Riu Bambu - All Inclusive

Luxury Vacations / Dominican Republic

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Amazing Experience

Overview

Set amidst exotic gardens and a white-sand beach, this inviting, tropical resort is ideal for families, spa-lovers and diving and gaming-enthusiasts alike. With a lively atmosphere appealing to every vacation style, guests of the resort enjoy bungalow-style accommodations featuring Riu’s signature mini-bar and liquor dispenser; a pampering menu of spa services; nightly outdoor entertainment, a night club and a casino; 24-hour, all-inclusive services and child-friendly amenities including the "RiuLand" kids' club, a playground and a kid’s pool and waterpark.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities 
    • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Babysitting, Offsite†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Elevators Not Available
  • Exercise gym
  • Free high speed internet connection
  • Free parking
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Safe deposit box
  • Tennis court
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports†

Transportation:

  • Punta Cana Airport: 16 miles

Location: Punta Cana - Beach

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18

Playa Arena Gorda  
Punta Cana  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

 

Highlights

Current Promotions:

Honeymoon Inclusions:

Guests celebrating their honeymoon with us will receive the following amenities:

• Surprise welcome gift in their room. 

• Small bottle of Rum.

• King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)

• Late check-out (subject to availability at time of departure)

• Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)

To receive this offer, just enter "Honeymoon" in the Special Service Request section during check-out or call our Customer Care Center and we will be happy to make the notation for you.

Important Information:  Proof of marriage must be provided at check-in. 

Valid Booking Dates:Now - 12/23/2026

Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

 

Up to $1426 in Resort Credits:

Guests will receive up to $1426 in coupons per room towards the purchase of Spa Services, Scuba Diving, Golf, Rental Car, Photography,Casino, Shopping and Wedding Services.  Additional details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.

Important Information: Guests will receive coupons at check-in.  The total of credits is per room for guests 21 and older.  Resort credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable, and cannot be used on future stays.  Resort credits can be used as a discount only for selected services.  Credits cannot be exchanged for cash.  Promotion is subject to availability and can change without notice.  Restrictions may apply.

Valid Booking Dates:Now - 12/22/2025

Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

 

Up to $2086 in Resort Credits:

Guests will receive up to $2086 in coupons per room towards the purchase of Spa Services, Scuba Diving, Golf, Rental Car, Photography,Casino, Shopping and Wedding Services.  Additional details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.

Important Information: Guests will receive coupons at check-in.  The total of credits is per room for guests 21 and older.  Resort credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable, and cannot be used on future stays.  Resort credits can be used as a discount only for selected services.  Credits cannot be exchanged for cash.  Promotion is subject to availability and can change without notice.  Restrictions may apply.

Valid Booking Dates:Now - 12/22/2025

Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

 

Honeymoon Inclusions:

Guests celebrating their honeymoon with us will receive the following amenities:

• Surprise welcome gift in their room

• Small bottle of Rum

• King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)

• Late Check-out (Subject to availability at time of departure)

• Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)

• 35 USD Spa credit for a selected service in ""Specials for couple"" category (120 min). This discount applies per couple per stay and does not apply with other promotions or discounts.

To receive this offer, just enter ""Honeymoon"" in the Special Service Request section during check-out or call out Customer Care and we will be happy to make the notation for you. 

Important Information: Proof of marriage must be provided at check-in and must be valid within 90 days.

Valid Booking Dates:Now - 12/23/2025

Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

 

All Inclusive Amenities

All meals and snacks:

Breakfast: •Full American breakfast buffet and live cooking stations •Continental breakfast / snacks

Lunch: •Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations •Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruit and salads

Dinner ("Colonial" restaurant): •Buffets and live cooking stations •Special evenings: themed buffets (three times a week)

Optional dining:

•Italian restaurant (à la carte; buffet starters and dessert)

•"Kulinarium" restaurant (à la carte)

•Spanish restaurant (à la carte; buffet starters and dessert)

•Steakhouse (à la carte)

•Mexican restaurant (buffet)

•Asian restaurant (buffet)

Snacks 24 hours a day

For additional lunches and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Bambu and Riu Naiboa hotels

Beverages:

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

•Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (except the bars at the Riu Palace Macao, Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Palace Bavaro and "Pacha" discotheque)

•Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser

In-room safe

Sports and activities:

•Volleyball court

•Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (daily)

