coordinator
• Decoration set up for the ceremony location for the wedding group
• Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
• CD or recorded music during the ceremony
• Semi-private reception dinner for the wedding group at one of the specialty restaurants thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Semi-private dinner for the couple and wedding guests at one of the specialty restaurants
• Wedding cake for 10 people thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Wedding cake for the couple and 10 wedding guests
• Sparkling wine for 10 people (during the main toast only) thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Sparkling wine for the couple and 10 wedding guests (during the main toast only)
• Surprise spa gift thru 12/31/10
• 10% discount on all spa services for the bride and groom (restrictions apply) thru 12/31/10
• Effective 1/01/11 - Special decoration in the room
• Effective 1/01/11 - Witnesses (if required)

Hotel conditions to qualify include:

• To qualify for the complimentary wedding a total of 5 rooms with a 3-night minimum stay in any room category must be purchased through the Romance program, including the wedding couple's room.
• If the minimum room requirement is not met, additional fees will apply for the wedding ceremony.
• Details on how to confirm the date, time, and location for your complimentary wedding will be provided to you by a Romance travel specialist after your reservation is confirmed with deposit or final payment.

Other information:

• Riu Hotels requires couples to be in the destination for 3 full business days prior to the ceremony date. Arrival day and Sunday do not count as a business day.
• Weddings are not performed on Sundays.
• Guests not staying at Riu Palace Punta Cana may attend the wedding ceremony but will have to purchase a day pass at additional charge.
• Additional fees of approximately $560-$600.00 USD apply for the minister or judge service, and legal documentation to be paid in destination. Contact the hotel to receive an up-to-date list of costs thru 12/31/10.
• Effective 1/01/11 - Additional fees of approximately $580 USD apply for the minister or judge service, and legal documentation to be paid in destination. Contact the hotel to receive an up-to-date list of costs.
• Further a la carte options such as decorations, music, and dinner are available through the wedding coordinator directly
• Wedding ceremony locations include the beach, gazebo, garden, or terrace

• Riu Hotels require that 80% of guests attending the wedding ceremony must be staying at Riu Palace Punta Cana

Government regulation and required documentation to get married in the Dominican Republic (legal civil ceremony):

• Civil ceremonies are not performed on Sundays
• Couples 17 years of age and under require parental approval
• Completed marriage application (provided at hotel)
• Valid passports
• Regular copies of passports
• Birth certificate with parents names (Translated into Spanish. Must be certified by an official Judge at the Dominican Republic Consulate in the United States.)
• 2 witnesses with valid passports. The hotel may provide witnesses if you do not have witnesses traveling with you (relatives can not be witnesses).
• Single declaration (Translated into Spanish. Must be certified by an official Judge at the Dominican Republic Consulate in the United States.)
• Divorced individuals must provide a notarized/certified copy of the divorce decree. If you are divorced more than once, a certified copy of each divorce decree is required. Women must wait 10 months after they receive their Divorce Certificate to marry in the Dominican Republic. Men are allowed to marry one day after they receive their Divorce Certificate.
• Widowed individuals must provide a notarized/certified copy of the former spouse's death certificate.
• Names on passport and birth certificate must match.
• All documents must be translated into Spanish

  Please note that Government required documentation is subject to change. All information should be verified directly with the Wedding Planner at the hotel prior to travel.

Available only through the Romance program

The following wedding package is available for purchase by guests staying at the Riu Palace Punta Cana:

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.