Resort Details
- 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) - 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
- StandardBedding - Two double beds.
Occupancy limit - 2 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Child.- Air conditioning
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Bathroom amenities
- Direct dial phone number
- Dual sinks, hair dryer and make-up mirror in the bathroom
- In-Room Safe
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Safe
- Shower
- Telephone
- Wireless internet connection
- DeluxeBedding - 1 king size or 2 double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limit - 2 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Child.- Air conditioning
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Bathroom amenities
- Direct dial phone number
- Dual sinks, hair dryer and make-up mirror in the bathroom
- In-Room Safe
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Safe
- Satellite television
- Wireless internet connection
- 2 Bedroom Deluxe2 rooms connected by an interior door.Bedding - 1 King size bed and a sofa-bed.
Occupancy limit - 4 Adults, 2 Children or 6 Adults.- Air conditioning
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Bathroom amenities
- Direct dial phone number
- Dual sinks, hair dryer and make-up mirror in the bathroom
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Safe
- Satellite television
- Shower
- Wireless internet connection
- Family DeluxeBedding - 1 King bed.
Occupancy limit - Max Adult: 2, Max Child 2.- Air conditioning
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Direct dial phone number
- Dual sinks, hair dryer and make-up mirror in the bathroom
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Safe
- Satellite television
- Shower
- Wireless internet connection
- Family RoomBedding - 2 Double beds.
Occupancy limit - 2 Adults, 2 Child or 3 Adults.- Air conditioning
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Bathroom amenities
- Direct dial phone number
- Dual sinks, hair dryer and make-up mirror in the bathroom
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Safe
- Satellite television
- Shower
- Wireless internet connection
- Junior SuiteBedding - 1 King size bed.
Occupancy limit - 2 Adults.- Air conditioning
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Bathroom amenities
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Direct dial phone number
- Dual sinks, hair dryer and make-up mirror in the bathroom
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Safe
- Satellite television
- Wireless internet connection
- Accessible Standard RoomWheelchair accessible and equipped with roll-in shower and handrails.Bedding - 2 Double beds or 1 King size bed.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limit - 2 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Child.- Air conditioning
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Ceiling fan
- Direct dial phone number
- Dual sinks, hair dryer and make-up mirror in the bathroom
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Satellite television
- Shower
- Wireless Internet Access
- Deluxe RoomBedding - 2 Double beds or 1 King size bed.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limit - 2 Adults or 2 Adults, 1 Child.- Air conditioning
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Ceiling fan
- Direct dial phone number
- Dual sinks, hair dryer and make-up mirror in the bathroom
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Satellite television
- Shower
- Wireless Internet Access
- Family Room SharedBedding - 1 King size bed and 1 sofa bed.
Occupancy limit - 2 Adults or 2 Adults, 3 Child.- Air conditioning
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Ceiling fan
- Direct dial phone number
- Dual sinks, hair dryer and make-up mirror in the bathroom
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Satellite television
- Shower
- Wireless Internet Access
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Babysitting,Offsite*
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- 24-hour front desk
- 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*
* Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere 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 tubThe resort has an outdoor hot tub.
- Motorized Water Sports *Parasailing
Waterskiing
Diving
Deep sea fishing - Non-Motorized Water SportsWindsurfing
Sailing
Kayaks
Snorkel gear
Aqua-aerobics
Paddle boats - PoolThere are 3 swimming pools, one with adjoining whirlpool bath.
- 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 *
- On-site EntertainmentFree access to Riu Pool Party and Splash Water World within the Punta Cana Complex (18+)
- On-site EntertainmentDaily 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.
* Fees may apply
This beachfront resort was newly refurbished in 2010 and lies on a seemingly endless white beach next to Riu Palace Macao and the Caribbean Sea. The Moroccan-style architecture, with mosaic domes, archways, and white columns with fanned palm trees, adds glamour and distinction. A magnificent pool with a swim-up bar shaded by another dome faces the turquoise sea.
