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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
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Highlights

  • Located directly on the sandy beach of Arena Gorda.
  • Splash Water World water park with 6 slides on site.
  • Extensive all-inclusive program with 6 à-la-carte restaurants.
  • Kids club for children aged 4 to 12 years.
  • Ten outdoor pools including children's pool and swim-up bars.

Location

This hotel from the popular RIU chain is located within the RIU Resort on the beautiful sandy beach of Arena Gorda. 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 extensive luxury complex, completely renovated in summer 2024, features 994 rooms spread across a main building and several 2–3-story annexes. Facilities include a buffet restaurant with terrace, 6 à la carte restaurants (e.g., fusion, Japanese, steakhouse, new: American Country), a food court with various stations, an ice cream parlor, and 7 bars, including 2 swim-up bars (for ages 18+) and a 24-hour sports bar. The tropical gardens now feature 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 at the beach are included.

Accommodation

Junior Suite

The modernized junior suites are located in the main building. They are spacious and feature a bathroom with a hydromassage bathtub, air conditioning, satellite TV, flat-screen, safe, minibar, liquor dispenser, coffee/tea maker, ironing board, and iron, and also offer a small sitting area with a sofa bed and a balcony or terrace (JS2/JS1/K3J/KJ1/KJ2). Also bookable as a Junior Suite Superior with a view of the courtyard (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 a connecting door (CI2). Also bookable as Junior Suite Superior Interconnecting (JCI).

Family Room

Features the same amenities with one king-size bed and one queen-size bed, or three queen-size beds (subject to availability) and a sitting 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

Featuring the same amenities, these rooms consist of two bedrooms with one king-size bed and sofa bed, plus 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 one king-size bed or two queen-size beds as well as a sitting 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 occupancy of 2 adults + 1/2 children/3 adults, no extra beds are provided 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 buffet-style. À-la-carte restaurants without reservation subject to availability, domestic and international drinks (24 hours). Show cooking, fruits, juices, sparkling wine. Food court, ice cream parlor. Entrance to the water park. Snacks 24 hours at the Sports Bar. 24-hour room service (menu includes vegetarian dishes). Sun loungers, parasols & bath towels at pool & beach. Entrance to Pacha Disco (drinks for a fee). Wi-Fi.

Sports included

Modern gym with various workout machines and bright wooden flooring.
Subject to availability: windsurfing, kayaking, catamaran, water gymnastics, 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, diving school (third-party provider, PADI certificate).

Children's program

Kids club for ages 4-12 with a large outdoor area featuring a pirate ship, playground, children's pool, play corner, mini-disco, arts & crafts area, and video games. Baby cot is 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. Steam bath is free.

Entertainment

Varied daily and evening animation with shows and live music. For adults: theme parties, RIU Pool Parties (several times a week) within the resort, and an on-site nightclub. Family area with cinema and playground.

Hotel service

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

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa, Amex.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance to help you make conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operational practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds 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, washbasins or even bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.
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Playa de Arena Gorda
Punta Cana-Republica Dominicana
Tel: 001 809 221 2290
E-Mail: palace.bavaro@riu.com
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Seasonal information

Between April and December, there may be an increased occurrence of seaweed and algae due to wind, temperature, and currents. In particular, brown algae frequently washes up in the Caribbean during this time. This can affect the beach and the sea. The hotel management and local authorities are, of course, striving to clean the affected beach sections in cooperation with the municipal administrations. However, the use of appropriate machinery is required for this, which may result in a slight noise level.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 20.08.2026 02:07