Riu Bambu - Punta Cana

Directly on the beach. Some walking necessary but not like most the others. Food excellent everyday. Great chefs and different variety of food daily. Rooms super clean. No odors. All that you would expect.. The lobby and entertainment area could use a makeover but all considered and for the price this resort offers high value. 5 pools and 2 Buffett's plus 5 a la carte restaurants. There's room here for everyone. Places to meet or get away

The grounds of the hotel are beautiful. Beautiful beach and pools the reception area is also well kept. My first night I was met with a very large roach in my room and also smaller roaches. When I reported this to the front desk staff they simply told me it’s the Caribbean and the housekeeper came with Raid. While I appreciated the housekeeper’s efforts it didn’t help the roach situation. I’ve stayed at multiple properties while in DR and Airbnb’s however none had a insect problem because it’s the Caribbean. The towels were very rough and needed replacing and had to ask for washcloths. Food was well prepared and service staff was friendly. Daily entertainment and vibe was excellent great music too. I’m not one who stays in my room much while on vacation so it was adequate, improvement to WiFi, power outlets and cleanliness would greatly improve this hotel’s overall aesthetic.

The hotel was good. Food was great and the staff was pretty good. My issues are as follows. What they DON'T tell you is they charge 5% on top of their quoted rate. This is for using a credit card. My wife got there a day before me and got checked in. After we got home and when we got the credit card bill, I noticed the extra 5%. My wife said they never told her about it. They just said sign here without an explanation. I tried to dispute it for 3 months with my credit card company, but the hotel wouldn't budge. No refund or credit. Screw you guys!! The small stores (marketplace) right by the hotel are a rip off. We bought the cheapest sunscreen and it was $25. Also, I'm very suspect their credit card machines had a fraudulent skimmer on them. The Dominican was ok, but I felt like everyone there was out to get you by somehow finding a way to rip you off. Our experience for the most part was good, but I will NEVER return to the D.R. again.

This is the second time we were in this hotel. Very clean rooms. Food is excellent with a lot of choice. There are several swimming pools and a children's playground. Staff are excellent and are always ready to help. Entertainment is also excellent with different files every night. There are also syringes world different slides etc. It is free to enter as this is part of the package. My only negative comment is the music they play around the pools. The bar employees play their own choice of music, rap etc. It would be better if they play music that the customer wants to hear music to adjust the mood.

The hotel room is so, the leaves were stained and we had two full beds pushed together. But there was a mini fridge, the shower has warm water and there is a balcony. We are on the beach that is beautiful, but there is a lot of seaweed and it can stink at the end of the day. The pools are amazing, and there are many of them. You have many bars with delicious drinks, with or without alcohol. You get a towel card that's $30 when you lose. We never used a towel. It is warm enough that you dry quickly) the spa is beautiful and there is a free hot and cold jacuzzi. Now for dinner. There is a buffet serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there are various dishes. It's all very good. There are also various restaurants where you can eat. Steak and Asian. No reservations. First come and stand in line first serve. I give him a 5 based on the money spent here, cheaper then some of the others, the speed of the staff, to correct everything and make all happy. I add masks in restaurants and drinks.