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Description
Invite your clients to experience this completely renovated hotel located on Arena Gorda Beach and features a casino, nightclub, four theme restaurants and three bars, pâtisserie & ice cream parlor, along with free WiFi in the guestrooms and lobby. Available as Adults Only on November 1, 2012. New facilities include:,
New second pool with swim-up bar.
New Volare Italian restaurant..
New Capuchino- patisserie/ice cream parlor. .
New Pancho- poolside restaurant.
Location
The Riu Palace is located on the white beaches of Playa de Arena Gorda, 23 km away from the airport and 50 km away from the city of Higuey.
Pools: Number of Pools: 1; Outdoor Pools: 1 ~ There is an outdoor freshwater pool surrounded by tropical gardens, with a jacuzzi and an area set aside especially for children.
Golf: NEARBY
Bavaro Golf Course - 12 km away.
Barcelo Bavaro Golf Course is an 18-hole, Par 72 course designed by Juan Manuel Gordillo. It is flat and very playable, with narrow fairways, palm trees, lakes and dense vegetation. It was built with the enjoyment of the resort tourist in mind.
The prime example of luxurious comfort, Riu Palace is a deluxe beachfront hotel featuring a classic colonial style of architecture. Surrounded by extensive palm groves, this All-Inclusive resort offers elegantly appointed air-conditioned rooms.
Food and beverages available until 2am. Guests staying at the Riu Palace Macao have exchange privileges with Riu Bambu and Riu Naiboa (except dinner).
Beach: The hotel is located directly on a magnificent 26 km stretch of white sand beach, dotted with palms and bordering pristine Caribbean waters. Guests have access to lounge chairs and an array of watersports (windsurfing, sailing, canoes, etc).
Check-in: 12:00 noon
Check-out: 12:00 noon
Total Rooms: 356
Year Opened: 1994
Credit Cards: Visa, Master Card, Diners Club, American Express
Specials
WEDDINGS: FREE WEDDINGS (RESTRICTIONS APPLY).
Restrictions
There are no handicapped rooms. Drinks at the Pacha Discothèque are not included. No Spring Breakers
Room Types
SUITE
2 level bedroom & living room area, sofa bed, air conditioning, balcony,2 TV's, minibar, in-room safe. Poolview.
Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, TV MoviesRoom Safe, Satellite
JACUZZI SUITE
2 level bedroom & living room area, sofabed, spiral staircase to second balcony with Jacuzzi, air conditioning, 2 TV's, minibar, in-room safe. Poolview.
Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, TV Movies, Room Safe, Satellite
SUPERIOR POOL VIEW
Two double beds, air conditioning, balcony or terrace, cable TV, minibar, in-room safe, Poolview.
Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
24 Hour Room Service
Dining
Riu Palace Macao features 1 meal plan option: All Inclusive-Guests staying at Riu Palace Macao enjoy exchange privileges within the Riu Resort complex (excluding dinner)
There are 5 Restaurants at Riu Palace Macao:
International - Serves lunch and snacks during the day. For dinner this restaurant transforms into two specialty restaurants- Grill Steakhouse & Italian. Reservations are required. Men are required to wear long pants for dinner.
La Pizzeria - Open for luch. Located at Caribbean Street.
Caribe Grill - Serves lunch during th day and Gourmet restaurant for dinner. Reservations are required. Men are required to wear long pants.
El Patio - Main buffet style restaurant with show cooking, serving International and local cuisine.
Kabuki - A la carte restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. Open for dinner. Reservations are required. Men are required to wear long pants.
Activities & Entertainment
Daily Activities & Entertainment:
Watersports, Tennis, Shopping on the Caribbean Street, Table Tennis, Aerobics, Waterpolo, Volley Ball, Organized Activities.
Nightly Activities & Entertainment:
The Pacha Disco is open every night, and guests may also enjoy the Copacabana amphitheater and Riu Palace Macao Casino.
Children's Programs
The Riu Miniclub organizes daily activities for children between the ages of 4 and 12 years old.
Applicable Ages: 4 - 12 years old.
Children's Facilities:
Children's Pool
Babysitting Fee: Available
Our Average Customer Ratings (based on 6 reviews)
Chris
Pool: Beautiful pool
Beach: Great beach
Food/Drink: Well done
Service: Nice people
Overall: Very good
Russell said, 'This was our fourth stay here and this time was the best. Everything was great.'
Pool: Great
Beach: Great
Food/Drink: Very Good
Entertainment: Good Uplifting
Accommodations: Good and clean
Service: Very Good
Overall: Great
Larry
Pool: Swim up bar would have been nice.
Beach: Wonderful
Food/Drink: Very good, good selections
Entertainment: Somewhat repetitive
Accommodations: Needs some up grades.
Service: Very accommodating.
Overall: Would go again.
Linda
Pool: Great pool. Very clean.
Beach: Lovely beach, not crowded, plenty of chairs.
Food/Drink: Adequate
Entertainment: Entertaining
Accommodations: Closets were damp and had an extremely musty smell.
Service: Wait staff was excellent, friendly and fun loving.
Overall: We certainly would consider going there again.
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