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Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro vs Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana scores significantly better than Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana scores 93 with recommendations from 6 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, oyster.com and Jetsetter.
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Frommer's
Star Service
Frommer's
Frommer's
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Punta Cana 74100, Dominican Republic
From $515 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"A family favorite, it's a high-energy place, with an engaging staff. Most of the well-furnished accommodations open onto panoramic views of the beach and the ocean beyond."
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Star Service
"On the edge of this sprawling seaside enclave in Punta Cana—home to four other RIU all-inclusive brands—looms a towering white-walled castle better known as the RIU Palace Bavaro."
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It's best to avoid rooms by the ice maker and the elevators.
Frommer's
"The family-friendly Riu Palace Bávaro is the newest property (opened in 2011) in this five-resort Riu complex on Arena Gorda beach at the north end of the Bávaro coastline. Though the..."
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Frommer's
"It remains one of the better value all-inclusives in Punta Cana...the decor is done as funky modern modular, all starkly white edged in black with bright splashes of purple and pink."
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
Oyster
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Fodor's
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Boulevard Turistico del Este Km.28 No.74, Bavaro, Punta Cana 74, Dominican Republic
From $336 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Luxury
"The massive, all-inclusive Hard Rock is a sleek option in Punta Cana, located on a gorgeous stretch of white-sand beach."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Imagine Las Vegas with a Caribbean sea. The old Moon Palace Resort was transformed into a den of decadence and cool in late 2010."
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DK Eyewitness
"This mammoth resort may not be to all tastes due to its overwhelming size, but its facilities are world-class."
Star Service
"It features a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course; a 48,000-sq-ft casino; 65,000 sq ft of conference and event space; and a casino with 457 slots, 40 gaming tables, a poker room and a VIP lounge."
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Fodor's
"Hard Rock's first all-inclusive property has its own unique identity, different from any other Dominican resort, and it's a great choice if you want nightlife and a busy, fun atmosphere."
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The oversized rooms and suites are deluxe, but you need to decide if you’d prefer to be where the action is—closer to reception, restaurants, and the casino—or you could choose to be closer to the beach, rooms like a three-bedroom, rock star suite overlooking the Caribbean.
