Riu Palace Punta Cana

The short version

Seven restaurants, a sushi spot among them, and 24-hour room service make Riu Palace Punta Cana a comfortable choice for families who like options at mealtime. The 676-room resort on Arena Gorda beach had a full makeover in 2018. Children have two pools of their own and the RIU Land club, teens have RIU4U, and a stay includes Splash Water World. One note for parents: the main pool's swim-up bar is for guests 18 and over.

Best for Families with young kids Families with teens Multi-generation groups

Good to know

• A family-oriented Riu Palace resort on Arena Gorda beach.
• RIU's page says the hotel had a full makeover in 2018 and has 676 guest rooms.
• Seven restaurants, including Yokohama for sushi and the Pepe's Food grill, and five bars, one of them a 24-hour sports bar.
• Four main pools plus two children's pools.
• The RIU Land kids' club, the RIU4U teen club and 24-hour room service are all here, and a stay includes access to Splash Water World.

Before you book

The swim-up bar in the main pool is for guests 18 and over.