Hi anyone searching for good value for your money, Just came back from Punta cana Riu Bambu and had an amazing time there. I read all the reviews of the Riu Bambu before I book my trip and was very reluctant to book with the Riu Bambu. I travel very often and has seen al lot of nicer places but... more

November 5, 2009. This hotel is definitely NOT a 5 star, maybe a 4. Their idea of a king size bed is two double beds made separately and then pushed together, not very romantic. The air conditioning did not work, even though we complained. We were forced to use the ceiling fan all night. They do not have much variety... more

Marketed as family by sunquest - not exactly with all of the smokers Rooms ok - food very same at colonial restaurant- rice, beans, mached potato, lots of meat - (stay away from fish) - al la carte fills up very fast (7-10AM) for bookings in person Lots of smokers Kids club between 10-noon then 3-5PM No real drinks -... more

We arrived on the 15th sept 2009 abit apprehensive because of the reviews that we read after we booked but when we got there it was great. Hotel was so clean and the staff very friendly and would always smile and say hola. Our room was very nice really could'nt see any problems with the decor as you don't come... more

Went with friends to Riu Bambu. 1st night.. both of our rooms smelled of mildew! Went to front desk, they did move us to a Suite on day 2. Rooms still smelled, but were a little nicer. 2nd night....no air conditioning..had to go to front desk 4 times to try and get a fan. Did get one, but air still... more

We,ve just returned from the riu bambu. After reading the reviews before we went we were a bit apprehensive. All i can say is what an excellent holiday. First let me get the negatives out of the way.........Well there isn,t any From the time we arrived the service and staff were so efficient and frindly it really made you feel... more

This wasnt my first time in Dominican republic! This time Ive spend 2 weeks in this hotel and since it wasnt my first time in RIU i didnt go wrong - again. Hotel is nice, clean and ambience was the best around. I prefer natural palm beach and i got it. Animation was ok - day and evening. A lot... more

I booked this hotel before reading the mixed reviews and really cant see what people were complaining about The hotel is located right on the beautiful white sandy bavaro beach and we couldnt have wanted more for a hotel the main pool is a good size witha fantastic pool bar and plenty of palm tree's for those seeking shade the... more

We only had days to prepare,as freinds could'nt go not knowing what to expect. Pact our bags with an opend mind,never been to D/R before. Traveing with Thomson, on arrival we are thinking what have we let our self in for due to veiwing the poverty along the journey to the hotel. Arriving at reception all changed,we both went WoW!... more