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Hotel class 3.5 of 5
Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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3 of 5 stars
007hf   11 contributions
Braga, Portugal
Sep 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

It's a normal hotel, maybe not a 4 star, the rooms are vey old, i recommend people not to stay in the 1st floor with back view, as there's a bad smell coming from a small marsh, we stayed in the 3rd floor and still we had a bit of that smell (have to be with windows closed). there's not... more

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4 of 5 stars
sherwin_r   71 contributions
long island, new york
Aug 31, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
4
people found this review helpful

The Hotel: This was my second time staying at the Riu Niaboa. The hotel and the rooms are somewhat out dated, but who cares! We used this hotel just to sleep, shower and change of clothing... ohhh, yah and for breakfast. Since it is the Riu, you have the use of other facilities such as the Taino and Bambu, which... more

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3 of 5 stars
TanyaDallas   1 contribution
Dallas, TX
Aug 28, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

I had a nice time at the Naiboa. The entertainment group were awesome and they did a great job keeping everyone engaged in all of the daily activities. This group did a wonderful tribute to Michael Jackson that was incredible. The Naiboa however is the least nicest physcially of the other four (4) Riu properties. In my opinion only a... more

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4 of 5 stars
Loves_Hot_Beaches   7 contributions
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Aug 25, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

The location was perfect - long stretches of beaches you could walk down. The rooms are very close to the beach, basically you have a pool right out your door then a bar between to stop and get a drink at on your way to the beach.. less than 1 min walk. You don't need anything closer than this. Everything... more

awful!
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1 of 5 stars
travellerz018   1 contribution
pt
Jul 28, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

if you think you've booked a 4*, think again! dirty sheets, extremely rude staff and a hotel thats falling appart, makes an extremely and wonderfully ruined vacation. Before considering riu take a look at other hotels, that will surely make a more pleasent stay. more

Average.
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3 of 5 stars
holidayluvaluva   2 contributions
England
Jul 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

We are a young couple who travelled on the 21st June from Manchester Airport with Thomson. We arrived at Punta Cana , and they tried to put our baggage on the same belt as the Glasgow flight that had just arrived, resulting in big confusion, and eventually we were moved to another belt. Then we had to wade through a... more

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1 of 5 stars
RGSSeattle   1 contribution
seattle
Jun 26, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I'll start my review by saying avoid this hotel, period... it was by far the worst lodging experience I had in many many years. To those who are in a hurry I'll summarize the reasons why you should never book at the RIU Naiboa: terrible service, mediocre food, outdated facilities,deceiving advertising and incredibly unsanitary conditions. We got there at night... more

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3 of 5 stars
pearpeach   1 contribution
leeds
Jun 11, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

This is 4 star hotel was more like a 2/3 star, it looks like it was a old hotel that the RUI company has taken over but not imputted the Rui style to, with a little investment the hotel would be at the 4star standard that Thompson Rate it at. The Staff was very friendly and always wanting to help,... more

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1 of 5 stars
Blondie0247   1 contribution
Merseyside England
Jun 9, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My partner and I have just returned from a fortnight in the Riu Naiboa (which felt more like a life sentence) my advise to you is DON'T DO IT the hotel staff where only interested in you if you happened to speak Spanish, the food was boring 14 days of eating more or less the same food, the entertainment was... more

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5 of 5 stars
gaza_9   6 contributions
Hatfield, Doncaster, UK
Jun 6, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3
people found this review helpful

Hi been back one week now missing it so bad . Well lets start at the beginning on arriving at the Hotel we were met with a welcome cocktail which we thought was great and needed after the long trip from good old blighty. Reception staff were very polite and helpful as it was our first trip not in Europe.... more

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Address: Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic