Riu Bambu - All Inclusive

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4546 reviews

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  Winter sun

  We came here to find sunshine a beautiful beach and to have a relaxing time!! Yes the hotel is big and can be loud but you can get away from all that if you want to!! Our room 2016 was great no complaints at all and we didn’t spend much time in it!! Download the RIU app it’s easy to use and if you have any issues they will be sorted quickly and efficiently!! Lots of places to eat and plenty of choice and we were always able to find something we liked!! I do wonder if people go on holiday just to find fault with things so they can moan about it on social media!! Do your homework before you come and use your common sense when you’re here!!

  Jan 20, 2025
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  Solo with Group

  We went down as a group but had solo rooms. They tried hard to get our rooms together. The room was a little dated and mould on the grout I'm on vacation and not moving in permanently so I don't care. Resort is busy and can be loud, I was in building 60 and faced the road and could hear the music from the party place if I was on my balcony but not in my room. The building was quiet after 11pm at night except for a few loud drunks yelling a few times but after a few minutes, it was quiet again. Room was nice and cool and this Canadian girl didn't need the A/C on at night (trip was in Jan 2025) Food - you could find something to eat at each restaurant. The steak house was the best. Habachi was disappointing as we thought it was a real Habutchi where they cook in front of you but it was just another buffet. OLE restaurant was a disappointment as well it was near my room and I went one evening, the restaurant was empty but they made us wait 30 mins to get in and then there was no food on the buffet. Beach was lovely, pools cool but not cold just felt good to get cooled off, lots of chairs on the beach, and by the pools. Only thing is the beach there is no bar service you have to get it yourself As a solo I felt safe on the resort walking alone Staff were friendly and helpful if needed. Most staff spoke English

  Jan 20, 2025
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  A fantastic and beautiful resort

  My family and I stayed at Riu Bambu in December 2024. It was the best resort that we have stayed at in Dominican Republic. The hotel and beach are just as beautiful as in the photos from their website. We stayed in a family room. They converted the couch into a bed for our tween daughter. The beds only have sheets on them. We were surprised that they didn't have blankets, which made it too chilly to sleep. We asked for blankets and extra pillows and they supplied them for us, which made it much better to sleep. The only con I would say for a family room is that the shower is not in its own room. So trying to get ready in a room with our tween daughter was a bit challenging. And we didn't turn on the light in the shower because the wall is made of blue glass, so I don't doubt you would see through the wall. We had to make sure we dried off and got dressed in the shower. It was a hassle. The food was really good--especially compared to other DR resorts we have stayed at. The main buffet restaurant is really good. And the steakhouse restaurant was really good too. There was always something good for us to eat. The staff in the main buffet restaurant were excellent. Super friendly. They were always setting up balloons for people's birthday party dinners. We loved how there were so many palm trees, which offered much needed shade from the heat of the sun. The resort is big and we were staying near the water park, so it was a bit of a walk from the main area. The shade of the buildings and the trees helped keep the heat of the sun off of us on those walks. The resort grounds were kept nice and clean. This is a super great resort to stay at. My husband and I were very impressed by it. I highly recommend for anyone to stay here.

  Jan 19, 2025
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  2025 vacation

  We previously stayed here during COVID and had a pleasant experience. This time, we visited to celebrate a friend’s birthday. While we had an excellent time overall, with great food and wonderful hospitality, the rooms were a major letdown. They are in serious need of upgrades—there was visible mold, and the towels provided were of poor quality. Thankfully, we didn’t spend much time in the rooms. I was also disappointed by the limited drink options. There was only one red wine available, which fell short for someone like me who enjoys a good glass of wine. On one occasion, I even walked over to the RIU Palace for a higher-end wine. Additionally, there were no top-shelf liquor options, and when I asked the bartenders for bottled water, they said they didn’t have any to offer.

  Jan 19, 2025
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  Terrible smell

  The room stank of mold. I got another one when it was unbearable. The only good thing about the hotel is the very friendly and helpful staff. Couse of them Bambu gets 3 points. Without them zero. I am currently washing all my clothes for the third time. Everything still smells musty and moldy.

  Jan 15, 2025