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Riu Bambu


Riu Bambu
Hotel class 3 of 5
Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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2 of 5 stars
haggis0 2 contributions
derbyshire
Jul 15, 2009 | Trip type: Family New

well what can we say about the Bambu, the reason why we chose it was that we had been there in 2003 and found it to be amazing, but from arriving there were little things that began to niggle us. we are normally pool people, but the pool area was smelly and there was even a chap sanding down an... more

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5 of 5 stars
GPCOSTA 35 contributions
Lisbon
Jul 12, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Stayed some time ago at RIU BAMBU. I can recommend this hotel to everyone, food is good (you have different restaurants open all day), apartments are clean and close to the beach. The beach is nice and clean, not over crowded. The swimming-pool is nice, with chairs under-water sitting in front of the bar. The staff is nice also. I... more

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3 of 5 stars
wilber_9 1 contribution
Gloucester. uk
Jul 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Me and my partner are both 20 years old and went to the Riu Bambu for our 1st holiday alone together hoping for a laid back week in the sun. The holiday got off to a bad start when our Thomson flight was 4 hours delayed , we were off to the caribbean thow so our smiles didnt turn upside... more

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4 of 5 stars
shelly81paul69 1 contribution
shell & paul UK
Jul 9, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

me & my partner decided go to the Dominican republic for the first time & the riu bambu all inclusive really appealed to us, we booked via the Internet months in advance & was really looking forward to it UNTILL we started reading some bad reviews, we was starting to panic a little, but still the holiday was soon upon... more

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3 of 5 stars
Foxy09Sheffield 1 contribution
Sheffield
Jun 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

I travelled to the Riu Bambu with my boyfriend from 10/06/09- 24/06/09. We're used to 3-4* SC beach holidays in Spain (Canaries), Greece etc so decided to save up and spend a little bit more this time round with it being my 21st Birthday a few days before we went. When we got to the hotel check- in was quick... more

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5 of 5 stars
borak 11 contributions
scotland
Jun 24, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

On arrival we liked the nice open plan area in reception. We were shown straight to our room and our luggage followed on. Very quick and easy. The rooms were clean, tidy and spacious. air conditioning worked well, thankfully because it was very hot. Maid service was each day. The rooms were well cleaned. There are 3 main bar areas.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sarahjo89 4 contributions
Manchester, England
Jun 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Booked this holiday with Thomsons just a few weeks before we travelled. We went from 31.05.2009 - 14.06.2009. This hotel was part of 5 Riu hotels on the complex, and as much as we liked this hotel, the Palaces are definitely the hotels to go to! ROOM: The room was a good size, and the two double beds were great!... more

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5 of 5 stars
katrinai 3 contributions
uk
Jun 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

My partner and I have just got back from staying in the Riu Bambu. I can honestly say it was the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. All the staff will go out of their way for you. The facilities are really clean and your rooms are cleaned every day and are left spotless. The cleaner even leaves little... more

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2 of 5 stars
LowestoftPaul 1 contribution
Suffolk, England
Jun 16, 2009 | Trip type: Family
0/1 found this review helpful

Traveling with a young family, I have always been very cautious where we travel, this time because our original holiday to Cancun was cancelled at short notice we opted for the Bambu as we were told (By Thomson) we might be able to get inter-connecting rooms. On arrival we were told there were no inter-connecting rooms anywhere on the Riu... more

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5 of 5 stars
nbape 6 contributions
Manchester
Jun 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Great Hotel, though getting a little old! Rooms and grounds are all clean. Rooms cleaned everyday. Food good, service even better - the staff can't do enough for you. Animation team are brilliant and work very hard. Water aerobic sessions in the pool are so funny! Staff at the pool bar (Victor & Wilkins) are great barmen - no short... more

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Address: Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic