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Playa Arena Gorda  
Punta Cana  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

3.5 of 5 stars TripAdvisor Traveler Rating Based on 3796 reviews
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Set amidst exotic gardens and a white-sand beach, this inviting, tropical resort is ideal for families, spa-lovers and diving and gaming-enthusiasts alike. With a lively atmosphere appealing to every vacation style, guests of the resort enjoy bungalow-style accommodations featuring Riu’s signature mini-bar and liquor dispenser; a pampering menu of spa services; nightly outdoor entertainment, a night club and a casino; 24-hour, all-inclusive services and child-friendly amenities including the "RiuLand" kids' club, a playground and a kid’s pool and waterpark.

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.
  • The Kulinarium restaurant will be closing from 31st October 2023
† Fees may apply
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Babysitting, Offsite†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Elevators Not Available
  • Exercise gym
† Fees may apply
Deluxe Room

Deluxe

Bedding- 1 King Bed or 2 Single bed. 

Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit:3 adults,1 child, 3 total.

Double Standard

Standard

Bedding- 1 King Bed or 2 Single bed. 

Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit: 3 adults,1 child total, 3 total

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Bedding- 1 King Bed. 

Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit: 2 adults,0 child total, 2 total

Deluxe Family with Sofa Bed

Family Deluxe

Bedding- 1 King Bed or 2 Single bed. 

Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit:4 adults,2 child,4 total.

Family Room

Family Room

Bedding- 1 King Bed or 2 Single bed. 

Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit:4 adults,2 child, 5 total.

Deluxe Room

2 Bedroom Deluxe

Bedding- 1 King Bed or 2 Double bed. 

Room Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit:6 adults,2 child, 6 total.

2 rooms connected by an interior door or through a private hallway with an exterior door.

† Fees may apply
Various Lounges/Bars

- Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) available 24 hours a day
- Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
- Azúcar Lounge Bar
- La Plaza Bar
- La Arena Poolside and Swim-up Bar
- Sports bar (open 24 hours, All-inclusive service)

  • Type: Bar/lounge

Various Restaurants

- Breakfast - Full American breakfast buffet and live cooking stations. Continental breakfast / snacks.

- Lunch - Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations. Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruit and salads.

- Dinner (Colonial restaurant) - Buffets and live cooking stations.
Themed buffets on special evenings.


OPTIONAL DINING

- Hibachi Asian restaurant

- Kulinarium (Available till October 2023)

- Mama Juana poolside / Mexican restaurant 

- Ole Spanish restaurant

- Palm Beach Steakhouse

- San Angelo Italian restaurant


  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on-site.
  • Children's program, onsite

    Daytime entertainment program for children.


  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Hot tub
    The resort has an outdoor hot tub.
  • Motorized Water Sports†
    Parasailing
    Waterskiing
    Diving
    Deep sea fishing
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Windsurfing
    Sailing
    Kayaks
    Snorkel gear
    Aqua-aerobics
    Paddle boats
  • Pool
    There are 3 swimming pools, one with adjoining whirlpool bath.
† Fees may apply

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