•Gym

•1 tennis court with floodlights

•Multipurpose sports pitch with padel tennis court

•Steam bath (at Riu Palace Bavaro)

•4 tennis courts in the Riu Resort

•Windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling equipment, small catamaran and body board

•Water park "Splash Water World" (at the Riu Resort), open 6 times a week

•1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool

Entertainment:

•Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at "RiuLand" (daily)

•Daytime entertainment programme Riu4U for teenagers ages 13 to 17 (several times a week)

•Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)

•"Riu Pool Party", theme parties for adults, several times a week

•Riu evening programme, live music or shows (daily)

•"Pacha" discotheque (open every night)

Free entry to "Pacha" discotheque (excluding special evenings); drinks not included

All accommodation, taxes and tips included:

All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes.

Valid Booking Dates:Now - 12/23/2026

Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

 

Rooms:

Double Standard

Standard

Bedding - 1 King bed. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit - 2 Adults 

 

Deluxe Room

Deluxe

Bedding - 1 King bed. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit - 2 Adults 

 

Deluxe Room

2 Bedroom Deluxe

2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door

Bedding - 1 King bed and a sofa-bed in each room. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit - Max Adult: 6, Max Child 2, Total 6 people (min 4 AD required).

 

Deluxe Family with Sofa Bed

Family Deluxe

Bedding - 1 King bed. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit - Max Adult: 3, Max Child 1, Total -3

 

Family Room

Family Room

Bedding - 1 King bed. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit - Max Adult: 3, Max Child 1, Total -3

 

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Bedding - 1 King bed. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit - 2 Adults 

Room Amenities:

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Wireless internet connection

 

Dining:

Various Lounges/Bars

- Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) available 24 hours a day
- Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
- Azúcar Lounge Bar
- La Plaza Bar
- La Arena Poolside and Swim-up Bar
- Sports bar (open 24 hours, All-inclusive service)

  • Type: Bar/lounge


Various Restaurants

- Breakfast - Full American breakfast buffet and live cooking stations. Continental breakfast / snacks.

- Lunch - Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations. Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruit and salads.

- Dinner (Colonial restaurant) - Buffets and live cooking stations.
Themed buffets on special evenings.


OPTIONAL DINING

- Hibachi Asian restaurant

- Kulinarium (Available till October 2023)

- Mama Juana poolside / Mexican restaurant 

- Ole Spanish restaurant

- Palm Beach Steakhouse

- San Angelo Italian restaurant

 

Activities:

  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on-site.
  • Children's program, onsite

    Daytime entertainment program for children.

  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Hot tub
    The resort has an outdoor hot tub.
  • Motorized Water Sports†
    Parasailing
    Waterskiing
    Diving
    Deep sea fishing
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Windsurfing
    Sailing
    Kayaks
    Snorkel gear
    Aqua-aerobics
    Paddle boats
  • Pool
    There are 3 swimming pools, one with adjoining whirlpool bath.

 

Offsite Recreation:

  • Golf†
    This hotel has negotiated a special golf agreement with Punta Blanca Golf Club to provide preferential conditions and additional value to our guests.
  • Spa†

 

Onsite Attraction:

  • On-site Entertainment

    Free access to Riu Pool Party and Splash Water World within the Punta Cana Complex (18+)

  • Daily activities for adults, 7 days a week.

    Nightly entertainment including Live Music and Riu Theme Shows.

    Entertainment program 7 days a week for children ages 4 to 12.

    Pacha Disco at the Caribbean Street (drinks not included) open 7 days a week.

 

Hotel Advisories:

  • Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
  • The Kulinarium restaurant will be closing from 31st October 2023

 

General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.

Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together,  Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.

Hotel Spring Break Policies - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.

Minimum Age Condition: At least one person 21 years or older is required in every room during February thru May. The Hotel reserves the right of admission and may request guests show passport or official ID to prove age. During the remainder of the year, at least one person 18 or older is required in every room. Guests can and will be removed from the property at their own expense in case of any disturbance or complaint from other guests or hotel staff.


Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.

General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

Pet Policy

  • Pets Not Allowed

 

Early Departure Policy

  • Early Departure Penalty: 1 Night
    Applies: Sunday - Saturday(5/1/2025 - 12/23/2026)
  • Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights
    Applies: Sunday - Saturday(12/24/2025 - 4/30/2026)

 

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1999
  • Floors: 2
  • Total rooms: 560

 

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