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Playa Arena Gorda  
Punta Cana  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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Riu Palace Macao  is the perfect place to enjoy an Adults-Only holiday. If you are thinking of a romantic getaway with your partner or laid back vacations with friends, this hotel, located directly on one of the most beautiful white sandy beaches in Punta Cana, is exactly what you are looking for.

Experience the Elite Club by RIU concept with swim-up rooms in premium locations and additional perks.

Lounge by one of the pools sipping a cool drink, enjoy sunbathing on the beach or have a relaxing massage at the Wellness Center. For the more active guests the hotel offers a variety of watersports, RiuFit activities and a Gym as well as  3 Tennis courts, a multipurpose sports court and the Riu Splash Water World water park in the resort.

6 restaurants and 8 bars offer everything from snacks to fine a-la-carte dining options. And don`t forget to try a handcraftedcocktail from the Mixology Cart.

Evenings at the hotel are filled with lively entertainment, shows and music. Dance the night away at Riu Pacha nightclub and Riu Party events in the resort.

Location: Punta Cana - Beach
  • Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
† Fees may apply
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour room service
  • Beauty shop/salon†
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Car Rental Services†
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • Free parking
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Golf, Offsite†
† Fees may apply
Junior Suite Deluxe Elite Club

Junior Suite Deluxe Elite Club

Bedding: 2 Double Beds or 1 King size Bed, living room area with Sofa. 

Special requests like bedding, location etc. are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits- Maximum 3 adults, 0 children, 3 total

This is an adults only property and children are not allowed.

included two Additional Amenities

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available

- Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked

Swim Up Junior Suit Deluxe Elite Club More images

Swim Up Junior Suite Deluxe Elite Club

Bedding: 2 Double Beds or 1 King size Bed, living room area with Sofa. 

Special requests like bedding, location etc. are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits- Maximum 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total

included two Additional Amenities

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available

- Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked

Junior Suite Deluxe Ocean View Elite Club

Junior Suite Ocean View Elite Club

Formerly: - Junior Suite Deluxe Ocean View Elite Club

Effective: - 4/15/2025

Bedding: 2 double beds or 1 King size bed, living room area with sofa.

Special requests like bedding, location etc. are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits- Maximum 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total

included two Additional Amenities

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available

- Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked

Swim Up Junior Suite Deluxe Ocean View Elite Club More images

Swim Up Junior Suite Deluxe Ocean View Elite Club

Bedding:  1 King size Bed

Special requests like bedding, location etc. are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits- Maximum 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total.

included two Additional Amenities
- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available
- Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked

Suite More images

Suite

Bedding: 1 King size Bed, living room area with Sofa. 

Special requests like bedding, location etc. are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits- Maximum 2 adults

This is an adults only property and children are not allowed.

included two Additional Amenities

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available

- Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked

Junior Suite Deluxe More images

Junior Suite Deluxe

Bedding: 2 Double Beds or 1 King size Bed, living room area with Sofa. 

Special requests like bedding, location etc. are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits- Maximum 3 adults, 0 children, 3 total

This is an adults only property and children are not allowed.

included two Additional Amenities

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available

- Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked

Junior Suite Deluxe More images

Junior Suite Superior

Bedding: 2 Double Beds or 1 King size Bed, living room area with Sofa. 

Special requests like bedding, location etc. are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits- Maximum 3 adults, 0 children, 3 total

This is an adults only property and children are not allowed.

included two Additional Amenities

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available

- Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked

Junior Suite Deluxe More images

Junior Suite

Bedding: 2 Double Beds or 1 King size Bed, living room area with Sofa. 

Special requests like bedding, location etc. are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits- Maximum 3 adults, 0 children, 3 total

This is an adults only property and children are not allowed.

included two Additional Amenities

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available

- Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked

Suite Ocean View Elite Club

Bedding: 2 Double Beds or 1 King size Bed, living room area with Sofa. 

Special requests like bedding, location etc. are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits- Maximum 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total.

included two Additional Amenities

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available

- Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked

Junior Suite Deluxe Ocean Front Elite Club

Bedding: 2 Double Beds or 1 King size Bed, living room area with Sofa. 

Special requests like bedding, location etc. are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits- Maximum 2 adults, 0 children, 2 total.

included two Additional Amenities

- Satellite flat-screen TV with Casting feature available

- Liquor dispenser: 4 bottles regularly restocked

† Fees may apply
Elite Club Restaurant

A-la-carte restaurant exclusively for Elite Club guests. Dinner only. Reservation required.


Kabuki

A-la-carte restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. Dinner only.


Krystal

A-la-carte restaurant serving fusion cuisine. Dinner only.


Patio

Main Buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, serving international cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner


Pepe´s Food Grill

Snacks. Lunch only.


Steakhouse

A-la-carte restaurant. Dinner only.


Various Lounges/Bars

- Cubano Lobby Bar: NEW Mixologist at lobby bar featuring a daily signature drink
- The Colonial Lounge Bar
- Sports Bar (24 Hrs)
- Joe´s Bar
- Capuchino Patisserie & Ice Cream Parlor
- Coral Poolside Bar with Swim-up Bar
- Elite Club Lounge
- Eltie Club Beach Bar


Volare

Italian a-la-carte restaurant with starters and dessert buffet. Dinner only.


  • Direct access to a beach
  • Gambling†
    Drinks are not included in the Casino.
  • General
    - Multipurpose Court
    - Splash Water World acuatic park in the resort
    - RiuFIT activities including aqua-aerobics

  • Gym
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Windsurfing, kayaking, bodyboarding, small catamarans, snorkel gear, 1 introductory scuba lessin in the pool.

  • Pool
    Number of pools are - 4.
  • Shopping†
    Shops (Shops in the resort)
  • Spa†
    - Steam Bath
    - NEW Spa for all guests in the Punta Cana RIU Complex.
  • Tennis court
    There are 3 tennis courts.
  • Volleyball
† Fees may apply

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