Resort Details
- Various Bars
- Coco's Bar on the Beach
- Macao Bar
- Aquatic Bar
- Poolside bar with plaza and stage - Various RestaurantsMain Restaurant:- Breakfast: Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava- Lunch: Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations Jerk station Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts- Dinner: Buffets and live cooking stations. Special evenings: themed buffet (three times a week)
Various restaurants section:- Asian restaurant (buffet)- Italian restaurant (buffet)- Two Kulinarium restaurants (à la carte)- Indian restaurant (buffet)- Spanish restaurant (à la carte, buffet starters and dessert)- Steakhouse (à la carte)Romantic open air dinner (reservations required, additional charge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Baggage hold
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Bell staff/porter
- Bilingual staff
- Car rental desk†
- Children not allowed
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage hold
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Bell staff/porter
- Bilingual staff
- Car rental desk†
- Children not allowed
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Ice machine
- Lobby
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Water sports†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
† Fees may apply
- Direct access to a beach
- Garden
- Gym
- Motorized Water Sports †
- PoolThere are 3 swimming pools on the property.
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
- Golf †This hotel has negotiated a special golf agreement with Punta Blanca Golf Club to provide preferential conditions and additional value to our guests.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from BeachBound Customers
Customer ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10107 reviews
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Aug 06, 2025You get what you pay for…
Upon arrival, the hotel is nice visually. They take your bags and you are directed to check in. Check in: The lines are long, despite getting private transport. They moved extremely slow. I stood in the heat, after 14 hours of travel, with no sense of urgency from the staff. Upon complaint, there was no apology, just ignored you, checked you in and kept it moving. Recommendations: given we are all short staffed and doing more with less: Make sure you can offer a cool towel and welcoming drink, in the lobby upon arrival for every guest. Maybe more directions, showing which line you should be standing in, I stood in the wrong line for a while, before figuring out where I should be. Room: There is no tub. The shower has decent pressure and the water is hot. It is clean but there are clear signs of wear and items needing upgrades. It took me awhile to figure out, how to flush the toilet. I also never got any wash cloths . Maybe they don’t use them in DR. I asked for some and got more hand towels. Otherwise, the air conditioner worked, the bed was a little hard, (personal preference) I got used to it over the course of the trip. Quiet side Food: I found the food on the quiet side, better overall. It seemed hotter, fresher and of better overall quality. The steak house is the only restaurant, requiring reservations, and is also the only al carte restaurant. This was the best meal of the trip. It was overall, less crowded this side. I suppose this is a party resort. Overall food: It was basic at best. Salads will get you through. The Churros, breakfast meats, and fresh fruit at breakfast were tasty. I also enjoyed the jerked chicken, by the beach and various chicken/ lunch meats items at the buffet. The fruit was also, also good. Things I wished were there: Some of the “para” authentic Dominican foods ( could have been a labeling issue) and the fresh juice at breakfast was lacking ( thick consistency wise). Pools: There were many, some quiet, some more lively with various themed music. By noon, I found the surface to have a film of sunscreen and various other things. I am sure this is hard to control though. Entertainment: I can’t say I did much on the resort. I spent some time off the resort, for various activities. The shows I did see were fine. Overall: If you want to party and are going to be tipsy most of the time, on your choice of “thing”, you will likely live it here. Rules are flexible, and as long as you happy they are also. I prefer the Riu Palace, I am brand loyal. 😊
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Aug 05, 2025More than expected
Our vacations at the Riu Republica was over our expectations. Our room was clean every day and everything work properly. Food at the buffet were great and various. Restaurant a la carte can be better, it was my only deception. Pool are great and clean and people who work there are helpful and courteous. I recommend this hotel at all and I wil return for sure !
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Aug 05, 2025MANGU Stake Hose, @ Riu Republica
They have a restaurant on the hotel, a Stake House name MANGU. 1st tthey only open @ 18:00 for make reservations. Not for dinner, for make reservations. The maitre was yelling on the costumers I am the boss! So, don’t take long for a turist get a physical fight. Even like that I was able to make a reservation for the NEXT day, for myself, my wife and my son. BIG MISTAKE! On the next day, the same “boss” offended my wife, and was my turn to have a physical fight inside that restaurant!!!
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Aug 05, 2025Best stay
I live in London and me and my husband were at RIU during our holiday in July. The place was really beautiful and the food was extremely excellent.The staff was very attentive and very helpful and gave us a fabulous service. I have no hesitation in recommending RIU Sri Lanka to all my friends and family in UK and Sri Lanka and abroad. I enjoyed every moment I was there.
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Aug 03, 2025
First all inclusive trip, I was impressed
The staff was friendly and very attentive. Rooms were nice, a/c was cold and linens was clean. I will book again with Riu
- AdvisoryAll Student/Spring Breaker Group reservations are strictly On Request and will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the corresponding Destination Sales Department. Guest disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not allowed. If a Student/Spring Breaker Group is accepted a. Minimum Age requirement: 21 years of age or older. b. Hotel may request proof of age in the form of passport or official ID
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- 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 :1. Student / Spring Breaker Groups (21 years of age or older) will be accepted ONLY at Riu Santa Fé hotel.
2. All Student / Spring Breaker Group reservations are strictly On Request and will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the corresponding Destination Sales Department. RIU Hotels & Resorts reserves the right of admission and may reject any request at its sole discretion.
3. If a Student / Spring Breaker Group is accepted:
a. The number of rooms will be deducted from the contracted allotments
b. Minimum Age requirement: 21 years of age or older.
c. The Hotel may request proof of age in the form of passport or official ID
d. Each room must submit a signed liability agreement upon check-in.
4. At all other RIU properties Student Groups / Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year.
5. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense.
a. Parties in rooms are not permitted
6. Student / Spring Breaker Groups must comply with any protocols (hotel and government) in place at the time of stay at the hotel.
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. - Early departure policy
- Early departure penalty:1 nightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early departure penalty:2 nightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26