Punta Rucia Beach

Pros: •Resort was beautiful and quiet compared to the other onsite resorts. •Bar staff were excellent, “Yalla” was the best at the pool bar. •Room service was fast for food and courteous when they arrived at my room. •Cart drivers were very nice too. •Buffets were tasty and the breakfast buffet manager always asked if the resort could do anything to improve my stay. Cons: •Never enough chairs at the pool or beach. •Pool was very cold •Beef meat cuts were unsatisfactory, even at the a la carte restaurants. •Gift shop sunglasses were $49 USD for stuff you can buy at a dollar store back home. •Oneida Dinner show was the worst part of my experience. The price was acceptable but the food was 0/10. I couldn’t eat anything there. It was pre-cooked, burnt, dry and looked like vomit. The Circus performers were entertaining and talented. Overall, I had a great time and would 100% go back. I just hope they address these issues

This is our second stay at the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. The grounds and staff were wonderful, especially the night bartender at the Daiquiri bar. The food was good, as well, however, we noticed that some of the variety from our last visit was not available. For example, we could not seem to get bagels, cream cheese, capers, or smoked salmon together at the same time. There used to be a lobster option on a Thursday I believe, but that was not available this visit. Also, I believe the rooms are in need of an overhaul. Our bathroom ceiling in the shower was stained, the glass partition had soap stains, and the shower head did not have a consistent water flow. The room just seemed dated and neglected to me. The housekeeping staff was pleasant and accommodating. One stand out was that it was my husband's birthday during our stay and the housekeeping staff decorated our room with very cute balloons. That was a great touch. We do enjoy staying at the Riu and did have an overall good experience.

Room great staff great good and drinks not grest