the hotel looks good and for the most part is . the beach is great .My problem was with the front desk(extremely rude) towel people(extremely rude) some waiters(again rude) i say some because there were alot of great people but i just cant forget what those sour apples made our family feel on what was supppose to be a getaway more

We stayed from December 18th to 25th 2008 and after the poor reviews, were more than happy with the hotel. It's got a cosy, kick your shoes (flip flops) off feel to it. The beach was fabulous, and the pool was clean during our stay, despite what some reviews said. We went in a group of 12, 4 couples and... more

I travelled to the Riu Bambu last year at the end of December, and was there for New Years Eve. I am a teenager and I travelled with my family along with another 23 great friends! (ages 4-55). We all had a great time. The beach was beautiful and there were always chairs and towels available. The bartenders and animation... more

I stayed at this hotel in early December and i had read a lot of really bad reviews and was a bit worried about my stay......however..... it was fine!!! The beach was fab and me and my boyfriend never had any problems in finding a sun lounger. The food was ok but not brilliant. The staff were all great and... more

We read the reviews prior to taking this trip and where a bit concerned. We made the point of upgrading our rooms to the Junior Suites and we are glad we did this. closest rooms to the beach, pool and resturants. I agree witrh some of trhe other reviews trhat the place is looking dated and needs some work but... more

We were very keen to go to a RIU, having been to the one in Negril, Jamaica in 2007 and had a great time. The Riu Bambu in Bavaro was certainly a contrast. On arrival at Punta Cana airport the Thomson rep was nowhere to be seen. A plane full of Thomson customers were left confused and concerned at the... more

I went to the Riu Bambu with a friend and had the time of my life. I read alot of these reviews before going and certainly went trying to keep an open mind. I am not a world traveler by any means BUT that does not mean that I do not know a good thing when I see it. I... more

Having previously stayed in many Riu hotels this one looked a good option for a first time visit to the Dominican Republic. How wrong we were ! The hotel is desperately in need of refurbishment and the rooms are 'well worn' and the shower in our first room hanging off the wall and even when repaired it was not working... more

My husband and I stayed at the RIU BAMBU in Punta Cana. We went to this resort for two primary reasons; one, it was a RIU and two it was rated as a FIVE STAR resort. Based on my last experience with RIU I was confidient this was going to be a spectacular hotel. However when we got there we... more