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Hotel class 4.0 of 5
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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5 of 5 stars
mikeanbeef   1 contribution
ottawa
Mar 16, 2010 | Trip type: Couples New
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Returned from the Riu Macao Mar 12 after a wonderful one week stay. Our initial plan went sideways when our tour provider (Go Travel South) went out of business one week before we were to leave. (To another resort and destination) Wanting to book something in a very short period of time we did not have the benefit of doing... more

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5 of 5 stars
JJ-Vancity   10 contributions
Vancouver
Mar 11, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway New
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Just got back after a great week at the Riu Macao with 3 friends. We are all in our mid 20's, and were concerned about the pace being a bit too slow for us (read: older crowd) Turns out that was exactly the case, but alas, it was not a problem. The Riu complex (Taino, Bambu, Naiboa, Macao, and Palace... more

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4 of 5 stars
Tubbex   1 contribution
Tubbex
Mar 9, 2010 | Trip type: Family
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We had a wonderful week. The rooms, the food, the beach, the staff every thng was great. I would go back anytime. Thanks for making our vacation, one to remember. more

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5 of 5 stars
Foxtrot-foxtrot   5 contributions
Cardiff
Mar 9, 2010 | Trip type: Couples
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A tremendous two weeks in the Caribbean sun... What a beautiful resort - the people, service, food, sun, sea, sand, pool, amenities... all excellent. The nightlife is a little static, but I certainly can't complain, as a full day of R&R was thoroughly exhausting! Besides, by staying at the Macao, you have free access to the hotel's other resorts, many... more

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5 of 5 stars
kevinpoa   2 contributions
Breslau, Ontario
Mar 2, 2010 | Trip type: Couples
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This was our first time at the Macao. We had stayed at the Bambu and Bachata previously. All the rooms were very clean, staff friendly and helpful. Food definately superior to Bambu or Bachata and more than plentyful. Drinks replenished in the rooms every 2 days, bars on the beach and at the pool plus they were bringing drinks to... more

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5 of 5 stars
natasha19_10   1 contribution
manchester
Mar 2, 2010 | Trip type: Family
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hey i think the riu palace macau is very nice the check in was easy and quick and reception were always there to help. the rooms where nice but i think they needed up dating abit a decor looked a tad old and wardrobe creaked we had to rooms because on the first one we were over looking the back... more

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4 of 5 stars
jz989   1 contribution
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Mar 1, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

Our AAA travel agent booked our vacation here through Delta Vacations. The travel was flawless! Flights from Detroit to Atlanta to Punta Cana: B+ Flight from Punta Cana back to Detroit in less than 5 hours: A+ Shuttle from the PUJ to the Riu Palace Macao: A Shuttle from Riu Palace Macao to PUJ: A When you arrive at the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Happytravels77   11 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Feb 28, 2010 | Trip type: Family

typically great riu service excellent beach with men to take your cushion and table to the spot you want white sandy paradise excellent food and service rooms ok, not compared to other riu palaces but ok location good thomson rep, load of rubbish did not contact us throughout whole stay, supposed to be platinum better service etc, not the case... more

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5 of 5 stars
FormulaOneFanLincoln   3 contributions
Lincoln
Feb 24, 2010 | Trip type: Couples
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We have just returned from a 2 week stay at the Riu Palace Macao. This is our second visit to the hotel and it certainly lived up to our expectations. Check in was quick and easy and the porter took us and out luggage to our room in block 3. The room was very clean and comfortable with two double... more

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4 of 5 stars
centralcustomfoods   1 contribution
barrie, ontario
Feb 24, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Hotel is very clean, beds are hard, rooms need to be updated. Staff is friendly, happy and always try to please. Nothing was ever touched in our room, of course we locked valuables in the safe. Specialty restaurants were good. Buffet had good variety, very clean. Loved the size of the resort - not too large and that it was... more

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Address: Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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