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Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana vs Occidental Punta Cana
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Occidental Punta Cana ranks slightly higher than Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana. Occidental Punta Cana comes in at 82 with praise from 3 reviewers such as Frommer's, Star Service and Oyster.
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
Fodor's
Star Service
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $386 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"By night this megaresort decorated with Arabian-style domes looks like a fairy-tale palace and its generally older clientele are a departure from the other Riu resorts in the vast complex."
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Star Service
"This humongous all-suite property stands out, literally, from the crowd in Bavaro for being four-stories high."
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i
Expect little attention from management for special requests because of the large size of the property, though staffers are as friendly as can be.
Occidental Punta Cana
Frommer's
Star Service
Avenida Espana, Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
From $300 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This is one of the most mammoth resorts in the Caribbean."
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Star Service
"This humongous all-inclusive resort is an oasis for vacation-starved travelers."
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i
Better wait until arrival as the advance team is loathe to respond to special requests.