Riu Bambu is the perfect place for families; the kids' pool features a special water play area! RiuLand Mini-Club provides activities for kids ages 4-12. Adults will enjoy the casino and free entrance to the disco. Complimentary 24-hour WiFi is also available in the common areas of the resort (available in rooms for an additional charge).
Adults also have their own entertainment activities throughout the day. Water sports, such as windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, and body boarding are included! One introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool is also included. Every evening, enjoy live music and shows.
Your palate will be delighted with the many dining options available. Guests can partake in Asian, Italian, International buffet, and Grill Steakhouse cuisine. Delicious snacks are available 24-hours a day as well as unlimited drinks. Each room comes equipped with a fully stocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser!
Property Information
Guest Reviews from Apple Vacations Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
5380 reviews
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Apr 21, 2026Amazing stay at the Riu Bambu Punta Cana
We stayed at the Riu Bambu hotel in Punta Cana in April. Overall, our vacation was pretty good. Let’s start with the good: the hotel has got very friendly and welcoming staff who are always ready to help you out. The hotel and grounds are spotless clean and well maintained, very nice and modern rooms. No issues with warm water in the showers. Mini fridge was filled daily and room was made up almost every day. The beach is absolutely dreamy, white sand, warm turquoise waters, no sea weeds. Entertainment was incredible! The animation team is doing their best to keep you entertained and have fun! Dancing every night. Special mention about the Rock station show and Divas show, must see! To some minus points..not enough bell boys and the resort is huge! Food overall was good but was getting repetitive. I’d like to say special thanks to Rodriguez and Juan at the front desk for their warm welcome and hospitality, Francisco from the buffet that was the sweetest waiter, Jesus the tour guide - very knowledgeable and helpful and to all the sweet boys from the animation team who kept me dancing! We will back for sure!
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Apr 20, 202660th Birthday trip
My daughter brought me here to celebrate my 60th and this resort did not disappoint! We had a blast, there was 7 of us and we had 3 rooms, the front desk staff went out of their way to get all the rooms together . The activities were very easy for us to. Access. They arranged for us to go shopping ,and helped us arrange our transportation back to the airport. The rooms , the pool, the exterior were all very clean. All the staff , the bartenders very friendly made us feel so welcomed. The Beach is beautiful ,I walked it early every morning, the water is breathtaking. I have stayed at several other RIU RESORTS in other Countries , and this one did not disappoint! Our service was excellent. The buffet staff got to know who we were after the first day and was always very friendly and knew what we wanted at breakfast and where we wanted to sit . The Palm Beach restaurant was our favorite the food was cooked to perfection.This staff is exceptional give them a RAISE!!!! We went to the foam party and it was sooooo much fun and the food was very good. We had Women with a range of ages from 32 to 62 you know how difficult we could be,but we all enjoyed every second of our stay and had no complaints! Thank you RIU Bambu for making my 60 so memorable
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Apr 20, 2026Frauds on the Beach for excursions
Hotel was clean, people were fantastic, food was really good. I would only have one regret, To Not Book any excursions from anyone on the beach, they are complete frauds, promise everything and you get completely ripped off and lied too. They are on the beach pestering you every 5 minutes, very annoying, all day long. Just a heads up for people who are looking outside the resort, go with your Rep. We lost 300 Canadian dollars, and so did about 200 other people on the same excursion. Scott Young
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Apr 20, 2026
Honestly great !
Great resort overall, the food was solid with plenty of variety across restaurants. The kids’ area (RIU Land) and water park were standout highlights, making it especially enjoyable for families.
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Apr 20, 2026
Hotel RIU Bambu Dominican Republic
Beautiful resort, lively and fun. Great beach with plenty of shade from the abundant palm trees. Service could be a bit better and you must expect to tip small gratuities.
- AdvisoryStudent 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.
- AdvisoryThe Kulinarium restaurant will be closing from 31st October 2023
- AdvisoryThe minimum age condition of 21 years or older only applies to Spring Break / Student groups.
- 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 - 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: The minimum age condition of 21 years or older only applies to Spring Break / Student groups. The Hotel reserves the right of admission and may request guests show passport or official ID to prove age. 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 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec26 - 31Dec50
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