Riu Palace Bavaro Resort Opens in Dominican Republic

Riu Palace Bavaro Resort Opens in Dominican Republic
By Kerry Medina

The opening of the new Riu Palace Bavaro, in the Dominican Republic, coincides with the 20th anniversary of Spain-based hospitality company Riu Hotels & Resorts international expansion. Located in the Riu Punta Cana complex, the property is the 34th Riu property in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Representing an investment of $80 million, the resort boasts 610 rooms distributed between a main building and villas that offer wireless Internet access, which is also available in the lobby.

The property showcases four restaurants, a lobby bar serving ice cream and pastries, and a 24-hour sports bar in addition to four pools, a kids club with its own pool, a spa and fitness center, casino, 12,916-square-foot convention center and daily entertainment.

The property is Riu’s fifth in the Dominican Republic and the third Riu Palace property in the Dominican Republic. Riu Hotels & Resorts opened its first property outside of Spain in 1991 with the Riu Taino in Punta Cana.