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The alluring Riu Palace Macao is situated on a 16-mile-long white sandy beach surrounded by lush gardens and tropical vegetation. With 356 deluxe guestrooms, including the sought-after Jacuzzi suites, this hotel boasts a unique atmosphere of romantic yet non-pretentious elegance.

Outstanding luxury and comfort can be found in every corner of this hotel. Indulge yourself with superior dining and entertainment options or simply explore the vast array of services, activities and pleasures all throughout the Riu Resort.

Even though the resort is very elegant, it's also very non-pretentious. Indulge yourself with all the dining and entertainment options of this resort and also enjoy the varitety of services, activities, and pleasures of the entire Riu Resort complex.
Riu Palace Macao is definitely among the best of resorts in Punta Cana and great for all inclusive vacations and honeymoons.
This resort is also the only Riu Resort in Punta Cana to offer the Free Caribbean Wedding Package.

Features

Located on Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana

Complimentary sun loungers on the beach

Within the Riu Resort, along with the Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Taino, Riu Naiboa hotels and the ClubHotel Riu Bambu

3-storey building

Colonial style architecture

Surrounded by 30,000 m2 / 36,000 sq. yards of palm groves alongside the beach

50 km / 31 miles from Higüey

200 m / 660 ft. from Caribbean Street

30 km / 19 miles from Punta Cana Int’l. Airport

Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex

Sports and activities:

Table tennis, workout, water polo, volleyball

Gym, sauna, jacuzzi

4 tennis courts in the Riu Resort

Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, pedaloes, body board, snorkelling equipment

1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool

Entertainment:

Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily)

Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)

Live music, Riu evening programme or shows (daily)

"Pacha" night club (open every night)

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling on site
  • Boating on site
  • Surfing/boogie boarding on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Basketball on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Aerobics on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Fishing on site
  • Playground on site
  • Dining

    The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate at Riu Palace Macao.

    El Patio - Main restaurant offering buffet-style dining and cook-to-order stations. Theme dinners served three times a week. Reservations required.

    International - Poolside restaurant serving steakhouse and Mediterranean food. Lunch and dinner. Reservations required for dinner.

    Caribe Grill - Beach restaurant serving fresh fish, salads, and fruit. Lunch and dinner.

    Kabuki - Japanese cuisine. Dinner only. Reservations required.

    Krystal - A la carte restaurant specializing in fusion cuisine that blends local ingredients, regional flavors, and international techniques. Menu developed by Michelin-star Spanish chefs. Reservations required.

    La Pizzeria - Italian food and snacks. Located on Caribbean Street.

    Grill Steakhouse - Dinner only; reservations required.

    Italian Restaurant - Italian fare. A la carte dinner. Reservations required.

    Cubano - Piano bar in lobby. Open mid-morning till late.

    La Boheme - Terrace bar. Open mid-morning till late.

    La Sirena - Pool bar. Seasonal hours. Tropical drinks.

    Chiringuito - Beach bar. Seasonal hours. Tropical drinks.

    Room service - Available 24 hours a day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

    Rooms

    The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at Riu Palace Macao are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

    The Riu Palace Macao’s 356 guestrooms are equipped with one king bed or two double beds. All rooms have a balcony or patio. Minibars are restocked every other day with soft drinks, bottled water, and domestic beer. In-room liquor dispensers include gin, vodka, whiskey, and rum. Some suites have separate bedrooms and balconies with spa tubs.

    Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bottled water in room (complimentary)
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Ceiling fan
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Minibar
  • Patio
  • Rollaway beds
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Smoking rooms
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
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